Patents by Inventor Edward C. Driscoll, Jr.
Edward C. Driscoll, Jr. 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: 20240065621Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: ZIPLINE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir Belson, Edward C. Driscoll, JR., Eric Storne, Alan Schaer
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Patent number: 11844625Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Zipline Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Eric Storne, Alan Schaer
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Publication number: 20210106276Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Amir Belson, Edward C. Driscoll, JR., Eric Storne, Alan Schaer
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Patent number: 10888269Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ZIPLINE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir Belson, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Eric Storne, Alan Schaer
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Publication number: 20170156664Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Amir BELSON, Edward C. DRISCOLL, Jr., Eric STORNE, Alan SCHAER
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Publication number: 20160310140Abstract: A wound or incision closure apparatus comprises a first and second panel. Each of the panels comprises a bottom adhesive layer, a medial substrate layer, and an upper load distribution layer which connect the two panels. A sensory or therapeutic element is disposed adjacent, within, or between two or more of the layers. The sensory or therapeutic element can provide sensing and/or therapy for the incision and/or monitor the incision so that the therapy can be customized and updated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Amir BELSON, Edward C. DRISCOLL, JR., Eric STORNE, Alan SCHAER
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Patent number: 7019918Abstract: A panoramic lens includes an aspherical convex surface and an aspherical concave surface. The convex surface includes a transparent portion and an internally reflective portion, and the concave surface also includes a transparent portion and an internally reflective portion. Light from a 360-degree surrounding scene enters the panoramic lens through the transparent portion of the convex surface, is reflected by the internally reflective portion of the concave surface, is reflected by the internally reflective portion of the convex surface, and exits the panoramic lens through the transparent portion of the concave surface as a narrow column of light beams. Light beams containing image data can be provided to the transparent portion of the concave surface, and those beams will follow this same optical path through the panoramic lens in reverse to project a panoramic image out from the transparent region of the convex surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Robert G. Hoffman, Stanley P. DeMarta, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr.
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Patent number: 7012757Abstract: A method for designing a lens system that allows one design tolerance to be relaxed to enhance other lens characteristics where the aberration(s) resulting from the relaxed design tolerance can be corrected by image processing subsequent to the acquisition of the raw image containing the aberration(s). In addition, wide-angle and/or catadioptric lenses so designed can be used with cameras or other image sensors. Further, the raw image can be corrected by an image correction processor within or external to a camera system, comprised of specialized circuitry and/or an appropriately configured general-purpose computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, John L. W. Furlan, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Robert G. Hoffman
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Patent number: 6741250Abstract: Methods and apparatus for defining a view path through at least one wide-angle video stream and for creation of a resultant unwarped video stream responsive to the view path. Aspects of the invention allow an operator to monitor the wide-angle video stream(s) and select which portion of the wide-angle frame to unwarp in real-time. Further, the operator can stop the playback of the wide-angle video stream and dwell within a particular wide-angle frame to create special effects such as camera tilt, pan and zoom operations in a stop action situation.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: John L. W. Furlan, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Robert G. Hoffman, Derek Fluker, Karen L. Bechtel, Katerina L. Shiffer, Venugopal Garimella, Daniel B. Curtis
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Patent number: 6597520Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a panoramic imaging arrangement comprising a first and second transparent component both rotationally symmetric about an axis of revolution. The first transparent component has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes a reflective portion and a refractive portion both about the axis of revolution. The refractive portion extends radially from the axis of revolution to the start of the reflective portion. The second transparent component is attached to the first transparent component at a refractive interface that extends into the upper surface. The second transparent component includes a distal reflective surface. Light from a portion of a surrounding panoramic scene is refracted by a portion of the upper surface, is reflected by the reflective portion of the lower surface through the refractive interface to the distal reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., John L. W. Furlan
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Patent number: 6388820Abstract: According to one aspect the invention, a panoramic imaging arrangement is provided which includes at least a first lens block including a convex reflective surface and a transparent component. The convex reflective surface has a substantially vertically extending axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a 360° surrounding panoramic scene, and reflecting the light for further manipulation. The transparent component covers the convex reflective surface. The convex reflective surface is thereby protected from environmental conditions which may otherwise result in damage to the convex reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John L. Furlani, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.
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Patent number: 6373642Abstract: According to one aspect the invention, a panoramic imaging arrangement is provided which includes at least a first lens block including a convex reflective surface and a transparent component. The convex reflective surface has a substantially vertically extending axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a 360° surrounding panoramic scene, and reflecting the light for further manipulation. The transparent component covers the convex reflective surface. The convex reflective surface is thereby protected from environmental conditions which may otherwise result in damage to the convex reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1998Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John L. Furlani, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.
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Patent number: 6341044Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a panoramic imaging arrangement comprising lens block and a system of lenses. The lens block has a substantially vertical axis of revolution and is capable of receiving light from a first, 360° surrounding panoramic scene. The system of lenses has a vertical axis of revolution substantially coinciding with the axis of revolution of the lens block and is positioned to receive light from a second scene which is at least partially located above the first, surrounding panoramic scene, and projecting the light from the second scene.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1998Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: Be Here CorporationInventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Edward P. Wallerstein, Willard C. Lomax, James E. Parris, John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Edward V. Bacho, Jorge E. Carbo, Jr.
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Patent number: 6083159Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the energy being focused through an intervening tissue. An apparatus for producing remote hemostasis comprises a focused therapeutic ultrasound radiating surface and a sensor for identifying a site of internal bleeding, with a registration means coupled to the radiating surface and the sensor to bring a focal target and the bleeding site into alignment. The sensor generally comprises a Doppler imaging display. Hemostasis enhancing agents may be introduced to the site for actuation by the ultrasound energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: THS International, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Larry Crum, Wing K. Law, Stan DeMarta
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Patent number: 5993389Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the energy being focused through an intervening tissue. An apparatus for producing remote hemostasis comprises a focused therapeutic ultrasound radiating surface and a sensor for identifying a site of internal bleeding, with a registration means coupled to the radiating surface and the sensor to bring a focal target and the bleeding site into alignment. The sensor generally comprises a Doppler imaging display. Hemostasis enhancing agents may be introduced to the site for actuation by the ultrasound energy.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1995Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: THS International, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Lawrence A. Crum, Wing K. Law, Stan DeMarta
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Patent number: 5882302Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the energy being focused through an intervening tissue. An apparatus for producing remote hemostasis comprises a focused therapeutic ultrasound radiating surface and a sensor for identifying a site of internal bleeding, with a registration means coupled to the radiating surface and the sensor top bring a focal target and the bleeding site into alignment. The sensor generally comprises a Doppler imaging display. Hemostasis enhancing agents may be introduced to the site for actuation by the ultrasound energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: THS International, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Lawrence A. Crum, Wing K. Law, Stan DeMarta
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Patent number: 5492126Abstract: A probe for inspecting and treating an internal organ of a patient. The probe includes a tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The tube has a flexible portion near the distal end. A head is coupled to the flexible portion at the distal end of the tube. The head includes a HIFU transducer. The probe also includes a mechanism for positioning the probe responsive to manipulation by a user. The probe may optionally include a direct viewing mechanism for viewing the area adjacent to the head, a ultrasound system for generating ultrasound images of the area adjacent to the head, and a lighting mechanism for illuminating the area adjacent to the head. The probe may be employed as an endoscope for applying HIFU therapy to internal organs of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1994Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Assignee: Focal SurgeryInventors: Carl W. Hennige, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr.
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Patent number: 5067162Abstract: A method and apparatus for verification of personnel identity by correlation of fingerprint images.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1986Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: Identix IncorporatedInventors: Edward C. Driscoll, Jr., Craig O. Martin, Kenneth Ruby, James J. Russell, John G. Watson
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Patent number: RE43842Abstract: A panoramic lens includes an aspherical convex surface and an aspherical concave surface. The convex surface includes a transparent portion and an internally reflective portion, and the concave surface also includes a transparent portion and an internally reflective portion. Light from a 360-degree surrounding scene enters the panoramic lens through the transparent portion of the convex surface, is reflected by the internally reflective portion of the concave surface, is reflected by the internally reflective portion of the convex surface, and exits the panoramic lens through the transparent portion of the concave surface as a narrow column of light beams. Light beams containing image data can be provided to the transparent portion of the concave surface, and those beams will follow this same optical path through the panoramic lens in reverse to project a panoramic image out from the transparent region of the convex surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: B.H. Image Co. LLCInventors: Edward P. Wallerstein, Robert G. Hoffman, Stanley P. DeMarta, Edward C. Driscoll, Jr.