Patents by Inventor Howard Tanner
Howard Tanner 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: 10294935Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20180100498Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Patent number: 9797396Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20160252088Abstract: A pump device is provided including: a unitary pump frame; an electromagnet arrangement that includes a winding wrapped around a portion of the unitary pump frame; a diaphragm assembly coupled to the unitary pump frame, which includes a movable diaphragm and a manifold; and a pump arm having a proximal end coupled to the unitary pump frame and a distal end supporting a permanent magnet to interact with the electromagnet arrangement to cause the pump arm to swing back and forth during operation to displace the diaphragm and discharge an air stream from the pump device. Related methods of manufacture are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20160175473Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Patent number: 9358562Abstract: A pump device is provided including: a unitary pump frame; an electromagnet arrangement that includes a winding wrapped around a portion of the unitary pump frame; a diaphragm assembly coupled to the unitary pump frame, which includes a movable diaphragm and a manifold; and a pump arm having a proximal end coupled to the unitary pump frame and a distal end supporting a permanent magnet to interact with the electromagnet arrangement to cause the pump arm to swing back and forth during operation to displace the diaphragm and discharge an air stream from the pump device. Related methods of manufacture are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Patent number: 9334118Abstract: A system is provided for treating a trash chute with an aerosolized compound. The system includes an aerosol discharge unit mounted to a door frame of a fire door arrangement of the trash chute with an aerosol outlet thereof in fluid communication with the trash passageway; a liquid diffusion appliance mounted remotely from the trash chute and the fire door arrangement, the liquid diffusion appliance including a compound in liquid form to be aerosolized and including a control system for operating the liquid diffusion appliance to generate the aerosolized compound from the liquid compound and to discharge the aerosolized compound from an appliance outlet of the liquid diffusion appliance; and a conduit coupling the appliance outlet of the liquid diffusion appliance with the aerosol outlet of the discharge unit, the conduit defining an aerosol passageway through which the aerosolized compound travels to be discharged into the trash chute.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventor: Howard Tanner
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Patent number: 9248461Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20150300345Abstract: A pump device is provided including: a unitary pump frame; an electromagnet arrangement that includes a winding wrapped around a portion of the unitary pump frame; a diaphragm assembly coupled to the unitary pump frame, which includes a movable diaphragm and a manifold; and a pump arm having a proximal end coupled to the unitary pump frame and a distal end supporting a permanent magnet to interact with the electromagnet arrangement to cause the pump arm to swing back and forth during operation to displace the diaphragm and discharge an air stream from the pump device. Related methods of manufacture are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20150298147Abstract: A removable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusion device is provided. The removable cartridge includes a cartridge housing defining an internal housing cavity, partially filled with a liquid to be diffused, and a diffusion head positioned within the internal housing cavity with a venturi device for generating diffused liquid from the liquid contained in the internal housing cavity. The diffusion head defines at least a portion of a gas supply conduit that extends from a bottom end of the removable cartridge to the venturi device through the liquid to be diffused to enable the venturi device to be supplied with pressurized gas from an external source via the bottom end of the removable cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20070212667Abstract: Improved systems and methods for producing dental restorations and ceramic materials for such restorations are disclosed. Optical properties, preferably including color and translucence characteristics, of a tooth or teeth of a patient are measured with a shade measuring instrument. The tooth to be restored is prepared, and a physical or virtual dental impression is created. A prescription for the restoration, which typically includes color, translucence and thickness information, is sent to the restoration fabrication facility either electronically or physically. A recipe and/or a mixture of ceramics are generated for the restoration, with multiple layers being specified, based on the measured optical properties. The recipe algorithm may adapt, or process checks may be performed, based on measurements of fabricated layers. Preferably, dental ceramics are specified to bracket the region of color space relevant to human teeth, and a reduced set of ceramic materials are manufactured and distributed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Wayne Jung, Russell Jung, Walter Sloan, Alan Loudermilk, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20070010875Abstract: An insertion apparatus comprises an introducer sheath, a surgical component, at least two attachment wires, and a longitudinal wire. The insertion apparatus is used for deploying a surgical component to a site in a vessel. The introducer sheath has a lumen, a proximal opening and a distal opening with an appropriate diameter and length allowing fro insertion and navigation through the vessel. The surgical component has a tube portion with a top and at least one limb. The surgical component corresponds to the site in the vessel and fits within the lumen of the introducer sheath. The attachment wires have a first and a second end. The first end is releasably connected to the top of the surgical component and the second end converges above the top of the surgical component. The activation of a releasing mechanism releases the first end from the top of the surgical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Hugh Trout, Frank Patterson, Howard Tanner, Ronald Ehmsen
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Patent number: 7101366Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to methods for performing a surgical procedure. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods for performing a surgical procedure, using a delivery catheter containing a laser fiber assembly. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of performing a surgical procedure comprises the steps of: advancing a delivery catheter to a procedure specific area; activating a laser fiber assembly disposed within the delivery catheter; and advancing the laser fiber assembly to create a treatment specific hole at the procedure specific area.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Inventors: Hugh Trout, III, Howard Tanner, Frank Patterson
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Publication number: 20060178684Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a surgical support apparatus and method for use in a surgical procedure. In particular, the present invention relates to devices and methods that provide support to a surgical component during attachment of the component during a surgical procedure. The various embodiments of the present invention include components that apply force to the surgical component bringing the component into contact with another surgical component or a tissue, such as, but not limited to, an intimal vessel wall. These components may include an expandable cuff, and an expandable cuff with at least one attachment element, fin elements, a ring assembly with at least two helical strands, or with at least one spoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Hugh Trout, Howard Tanner
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Publication number: 20050191196Abstract: An apparatus and method for volumetric micro-liter infusion of therapeutic liquids are disclosed. This portable pump system remains unobtrusive and less restrictive of patient ambulation and orientation. The present invention includes expendables, the disposability of which facilitates safe reuse of more expensive portions and is sufficiently simple for use in a home care environment. It may be designed to incorporate real-time, interactive or remote monitoring and regulation and visual or audible indication of system pressures, chemical balances and other important variables.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Howard Tanner, Stephen Topaz, Royce Herbst, David Jones
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Publication number: 20050043785Abstract: An attachment assembly and repair graft are disclosed for securing a graft to repair a vessel having an aneurysm therein. The attachment assembly comprises an attachment cuff such that the graft is not dimensionally dependent upon the size of the vessel. A visualization apparatus is also disclosed for real time direct viewing of an interior of a vessel. A penetration apparatus is disclosed for use in forming treatment specific holes in a potentially calcified vessel wall which facilitates thereafter the securing of the graft and attachment assembly to the vessel wall. An introducer sheath device is also disclosed that comprises a sealing assembly for preventing the loss of blood from the vessel during the insertion and subsequent removal of surgical components during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Howard Tanner, Hugh Trout, Ronald Ehmsen
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Publication number: 20040024289Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a surgical support apparatus and method for use in a surgical procedure. In particular, the present invention relates to devices and methods that provide support to a surgical component during attachment of the component during a surgical procedure. The various embodiments of the present invention include components that apply force to the surgical component bringing the component into contact with another surgical component or a tissue, such as, but not limited to, an intimal vessel wall. These components may include an expandable cuff, and an expandable cuff with at least one attachment element, fin elements, a ring assembly with at least two helical strands, or with at least one spoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Hugh Trout, Howard Tanner
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Patent number: D752731Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Prolitec Inc.Inventors: Matthew Ansley, Nathan Sward, Howard Tanner, Ryuzo Tomoi
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Patent number: D969964Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Reckin, Hannah Christensen, Howard Tanner, Dan Olken, Matthew Schneider, Tedd Schneidewend
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Patent number: D1018771Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: PENTAIR RESIDENTIAL FILTRATION, LLCInventors: Marc Robert, Richard Reckin, Hannah Christensen, Howard Tanner, Dan Olken, Matthew Schneider, Tedd Schneidewend