Patents by Inventor Daniel McFarland
Daniel McFarland 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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Publication number: 20250152234Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical fusion/sealer and dissector is provided that is arranged to simultaneously fuse and cut tissue captured between jaws of the instrument. The jaws include particularly positioned, shaped and/or oriented electrodes along with a compressible landing pad to perform the simultaneous fusion and cutting of tissue. An electrosurgical generator is arranged to supply RF energy through the instrument and monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle to optimally fuse and dissect the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2025Publication date: May 15, 2025Inventors: Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Patrick Elliott, Duy Nguyen, Aaron Jimenez, Andrea Chan, Vanna Lee
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Patent number: 12239359Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical fusion/sealer and dissector is provided that is arranged to simultaneously fuse and cut tissue captured between jaws of the instrument. The jaws include particularly positioned, shaped and/or oriented electrodes along with a compressible landing pad to perform the simultaneous fusion and cutting of tissue. An electrosurgical generator is arranged to supply RF energy through the instrument and monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle to optimally fuse and dissect the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Patrick Elliott, Duy Nguyen, Aaron Jimenez, Andrea Chan, Vanna Lee
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Publication number: 20240294317Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a flapper system and a flapper system kit that is compatible with both 2? and 3? flush valve seats. In some embodiments, the flapper system is configured to enable a user to select either a 2? or 3? flush valve seal for the flapper system. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a pivot that enables sealing of a flat flush valve seat or an angled flush valve seat. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes one or more adjustable window assemblies that control a fluid flowrate within an internal portion of the flapper system to control buoyancy. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a packaging system that includes an external portion of an interior packaging that extends outside of a structural packaging resulting in a greater display area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventors: Tuan Le, Joseph Han, Leland Wong, Daniel McAuley, Jack Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Krishna Arkalgud, Ben Ton, Dan Lohde, Mike Robbins, William Martin, Philippe Jacques, Corinne AndersonSchoepe, Debra Jantz, Elif Durso
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Publication number: 20230346454Abstract: An electrosurgical generator arranged to supply radio frequency (RF) energy to fuse tissue is provided. The generator is arranged to supply RF energy through a removably coupled electrosurgical instrument to fuse tissue grasped by the instrument. The generator monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle in comparison to predetermined thresholds and conditions to optimally fuse the tissue. The electrosurgical instrument conducts radio frequency energy to fuse tissue captured between the jaws and a blade to mechanically cut tissue between the jaws. A conductive post positioned on the jaw adjacent to the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Patrick Elliott, Gary Johnson, Duy Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Jagdish Sabarad, Benjamin Linville-Engler, Jeremy Albrecht, Dan Durant, Gerald Kowalski, Lou Tiberia, Michael Whitlock, Michael Logan, Igor Gorin, Kevin Hudson, Hank Jacobs, Thomas Matthews
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Patent number: 11672589Abstract: An electrosurgical generator arranged to supply radio frequency (RF) energy to fuse tissue is provided. The generator is arranged to supply RF energy through a removably coupled electrosurgical instrument to fuse tissue grasped by the instrument. The generator monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle in comparison to predetermined thresholds and conditions to optimally fuse the tissue. The electrosurgical instrument conducts radio frequency energy to fuse tissue captured between the jaws and a blade to mechanically cut tissue between the jaws. A conductive post positioned on the jaw adjacent to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Patrick Elliott, Gary Johnson, Duy Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Jagdish Sabarad, Benjamin Linville-Engler, Jeremy Albrecht, Dan Durant, Gerald Kowalski, Lou Tiberia, Michael Whitlock, Michael Logan, Igor Gorin, Kevin Hudson, Hank Jacobs, Thomas Matthews
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Publication number: 20230160191Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a flapper system and a flapper system kit that is compatible with both 2? and 3? flush valve seats. In some embodiments, the flapper system is configured to enable a user to select either a 2? or 3? flush valve seal for the flapper system. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a pivot that enables sealing of a flat flush valve seat or an angled flush valve seat. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes one or more adjustable window assemblies that control a fluid flowrate within an internal portion of the flapper system to control buoyancy. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes an adaptor that converts a 2? valve into a 3? valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Tuan Le, Joseph Han, Leland Wong, Daniel McAuley, Jack Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Krishna Arkalgud, Ben Ton
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Patent number: 10929692Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor, a navigation circuit and a control circuit. The sensor may be configured to generate surrounding road information of a road. The road may have a plurality of available lanes. The navigation circuit may be configured to determine a current position of the apparatus on the road. The control circuit may be configured to (i) access map data that identifies a number of the available lanes in the road proximate the position, (ii) determine a current lane among the available lanes that the apparatus is within based on all of the position, the surrounding road information and the map data and (iii) generate feedback data based on both the position and the current lane. The navigation device may be further configured to adjust the current position to a center of the current lane in response to the feedback data.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: VEONEER US INC.Inventors: Nicholas Ari Schachter, Daniel McFarland
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Publication number: 20200397501Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical fusion/sealer and dissector is provided that is arranged to simultaneously fuse and cut tissue captured between jaws of the instrument. The jaws include particularly positioned, shaped and/or oriented electrodes along with a compressible landing pad to perform the simultaneous fusion and cutting of tissue. An electrosurgical generator is arranged to supply RF energy through the instrument and monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle to optimally fuse and dissect the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Patrick Elliott, Duy Nguyen, Aaron Jimenez, Andrea Chan, Vanna Lee
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Patent number: 10792092Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical fusion/sealer and dissector is provided that is arranged to simultaneously fuse and cut tissue captured between jaws of the instrument. The jaws include particularly positioned, shaped and/or oriented electrodes along with a compressible landing pad to perform the simultaneous fusion and cutting of tissue. An electrosurgical generator is arranged to supply RF energy through the instrument and monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle to optimally fuse and dissect the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Patrick Elliott, Duy Nguyen, Aaron Jimenez, Andrea Chan, Vanna Lee
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Publication number: 20200250438Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor, a navigation circuit and a control circuit. The sensor may be configured to generate surrounding road information of a road. The road may have a plurality of available lanes. The navigation circuit may be configured to determine a current position of the apparatus on the road. The control circuit may be configured to (i) access map data that identifies a number of the available lanes in the road proximate the position, (ii) determine a current lane among the available lanes that the apparatus is within based on all of the position, the surrounding road information and the map data and (iii) generate feedback data based on both the position and the current lane. The navigation device may be further configured to adjust the current position to a center of the current lane in response to the feedback data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Ari Schachter, Daniel McFarland
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Publication number: 20190105096Abstract: An electrosurgical generator arranged to supply radio frequency (RF) energy to fuse tissue is provided. The generator is arranged to supply RF energy through a removably coupled electrosurgical instrument to fuse tissue grasped by the instrument. The generator monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle in comparison to predetermined thresholds and conditions to optimally fuse the tissue. The electrosurgical instrument conducts radio frequency energy to fuse tissue captured between the jaws and a blade to mechanically cut tissue between the jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Patrick Elliott, Gary Johnson, Duy Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Jagdish Sabarad, Benjamin Linville-Engler, Jeremy Albrecht, Dan Durant, Gerald Kowalski, Lou Tiberia, Michael Whitlock, Michael Logan, Igor Gorin, Kevin Hudson, Hank Jacobs, Thomas Matthews
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Patent number: 10254414Abstract: A method of enhancing global navigation satellite system performance includes the steps of (A) determining position information based upon (i) global navigation satellite system information, (ii) dead reckoning using one or more sensor inputs, and (iii) a correction signal, (B) when the global navigation satellite system information is unavailable, adjusting the position information and generating the correction signal based upon pre-defined map data, and (C) when the global navigation satellite system information is reacquired after being unavailable, suspending the dead reckoning for a predefined amount of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: VEONEER US INC.Inventors: Daniel McFarland, Jens Nitzschke
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Patent number: 10149713Abstract: An electrosurgical generator arranged to supply radio frequency (RF) energy to fuse tissue is provided. The generator is arranged to supply RF energy through a removably coupled electrosurgical instrument to fuse tissue grasped by the instrument. The generator monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle in comparison to predetermined thresholds and conditions to optimally fuse the tissue. The electrosurgical instrument conducts radio frequency energy to fuse tissue captured between the jaws and a blade to mechanically cut tissue between the jaws. A conductive post positioned on the jaw adjacent to the blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Patrick Elliott, Gary Johnson, Duy Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Jagdish Sabarad, Benjamin Linville-Engler, Jeremy Albrecht, Dan Durant, Gerald Kowalski, Lou Tiberia, Michael Whitlock, Michael Logan, Igor Gorin, Kevin Hudson, Hank Jacobs, Thomas Matthews
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Publication number: 20180292543Abstract: A method of enhancing global navigation satellite system performance includes the steps of (A) determining position information based upon (i) global navigation satellite system information, (ii) dead reckoning using one or more sensor inputs, and (iii) a correction signal, (B) when the global navigation satellite system information is unavailable, adjusting the position information and generating the correction signal based upon pre-defined map data, and (C) when the global navigation satellite system information is reacquired after being unavailable, suspending the dead reckoning for a predefined amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Daniel McFarland, Jens Nitzschke
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Publication number: 20180073235Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a gasket for a fluidic seal. Some embodiments include a flush valve to a toilet tank, where the gasket has a raised center portion and lowered inner and outer portions. In some embodiments, the gasket includes a plurality of recesses, troughs or grooves. Each of the three portions of the gasket has a bottom groove that can permit deformation and increases sealing capabilities when the groove either widens or narrows. Additionally, some embodiments include an inner support ring that extends inwardly from the lowered inner portion, and can center the gasket onto the flush valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: DANIEL MCFARLAND, TUAN LE
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Patent number: 9883905Abstract: An electrosurgical probe for suction and irrigation systems is provided. The electrosurgical probe comprises an elongate tube with a probe tip and a probe handle. An unobstructed fluid communication path is defined by the probe handle and elongate tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Applied Medical Rescources CorporationInventors: Patrick Elliott, Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Wayne Young
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Publication number: 20170042604Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical fusion/sealer and dissector is provided that is arranged to simultaneously fuse and cut tissue captured between jaws of the instrument. The jaws include particularly positioned, shaped and/or oriented electrodes along with a compressible landing pad to perform the simultaneous fusion and cutting of tissue. An electrosurgical generator is arranged to supply RF energy through the instrument and monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle to optimally fuse and dissect the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Patrick Elliott, Duy Nguyen, Aaron Jimenez, Andrea Chan, Vanna Lee
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Publication number: 20160000495Abstract: An electrosurgical generator arranged to supply radio frequency (RF) energy to fuse tissue is provided. The generator is arranged to supply RF energy through a removably coupled electrosurgical instrument to fuse tissue grasped by the instrument. The generator monitors a phase angle of the supplied RF energy and adjusts or terminates the supplied RF energy based on the monitored phase angle in comparison to predetermined thresholds and conditions to optimally fuse the tissue. The electrosurgical instrument conducts radio frequency energy to fuse tissue captured between the jaws and a blade to mechanically cut tissue between the jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Patrick Elliott, Gary Johnson, Duy Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Jagdish Sabarad, Benjamin Linville-Engler, Jeremy Albrecht, Dan Durant, Jerry Kowalski, Lou Tiberia, Michael Whitlock, Michael Logan, Igor Gorin, Kevin Hudson, Hank Jacobs, Thomas Matthews
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Publication number: 20150094709Abstract: An electrosurgical probe for suction and irrigation systems is provided. The electrosurgical probe comprises an elongate tube with a probe tip and a probe handle. An unobstructed fluid communication path is defined by the probe handle and elongate tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Patrick Elliott, Daniel McFarland, Michael Whitlock, Wayne Young
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Patent number: D901201Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventor: Daniel McFarland