Patents by Inventor Harold E. Clupper
Harold E. Clupper 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: 6805674Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Rheologics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 6659965Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes, a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Rheologics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 6624435Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids over a range of shear rates, especially low shear rates, by monitoring two rising columns of fluid (Newtonian or non-Newtonian) that pass through respective capillaries having different lengths. Furthermore, a specialized column monitor is provided that uses multiple interrogation sources (e.g., lasers) and a single detector (e.g., a charge-coupled device (CCD) array) to continuously monitor both columns of fluid substantially simultaneously. In particular, the system includes a Y-connector to form two flow paths and wherein each flow path includes a tube that includes a riser tube, a capillary tube of predetermined dimensions and a valve in each for controlling the fluid flow in each path.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Rheologics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, William N. Hogenauer, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper, Sangho Kim, Young Cho, Peter Randolph Hazard Stark, Roberto O. Pellizzari, Sergey Kruss
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Publication number: 20020169370Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: RHEOLOGICS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 6428488Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids over a range of shear rates, especially low shear rates, by monitoring two rising columns of fluid (Newtonian or non-Newtonian) that pass through respective capillaries having different lengths. Furthermore, a specialized column monitor is provided that uses multiple interrogation sources (e.g., lasers) and a single detector (e.g., a charge-coupled device (CCD) array) to continuously monitor both columns of fluid substantially simultaneously. In particular, the system includes a Y-connector to form two flow paths and wherein each flow path includes a tube that includes a riser tube, a capillary tube of predetermined dimensions and a valve in each for controlling the fluid flow in each path.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, William N. Hogenauer, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper, Sangho Kim, Young Cho, Peter Randolph Hazard Stark, Robert O. Pellizzari, Sergey Kruss
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Publication number: 20020088953Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the viscosity of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids over a range of shear rates, especially low shear rates, by monitoring two rising columns of fluid (Newtonian or non-Newtonian) that pass through respective capillaries having different lengths. Furthermore, a specialized column monitor is provided that uses multiple interrogation sources (e.g., lasers) and a single detector (e.g., a charge-coupled device (CCD) array) to continuously monitor both columns of fluid substantially simultaneously. In particular, the system includes a Y-connector to form two flow paths and wherein each flow path includes a tube that includes a riser tube, a capillary tube of predetermined dimensions and a valve in each for controlling the fluid flow in each path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, William N. Hogenauer, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper, Sangho Kim, Young Cho, Peter Randolph Hazard Stark, Roberto O. Pellizzari, Sergey Kruss
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Patent number: 6261244Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Visco Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 6152888Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Visco Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 6019735Abstract: A blood viscosity measuring system and method that monitors the rising head of a column of fluid representing a living being's blood in-vivo to determine the blood viscosity over a range of shears. The system includes a capillary tube, at least a portion of which is located within the vascular system of the being, and a riser tube, having a liquid therein coupled to the capillary tube. A sensor and associated microprocessor are provided to determine the change in the height of the liquid in the riser tube at plural points along the length of the tube from which the viscosity is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Visco Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kensey, John E. Nash, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 5846212Abstract: A translator apparatus for achieving omnidirectional translation of the mandible of a human patient and having a maxillary translation plate having a maxillary mouthpiece thereon for temporarily fixing the maxillary dentition of a patient thereto. A mandibular translation plate is provided, also having a mandibular mouthpiece for temporary fixation with the mandibular dentition of the patient and the mandibular element. A translation control plate is interposed between the maxillary and mandibular translation plates and establishes linearly moveable guiding relation with elongate guide slots of both the maxillary and mandibular plates. The guide slots of the respective translation plates which may be straight or of curved configuration are arranged in 90 degree relation to permit relative omnidirectional translatory positioning and movement of the translation plates for consequent selective omnidirectional therapeutic or diagnostic positioning or movement of the mandible of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1996Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Therabite CorporationInventors: Reinier Beeuwkes, III, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 5702355Abstract: A portable appliance for treating carpal tunnel syndrome and/or other problems of the wrist of a person. The appliance comprises a releasably securable sleeve means for securement to a person's forearm, a stationary member positioned on the sleeve means, a moveable member slidably coupled to the stationary member, a cuff means secured to an end of the moveable member and a bias means coupled between the stationary member and the moveable member. The bias means is provided for urging the moveable member to slide from a retracted position to an extended position thus causing the cuff means to securely engage a portion of the person's hand adjacent the person's wrist to apply a predetermined tensile load to the person's wrist in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the forearm.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1997Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignees: Ronald M. Repice, Ronald M. Repice, IIInventors: Ronald M. Repice, Ronald M. Repice, II, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 5586980Abstract: A micro-keratome device for performing eye surgery is disclosed. The device is comprised of a vacuum ring, an applanation shoe and a cutting blade. The cutting blade and applanation shoe are mounted on the vacuum ring with the cutting blade being pivotally mounted to the applanation shoe so that movement of the cutting blade, while the vacuum ring is still mounted to a patient's eye, permits the user to have an unobstructed path to that portion of the eye exposed by the cutting blade. In a further embodiment, the device includes a guard, mounted at one end of the applanation shoe, which collects, protects and positions the previously cut portion of eye tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1994Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Inventors: Frederic B. Kremer, Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: 5583590Abstract: A system for monitoring alertness of a human while performing certain tasks. Alertness is detected herein by determining the tracking ability of the eye with respect to a visual disturbance, and is measured with respect to head motion. A decision circuit is provided when the motor response of the eye is deemed to be impaired as a result of drowsiness, inattention, or substance abuse.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1992Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Wabash Scientific Corp.Inventor: Harold E. Clupper
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Patent number: RE34866Abstract: A device and method for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being, e.g., a puncture or incision in an artery, in the gall bladder, in the liver, in the heart, etc. The device comprises plug means having a holding portion which is adapted to engage portions of the tissue adjacent the puncture or incision to hold the plug means in place and a sealing portion formed of a foam material and extending through the puncture or incision to engage the tissue contiguous therewith to seal the puncture or incision from the flow of body fluid therethrough. In the preferred embodiment, the closure or plug means is formed of a biodegradable material.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1991Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Kensey Nash CorporationInventors: Kenneth Kensey, Harold E. Clupper