Patents by Inventor James ALLRED

James ALLRED 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: 20210210185
    Abstract: A system for processing medical prescriptions is disclosed. The system comprises computer hardware in communication with a customer, a prescriber, and a plurality of pharmacies. The computer hardware includes a processor and a storage medium including instructions for execution by the processor to receive insurance information from the customer and receive a medical prescription and prescription-related rules from the prescriber. The processors obtain a customer cost associated with fulfilling the medical prescription at each pharmacy based on the insurance information and communicate the customer costs to the customer. The customer provides pharmacy selection input (e.g., one or more preferred pharmacies) and the processors transmit the medical prescription to a selected pharmacy for fulfillment based on the prescription-related rules (e.g., a list of approved pharmacies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: James Allred, Brian N. Cunningham, Jason Cole, Vishal Patel, Adam Mamelak
  • Publication number: 20200222243
    Abstract: This disclosure includes apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Patent number: 10596041
    Abstract: Apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: ASCENSION TEXAS
    Inventor: James Allred
  • Publication number: 20190298647
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions of an anti-neoplastic agent and methods of use. In some embodiments, the biodegradable sustained release compositions comprise an effective amount of the anti-neoplastic agent. Also disclosed herein are methods to treat a neoplasia in a subject by biodegradable sustained release compositions of the anti-neoplastic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20190298646
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sustained release compositions of anti-inflammatory agents and methods of use. In some embodiments, the biodegradable sustained release compositions comprise an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent selected from a steroid, ta calcineurin inhibitor, a PDE4 inhibitor, an antibiotic, and combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods to treat an inflammatory condition in a subject by administering a biodegradable sustained release compositions of the anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20190282593
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions of cidofovir and methods of use. In some embodiments, the biodegradable sustained release compositions comprise an effective amount of cidofovir. Also disclosed herein are methods to treat a human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated disease in a subject by biodegradable sustained release compositions of cidofovir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20190247299
    Abstract: Topical compositions comprising sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, grapeseed oil, squalene, and a tocopherol are disclosed. Topical compositions comprising sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, camellia oil, squalane, and a tocopherol are further disclosed. Topical compositions comprising sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, camellia oil, squalane, menthol and a tocopherol are disclosed. Topical compositions comprising sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, camellia oil, squalane, hemp oil and a tocopherol are also disclosed. Topical compositions comprising sunflower oil, coconut oil, shea butter, camellia oil, squalane, menthol, hemp oil and a tocopherol are also disclosed. The compositions disclosed herein can be used for improving various skin conditions, such as eczema, erythema, irritation, pruritus, drying, drying of the skin, cracking of the skin, wrinkles, rosacea, contact dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Michael CAMERON, James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20180368831
    Abstract: This disclosure includes needle holders and related methods. Some holders use or include an elongated handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first jaw member coupled to the distal portion of the handle, a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member, and a lever pivotally coupled to the handle and coupled to the second jaw member such that the lever can be actuated by a user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members. In some holders, the handle extends proximally beyond the lever such that the lever can be actuated by the user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members while the handle is grasped within the user's hand. In some holders, the handle is defined by an elongated housing defining an interior volume configured to receive at least a portion of the lever when the jaw members are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Patent number: 9993230
    Abstract: This disclosure includes shave biopsy devices having an elongated body with a proximal surface extending between first and second ends that are configured to be grasped by a user's fingers and a blade coupled to the body, where the body is configured to be curved such that the proximal surface is concave. In some devices, at least a portion of the body has a substantially fixed curvature. Some devices include a depth gauge disposed on at least one of the blade and proximal surface of the body, the depth gauge configured to indicate slicing depth of the blade when the body is curved to at least one predetermined curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY
    Inventor: James Allred
  • Patent number: 9855035
    Abstract: This disclosure includes needle holders and related methods. Some holders use or include an elongated handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first jaw member coupled to the distal portion of the handle, a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member, and a lever pivotally coupled to the handle and coupled to the second jaw member such that the lever can be actuated by a user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members. In some holders, the handle extends proximally beyond the lever such that the lever can be actuated by the user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members while the handle is grasped within the user's hand. In some holders, the handle is defined by an elongated housing defining an interior volume configured to receive at least a portion of the lever when the jaw members are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY
    Inventor: James Allred
  • Patent number: 9719274
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present door handles include a housing, a hand sanitizer delivery system coupled to the housing, the hand sanitizer delivery system having a reservoir configured to contain hand sanitizer, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the reservoir, and a pump configured to communicate hand sanitizer from the reservoir to the nozzle, and a first lever movably coupled to the housing, where the housing is configured to be mounted to a door having a movable latch such that movement of the first lever a first distance in a first direction actuates the door latch, and where the hand sanitizer delivery system can be actuated independently of the door latch. In some embodiments, the housing is configured to be mounted to the door such that movement of the first lever a second distance, smaller than the first distance, in the first direction actuates the hand sanitizer delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY
    Inventors: James Allred, C. Kenneth French
  • Publication number: 20160230418
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present door handles include a housing, a hand sanitizer delivery system coupled to the housing, the hand sanitizer delivery system having a reservoir configured to contain hand sanitizer, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the reservoir, and a pump configured to communicate hand sanitizer from the reservoir to the nozzle, and a first lever movably coupled to the housing, where the housing is configured to be mounted to a door having a movable latch such that movement of the first lever a first distance in a first direction actuates the door latch, and where the hand sanitizer delivery system can be actuated independently of the door latch. In some embodiments, the housing is configured to be mounted to the door such that movement of the first lever a second distance, smaller than the first distance, in the first direction actuates the hand sanitizer delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: James ALLRED, C. Kenneth FRENCH
  • Publication number: 20160058622
    Abstract: This disclosure includes apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20160051236
    Abstract: This disclosure includes shave biopsy devices having an elongated body with a proximal surface extending between first and second ends that are configured to be grasped by a user's fingers and a blade coupled to the body, where the body is configured to be curved such that the proximal surface is concave. In some devices, at least a portion of the body has a substantially fixed curvature. Some devices include a depth gauge disposed on at least one of the blade and proximal surface of the body, the depth gauge configured to indicate slicing depth of the blade when the body is curved to at least one predetermined curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: James ALLRED
  • Publication number: 20160051254
    Abstract: This disclosure includes needle holders and related methods. Some holders use or include an elongated handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first jaw member coupled to the distal portion of the handle, a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member, and a lever pivotally coupled to the handle and coupled to the second jaw member such that the lever can be actuated by a user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members. In some holders, the handle extends proximally beyond the lever such that the lever can be actuated by the user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members while the handle is grasped within the user's hand. In some holders, the handle is defined by an elongated housing defining an interior volume configured to receive at least a portion of the lever when the jaw members are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: James ALLRED