Patents by Inventor Fardad Azarmi

Fardad Azarmi 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).

  • Switchable adhesion
    Patent number: 10676648
    Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NDSU Research Foundation
    Inventors: Andrew B. Croll, Jared Michael Risan, Fardad Azarmi
  • Ankle replacement apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10568743
    Abstract: In some exemplary embodiments, an ankle replacement prosthesis includes a tibial component which provides a convex bearing surface, and a talar component which provides a concave bearing surface configured to interface with the convex bearing surface of the tibial component to provide a joint of the ankle replacement prosthesis. The tibial component is configured to be attached to a patient's tibia and the talar component is configured to be attached to the patient's talus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: NDSU Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jared S. Aelony, Fardad Azarmi, Chad A. Ulven
  • SWITCHABLE ADHESION
    Publication number: 20170073549
    Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew B. Croll, Jared Michael Risan, Fardad Azarmi
  • IMPROVED ANKLE REPLACEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160074169
    Abstract: In some exemplary embodiments, an ankle replacement prosthesis includes a tibial component which provides a convex bearing surface, and a talar component which provides a concave bearing surface configured to interface with the convex bearing surface of the tibial component to provide a joint of the ankle replacement prosthesis. The tibial component is configured to be attached to a patient's tibia and the talar component is configured to be attached to the patient's talus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: NDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jared S. Aelony, Fardad Azarmi, Chad A. Ulven