Patents by Inventor Edward J. Morris

Edward J. Morris 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).

  • Patent number: 8974493
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided. The apparatus and method include a bioabsorbable member that is partially external to and partially internal to an introducer sheath before and during placement thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Morris Innovative, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Morris, Andrew J. DeNardo
  • Patent number: 8899220
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices in response to, for example, the bow string of the archery apparatus being drawn. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a sight light, a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, a lighted quiver, and a game call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris, II
  • Patent number: 8784382
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8747359
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8602437
    Abstract: A motorcycle dolly hitch assembly couples to a vehicle to tow a motorcycle. The assembly includes a hitch arm having a first end configured for coupling to a vehicle. A support sleeve is coupled to a second end of the hitch arm. A support member has a first arm and a second arm. The second arm is slidably inserted into the support sleeve. A cradle, configured for supporting a wheel of a motorcycle, is coupled to the first arm of the support member. A locking mechanism is mechanically coupled to the second arm of the support member and the support sleeve wherein a position of the support member is lockable into a static position relative to the support sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8528535
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling and/or selecting one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for remotely controlling and/or selecting for activation one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, a lighted quiver, and a game call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris, II
  • Publication number: 20130098344
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for automatically activating and/or controlling one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices in response to, for example, the bow string of the archery apparatus being drawn. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a sight light, a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, a lighted quiver, and a game call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Edward J. MORRIS, II
  • Patent number: 8387608
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling and/or selecting one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for controlling and/or selecting for activation one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, and a game call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris, II
  • Publication number: 20120150219
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided. The apparatus and method include a bioabsorbable member that is partially external to and partially internal to an introducer sheath before and during placement thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Morris Innovative, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Morris, Andrew J. DeNardo
  • Publication number: 20120123427
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Publication number: 20120046664
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8118832
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided. The apparatus and method include a bioabsorbable member that is partially external to and partially internal to an introducer sheath before and during placement thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Morris Innovative, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Morris, Andrew J. DeNardo
  • Publication number: 20110277737
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling and/or selecting one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for controlling and/or selecting for activation one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, and a game call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris, II
  • Publication number: 20110277738
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for controlling and/or selecting one or more accessory devices for an archery apparatus, including circuitry for remotely controlling and/or selecting for activation one or more electrical or electronic accessory devices. The electrical or electronic accessory devices can include a stabilizing light, a spot light, a video recorder, a photographic camera, an audio enhancement pickup, a fishing reel, a range finder, sights, a lighted quiver, and a game call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. MORRIS, II
  • Publication number: 20110276087
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity are provided. The apparatus and method include a bioabsorbable member that contains an anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8052661
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Cook Incorporated
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 8048030
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris
  • Patent number: 7993365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for sealing a puncture site in the wall of a tubular tissue structure, or in the wall of a body cavity with submucosal tissue or another extracellular or matrix-derived tissue capable of remodeling endogenous connective tissue in vivo. The submucosal tissue or another extracellular matrix-derived tissue is inserted into the puncture site as a sheet on an introducer element such as a needle, a cannula, a guide wire, an introducer element adapted for dialysis, an introducer element adapted for catheterization, a trocar, or any other introducer element used to access the lumen of a tubular tissue structure or used to access a body cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Morris Innovative, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Morris, Andrew J. DeNardo
  • Publication number: 20100143437
    Abstract: A method and device for implantable analgesics having a plurality of analgesia containing portions that are capable of being sequentially released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Edward J. Morris, W. Herbert Senft
  • Publication number: 20100106093
    Abstract: A needle assembly 10 compromising an infusion needle 11 that includes a needle cannula 13 made of a superelastic material such as Nitinol. The needle cannula is cold-worked or heat annealed to produce a preformed bend 16 that can be straightened within passageway 21 of a coaxial outer cannula 12 for introduction into the body of a patient. Upon deployment from the outer cannula, the needle cannula substantially returns to the preformed configuration for the introduction or extraction of materials at areas lateral to the entry path of the needle assembly. The needle assembly can compromise a plurality of needle cannulae than can be variably arranged or configured for attaining a desired infusion pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., Robert L. Pakter, Edward J. Morris