Patents by Inventor Christopher Steven

Christopher Steven has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160287232
    Abstract: A system and method for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to an introducer and/or tray and inserted into the abdomen through a large puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Zi Jun Chao, John Avi Roop, Greg Magee, Ronald Jou, Reuben Brewer, Christopher Steven Pell, Bryan J. Duggan, Zhi Chen Dong, Thomas Ruby
  • Mobile device case with an electronic cigarette compartment
    Patent number: 9433242
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a mobile device case comprising a compartment configured to securely hold an electronic cigarette or vaporizer. For example, the mobile device case comprises: a mobile device section configured to securely hold a mobile device; and a compartment attached along one side of the mobile device section, the compartment comprising: container configured to securely hold an e-cigarette device; a hinged lid at one end of the container configured to close and open the container; and a spring mechanism connected to the hinged lid so that when the hinged lid is open, the spring mechanism pushes the e-cigarette device out of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Steven William Buffone
  • Providing devices as a service
    Patent number: 9426154
    Abstract: Devices, such as hardware security modules, are provided as a service. A customer of a computing resource provider is able to request the addition of a device to a network of the customer hosted by the computing resource provider. The computing resource provider reconfigures a set of computing resources so that the devices of the customer are able to communicate with the device as if the device was in the customer's own network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eric Fitzgerald, Andrew J. Doane, Alexander Edward Schoof, Christopher Steven Helma, Rui Min, Matthew A. Estes, Anand Mishra
  • FAN
    Publication number: 20160238024
    Abstract: Described is a fan assembly comprising a body comprising an inlet, an outlet, and means for generating an air flow. The fan assembly also comprises a nozzle mountable on the body for receiving the air flow from the body and for emitting the air flow and a nozzle retaining means for releasably retaining the nozzle on the body. The nozzle retaining means has a first configuration in which the nozzle is retained on the body and a second configuration in which the nozzle is released for removal from the body. The fan assembly also comprises a manually actuable member located on the nozzle for effecting movement of the nozzle retaining means from the first configuration to the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jack JOHNSON, Steven Eduard PEET, Christopher Steven HODGSON, Leanne Joyce GARNER, Adam James BATES, William Richard HUNT
  • Disposable air/water valve for an endoscope
    Patent number: 9408523
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g. spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: MEDIVATORS INC.
    Inventors: Dina Grudo, Christopher Steven Adams, Don Byrne
  • Connector comprising backflow valve for a tube set
    Patent number: 9392929
    Abstract: A connector is provided that is configured to pass a liquid from a bottle and a gas between a tube set assembly and a medical instrument, the tube set assembly comprising a first tube for gas flow and a second tube for liquid flow, the first and second tube contacting the connector, and a valve disposed within a flow path of the second tube and configured to prevent flow of the liquid back from the medical instrument to the bottle. The connector can be connected to a combined tube set for a disposable water bottle. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that also includes air and water tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Henry Bendele, Christopher Steven Adams, Dina Grudo, Don Byrne, Leon Russ Smith
  • Surgical device and methods
    Patent number: 9308011
    Abstract: A system and method for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to an introducer and/or tray and inserted into the abdomen through a large puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kevin Zi Jun Chao, John Avi Roop, Greg Magee, Ronald Jou, Reuben Brewer, Christopher Steven Pell, Bryan J. Duggan, Zhi Chen Dong, Thomas Ruby
  • Module and associated method for TR-069 object management
    Patent number: 9294827
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in management of a plurality of parameters of customer premises equipment automatically and dynamically selects and/or alters one or more of a plurality of parameters based on credentials. A particular service provider can be authorized to view and/or alter one or more parameters based on credentials associated with the particular service provider. Specific service providers can be restricted to viewing other service provider's parameters while being allowed to change parameters associated with the specific service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Pascal Marie Edouard Julien Justen, Christoph Stevens, Werner Mario Liekens, Jan Coppens, Christele Bouchat, Willem Jozef Amaat Acke
  • Gaming machine with mine feature
    Patent number: 9183702
    Abstract: A gaming machine has a display and a game controller arranged to control images of symbols displayed on the display. The game controller is arranged to play a game wherein at least one random event is caused to be displayed on the display means and, if a predefined winning event occurs, the machine awards a prize. The gaming machine further comprises a game feature where, upon being awarded at least one prize in the feature, a player is offered a choice and, if the choice results in a successful outcome, the player has the option of continuing with the feature but, if the choice results in an unsuccessful outcome, the feature ends and a portion, but not all, of a total prize accumulated up to termination of the feature is forfeited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Christopher Stevens, Stephen Johnson
  • Application module and remote management server with parameter description model
    Patent number: 9148296
    Abstract: A customer device is configured to allow remote installation of an application module and remote configuration from a remote management server. The application module includes a parameter model with model parameters configured for communication automatically between the remote management client residing in the customer device and the remote management server via a remote management protocol. The parameter model further includes at least one description parameter that formally describes a new model parameter forming part of the parameter model. The description parameter triggers creation of the new model parameter at the remote management server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Werner Mario Liekens, Christoph Stevens, Pascal Marie Edouard Julien Justen, Jan Coppens, Christele Bouchat, Willem Jozef Amaat Acke
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A DESIGN FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
    Publication number: 20150213158
    Abstract: A method for creating a home improvement design. A ‘design board’ tool disclosed herein allows users to collect pictures of room interior spaces and other images of patterns, colors, etc., assemble them on one display screen, and then edit the images to focus on what makes each picture important from a design perspective. A completed design board can be used as the foundation for remodeling or renovating a residential space. Following the creation of a design board, a professional designer can collaborate with a homeowner by exchanging ideas until a desired design is created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: HomeAdvisor, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Steven Terrill, David Paul Zeckser
  • FOOT POSITIONING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150190673
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a foot positioning device are provided. In one embodiment, a foot positioning device is provided, the device comprising: a proximal strap operatively connected to at least one of an individual's ankle or lower leg; a distal strap operatively connected to the individual's foot; and a heel strap connected to the proximal strap and the distal strap; wherein the foot positioning device causes a moment that biases the individual's foot toward a plantar flexion position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew J. Robinson, Christopher Stevens
  • Methods for improved atmosphere control through secondary gas pressure wave firing
    Patent number: 9073792
    Abstract: Methods of firing ware in a furnace. At least one stack of ware is positioned in a ware space of a furnace. The stack of ware comprises a plurality of ware articles arranged such that at least laterally adjacent ware articles are spaced apart. The at least one stack of ware is heated in the ware space of the furnace. At least one gas is introduced into the ware space on a first side of the at least one stack of ware as the stack is heated. A flow condition of the at least one gas is adjusted to create a pressure differential within the furnace across at least a portion of the ware space such that at least some of the at least one gas flows through the at least one stack of ware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Bernd Geismar, Thomas Madison Tebo, III, Christopher Steven Witte
  • Container
    Patent number: D740122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: The J.M. Smucker Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Rathbone, Christopher Steven Hart
  • Container
    Patent number: D743265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Folger Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Rathbone, Christopher Steven Hart
  • Container
    Patent number: D743266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Folger Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Rathbone, Christopher Steven Hart
  • Container
    Patent number: D743267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Folger Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Rathbone, Christopher Steven Hart, Gregory Peter Dalea
  • Container
    Patent number: D743268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Folger Coffee Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Rathbone, Christopher Steven Hart, Gregory Peter Dalea
  • Mobile power device
    Patent number: D762168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Inventors: Ramon Sandoval, Wilfred Charles Boudreau, Christopher Steven deWaal, Jonathan Charles Levell, Jeffrey Patrick Heuel
  • Mobile phone case
    Patent number: D768122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Steven William Buffone