Patents by Inventor Curtis Nelson
Curtis Nelson 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: 11944331Abstract: A medical device may include an elongated body, a balloon positioned at a distal portion of the elongated body, and one or more pressure-wave emitters positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the elongated body within the balloon. The one or more pressure-wave emitters may be configured to propagate pressure waves radially outward through the fluid to fragment a calcified lesion at the target treatment site. The at least one of the one or more pressure-wave emitters may comprise an electronic emitter including a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode may be arranged to define a spark gap between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the second electrode may comprise a portion of a hypotube.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: FastWave Medical Inc.Inventors: Edward Anderson, Randy Beyreis, Scott Nelson, JiChao Sun, Brady Hatcher, Ae-Suk Pauling, Daryl Kiefer, Dannah Dean, Curtis Goreham-Voss, Parker Hagen, Tristan Tieso, Lauren Eno
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Patent number: 11918285Abstract: A medical device may include an elongated body having a distal elongated body portion and a central longitudinal axis. The medical device may include a balloon positioned along the distal elongated body portion. The balloon may be configured to receive a fluid to inflate the balloon such that an exterior balloon surface contacts a calcified lesion within a patient's vasculature. The medical device may include one or more pressure wave emitters positioned along the central longitudinal axis of the elongated body. The one or more pressure wave emitters may be configured to propagate at least one pressure wave through the fluid to fragment the calcified lesion. At least one pressure wave emitter may include an optical fiber configured to transmit laser energy into the balloon. The laser energy may be configured to create a cavitation bubble in the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Fast Wave Medical Inc.Inventors: JiChao Sun, Parker Hagen, Dannah Dean, Lauren Eno, Brady Hatcher, Curtis Goreham-Voss, Tristan Tieso, Edward Anderson, Scott Nelson, Dean Irwin, Bryan Goh, Charles Anthony Plowe, Randy Beyreis
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Patent number: 11911056Abstract: A medical device may include an elongated body, a balloon positioned at a distal portion of the elongated body, and one or more pressure-wave emitters positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the elongated body within the balloon. The one or more pressure-wave emitters may be configured to propagate pressure waves radially outward through the fluid to fragment a calcified lesion at the target treatment site. The at least one of the one or more pressure-wave emitters may comprise an electronic emitter including a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode may be arranged to define a spark gap between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the second electrode may comprise a portion of a hypotube.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: FastWave Medical Inc.Inventors: Edward Anderson, Randy Beyreis, Scott Nelson, JiChao Sun, Brady Hatcher, Ae-Suk Pauling, Daryl Kiefer, Dannah Dean, Curtis Goreham-Voss, Parker Hagen, Tristan Tieso, Lauren Eno
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Patent number: 10060919Abstract: The invention relates to macro and small molecule detection and, more particularly, to methods for detecting macro and small molecules, including bio-molecules, in a liquid or gaseous sample.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: INANOVATE, INC.Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Publication number: 20180106798Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for pumping and controlling the flow of a fluid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to capacitive pumping and flow control devices and methods. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pump system having an inlet valve, an outlet valve, and a chamber between and in communication with each of the inlet valve and the outlet valve, the chamber having at least one elastic surface, wherein the chamber will dilate in response to a fluid exerting a pressure on the elastic surface, contain a quantity of the fluid when so dilated, and discharge the quantity of the fluid through the opened outlet valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Patent number: 9874559Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for pumping and controlling the flow of a fluid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to capacitive pumping and flow control devices and methods. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pump system having an inlet valve, an outlet valve, and a chamber between and in communication with each of the inlet valve and the outlet valve, the chamber having at least one elastic surface, wherein the chamber will dilate in response to a fluid exerting a pressure on the elastic surface, contain a quantity of the fluid when so dilated, and discharge the quantity of the fluid through the opened outlet valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: INANOVATE, INC.Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Publication number: 20160003815Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and devices for detection and measurement of an analyte or analytes. In one embodiment, the invention provides an assay system comprising a cartridge device including: one or more reservoir portions for holding one or more liquids; and at least one assay portion for receiving the one or more liquids from the at least one reservoir portion, the at least one assay portion having a plurality of binding sites over which the one or more liquids from the one or more reservoirs can be flowed repeatedly (more than one time); and a measurement device for measuring binding of one or more analytes in the one or more liquids to the plurality of binding sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: James Curtis NELSON, David Justin SLOAN, David URE, Gregory Allen VOTAW, Jinlong YIN
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Publication number: 20150141288Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to macro and small molecule detection and, more particularly, to methods for detecting macro and small molecules, including bio-molecules, in a liquid or gaseous sample. Methods according to embodiments of the invention are useful in the identification, discovery, and validation of biomarkers, as well as the screening of individuals for such biomarkers for diagnostic, therapeutic, and forensic purposes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of detecting an analyte in a fluid sample, the method comprising: passing a fluid sample containing a labeled analyte across at least one assay surface containing a capture agent for the analyte; detecting the labeled analyte; repeating the passing and detecting steps at least once; and creating a binding curve for the analyte based on the detecting of the labeled analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Patent number: 8975087Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods for detecting and determining the concentrations of macro and small molecules, including bio-molecules, in a liquid or gaseous sample.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Inanovate, Inc.Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Publication number: 20130236335Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for pumping and controling the flow of a fluid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to capacitive pumping and flow control devices and methods. In one embodiment, the invention provides a pump system having an inlet valve, an outlet valve, and a chamber between and in communication with each of the inlet valve and the outlet valve, the chamber having at least one elastic surface, wherein the chamber will dilate in response to a fluid exerting a pressure on the elastic surface, contain a quantity of the fluid when so dilated, and discharge the quantity of the fluid through the opened outlet valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Inanovate, Inc.Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Publication number: 20120129271Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to macro and small molecule detection and, more particularly, to methods for detecting macro and small molecules, including bio-molecules, in a liquid or gaseous sample. Methods according to embodiments of the invention are useful in the identification, discovery, and validation of biomarkers, as well as the screening of individuals for such biomarkers for diagnostic, therapeutic, and forensic purposes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of detecting an analyte in a fluid sample, the method comprising: passing a fluid sample containing a labeled analyte across at least one assay surface containing a capture agent for the analyte; detecting the labeled analyte; repeating the passing and detecting steps at least once; and creating a binding curve for the analyte based on the detecting of the labeled analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: INANOVATE, INC.Inventors: James Curtis Nelson, David Ure
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Patent number: 7325358Abstract: A device for displaying an odorous animal repellent. The device comprises a housing having a chamber adapted for receiving the animal repellent. The device further comprises a retainer on the underside of the housing which allows permeation of the scent of the animal repellent from the chamber into the air surrounding the chamber, but does not allow the animal repellent to sift through the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: RepelIt LLCInventors: Clayton Wayne Chalupsky, Curtis Nelson, Roger C. Klouda
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Patent number: 7254841Abstract: A vest is configured to serve as a portable lockout station, whereby maintenance workers may conveniently carry safety lockout padlocks (and their keys) and safety lockout tags from one maintenance location to another to allow them to impose a safety lockout on machinery when working on the machinery. The vest is preferably brightly colored and provided with reflective stripes so that it is readily visible to others around the maintenance location, and it includes pockets which are specially configured to complementarily fit safety lockout padlocks and tags for easy storage and access. The pockets are also formed of material which is at least partially transparent, such as mesh, and are placed on a location on the vest which is readily visible to the wearer such that the wearer can readily note when a safety lockout padlock is absent (e.g., when one has been forgotten at a prior maintenance location).Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventors: Steven Curtis Nelson, Todd Timothy Johnson
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Publication number: 20060022586Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating an area on a surface to increase affinity for a fluid including organic light emitting diode (OLED) material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Curtis Nelson, Ravl Prasad
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Publication number: 20060024504Abstract: A method of controlling flow includes treating a region of a surface to have a non-wettable surface characteristic or a wettable surface characteristic in the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Curtis Nelson, Brian Risch, Charles Haluzak, Christopher Aschoff
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Publication number: 20050274772Abstract: Methods to treat an area on a surface to increase affinity for a fluid having a solution of particles including a conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Curtis Nelson, Cary Addington, Jimmy Perez, John Koegler
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Patent number: 6835247Abstract: A system is disclosed for efficient utilization of charge replenishment rods in Czochralski silicon crystal growing processes.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Advanced Silicon Materials LLCInventors: Henry D. Wood, John Peter Hill, Jay Curtis Nelson, William John Juhasz, Jr., Howard J. Dawson
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Publication number: 20020108557Abstract: A system is disclosed for efficient utilization of charge replenishment rods in Czochralski silicon crystal growing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Henry D. Wood, John Peter Hill, Jay Curtis Nelson, William John Juhasz, Howard J. Dawson
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Publication number: 20020108558Abstract: A system is disclosed for efficient utilization of charge replenishment rods in Czochralski silicon crystal growing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: John Peter Hill, Jay Curtis Nelson, William John Juhasz, Henry Dare Wood