Patents by Inventor Eric F. Little
Eric F. Little 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: 11944542Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 11583420Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20220408169Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, an electrical receptacle is provided. A first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a neutral terminal of the electrical receptacle is provided. A second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a live terminal of the electrical is provided. A speaker device in electrical communication with the first and second transmission tabs and a speaker grille cover secured to the receptacle cover are also provided, Other examples of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for influencing resonant modes of one or more vibrating surface, including a mode throttling device and an exciter device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLCInventors: Cordell Eldred EBELING, Eric F. LITTLE
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Patent number: 11457296Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, an electrical receptacle is provided. A first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a neutral terminal of the electrical receptacle is provided. A second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a live terminal of the electrical is provided. A speaker device in electrical communication with the first and second transmission tabs and a speaker grille cover secured to the receptacle cover are also provided. Other examples of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for influencing resonant modes of one or more vibrating surface, including a mode throttling device and an exciter device.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLCInventors: Cordell Eldred Ebeling, Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20210290393Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 11051943Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20210169652Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 11000377Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder has a longitudinal axis and includes an inflatable portion. The inflatable portion includes a chamber that defines an inflatable chamber. The chamber wall includes at least one thin wall section and at least one thick wall section. The at least one thin wall section stretches a greater amount than the at least one thick wall section in a plane extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis when the inflatable chamber is transitioned from a deflated state to an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20200229950Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS, Christopher SCORZELLI, Eric F. LITTLE
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Patent number: 10617538Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 10506316Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, an electrical receptacle is provided. A first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a neutral terminal of the electrical receptacle is provided. A second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a live terminal of the electrical is provided. A speaker device in electrical communication with the first and second transmission tabs and a speaker grille cover secured to the receptacle cover are also provided. Other examples of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for influencing resonant modes of one or more vibrating surface, including a mode throttling device and an exciter device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Cordell Eldred EbelingInventors: Cordell Eldred Ebeling, Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20190151095Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder has a longitudinal axis and includes an inflatable portion. The inflatable portion includes a chamber that defines an inflatable chamber. The chamber wall includes at least one thin wall section and at least one thick wall section. The at least one thin wall section stretches a greater amount than the at least one thick wall section in a plane extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis when the inflatable chamber is transitioned from a deflated state to an inflated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 10219906Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder has a longitudinal axis and includes an inflatable portion. The inflatable portion includes a chamber that defines an inflatable chamber. The chamber wall includes at least one thin wall section and at least one thick wall section. The at least one thin wall section stretches a greater amount than the at least one thick wall section in a plane extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis when the inflatable chamber is transitioned from a deflated state to an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20180338834Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20180271681Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS, Christopher SCORZELLI, Eric F. LITTLE
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Patent number: 10070956Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 9987153Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: The Regents Of The University of MinnesotaInventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 9937045Abstract: An implantable penile prosthesis inflation apparatus includes a manual pump, and a pressure amplifier. The pressure amplifier includes a first sub-amplifier having a first chamber and a piston assembly contained in the first chamber. The first chamber includes an input port that is fluidically coupled to the manual pump, and an output port. The piston assembly is configured to move along a central axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Patent number: 9808343Abstract: An implantable penile prosthesis having an inflatable cylinder with at least one piezoelectric pump for transferring fluid between an integrated reservoir and pressure chamber within the inflatable cylinder. The piezoelectric pump includes an actuator powered by an inductor coil integrated into the inflatable cylinder allowing for wireless control of the inflation and deflation of the inflatable cylinder. An external control system having a corresponding inductive coil can be used to supply a magnetic field for creating a current in the inductor coil integrated into the inflatable cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Eric F. Little
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Publication number: 20170251289Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, an electrical receptacle is provided. A first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a neutral terminal of the electrical receptacle is provided. A second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a live terminal of the electrical is provided. A speaker device in electrical communication with the first and second transmission tabs and a speaker grille cover secured to the receptacle cover are also provided. Other examples of the present disclosure relate to systems, methods and devices for influencing resonant modes of one or more vibrating surface, including a mode throttling device and an exciter device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Cordell Eldred Ebeling, Eric F. Little