Patents by Inventor Eleanor V. Goodall

Eleanor V. Goodall 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).

  • Method for magnetic modulation of neural conduction
    Patent number: 8165668
    Abstract: Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with magnetic stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventors: Ralph G. Dacey, Jr., Gregory J. Della Rocca, Colin P. Derdeyn, Joshua L. Dowling, Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Michael A. Smith, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood, Gregory J. Zipfel
  • System for chemical modulation of neural activity
    Patent number: 8160695
    Abstract: Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Ralph G. Dacey, Jr., Gregory J. Della Rocca, Colin P. Derdeyn, Joshua L. Dowling, Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Michael A. Smith, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood, Gregory J. Zipfel
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20120041287
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20120041285
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20120041286
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20120010481
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Patent number: 8089839
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20110208023
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20110208021
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
    Publication number: 20110208026
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Device, method, and system for neural modulation as vaccine adjuvant in a vertebrate subject
    Publication number: 20110152748
    Abstract: A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory J. Della Rocca, Joshua L. Dowling, Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Eric C. Leuthardt, Stephen L. Malaska, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Paul Santiago, Todd J. Stewart, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood
  • Device, Method, and system for neural modulation as vaccine adjuvant in a vertebrate subject
    Publication number: 20110150924
    Abstract: A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory J. Della Rocca, Joshua L. Dowling, Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Eric C. Leuthardt, Stephen L. Malaska, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Paul Santiago, Todd J. Stewart, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood
  • Fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation mechanisms
    Patent number: 7916592
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Publication number: 20110002207
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K.Y. Jung
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Publication number: 20100277828
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K.Y. Jung
  • Remote controlled in vivo reaction method
    Patent number: 7819858
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Eleanor V. Goodall, Leroy E. Hood, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Edward K. Y. Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Patent number: 7796485
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLC
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Patent number: 7778124
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLC
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
  • Fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation mechanisms
    Patent number: 7694316
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
  • Method and system for fluid mediated disk activation and deactivation
    Patent number: 7596073
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung