Patents by Inventor David Blum

David Blum 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: 20240344598
    Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle drive device comprising a spindle provided with an external thread, a thread engagement element which is in threaded engagement with the external thread of the spindle, a drive assembly having a drive unit which is configured to drive the spindle or the thread engagement element, wherein the spindle or the thread engagement element is connected to at least one connection unit for connecting the spindle drive device to a superordinate assembly that is not part of the spindle drive device. According to the invention, it is provided that the spindle is a trapezoidal thread spindle made of carbon steel and is heat-treated by means of at least one thermochemical method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Sven SCHNEIDER, Lisa-Marie FETTWEIß, David BURBULLA, Jürgen BLUM
  • Patent number: 12060092
    Abstract: An attraction loading system is provided that includes a turntable configured to rotate about a vertical axis. A ride vehicle is configured to travel along a loading path disposed about a perimeter of the turntable. A first track switch of the system is disposed along the loading path to direct the ride vehicle to a main portion of the loading path from an attraction path, or to direct the ride vehicle to the main portion of the loading path from a secondary portion of the loading path. A second track switch of the system is disposed along the loading path to direct the ride vehicle from the main portion of the loading path to the attraction path, or to direct the ride vehicle from the main portion of the loading path to the secondary portion of the loading path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Luis Carlos Alarcon, Steven C. Blum, Michael David Russell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240050401
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating social function disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: David Blum
  • Publication number: 20230355992
    Abstract: A method or system for facilitating the determining and setting of stimulation parameters for programming an electrical stimulation system using closed loop programming is provided. For example, pulse generator feedback logic is executed by a processor to interface with control instructions of an implantable pulse generator by incorporating one or more machine learning engines to automatically generate a proposed set of stimulation parameter values that each affect a stimulation aspect of the implantable pulse generator, receive one or more clinical responses and automatically generate a revised set of values taking into account the received clinical responses, and repeating the automated receiving of a clinical response and adjusting the stimulation parameter values taking the clinical response into account, until or unless a stop condition is reach or the a therapeutic response is indicated within a designated tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: David Blum, Sherry Lin, Hemant Bokil, Michael A. Moffitt
  • Patent number: 11752348
    Abstract: A method or system for facilitating the determining and setting of stimulation parameters for programming an electrical stimulation system using closed loop programming is provided. For example, pulse generator feedback logic is executed by a processor to interface with control instructions of an implantable pulse generator by incorporating one or more machine learning engines to automatically generate a proposed set of stimulation parameter values that each affect a stimulation aspect of the implantable pulse generator, receive one or more clinical responses and automatically generate a revised set of values taking into account the received clinical responses, and repeating the automated receiving of a clinical response and adjusting the stimulation parameter values taking the clinical response into account, until or unless a stop condition is reach or the a therapeutic response is indicated within a designated tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: David Blum, Sherry Lin, Hemant Bokil, Michael A. Moffitt
  • Publication number: 20230226318
    Abstract: An enhanced flexibility catheter is provided, such as for distal neurovascular access or aspiration. The catheter includes an elongate flexible body, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a side wall defining a central lumen. The side wall is formed from a plurality of adjacent tubular segments. At least one segment has a first end face inclined at a non normal angle to a longitudinal axis of the catheter. An adjacent segment has a second end face inclined at a complementary angle to form an inclined junction at the transition between the two segments. The transition serves to provide superior bending characteristics along the length of the catheter shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Lex Philip Jansen, Brandon Yee, David Blum, Yi Yang, Hao Doan
  • Publication number: 20230032690
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of a new Tau species starting at residue Met11 (Met11-Tau) which is N-alpha-terminally acetylated form (N-alpha-acetyl-Met11-Tau species: Ac-Met11-Tau). Several monoclonal antibodies specific of this new Tau species have been developed. One of this antibody, 2H2/D11, was used in THY-Tau22 mouse model (that develops with age neurofibrillary degeneration (NFD) and memory deficits), and N-alpha-Ac-Met11-Tau species were clearly detected early in neurons displaying NFD on hippocampal brain sections while it is not reactive in hippocampus from elderly controls. Finally, by using ELISA sandwich specific of Ac-Met11-Tau species, Alzheimer Disease (AD) brain samples are clearly discriminated from human elderly control brains. Thus the invention relates to this new Tau species starting from the methionine residue at position 11 said methionine being N-alpha acetylated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Luc BUEE, Malika HAMDANE, David BLUM, Maxime DERISBOURG, Coline LEGHAY, Giovanni CHIAPPETTA, Joelle VINH, Yann VERDIER
  • Patent number: 11565082
    Abstract: An enhanced flexibility catheter is provided, such as for distal neurovascular access or aspiration. The catheter includes an elongate flexible body, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a side wall defining a central lumen. The side wall is formed from a plurality of adjacent tubular segments. At least one segment has a first end face inclined at a non normal angle to a longitudinal axis of the catheter. An adjacent segment has a second end face inclined at a complementary angle to form an inclined junction at the transition between the two segments. The transition serves to provide superior bending characteristics along the length of the catheter shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Imperative Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Lex Philip Jansen, Brandon Yee, David Blum, Yi Yang, Hao Doan
  • Publication number: 20220177558
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treatment of Tauopathy disorder using antibody that specifically binds news Tau species, especially Tau species starting from the methionine residue at position (11), said methionine being N-alpha acetylated (AcMet11-Tau). The invention also relates to an antibody that specifically binds this new tau species. Inventors have discovered that AcMet11-Tau is a pathological Tau species that is involved in Tau pathology development. Inventors have demonstrated the causal link between AcMet11-Tau species and Tau pathology by showing that brain expression of AcMet11-Tau species potentiate Tau pathology development in Thy-Tau Transgenic mice and is involved in pathological process, at least by accelerating Tau pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Malika HAMDANE, Luc BUEE, David BLUM, Sabiha EDDARKAOUI, Sarah GUEDJDAL
  • Publication number: 20220038626
    Abstract: A wearable camera systems according to examples of the present disclosure may include a camera and a mobile charging unit. The camera may include onboard power, memory and control for capturing and storing an image without being connected to the mobile charging unit and the camera body may have a width or a height that is smaller than the length of the camera body. The camera body may include a trigger for initiating image capture. The wearable camera may be attachable to an eyewear temple and the mobile charging unit is configured to recharge the wearable camera without being connected to an external power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald David Blum, Amitava Gupta, William Kokonaski, Richard Clompus, Massimo Pinazza, Claudio Dalla Longa, Stefan Bauer, Jean-Noel Fehr, Walter Dannhardt
  • Publication number: 20220001141
    Abstract: An enhanced flexibility catheter is provided, such as for distal neurovascular access or aspiration. The catheter includes an elongate flexible body, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a side wall defining a central lumen. The side wall is formed from a plurality of adjacent tubular segments. At least one segment has a first end face inclined at a non normal angle to a longitudinal axis of the catheter. An adjacent segment has a second end face inclined at a complementary angle to form an inclined junction at the transition between the two segments. The transition serves to provide superior bending characteristics along the length of the catheter shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Lex Philip Jansen, Brandon Yee, David Blum, Yi Yang, Hao Doan
  • Publication number: 20210329147
    Abstract: Auxiliary units, in some instances implemented as a case for a wearable electronic device such as a wearable camera are described. The auxiliary units may include one or more electronic components typically included in the camera. By offloading an electronic component and the corresponding function (e.g., extended power capacity, memory capacity, wireless or other communication capabilities, etc.) to a removable auxiliary unit, the size of the wearable device can be advantageously further reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: William Kokonaski, Amitava Gupta, Joshua A. Schoenbart, Ronald David Blum, Stefan Bauer, Jean-Noel Fehr, Richard Clompus
  • Patent number: 11137626
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes a lens and an electronic component embedded in the lens to enhance the functionality of the lens. The ophthalmic device includes a first coil to wirelessly receive energy from an external device, such as a wireless charger, and wirelessly transmits the received energy to a second coil coupled to the electronic component so as to power the electronic component. The first coil can function as part of a repeater to facilitate the wireless charging. The repeater can receive electrical energy wirelessly and works with various positions, sizes, and shapes of the electronic component. The wireless power efficiency can also be increased using the repeater to concentrate a magnetic flux within the second coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: e-Vision Smart Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald David Blum
  • Publication number: 20210278705
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes a lens and an electronic component embedded in the lens to enhance the functionality of the lens. The ophthalmic device includes a first coil to wirelessly receive energy from an external device, such as a wireless charger, and wirelessly transmits the received energy to a second coil coupled to the electronic component so as to power the electronic component. The first coil can function as part of a repeater to facilitate the wireless charging. The repeater can receive electrical energy wirelessly and works with various positions, sizes, and shapes of the electronic component. The wireless power efficiency can also be increased using the repeater to concentrate a magnetic flux within the second coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Ronald David Blum
  • Patent number: 10947760
    Abstract: A hinge for a folding windshield is provided for vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) utility vehicles (UTVs), golf carts, and other vehicles. The hinge includes an integral stiffening member or brace to prevent the windshield from bowing due to wind pressure and vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: NIVEL PARTS & MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
    Inventors: Charles Dunn Kim, David Blum
  • Patent number: 10905883
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting electrical stimulation parameters for an electrical stimulation device implanted in a patient can use an iterative process for identifying electrodes for stimulation, as well as suitable stimulation parameters. The process begins with an initial set of electrode combinations to identify regions of the nerve or other tissue for stimulation. This leads to selection of other electrode combinations to test, followed by the selection of multiple electrode groups (which can include three or more electrodes) for stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bryan Allen Clark, William Conrad Stoffregen, Michael X. Govea, Craig M. Stolen, David J. Ternes, David Blum, Pramodsingh Hirasingh Thakur, Stephen B. Ruble
  • Publication number: 20210026054
    Abstract: A system is provided comprising an optical filter. The optical filter comprises a Cu-porphyrin dye compound. The transmission spectrum of the system has an average transmission across the wavelength range of 460 nm-700 nm of at least 60%. The transmission spectrum of the system has an average transmission across the wavelength range 400 nm-460 nm that is less than 75%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Dustin Robert CEFALO, Jerry Charles BOMMER, Anita TRAJKOVSKA-BROACH, Ronald David BLUM, Andrew ISHAK, Larry Dean RODRIGUEZ, Sean MCGINNIS
  • Publication number: 20210008030
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating social function disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: David BLUM
  • Patent number: 10716505
    Abstract: A method for generating a clinical effects map for electrical stimulation using an electrical stimulation lead includes receiving at least one clinical response for stimulation using each of multiple first sets of stimulation parameters where each clinical response is associated with at least one therapeutic effect or side effect. The method also includes determining, using the clinical responses and the first sets of stimulation parameters, a spatial relationship between the electrical stimulation lead and at least one effect region, where each effect region is associated with at least one of the therapeutic effects or side effects; estimating, based on the spatial relationship, at least one clinical response for each of multiple second sets of stimulation parameters; and generating and presenting a clinical effects map illustrating at least the estimated clinical response for one or more of the second sets of stimulation parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Blum, Peter J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20200155859
    Abstract: A method or system for facilitating the determining and setting of stimulation parameters for programming an electrical stimulation system using closed loop programming is provided. For example, pulse generator feedback logic is executed by a processor to interface with control instructions of an implantable pulse generator by incorporating one or more machine learning engines to automatically generate a proposed set of stimulation parameter values that each affect a stimulation aspect of the implantable pulse generator, receive one or more clinical responses and automatically generate a revised set of values taking into account the received clinical responses, and repeating the automated receiving of a clinical response and adjusting the stimulation parameter values taking the clinical response into account, until or unless a stop condition is reach or the a therapeutic response is indicated within a designated tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: David Blum, Sherry Lin, Hemant Bokil, Michael A. Moffitt