Patents by Inventor Gregory Murphy
Gregory Murphy 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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Publication number: 20040176678Abstract: One embodiment discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises features, simulating at least one proposed cardiac intervention treatment by adding or deleting features to the model, and determining the effects of the proposed cardiac simulation upon the entire model. Simulations may be repeated to allow the user to determine an optimal cardiac intervention. Additionally, a template may be created from the model to use as a guide during the cardiac intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Chase Medical, L.P.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20040176679Abstract: One embodiment discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises features, simulating at least one proposed cardiac intervention treatment by adding or deleting features to the model, and determining the effects of the proposed cardiac simulation upon the entire model. Simulations may be repeated to allow the user to determine an optimal cardiac intervention. Additionally, a template may be created from the model to use as a guide during the cardiac intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Chase Medical, L.P.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20040049116Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a diseased heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises structural elements, simulating at least one proposed cardiac intervention treatment by adding or deleting structural elements to the model, and determining the effects of the proposed cardiac simulation upon the entire model. The simulating step may be repeated to allow the user to determine an optimal cardiac intervention. Additionally, a template may be created from the model to use as a guide during the cardiac intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Chase Medical, L.P.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Albert Davis, Mitta Suresh
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Publication number: 20040049115Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a diseased heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises structural elements, simulating at least one proposed cardiac intervention treatment by adding or deleting structural elements to the model, and determining the effects of the proposed cardiac simulation upon the entire model. The simulating step may be repeated to allow the user to determine an optimal cardiac intervention. Additionally, a template may be created from the model to use as a guide during the cardiac intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Chase Medical, L.P.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Albert Davis, Mitta Suresh
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Patent number: 6702763Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Chase Medical, L.P.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Patent number: 6681773Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Chase Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20030192561Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20030187362Abstract: One embodiment discloses a computerized method of facilitating cardiac intervention, comprising inputting patient data, creating a computerized interactive model of a heart based on the patient data, wherein the model comprises features, simulating at least one proposed cardiac intervention treatment by adding or deleting features to the model, and determining the effects of the proposed cardiac simulation upon the entire model. Simulations may be repeated to allow the user to determine an optimal cardiac intervention. Additionally, a template may be created from the model to use as a guide during the cardiac intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20030181940Abstract: A device, or apparatus, is described for use as a guide to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a heart to the shape of an appropriate left ventricle. The device may be a shaper. In one embodiment, a shaper may have a shape substantially different than the shape of an appropriate left ventricle of a heart. The shaper may be positionable in a left ventricle of the heart for use during reconstruction of the left ventricle. In certain embodiments, the shaper may include an upper portion substantially similar in shape to an upper portion of the appropriate left ventricle and an apex portion substantially similar in shape to an apex portion of the appropriate left ventricle. In some embodiments, an attachment may be coupled to the shaper and/or the shaper may include an access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20030050659Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: Chase Medical, LPInventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20030045896Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Chase Medical, LPInventors: Gregory Murphy, Mitta Suresh, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20020133227Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20020133182Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20020133143Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Publication number: 20020133054Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to reconstruct an enlarged left ventricle of a human heart, using a shaper, having a size and shape substantially equal to the size and shape of an appropriate left ventricle, wherein the shaper is adapted to be temporarily placed into the enlarged left ventricle during a surgical procedure. Another aspect of one embodiment comprises a ventricular patch adapted for placement into the left ventricle of a heart made from a sheet of biocompatible material, and having a plurality of markings coupled to the sheet, wherein the markings are configured in distinct patterns for post operatively evaluating movement of the patch. In another aspect of one embodiment, a device is presented, comprising of a handle and a sizing template adapted to be coupled to the handle. Such components are also presented as a kit for use during ventricular restoration surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Gregory Murphy, Suresh Reddy, Albert Davis
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Patent number: 5202607Abstract: An adapter can independently and selectively power two fluorescent lamps. The adapter has a case with two sockets adapted to connect to the two fluorescent lamps. The adapter also has ballasts mounted in the case for inductively conveying current. A base mounted on the case has first, second and third contacts. The first and the third contacts have serially connected between them one of the ballasts and one of the sockets. The other one of the sockets is serially connected with another one of said ballasts, between the second and third contacts.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1991Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Inventors: Gary Broyer, Gregory Murphy
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Patent number: 5107899Abstract: This is a dental air and water supply apparatus for selectively and automatically controlling the supply of drive air and/or air and water coolants to any one dental drill or dental handpiece in a dental tool system. The dental apparatus includes a plurality of separately replaceable modular pneumatic circuit blocks and connecting manifolds that are fed by a master block and distribution manifold. The modular pneumatic circuit blocks are modular and separate from the distribution manifold and thereby provides easy repair of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Inventor: Gregory Murphy
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Patent number: 4325726Abstract: The invention provides a precision tooling machine for final finishing of a preliminary formed shoulder on the open end of a heated glass vial blank. The shoulder of the vial is heated and the vial is rotated and horizontally advanced between a pair of co-operating tooling jaws which are respectively mounted on support arms which are in turn rigidly secured to a vertically slidably support plate. The entire weight of the tooling jaws, the support arms and the support plate is effectively counter-balanced so that tooling jaw units may move without restraint to accommodate themselves to the vertical position of the particular vial passing between the tooling jaws. At the same time, one of the jaw units is freely laterally shiftable a slight amount relative to the other jaw unit so as to prevent the possibility of differential heating of the tooling jaws or their respective support arms causing a misalignment of one tooling jaw relative to the other tooling jaw.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1980Date of Patent: April 20, 1982Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.Inventors: Ralston G. Edwards, Albert S. Goffredi, John Lisi, Gregory Murphy