Patents by Inventor Gregg W. Podnar

Gregg W. Podnar 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).

  • Publication number: 20170050830
    Abstract: A component moving system may include a cart, and a component support assembly coupled to the cart. The component support assembly may include a component cradle moveable in first linear translational directions, second linear translational directions that are orthogonal to the first linear translational directions, third linear translation directions that are orthogonal to the first and second linear translational directions, and first rotational directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Gregg W. Podnar
  • Publication number: 20160347382
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a robotic vehicle relative to a structure. A set of tracks associated with a base of the robotic vehicle may be deployed. A number of attachment units associated with the set of tracks may be aligned with a corresponding portion of a number of structural members of the structure in a forward sequence as the set of tracks is deployed. The number of attachment units may be secured to the corresponding portion of the number of structural members in the forward sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Gregg W. Podnar
  • Patent number: 9386972
    Abstract: A method for providing an endoscopic port includes inserting a distal portion of an expandable member into soft tissue in a patient's body. The distal portion of the expandable member is inflated to form a passageway in the soft tissue. A rigid tube member is delivered into the passageway formed by the expandable member through the inside of the inflatable member. A port is established between a proximal opening in the rigid tube member and a distal opening in the rigid tube member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Johnathan A. Engh, Gregg W. Podnar
  • Publication number: 20130197316
    Abstract: A method for providing an endoscopic port includes inserting a distal portion of an expandable member into soft tissue in a patient's body. The distal portion of the expandable member is inflated to form a passageway in the soft tissue. A rigid tube member is delivered into the passageway formed by the expandable member through the inside of the inflatable member. A port is established between a proximal opening in the rigid tube member and a distal opening in the rigid tube member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Johnathan A. Engh, Gregg W. Podnar
  • Patent number: 7877692
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to display means adapted to interface with multiple personal electronic devices, such as personal data assistants, cellular telephones, laptops, and the like. An accessible display system includes shared display means and access control means in data communication with the shared display means. The access control means is in data communication with multiple associated mobile computing devices and selectively allows access to the shared display means from the associated mobile computing devices. The shared display means includes at least one of: a display of a fixed computing device, a display of a mobile computing device, and a mobile display, and is adapted for providing feedback to the associated mobile or fixed computing devices. The access control means may be built directly into a desktop computer or into a mobile monitor, or may be a stand alone device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Accommodata Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Podnar, Gregg W. Podnar
  • Patent number: 6108634
    Abstract: A computer-based system supports testing and analysis of vision patients. The system employs a multi-media interface, high-resolution, flickerless color video displays for both a patient and a clinician. These displays work in concert with a computer-based system which includes software adapted to support a clinician testing a patient's visual capabilities. The system forms a component of a full medical office management facility which is extended to allow archiving of patient data, account information, office environment control, and patient education.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: Paul J. Podnar, Gregg W. Podnar