Patents by Inventor J. Allen

J. Allen 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: 20250228969
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for ablating intracellular signaling through specific reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive effector proteins as means of treatment for various conditions of a pro-inflammatory character. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis and other arthritides and to treat osteoarthritis and other arthritides in a mammalian joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Peter J. Millet, Matthew J. Allen, George Gentsch
  • Patent number: 12357297
    Abstract: A method of preparing a suture fixation device for use in surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse includes providing a delivery device and a tissue fixation device. The tissue fixation device includes a tab connected to a tissue anchor, with the tissue anchor having a suture eyelet. The method includes instructing a user to hold the tab and insert the tissue anchor into the delivery device and breaking the tab away from the tissue anchor leaving the tissue anchor in the delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: John J. Allen, John Clegg, William Hartsig, Peter Meinz, Mark A. Moschel, Sarah J. Schuchardt, Neal Poucher
  • Patent number: 12361497
    Abstract: Unmanned vehicles may be used to survey a property in response to or in anticipation of damage to the property. For example, an unmanned vehicle may us one or more sensors to determine damage to the property. Unmanned vehicles can be terrestrial, aerial, nautical, or multi-mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Anthony Scott Farnsworth, Justin Dax Haslam, Kathleen L Swain, Teddy Joseph Edmond Voutour, Jess W. Gingrich, Michael J. Allen, Anthony G. Castiglione, Jordan A. Newmark
  • Publication number: 20250217026
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for providing input mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Arian BEHZADI, Matthew J. ALLEN, Karlin Y. BARK, Daniel DE ROCHA ROSARIO, John FIELD, Tom HSU, Julian JAEDE, Andrew S. KIM, Andrew W. KOOKER, Stephen B. LYNCH, Daamun MOHSENI, Jean-Pierre M. MOUILLESEAUX, Trevor K. NIELSEN, Jeffrey M. RIEPLING, Gemma A. ROPER, Megan M. SAPP, Jeffrey A. SEWELL, Ronak J. SHAH, Kurt R. STIEHL, Steven J. TAYLOR, Corey K. WANG
  • Patent number: 12336729
    Abstract: Devices and related methods to engage tissue layers to access the space between the layers are provided. The access devices include engagement arms that can be deployed and retracted to easily engage the top tissue layer and allow it to be separated from the underlying layer. The engagement arms are coupled to an actuation rod that is in turn coupled to a switch or lever that allows a user to control the actuation from outside the patient. The engagement arms and coupling to the actuation rod are unique and compact to ensure the entire mechanism fits in a small diameter shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: PATVJA ONE, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Allen, Andreas C. Pfahnl
  • Publication number: 20250195411
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a serum for treating eyelid dysfunction. A serum may include a transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM 8) activator in an amount of 0.10 wt. % to 0.75 wt. % of the serum. A serum may include a carrier oil with dermal permeability in an amount of 0.25 wt. % to 0.50 wt. % of the serum. A serum may include a thickener. A serum may include an emollient. A serum for treating eyelid dysfunction may induce an increase in blink rate of at least 2 blinks per minute and produce an ocular soothing effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Ken DauSchmidt, Joseph J. Hendrickson, Omar E. Awad, Scott G. Hauswirth, Joseph J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20250174068
    Abstract: The invention is a modular card processing and attaching system configured to provide uninterrupted workflow in the feeding and subsequent attaching of cards to carriers for the formation of a mailpiece. The modular card processing and attaching system is further configured to be incorporated into a production mail inserter system, such that attached card and carrier mailpieces may be subsequently sorted and/or inserted into a mailable envelope or packages to be mailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Boris Rozenfeld, Anthony E. Yap, George Cruz, John Robert Masotta, Craig D. Richard, Robert J. Allen, Eddy Edel
  • Patent number: 12312198
    Abstract: Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: DMT Solutions Global Corporation
    Inventors: Brad Swinford, Robert J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20250161494
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for ablating intracellular signaling through specific cell surface receptors as means of treatment for various conditions of a pro-inflammatory character. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis and other arthritides and to treat osteoarthritis and other arthritides in a mammalian joint. In some aspects, the compositions and method are for treating or preventing localized nociception, inflammation, degeneration, or morphological changes associated with back or spine conditions or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Peter J. Millet, Iain Alasdair Russell, Matthew J. Allen, George Gentsch
  • Publication number: 20250161487
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating musculoskeletal fibrosis and/or scarring by ablating intracellular signaling through specific cell surface receptors through genetic editing. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are directed to the TGFB1 ligand. In other aspects, the compositions and methods are directed to the TGFB1 receptors (TGFBR1/TGFBR2). In some aspects, the compositions and method are to treat or prevent post-trauma fibrosis and/or scarring. In some aspects, the compositions and method are to treat or prevent postoperative fibrosis and/or scarring. In some aspects, the compositions and method are for treating or preventing localized nociception, inflammation, degeneration, or morphological changes associated with fibrosis and/or scarring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Peter J. Millet, Matthew J. Allen, George Gentsch, Rahul Sharma
  • Patent number: 12290572
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating joint disorders that are characterized by an inflammatory component. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis and other arthritides and to treat osteoarthritis and other arthritides in a mammalian joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ORTHOBIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Millett, Iain Alasdair Russell, Matthew J. Allen
  • Patent number: 12286785
    Abstract: A utility wall is provided for a multi-story building having load bearing walls that are able to withstand vertical loads and lateral loads. The building may be a low-rise building or a mid-rise building. The utility wall, as well as the load bearing walls, floor-ceiling panels, corridor panels, and other parts of the building, are pre-manufactured off-site and then installed on-site at the site of the building. The utility walls are hung from the load bearing walls and provide utilities to the various stories of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. Collins, Mark L Woerman, Mark D'Amato, Eric P. Hinckley, Calder Danz, Christopher J. Allen, Dale V. Paul
  • Publication number: 20250114725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of removing the byproduct halogen gas trapped in anhydrous organic solvents such as gamma-butyrolactone, wherein the trapped species preferably form alkali metal complexes such as alkali metal superhalides, comprising adding lithium oxide or ammonia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher J. ALLEN, Suraj S. DESPHANDE, Robert W. GRANT, Asela Maha ACHARIGE, Joanna L. Sparkes TURTELTAUB, Ronald A. WOHL
  • Publication number: 20250109945
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates user interfaces and techniques for providing navigation assistance in accordance with some embodiments, such as configuring a moveable computer system, selectively modifying a movement component of a moveable computer system based on a current mode, providing feedback based on an orientation of a movable computer system, and/or redirecting a movable computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Arto KIVILA, Brendan J. TILL, Matthew J. ALLEN, Tommaso NOVI
  • Publication number: 20250109950
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device navigates and/or travels using predetermined paths and/or impromptu paths. In some embodiments, the electronic device generates the impromptu paths based on characteristics, criteria, and/or factors relating to the environment of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device outputs indications of impromptu paths to be used for navigating and/or traveling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew J. ALLEN, David A. KRIMSLEY, Kevin M. LYNCH
  • Publication number: 20250111822
    Abstract: A system may include a display having a housing, a cover lens coupled to the housing, a light plate assembly in the housing, a diffuser that overlaps the light plate assembly, a louver layer that overlaps the diffuser, and a ring light source that emits additional light around the periphery of the light plate assembly and through the cover lens. The light plate assembly may include an array of light-emitting components. To improve the efficiency and contrast of the light plate assembly, reflective fill material may be formed around each light-emitting component, and absorptive fill material may surround the reflective fill material. The absorptive fill material may absorb ambient light, while the reflective fill material may redirect stray light out of the display. Dam material may surround the absorptive fill material and/or the reflective fill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Clarisse MAZUIR, Daamun MOHSENI, Christopher P. FOSS, Kurt R. STIEHL, Lynne DEVINE, Jonathan P. IVE, Matthew J. ALLEN, Kevin M. LYNCH, Alan C. DYE, Xiaofeng TANG, Daniel DE ROCHA ROSARIO, Ronak J. SHAH, Tom HSU, Tao ZHAN, Rong LIU, Morteza AMOOREZAEI, Syed Tauseen Aqeel SHAH, Ziruo HONG, Yanhui XIE, Yu P. SUN, Yong Seok CHOI
  • Patent number: 12259504
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray detector, comprising a housing; a sensor array disposed in the housing and configured to generate image data in response to incident x-rays; a control logic disposed in the housing; a connector interface integrated with the housing; and an adapter removably couplable to the connector interface; wherein: the control logic is configurable to operate in a plurality of operating modes; and for a first operating mode of the operating modes, the control logic is configured to process the image data and/or transmit the image data through the adapter differently than for a second operating mode of the operating modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: VAREX IMAGING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tyler Wilson, Maxwell J. Allen, Steven Freestone, Carlo Tognina, Paul Pryor, Christy Patterson
  • Patent number: 12253495
    Abstract: A testing device includes a first member to be positioned on one surface of a part to be tested. A second member to be positioned on an opposed surface of the part to be tested. One of the first and second members have an ultrasonic transmitter and the other has an ultrasonic receiver. At least one of the first and second members have at least one magnetic element and the other of the first and second member have at least one magnetic or at least one ferromagnetic metallic element such that when one of the first and second members moves along the surface of the tested part the other of the first and second members will move along an opposed surface with the one of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas McNeil, Jeffrey J. Allen, Joyel Schaefer, Mark R. Gurvich, Michael J. King, Brayton Reed
  • Patent number: 12253420
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Shawn Monteith
  • Publication number: 20250050098
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. THOLAKANAHALLI, Andy C. PFAHNL, John J. ALLEN