Patents by Inventor Craig A. Purdy

Craig A. Purdy 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).

  • Tissue expanders and methods of use
    Patent number: 10792121
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignees: AirX Bioscience, LLC, Shalon Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • Tissue expanders and methods of use
    Patent number: 8808322
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: AirXpanders, Inc., Shalon Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • Tissue expanders and methods of use
    Patent number: 8617198
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignees: AirXpanders, Inc., Shalon Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • Devices, systems and methods using magnetic force systems in the tongue
    Patent number: 8590537
    Abstract: Magnetic structures develop a magnetic force between a tongue and a posterior pharyngeal wall to stabilize an orientation of the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Joe Paraschac, Ryan P. Boucher, Edward M. Gillis, Eric N. Doelling, Craig A. Purdy, Ronald G. Lax
  • Tissue expanders and methods of use
    Patent number: 8394118
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: AirXpanders, Inc., Shalon Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • Tissue Expanders and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20120078366
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • Magnetic devices, systems, and methods placed in or on a tongue
    Patent number: 8047206
    Abstract: Magnetic structures develop a magnetic force between a tongue and a posterior pharyngeal wall to stabilize an orientation of the tongue. The magnetic structures include magnetic materials that are sized, configured, and arranged on at least one of the first and second magnetic structures, to maintain a substantially mutually repelling orientation between the first and second magnetic structures during a native range of movement of the tongue relative to the pharyngeal wall, i.e., during swallowing and/or drinking/and or speech.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Ryan P. Boucher, Joe Paraschac, Edward M. Gillis, Eric N. Doelling, Craig A. Purdy
  • TISSUE EXPANDERS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20110152913
    Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
  • USB memory device with integrated flashlight
    Publication number: 20100309657
    Abstract: The present invention combines a USB memory device with flashlight to conveniently illuminate a computer USB port for easier insertion of the USB plug. The flashlight can be used independently from the USB memory device to illuminate any dark area. The light is integrated with the USB flash drive, battery powered, bright and focused through a housing which directs the light beam to the front end of the device. The assembly contains a printed circuit board (PCB) including LED bulbs which indicate operational status. The embodiment of the invention includes a removable cap that protects the USB plug and also has a feature which permits the light to pass through for flashlight use. The components are designed in a manner that utilizes physical features to interlock and contain the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Beverly Purdy, Craig A. Purdy, Christine Marquez
  • Devices, systems, and methods using magnetic force systems in or on tissue
    Patent number: 7721740
    Abstract: Systems and methods include magnetic structures for placement in or on tissues in an airway. The magnetic structures carry sources of magnetism, which generate magnetic fields having directions. The magnetic fields interact to provide magnetic forces that provide a desired therapeutic effect, e.g., maintaining separation between the soft palate and/or tongue and the posterior pharyngeal wall. The systems and methods size and configure the directions of the magnetic fields to provide stability, which makes possible the achievement of the desired therapeutic effect in a straightforward and elegant manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Ryan P. Boucher, Edward M. Gillis, Joe Paraschac, Scott A. McGill, Charles R. Rampersaud, Craig A. Purdy