Patents by Inventor James A. McCrea

James A. McCrea 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).

  • Patent number: 12128274
    Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, an adjustable pull-up bar may include a bar, a structural mount, a lever arm, and a control system. The structural mount may be sized and configured to be attached to a stationary object. The lever arm may include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be coupled to the structural mount. The distal end may be sized and configured to support the bar. The control system may be configured to adjust the height of the bar relative to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: RPM FITNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Shane Patrick Rogers, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20230258373
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit system is disclosed. The system can comprise a system housing having a front panel, a back panel, two side panels, a bottom panel, a bezel having an air exhaust. The system can further comprise a plurality of air intake slots and a carrying handle above the air exhaust. The system can further comprise an assembly having a cold chamber central to the assembly. The assembly can comprise a thermoelectric module affixed to the chamber in direct contact. The thermoelectric module can be configured for conduction of a heat away from the cold chamber. The cold chamber can comprise a shelf removable from the cold chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Stone Cold Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. J. MIROS, Keith B. PAYEA, James A. MCCREA, Brett W. SELVIG
  • Patent number: 11639815
    Abstract: A portable refrigeration system for use in transport of medicines or other valuable, temperature sensitive materials is disclosed. The system can use GPS positioning technology to provide absolute global location along with internet connection through a cellular modem on board which allows for communication to the cloud of temperature and transit data during device use. The refrigerator 10 can be powered by a rechargeable battery back that may be recharged through connection to AC mains supply or connection to the photovoltaic panel 26 included with the device 10. The insulated container can be held at a constant temperature through the use of vacuum insulated panel construction. The device 10 can be cooled through the use of thermoelectric cooling modules 68 coupled to the insulated chamber 74 and paired with a heat exchanger 56 with heat pipes 60 and a system fan 54.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Stone Cold Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. J. Miros, Keith B. Payea, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20230074508
    Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a first frame component. The first frame component including a first set of elongate elements configured to conform to an anatomy of a patient. The implantable medical device also comprising a second frame component including a second set of elongate elements configured to conform to an anatomy of a patient. The first frame component and the second frame component being discrete and separate from one another. The implantable medical device also comprising a conduit portion arranged between the first frame component and the second frame component. The conduit portion including a membrane connecting the first frame component and the second frame component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel S. Cole, Tom R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw, Benjamin A. Smith, Jerome Adam-Cote, Ian R. Berve, Barrett S. Hutto, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20220240907
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: John A. Hibner, John S. Ehlert, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20220168611
    Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, an adjustable pull-up bar may include a bar, a structural mount, a lever arm, and a control system. The structural mount may be sized and configured to be attached to a stationary object. The lever arm may include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be coupled to the structural mount. The distal end may be sized and configured to support the bar. The control system may be configured to adjust the height of the bar relative to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Shane Patrick Rogers, James A. McCrea
  • Patent number: 11324490
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Hibner, John S. Ehlert, James A. McCrea
  • Patent number: 11116531
    Abstract: A surgical instrument has a first modular assembly and a second modular assembly. The first modular assembly has a body, an ultrasonic waveguide, an ultrasonic blade connected to a distal end of the ultrasonic waveguide, and a coupling member that movably couples with the body. The second modular assembly has a clamp arm assembly with a first pivot coupling, a clamp pad assembly with a second pivot coupling, and a distal outer sheath that selectively couples to the body of the first modular assembly via the coupling member. The distal outer sheath has an interior surface that houses a portion of the ultrasonic waveguide, and this interior surface also houses the first pivot coupling and the second pivot coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Chad P. Boudreaux, Joseph Dennis, Wei Guo, Bryce L. Heitman, James A. McCrea, Patrick J. Minnelli, Yachuan Yu, Monica L. Zeckel, Junhua Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190003757
    Abstract: A portable refrigeration system for use in transport of medicines or other valuable, temperature sensitive materials is disclosed. The system can use GPS positioning technology to provide absolute global location along with internet connection through a cellular modem on board which allows for communication to the cloud of temperature and transit data during device use. The refrigerator can be powered by a rechargeable battery back that may be recharged through connection to AC mains supply or connection to the photovoltaic panel included with the device. The insulated container can be held at a constant temperature through the use of vacuum insulated panel construction. The device can be cooled through the use of thermoelectric cooling modules coupled to the insulated chamber and paired with a heat exchanger with heat pipes and a system fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: 3rd Stone Design Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H.J. MIROS, Keith B. PAYEA, James A. McCREA
  • Publication number: 20180263605
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: John A. Hibner, John S. Ehlert, James A. McCrea
  • Patent number: 9999406
    Abstract: A biopsy device comprises a body, a needle, a cutter, and a tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder comprises an outer cup and a cap. A tray retains severed tissue samples from a biopsy procedure. In some versions, the tray is selectively detachable from the cap in a one-handed operation by the user. The tray may be ejected into a sample container, such as a formalin cup. The cap may include a threaded portion that is configured to engage a complementary threaded portion of a sample container to seal the sample container once the tissue samples have been transferred to the sample container from the tissue sample holder of the biopsy device. One or more ports may be provided in the cap to manage excess fluid within the outer cup of the tissue sample holder, and/or to provide integrated access for a marker delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Hibner, John S. Ehlert, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20180132883
    Abstract: A surgical instrument has a first modular assembly and a second modular assembly. The first modular assembly has a body, an ultrasonic waveguide, an ultrasonic blade connected to a distal end of the ultrasonic waveguide, and a coupling member that movably couples with the body. The second modular assembly has a clamp arm assembly with a first pivot coupling, a clamp pad assembly with a second pivot coupling, and a distal outer sheath that selectively couples to the body of the first modular assembly via the coupling member. The distal outer sheath has an interior surface that houses a portion of the ultrasonic waveguide, and this interior surface also houses the first pivot coupling and the second pivot coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Chad P. Boudreaux, Joseph Dennis, Wei Guo, Bryce L. Heitman, James A. McCrea, Patrick J. Minnelli, Yachuan Yu, Monica L. Zeckel, Junhua Zhu
  • Patent number: 9681866
    Abstract: A suture locking device includes a carrier member, a locking assembly, a suture path, and an actuator assembly. The locking assembly includes a first locking member having an outer surface portion, and a second locking member having an inner surface portion. The suture path is receptive of a suture and defined at least partially through the first locking member, between the outer and inner surface portions, and at least partially through the carrier member. The actuator assembly is operable to move the first and second locking members together to lock the suture relative to the lock assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLC
    Inventors: Jason M. Halac, James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Zihan Lin
  • Patent number: 9642615
    Abstract: A suture locking device includes a suture locking assembly, a suture cutting member, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator operable longitudinally to lock the suture with the suture locking assembly, and a second actuator operable laterally to concurrently cut the suture with the suture cutting member and disconnect the suture locking assembly from the suture locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLC
    Inventors: Jason M. Halac, James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Zihan Lin
  • Patent number: 9241708
    Abstract: A vascular closure system includes a body portion, an anchor, a suture carrying portion, and a plurality of needles. The body portion has a distal end surface. The anchor is positionable through a vessel puncture in a vessel wall of a vessel. The anchor defines a vessel contact surface, wherein withdrawal of the anchor captures a portion of the vessel wall between the vessel contact surface and the distal end surface. The suture carrying portion is positionable through the vessel puncture and carries at least one suture member. The plurality of needles extend through the portion of the vessel wall adjacent to the vessel puncture and are configured to connect to the at least one suture member. Withdrawal of the plurality of needles through the portion of the vessel wall positions the at least one suture member through the portion of the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, LLC
    Inventors: James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Jason M. Halac, Zihan Lin, Zachary J. Tegels, Martha Escobar, Catherine A. Pipenhagen
  • Patent number: 8770778
    Abstract: A utility light kit has one or more lights that can mount on a top platform of a ladder without requiring the user to use one hand for holding a light. The utility light kit is a portable, cordless, safe, battery-operated device that includes a tool utility tray for keeping tools or other objects conveniently located when working on a job where the ladder needs to be moved frequently. The light can be an LED panel having a plurality of lights that can be rotated to provide light in a desired area. When the utility light kit is closed, the utility tray is covered, preventing the contents from spilling out while moving the ladder. An attachment mechanism, such as clips or an attachment strap, can secure the utility light kit to the top platform of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: Herberth A. Pereira, Stephen John Gerli, Stephen Joseph Gerli, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20130144316
    Abstract: A vascular closure system includes a body portion, an anchor, a suture carrying portion, and a plurality of needles. The body portion has a distal end surface. The anchor is positionable through a vessel puncture in a vessel wall of a vessel. The anchor defines a vessel contact surface, wherein withdrawal of the anchor captures a portion of the vessel wall between the vessel contact surface and the distal end surface. The suture carrying portion is positionable through the vessel puncture and carries at least one suture member. The plurality of needles extend through the portion of the vessel wall adjacent to the vessel puncture and are configured to connect to the at least one suture member. Withdrawal of the plurality of needles through the portion of the vessel wall positions the at least one suture member through the portion of the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLC
    Inventors: James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Ali Hassan, Jason M. Halac, Zihan Lin, Zachary J. Tegels, Martha Escobar, Catherine A. Pipenhagen
  • Publication number: 20130128557
    Abstract: A utility light kit has one or more lights that can mount on a top platform of a ladder without requiring the user to use one hand for holding a light. The utility light kit is a portable, cordless, safe, battery-operated device that includes a tool utility tray for keeping tools or other objects conveniently located when working on a job where the ladder needs to be moved frequently. The light can be an LED panel having a plurality of lights that can be rotated to provide light in a desired area. When the utility light kit is closed, the utility tray is covered, preventing the contents from spilling out while moving the ladder. An attachment mechanism, such as clips or an attachment strap, can secure the utility light kit to the top platform of the ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Herberth A. Pereira, Stephen John Gerli, Stephen Joseph Gerli, James A. McCrea
  • Publication number: 20130079802
    Abstract: A suture locking device includes a carrier member, a locking assembly, a suture path, and an actuator assembly. The locking assembly includes a first locking member having an outer surface portion, and a second locking member having an inner surface portion. The suture path is receptive of a suture and defined at least partially through the first locking member, between the outer and inner surface portions, and at least partially through the carrier member. The actuator assembly is operable to move the first and second locking members together to lock the suture relative to the lock assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLC
    Inventors: Jason M. Halac, James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Zihan Lin
  • Publication number: 20130072949
    Abstract: A suture locking device includes a suture locking assembly, a suture cutting member, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator operable longitudinally to lock the suture with the suture locking assembly, and a second actuator operable laterally to concurrently cut the suture with the suture cutting member and disconnect the suture locking assembly from the suture locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLC
    Inventors: Jason M. Halac, James A. McCrea, Troy T. White, Bernhard Kaeferlein, Ali Hassan, Zihan Lin