Patents by Inventor Greg VanHecke

Greg VanHecke 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).

  • IUD loading devices and methods for inserting an IUD into an insertion device
    Patent number: 11278445
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for loading an intrauterine device (IUD) with a thread or suture engaged therewith into an insertion device. The devices and methods are suitable for use with an automated knot tying system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: MEDICINES360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Reilly Dillon, Mike Hoffman, Justin Westendorf, Dan Hovde, Greg Vanhecke
  • IUD LOADING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN IUD INTO AN INSERTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170027739
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for loading an intrauterine device (IUD) with a thread or suture engaged therewith into an insertion device. The devices and methods are suitable for use with an automated knot typing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Rob DECKMAN, Reilly DILLON, Mike HOFFMAN, Justin WESTENDORF, Dan HOVDE, Greg VANHECKE
  • HEAD SUSPENSION FLEXURE WITH INLINE LEAD PORTIONS
    Publication number: 20110000877
    Abstract: An integrated lead head suspension flexure including a plurality of integrated leads each including at least one lead portion unbacked by the flexure spring metal layer and configured to be substantially inline with the general plane of the spring metal layer. The leads are disposed on a dielectric layer including an unbacked dielectric layer portion having a surface positioned between the major surfaces of the spring metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Alex RICE, Mark MILLER, Greg VANHECKE, Lance NEVALA
  • Head suspension flexure with inline lead portions positioned at a level between levels of first and second surfaces of the spring metal layer
    Patent number: 7813082
    Abstract: An integrated lead head suspension flexure including a plurality of integrated leads each including at least one lead portion unbacked by the flexure spring metal layer and configured to be substantially inline with the general plane of the spring metal layer. The leads are disposed on a dielectric layer including an unbacked dielectric layer portion having a surface positioned between the major surfaces of the spring metal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Rice, Mark Miller, Greg VanHecke, Lance Nevala
  • HEAD SUSPENSION FLEXURE WITH INLINE LEAD PORTIONS
    Publication number: 20080180850
    Abstract: An integrated lead head suspension flexure including a plurality of integrated leads each including at least one lead portion unbacked by the flexure spring metal layer and configured to be substantially inline with the general plane of the spring metal layer. The leads are disposed on a dielectric layer including an unbacked dielectric layer portion having a surface positioned between the major surfaces of the spring metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Rice, Mark Miller, Greg VanHecke, Lance Nevala