Patents by Inventor Derek LeBlanc

Derek LeBlanc 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).

  • Surgical Constructs and Methods of Tissue Repairs
    Publication number: 20240090888
    Abstract: Surgical constructs, assemblies, and methods for tissue repairs are disclosed. A surgical construct can include a fixation device with a sliding flexible coupler and a covering for the flexible coupler. The covering includes a hollow portion adjacent a tail portion. Limbs of the flexible coupler are secured within the hollow portion. The tail portion of the covering is passed through tissue such that the hollow portion along with the limbs of the sliding flexible coupler are passed through the tissue simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas DOONEY, Jr., Shaun LEBLANC, Derek C. SULLIVAN, Trevor D. ARNOLD
  • System and devices for measuring light sources and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 11850109
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BlueLight Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Leblanc, Chris Felix
  • Generating configuration files
    Patent number: 11782887
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating configuration files. One of the methods includes presenting a plurality of configuration types to a user, each configuration type associated with a schema. The methods include the actions of receiving a selection of a configuration type. The method includes presenting a user interface to the user, the user interface including a plurality of fields, at least some of the fields corresponding attributes of the schema. The method includes receiving a plurality of values. The method includes generating a configuration file based on the plurality of values and the schema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Paul Iacoletti, Derek LeBlanc, Kevin Orey
  • SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210389175
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper 5 exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application. The invention also provides a light device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventor: Derek LEBLANC
  • SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200375711
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Derek LEBLANC, Chris FELIX
  • Generating configuration files
    Patent number: 10783123
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating configuration files. One of the methods includes presenting a plurality of configuration types to a user, each configuration type associated with a schema. The methods include the actions of receiving a selection of a configuration type. The method includes presenting a user interface to the user, the user interface including a plurality of fields, at least some of the fields corresponding attributes of the schema. The method includes receiving a plurality of values. The method includes generating a configuration file based on the plurality of values and the schema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Paul Iacoletti, Derek LeBlanc, Kevin Orey
  • Grouped computing device configuration management
    Patent number: 8543671
    Abstract: Grouped computing device configuration management systems and methods are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: United States Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Kevin Orey, David Flores, Derek LeBlanc