Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Volan
Gregory D. Volan 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: 7913270Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: DPHI Acquisitions, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Steven B. Volk, Gregory D. Volan, Ian R. Redmond
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Patent number: 7083547Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents, Eccentron, LLCInventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler, Henry Madden, Daniel A. Estoque, William B. Stephens, Gregory D. Volan
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Publication number: 20040255318Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Steven B. Volk, Gregory D. Volan, Ian R. Redmond
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Publication number: 20040082438Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing speed controlled eccentric exercise which include an exercise apparatus having an engagement member for engaging a user's body where the engagement member is moveable in opposite directions, means for enabling the engagement member to exert a force in a first direction at a predetermined speed, means for detecting change in the predetermined speed or pressure of the force after a user applies a force to the engagement means in a direction opposite the first force, and means for adjusting the apparatus supplied force and user supplied forces to equal one another or to maintain the predetermined speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Paul LaStayo, Stan Lindstedt, Hans Hoppeler, Henry Madden, Daniel A. Estoque, William B. Stephens, Gregory D. Volan
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Publication number: 20030117938Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: SpinVision, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Steven B. Volk, Gregory D. Volan, Ian R. Redmond
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Publication number: 20020101816Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 1999Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: MICHAEL F. BRAITBERG, STEVEN B. VOLK, GREGORY D. VOLAN, IAN R. REDMOND
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Publication number: 20010014071Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Steven B. Volk, Gregory D. Volan, Ian R. Redmond
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Publication number: 20010006503Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first-surface medium is enveloped in a cartridge. The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm×35 mm×3 mm. Preferably the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of one surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when said cartridge is inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm about an axis parallel to the disk rotation axis. Focus can involve pivoting the arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Steven B. Volk, Gregory D. Volan, Ian R. Redmond
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Patent number: 5822427Abstract: A cellular telephone is interconnected to a host assembly via a cable. The cable contains both appropriate interdisciplinary connections for attachment to the telephone at one end and to the host assembly at the other end via a universal connector. The identity of the particular cellular telephone can be provided to the host assembly by a number of different protocols including the downloading of function-related parameters to the host assembly that are unique to the particular telephone. Accordingly the host assembly can function with any one of a variety of cellular telephones having differently configured cable connections. In one embodiment, a pocket adapter holds the cellular telephone and includes the universal connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Cell Port Labs, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Patrick J. Kennedy, Lester B. Hatcher, Davide Andrea, Gregory D. Volan
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Patent number: 5758655Abstract: A bone biopsy needle assembly which includes a handle having a proximal concave curved surface having an off-center radius producing a first relatively narrow end and a second relatively wide end of the handle. The wide end is curved to conform to the shape of a user's palm, and the narrow end forms a surface to limit lateral slippage in the direction of the user's forefinger. The handle also has a distal surface with a receiving opening. A cannula has a central lumen, with a first end extending into the receiving opening and being connected to the distal surface of the handle toward the relatively narrow end and having a second end extending distally from the handle. A removable stylet is slidably received within the lumen and has a proximal knob carried by the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Jan L. Como Rodriguez, James W. Kendall, Gregory D. Volan, Stephen Kuehn, T. Michael Dennehey
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Patent number: 5538009Abstract: A bone marrow biopsy needle assembly includes an elongated tubular cannula having an axially extending lumen therethrough, and a cannula handle attached to the proximal end of the cannula, the cannula handle extending transversely to the axis of the cannula and having a cavity aligned with and open to the proximal end of the cannula. The handle is provided with a cover connected to the cannula by means of a living hinge. A stylet having a knob affixed to its proximal end which knob is sized to fit within the cavity with the stylet slidably received within the cannula lumen. The cavity is provided with projections that engage the knob to prevent relative rotation between the stylet and the cannula. A guide is provided to facilitate insertion of a stylet into the cannula for sample removal.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.Inventors: John R. Byrne, Jan L. Como, Gregory D. Volan, Stephen Kuehn, Terrence W. Snyder, T. Michael Dennehey, David A. Winchell, deceased
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Patent number: 5535274Abstract: A cellular telephone is interconnected to a host assembly via a cable. The cable contains both appropriate interdisciplinary connections for attachment to the telephone at one end and to the host assembly at the other end via a universal connector. The identity of the particular cellular telephone can be provided to the host assembly by a number of different protocols including the downloading of function-related parameters to the host assembly that are unique to the particular telephone. Accordingly the host assembly can function with any one of a variety of cellular telephones having differently configured cable connections. In one embodiment, a pocket adapter holds the cellular telephone and includes the universal connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Cellport Labs, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Braitberg, Patrick J. Kennedy, Lester B. Hatcher, Davide Andrea, Gregory D. Volan
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Patent number: D485113Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: DPHI Acquisitions, Inc.Inventors: Chad Bogacz, Gregory D. Volan, Stephen A. Misuta
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Patent number: D355032Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Ohmeda Inc.Inventors: Daniel S. Goldberger, Mark Hibl, James H. Taylor, Timothy A. Turley, Gregory D. Volan, Kirk L. Weimer
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Patent number: D356302Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Exabyte CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Studebaker, Gregory D. Volan, James W. Kendall
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Patent number: D360005Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1994Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Boulder Product Development CorportionInventors: Calvin A. Nickal, Jeffrey J. Newhouse, Louis R. Dilts, Gregory D. Volan, Anthony M. Grieder
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Patent number: D379229Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.Inventors: Jan L. Como Rodriguez, Gregory D. Volan, James W. Kendall, T. Michael Dennehey
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Patent number: D385281Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1996Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Gregory D. Volan, James W. Kendall
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Patent number: D387065Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Gregory D. Volan, James W. Kendall
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Patent number: D411841Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1998Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignees: Imation Corp., Storage Technology CorporationInventors: William J. Vanderheyden, G. Phillip Rambosek, David T. Hoge, Gregory D. Volan, Anthony M. Grieder