Patents by Inventor Clinton N. Slone
Clinton N. Slone 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).
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Patent number: 8435207Abstract: Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Aardvark Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Christensen Baker, Clinton N Slone, Michael J. Strasser, James M Lovette, Thomas King, Richard Treadwell
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Patent number: 8414521Abstract: Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Aardvark Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Christensen Baker, Clinton N Slone, Michael J Strasser, James M Lovette, Thomas King, Richard Treadwell
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Patent number: 8409281Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford
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Publication number: 20130068235Abstract: An oral appliance includes a frame for mounting to a user's teeth and a tongue contacting retaining member extending from the frame and configured in use to limit movement of the tongue toward the user's throat when the user is exercising or sleeping to maintain an open air passageway. The retaining member is positioned relative to the frame such that in use the retaining member contacts the tongue in a zone behind the second molars and in front of the pharyngeal reflex region of the tongue. The retaining member is further configured to lightly contact the tongue, and to apply a restraining force to the tongue as the tongue begins to move toward the user's throat during exercise or as the user falls asleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SLEEPY, INC.Inventors: Joshua Makower, James Blackburn Joslin, Michael Strasser, Clinton N. Slone, Earl A. Bright, II, Marc Spinali, Richard A. Carlson
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Publication number: 20130041416Abstract: Positioning instruments and related methods are described for implanting an energy absorbing system for treating joints. The positioning instruments and methods allow the energy absorbing system to be positioned at a joint such that the desired motion will occur for the particular design of a particular energy absorbing system which is to be implanted. The positioning instruments include a locating instrument for locating an anatomical feature and a target location for implantation of the energy absorbing system, a verification instrument for verification of the target location, a placement guide for guiding placement of a part of the energy absorbing system, and positioning device for aligning portions of the energy absorbing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Alan C. Regala, Mary O'Connell, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, Michael Rode, Ezra T. Schiff, David Lowe, Clinton N. Slone
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Publication number: 20120136449Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
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Publication number: 20120116522Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
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Patent number: 8123805Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Michael E. Landry, William G. Tammen, Michael Strasser
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Patent number: 8100967Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
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Patent number: 8088166Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
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Publication number: 20110184341Abstract: An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: AARDVARK MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Peter Christensen BAKER, Clinton N. SLONE, Michael J. STRASSER, James Michael LOVETTE
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Patent number: 7959597Abstract: An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Aardvark Medical, LLCInventors: Peter Christensen Baker, Clinton N. Slone, Micheal J. Strasser, James Michael Lovette
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Publication number: 20110112639Abstract: Positioning instruments and related methods are described for implanting an energy absorbing system for treating joints. The positioning instruments and methods allow the energy absorbing system to be positioned at a joint such that the desired motion will occur for the particular design of a particular energy absorbing system which is to be implanted. The positioning instruments include a locating instrument for locating an anatomical feature and a target location for implantation of the energy absorbing system, a verification instrument for verification of the target location, a placement guide for guiding placement of a part of the energy absorbing system, and positioning device for aligning portions of the energy absorbing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Alan C. Regala, Mary O'Connell, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, Michael Rode, Ezra T. Schiff, David Lowe, Clinton N. Slone
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Publication number: 20110106271Abstract: A ball and socket assembly including a ball component with a notch formed therein. The socket is a one-piece structure including an opening sized to receive the ball component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Alan C. Regala, Clinton N. Slone, Michael E. Landry
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Publication number: 20110093080Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20110093079Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint; and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
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Publication number: 20110060422Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford
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Publication number: 20110014581Abstract: Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Duncan EnterprisesInventors: Ehsan Alipour, Alex Shullman, Eric Schultz, Benjamin T. Mino, Mike Strasser, Thomas King, Clinton N. Slone
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Patent number: 7780439Abstract: Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Duncan EnterprisesInventors: Ehsan Alipour, Alex Shullman, Eric Schultz, Benjamin T. Mino, Mike Strasser, Thomas King, Clinton N. Slone
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Publication number: 20100137996Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to base components that are usable with implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems. According to one embodiment, the base component includes a low-profile body having a elongate, straight portion at a first end and a curved body portion at a second end. The second end is elevated as compared to the first end. An inner surface of the low-profile body has a raised portion extending along the elongate, straight portion of the low-profile body. The base component also includes a plurality of openings positioned along the low-profile body for alignment and purposes of affixation to body anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone