Patents by Inventor George K. Mathai

George K. Mathai 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).

  • Tissue Support Structure
    Publication number: 20170100283
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
  • FIXTURE MEMBER FOR DETECTING A LOAD ACTING THEREON
    Publication number: 20170080541
    Abstract: A fixture member in contact with a work piece to detect a load caused by the work piece is disclosed. The fixture member includes a first layer and a second layer defining a first thickness and a second thickness, respectively. The second layer is disposed on the first layer. The second layer is further in contact with the work piece. The fixture member also includes a sensing device disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The sensing device is configured to generate a signal indicative of the load caused by the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Balasubramanyam Appalla, Justin C. Mach, George K. Mathai, Nien L. Lee
  • Tissue support structure
    Patent number: 9539082
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
  • TISSUE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130073054
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicants: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai