Patents by Inventor David Regan
David Regan 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: 11832995Abstract: A system for adapting a tubular surgical device for grasping by a surgical instrument is provided that has a distal portion, an adaptor positioned proximally and configured to be disposed about or within a lumen of the tubular surgical device, which has an effective durometer to resist crushing by the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter greater than the internal diameter of the lumen of the tubular surgical device. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter less than or equal to the internal diameter of the tubular surgical device.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Ronald H. Russell, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Rachana S. Suchdev, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Gary Douglas
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Publication number: 20230310729Abstract: A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user. Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Nilendu Srivastava, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Rachana Suchdev, Gary Douglas
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Publication number: 20230277748Abstract: A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user. Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Rachana Suchdev, Gary Douglas, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Nilendu Srivastava
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Publication number: 20230191978Abstract: A cargo transport system is provided that has an ability to move cargo in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner, using a compact lift vehicle capable of lifting relatively heavy objects. The system includes a cargo loading system, a sensor suite coupled with a controller, dunnage detection, cross-decking capability, cargo stacking capability, autonomous navigation, tip detection and prevention, or any combinations thereof. The system may include a fork assembly coupled with a mast and movable in a vertical direction relative to the mast. Further, the mast may be coupled with a platform or deck and movable in a horizontal direction relative to the platform, to allow the fork assembly to be lowered below a top plane of the platform when the mast is at a forward location relative to the platform. The controller and sensor suite and may provide for autonomous or semi-autonomous control and movement of the cargo transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Ross Wehner, Ryan Marsini, Ryan Delgizzi, Mark Gordon, Jesse Weifenbach, David Regan, Broc Sommermeyer
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Publication number: 20230106126Abstract: A cargo transport system is provided that has an ability to move cargo in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner, using a compact lift vehicle capable of lifting relatively heavy objects. The system includes a cargo loading system, a sensor suite coupled with a controller, dunnage detection, cross-decking capability, cargo stacking capability, autonomous navigation, tip detection and prevention, or any combinations thereof. The system may include a fork assembly coupled with a mast and movable in a vertical direction relative to the mast. Further, the mast may be coupled with a platform or deck and movable in a horizontal direction relative to the platform, to allow the fork assembly to be lowered below a top plane of the platform when the mast is at a forward location relative to the platform. The controller and sensor suite and may provide for autonomous or semi-autonomous control and movement of the cargo transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Ross Wehner, Ryan Marsini, Ryan Delgizzi, Mark Gordon, Jesse Weifenbach, David Regan
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Publication number: 20230105528Abstract: A cargo transport system is provided that has an ability to move cargo in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner, using a compact lift vehicle capable of lifting relatively heavy objects. The system includes a cargo loading system, a sensor suite coupled with a controller, dunnage detection, cross-decking capability, cargo stacking capability, autonomous navigation, tip detection and prevention, or any combinations thereof. The system may include a fork assembly coupled with a mast and movable in a vertical direction relative to the mast. Further, the mast may be coupled with a platform or deck and movable in a horizontal direction relative to the platform, to allow the fork assembly to be lowered below a top plane of the platform when the mast is at a forward location relative to the platform. The controller and sensor suite and may provide for autonomous or semi-autonomous control and movement of the cargo transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Ross Wehner, Ryan Marsini, Ryan Delgizzi, Mark Gordon, Jesse Weifenbach, David Regan
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Publication number: 20230084064Abstract: An apparatus and method for an articulating microsurgical instrument is disclosed herein. The articulating microsurgical instrument may be configured to be operable with a Doppler probe, bone grasper, soft tissue grasper/dissector, scissors, flexible forceps, or a suction/irrigation line configured to provide tools within a surgical location that can be adjusted to a desired angle of operation. A tip assembly may comprise an articulating portion at a distal tip and the articulating portion may be configured to deflect upon actuation of an articulation control. The articulation control may be a trigger assembly or a roller wheel. A bayonet-style handle may include a set of posts configured to interact with the one or more control wires during actuation of the articulation control. One or more control wires may be housed in a lumen and actuated using a articulation control of a handle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: David REGAN, Ronald Jacob RUSSELL, Rachana S. SUCHDEV, Trevor LAUGHLIN, Stephen MARTONE
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Publication number: 20220379792Abstract: A cargo transport system is provided that has an ability to move cargo in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner, using a compact lift vehicle capable of lifting relatively heavy objects. The system includes a cargo loading system, a sensor suite coupled with a controller, dunnage detection, cross-decking capability, cargo stacking capability, autonomous navigation, tip detection and prevention, or any combinations thereof. The system may include a fork assembly coupled with a mast and movable in a vertical direction relative to the mast. Further, the mast may be coupled with a platform or deck and movable in a horizontal direction relative to the platform, to allow the fork assembly to be lowered below a top plane of the platform when the mast is at a forward location relative to the platform. The controller and sensor suite and may provide for autonomous or semi-autonomous control and movement of the cargo transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Ross Wehner, Ryan Marsini, Ryan Delgizzi, Mark Gordon, Thomas Steen, Jesse Weifenbach, Gregory Engleman, David Regan, Broc Sommermeyer
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Patent number: 11504147Abstract: An apparatus and method for an articulating microsurgical instrument is disclosed herein. The articulating microsurgical instrument may be configured to be operable with a Doppler probe, bone grasper, soft tissue grasper/dissector, scissors, flexible forceps, or a suction/irrigation line configured to provide tools within a surgical location that can be adjusted to a desired angle of operation. A tip assembly may comprise an articulating portion at a distal tip and the articulating portion may be configured to deflect upon actuation of an articulation control. The articulation control may be a trigger assembly or a roller wheel. A bayonet-style handle may include a set of posts configured to interact with the one or more control wires during actuation of the articulation control. One or more control wires may be housed in a lumen and actuated using a articulation control of a handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Martone, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Rachana S. Suchdev, David Regan
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Patent number: 11284170Abstract: A system and method including: a request to display a message stream for a context account of a social media platform may be received by a client device; a preview video including a set of video snippets of a source video may be identified by the client device; automatic playback of the preview video in a playback area displayed inline with the message stream may be initiated; a user input indicating a request to play the source video may be received by the client device; and playback of the source video may be initiated in response to the request for the source video.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Twitter, Inc.Inventors: Baljeet Singh, David Regan, Yi Wang, Noah Vihinen
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Publication number: 20210008256Abstract: A system for adapting a tubular surgical device for grasping by a surgical instrument is provided that has a distal portion, an adaptor positioned proximally and configured to be disposed about or within a lumen of the tubular surgical device, which has an effective durometer to resist crushing by the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter greater than the internal diameter of the lumen of the tubular surgical device. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter less than or equal to the internal diameter of the tubular surgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Ronald H. Russell, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Rachana S. Suchdev, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Gary Douglas
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Publication number: 20200397959Abstract: A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user, Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Gary Douglas, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Nilendu Srivastava, Rachana Suchdev
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Publication number: 20190350607Abstract: An apparatus and method for an articulating microsurgical instrument is disclosed herein. The articulating microsurgical instrument may be configured to be operable with a Doppler probe, bone grasper, soft tissue grasper/dissector, scissors, flexible forceps, or a suction/irrigation line configured to provide tools within a surgical location that can be adjusted to a desired angle of operation. A tip assembly may comprise an articulating portion at a distal tip and the articulating portion may be configured to deflect upon actuation of an articulation control. The articulation control may be a trigger assembly or a roller wheel. A bayonet-style handle may include a set of posts configured to interact with the one or more control wires during actuation of the articulation control. One or more control wires may be housed in a lumen and actuated using a articulation control of a handle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Martone, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Rachana S. Suchdev, David Regan
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Patent number: 10057651Abstract: According to an aspect, a system for implementing a video clip service may include a video editor configured to receive a broadcast media stream and obtain a volume of social media engagements of a social media platform. The social media engagements include user engagements on the social media platform about the broadcast stream. The video editor may include a correlator configured to correlate the volume of social media engagements with a timeline of the broadcast media stream, a moment detector configured to detect one or more segments of the broadcast media stream using the volume of social media engagements, and a clip creator configured to automatically create a video clip with the one or more segments. The system may also include a video surfacer configured to provide the video clip for inclusion in a content stream of one or more users of the social media platform.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TWITTER, INC.Inventors: Baljeet Singh, Michael Folgner, David Regan, Noah Vihinen, Tom Woolway
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Patent number: 9715901Abstract: A system and method including: a source video for broadcast by a social media platform may be received; a set of video snippets may be extracted from the source video; a subset of the video snippets may be joined to form a preview video; a request for content for an account of the social media platform may be received from a client device; and the preview video may be provided to the client device for automatic playback by the client device in a playback area displayed inline with a message stream of the account.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Twitter, Inc.Inventors: Baljeet Singh, Michael Folgner, Ryan Cunningham, David Regan, Yi Wang, Noah Vihinen, Thomas Stephen Woolway
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Publication number: 20140180883Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for affording network-based tax services. First, a request is received from a user to access a tax service server utilizing a network. Next, a user is allowed access to the tax service server utilizing the network after a validation process. An identity of the user is then determined based on the request and/or the validation process. Thereafter, a plurality of forms with fields are displayed utilizing the network. At least a portion of the fields are filled based on the identity of the user. Additional data is subsequently received from the user for filling the fields utilizing the network. Further, a tax amount is calculated based on the received data and business rules. Further, the tax amount is displayed utilizing the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ACCENTURE LLPInventor: David Regan
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Publication number: 20120289894Abstract: A system for the movement of fluids into and out of a surgical field is provided with a control module manipulated by a user; a valve controlled by the user via the control module, the valve controlling flow of a fluid; and a tube set having a proximal branch and a distal branch, wherein the proximal branch is opened and closed by the valve and at least a portion of the distal branch being flexible and a distal tip of the distal branch configured for manipulation within a surgical field. The valve is disposed at a distance to the surgical field and allows free access to tube by the user. Separate proximal branches for suction, irrigation, and insufflation are provided. One or more distal branches may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATEDInventors: Gary Douglas, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Nilendu Srivastava, Rachana Suchdev
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Patent number: 8206304Abstract: A system is disclosed for the detection of blood flow. The system provides, a portable transceiver unit having a signal generator, a signal comparator, and an audio output whereby a user receives an audio signal indicating differences in Doppler signal, and a Doppler probe coupled to the portable transceiver. The Doppler probe including a piezoelectric crystal disposed at a first end of the Doppler probe; at least one wire transmitting signals between the transceiver unit to the piezoelectric crystal; a rigid or flexible sheath disposed around at least part of the at least one wire and the piezoelectric crystal; and a transceiver unit coupler disposed at a second end of the Doppler probe. The system may also have a quantitative blood flow meter or signal strength meter.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Vascular Technology IncorporatedInventors: Gary Douglas, David Regan, Nilendu Srivastava, Rachana Suchdev
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Patent number: 8204779Abstract: A high performance capability assessment model helps a revenue industry agency meet the challenges of the global marketplace. As a result, the revenue industry can achieve the clarity, consistency, and well-defined execution of core processes that reduce inefficiencies and waste that result from unnecessary process complexity and exceptions. In addition, the high performance capability assessment model helps the revenue industry agency to identify specific areas in which improvements may be made and understand how to make the improvements, and establishes levels of capability along the way to reaching an ultimate capability goal.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Roderick R. Hughes, Christine E. Denzer, Ruth A. Kennedy, Chen Ming, Shannon N. Johnson, David Regan, Carl Ward, Matthew A. Newman, Peter C. Olds, Karla J. Hulett, Lucina O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 7603301Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for tax form submittal verification. First, a tax form of a user is sent to a third party government entity utilizing a network. Next, a record of the sent tax form is stored in a database. Thereafter, a request for the record is received from the user utilizing the network. An identity of the user is then authenticated utilizing the network. Upon the successful authentication of the identity of the user, the record is sent to the user utilizing the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Accenture LLPInventor: David Regan