Patents by Inventor Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews 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).

  • Publication number: 20240126980
    Abstract: Provided is a method for review of an XBRL document. An XBRL document is received followed by a request to create an XBRL review for the XBRL document. A selection of an XBRL fact included in the XBRL document is received and a first review status, of a plurality of review statuses, is applied to the selected XBRL fact. The selected XBRL fact is monitored to detect a change to the XBRL fact, and in response to detecting a change to the XBRL fact, the first review status of the XBRL fact is updated to a second review status of the plurality of review statuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: David Baker Winn, III, Thomas Joseph Wacha, Dana Andrew Oredson, Taylor Wertzberger, Kevin Fox, Shaun Brockhoff, Christopher Flores, Kirsten Baxter-Tjaden, Edward Joseph Cupps, Jason Carl Jones
  • Publication number: 20230256215
    Abstract: A sinus dilation instrument useful with a navigation system and including a handle, a rigid probe, a balloon, and an identifier device. The probe extends from the handle, forms a curved segment, and carries the balloon. The identifier device is programmed to generate a signal indicative of an instrument identification assigned to the instrument, and is a frontal, maxillary or sphenoid sinus instrument. The signal is formatted to be recognized by an IGS. Once connected, the IGS recognizes the instrument and can retrieve information indicative of a spatial location of the balloon, for example via an instrument tracking device. A surgeon can “plug and play” the sinus dilation instrument with the IGS to perform a procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Robert K. Vaccaro, Charles Franklin Scott Carpenter, David J. Little, II, Ali Mowlai-Ashtiani, Matthew J. Nadeau, Dana Andrew Oliver
  • Patent number: 11622869
    Abstract: The invention is defined by the claims set forth herein; however, briefly, the invention herein is an extractor for a human femoral component with a trunnion neck comprising, a plurality of extractor sections, including a first section with a first axis, a second section with a second axis, and a third section with a third axis; a body with a threaded hole defined therein that is provided with a clamping body section and a central body section, a pivoting member with first end, a second end, and a pivot hole defined thereinbetween that includes a clamping structure located at the second end that is shaped to clamp the trunnion neck of the femoral component; and a pivot that secures the pivoting member to the body by extending through the pivot hole defined in the pivoting member and the pivot hole defined in the fulcrum structure of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Tri-Sphere Holdings
    Inventor: Dana Andrew Alden
  • Patent number: 11617660
    Abstract: Briefly, the invention herein is an extractor for clamping and extracting the femoral component from a patient's femur, comprising a body, a lever, a fulcrum, and a strike plate, wherein: (a) defined within the body is an opening for the lever and a threaded surface that cooperates with a threaded fastener to lock the extractor on the femoral component; (b) the lever extends through the lever opening and includes a clamping surface and a locking surface; (c) the locking surface cooperates with the threaded surface of the body to lock the lever in place; (d) the fulcrum comprises a stainless steel pin extending through the body and the lever; and (e) the strike plate is configured to receive the blows of a mallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Tri-Sphere Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Dana Andrew Alden
  • Patent number: 11403710
    Abstract: An insurance payment reward system using sensors integrated into a vehicle operated by an insurance policy holder may be used to reduce the insurance policy payment of the insurance policy holder when the insurance policy holder purchases goods or services from a third-party business participating in the reward program. The onboard vehicle sensors transmit information to a data center that translates the vehicle characteristics into available reward opportunities at participating local businesses. In exchange for the insurance policy holder's purchase of goods or services from a participating business, the business deposits a reward amount into an account that provides credits to the insurance policy holder's insurance payment or other rewards or incentives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Scott Davidson, Dana Andrew Steil, Stephen Asa Baber
  • Publication number: 20210386558
    Abstract: Briefly, the invention herein is an extractor for clamping and extracting the femoral component from a patient's femur, comprising a body, a lever, a fulcrum, and a strike plate, wherein: (a) defined within the body is an opening for the lever and a threaded surface that cooperates with a threaded fastener to lock the extractor on the femoral component; (b) the lever extends through the lever opening and includes a clamping surface and a locking surface; (c) the locking surface cooperates with the threaded surface of the body to lock the lever in place; (d) the fulcrum comprises a stainless steel pin extending through the body and the lever; and (e) the strike plate is configured to receive the blows of a mallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventor: Dana Andrew Alden
  • Publication number: 20210030563
    Abstract: The invention is defined by the claims set forth herein; however, briefly, the invention herein is an extractor for a human femoral component with a trunnion neck comprising, a plurality of extractor sections, including a first section with a first axis, a second section with a second axis, and a third section with a third axis; a body with a threaded hole defined therein that is provided with a clamping body section and a central body section, a pivoting member with first end, a second end, and a pivot hole defined thereinbetween that includes a clamping structure located at the second end that is shaped to clamp the trunnion neck of the femoral component; and a pivot that secures the pivoting member to the body by extending through the pivot hole defined in the pivoting member and the pivot hole defined in the fulcrum structure of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Tri-Sphere Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Dana Andrew Alden
  • Publication number: 20120224940
    Abstract: An automobile wheel-changing assistant tool, comprising a base member, a plurality of roller rails with rollers mounted thereto. The roller rails are secured to upstanding walls of the base member and have rollers mounted thereon. The rollers rotate freely about the roller rails and may slide therealong. A tunnel cutout is centrally disposed along the bottom surface of the base member such that a lever arm may be inserted under the device. Once inserted, the upper portion of the lever arm may be pushed downward to lift the device and a tire to be installed. A slider plate comprising a low-friction surface allows the assembly to slide freely when it is placed thereon, allowing easy handling of the device and associated wheel. In use, a tire is placed onto the rollers, slid into position near a vehicle wheel well, pressed forward along the rollers and rotated into position for securement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Dana Andrews
  • Patent number: 7021854
    Abstract: A surgical arm system for holding and positioning one or more instruments during a surgical procedure includes at least one quick connect mechanism that beneficially allows for simple and expeditious, yet reliable disassembly and reassembly of the arm by any member of a surgical team without difficulty and without requiring additional tools, but while still ensuring that, following reassembly, the arm is structurally sound, properly dimensioned, and capable of functioning in a highly reliable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Teleflex-CT Devices Incorporated
    Inventors: Dana Andrew Oliver, Brian Keith Wells
  • Publication number: 20040165937
    Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical arm system for holding and positioning one or more instruments during a surgical procedure. The surgical arm includes at least one quick connect mechanism that beneficially allows for simple and expeditious, yet reliable disassembly and reassembly of the arm by any member of a surgical team without difficulty and without requiring additional tools, but while still ensuring that, following reassembly, the arm is structurally sound, properly dimensioned, and capable of functioning in a highly reliable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Dana Andrew Oliver, Brian Keith Wells
  • Publication number: 20030086749
    Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical arm system for holding and positioning one or more instruments during a surgical procedure. The surgical arm includes at least one quick connect mechanism that beneficially allows for simple and expeditious, yet reliable disassembly and reassembly of the arm by any member of a surgical team without difficulty and without requiring additional tools, but while still ensuring that, following reassembly, the arm is structurally sound, properly dimensioned, and capable of functioning in a highly reliable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Dana Andrew Oliver, Brian Keith Wells
  • Patent number: 5795552
    Abstract: Apparatus for heating and venting a container. The apparatus has a heating station for the container. A heater is disposed to supply heat to the heating station. A drive has a body and a reciprocable member. The body is mounted in predetermined relation to the receiving station. The reciprocable member is movable relative to the receiving station between a first position and a second position. A cannula is joined to the reciprocable member. The cannula has a hollow bore. The cannula is movable between a retracted position and an extended position by movement of the reciprocable member between the first position and the second position. A vent line communicates with the bore and the ambient environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Dean Corby, David Edward Foeller, Dana Andrew Carlile, Jacob Michael Shmois, Fugui He, Stephen Albert Mruczek
  • Patent number: 5687870
    Abstract: A pressure lock assembly for use between first and second independently pressurized areas and a pressure vessel incorporating such a lock assembly. The pressure lock assembly is automatically actuated when the first area has a substantially higher pressure than the second area and is automatically deactuated when the areas have substantially uniform pressures. The pressure lock assembly has first and second body members. The first body member has an inner surface bounding the first area, an outer surface bounding the second area, and a through-opening extending between the surfaces. The body members are displaceable between an open position in which the body members are at least partially disengaged and a closed position in which the body members are closely engaged. A flexure member is disposed adjacent the inner end of the through-opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Dana Andrew Carlile, David Edward Foeller, Kenneth Dean Corby
  • Patent number: 5484011
    Abstract: A clamping ring and temperature regulated platen for clamping a wafer to the platen and regulating the temperature of the wafer. The force of the clamping ring against the wafer is produced by the weight of the clamping ring. A roof shields all but a few contact regions of the interface between the wafer and clamp from receiving depositing particles so that a coating formed on the wafer makes continuous contact with the clamping ring in only a few narrow regions that act as conductive bridges when the depositing layer is conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Tepman, Howard Grunes, Dana Andrews
  • Patent number: 5228501
    Abstract: A clamping ring and temperature regulated platen for clamping a wafer to the platen and regulating the temperature of the wafer. The force of the clamping ring against the wafer is produced by the weight of the clamping ring. A roof shields all but a few contact regions of the interface between the wafer and clamp from receiving depositing particles so that a coating formed on the wafer makes continuous contact with the clamping ring in only a few narrow regions that act as conductive bridges when the depositing layer is conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Tepman, Howard Grunes, Dana Andrews
  • Patent number: 4882129
    Abstract: An ozone generator cell of a novel design includes a thin ceramic sheet sandwiched between a perforated metallic sheet serving as discharge electrode and a water-cooled aluminum base. Dry air or oxygen is passed over the electrode surface and a high-voltage, high-frequency electric field is applied between the electrode and the base for a corona discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Dana Andrews, Hiroji Hanawa