Patents by Inventor James Blaine
James Blaine 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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Publication number: 20240090869Abstract: The present discussion relates to structures and devices to facilitate application of an ultrasound therapy beam to a target anatomic region in a replicable manner. In certain aspects, adjustable positioning structures are described that allow a general probe positioning structure to be configured for a specific patient in a manner that allows the device to be used repeatedly to target the anatomic region, even when in non-clinical settings. In other aspects, a probe positioning structure is fabricated that is specific to a respective patient anatomy, such that use of the probe positioning structure provides repeatable targeting of the target anatomic region, even when in non-clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: David Andrew Shoudy, Craig Patrick Galligan, Weston Blaine Griffin, Jeffrey Michael Ashe, Warren Lee, James Enrico Sabatini
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Patent number: 10876003Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Martin John Schnermann, Roger Rauhauser Nani, James Blaine Shaum
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Publication number: 20190225811Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServInventors: Martin John Schnermann, Roger Rauhauser Nani, James Blaine Shaum
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Patent number: 10280307Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Martin John Schnermann, Roger Rauhauser Nani, James Blaine Shaum
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Publication number: 20180273758Abstract: Embodiments of C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores according to general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. Methods of making and using the C4?-alkyl-ether heptamethine cyanine fluorophores also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and HumanInventors: Martin John Schnermann, Roger Rauhauser Nani, James Blaine Shaum
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Patent number: 9773658Abstract: The apparatuses disclosed herein include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet and visible light, an optical filter configured to attenuate visible light, and a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp. Some embodiments of the apparatuses are configured such that ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp and passed through the optical filter encircles an exterior surface of the apparatus. Some cases of the apparatuses include a sensor system configured to monitor a first parameter associated with the operation of the discharge lamp and a second parameter associated with the transmittance of the optical filter. Some of the apparatuses include a means for moving the optical filter while the apparatus is in operation. In some cases, the apparatuses may be configured such that the optical filter may be arranged in and out of alignment with the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the optical filter may be a multifaceted.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Xenex Disinfection Services, LLC.Inventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber
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Patent number: 9698003Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed which include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light, a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp, and a reflector system configured to redirect ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the apparatuses include a support structure containing the power circuit and supporting the discharge lamp. In some of such embodiments, the reflector system is configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to a region exterior to the apparatus and which is between approximately 2 feet and approximately 4 feet from a floor of a room in which the apparatus is arranged. In other embodiments, the reflector system may be additionally or alternatively configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to encircle an exterior surface of the apparatus. In any case, the reflector system may, in some embodiments, include a repositionable reflector.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: XENEX DISINFECTION SERVICES, LLC.Inventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber, Eric Martin Frydendall
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Publication number: 20150320897Abstract: The apparatuses disclosed herein include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet and visible light, an optical filter configured to attenuate visible light, and a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp. Some embodiments of the apparatuses are configured such that ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp and passed through the optical filter encircles an exterior surface of the apparatus. Some cases of the apparatuses include a sensor system configured to monitor a first parameter associated with the operation of the discharge lamp and a second parameter associated with the transmittance of the optical filter. Some of the apparatuses include a means for moving the optical filter while the apparatus is in operation. In some cases, the apparatuses may be configured such that the optical filter may be arranged in and out of alignment with the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the optical filter may be a multifaceted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: XENEX DISINFECTION SERVICES, LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber
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Patent number: 9165756Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed which include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light, a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp, and a reflector system configured to redirect ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the apparatuses include a support structure containing the power circuit and supporting the discharge lamp. In some of such embodiments, the reflector system is configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to a region exterior to the apparatus and which is between approximately 2 feet and approximately 4 feet from a floor of a room in which the apparatus is arranged. In other embodiments, the reflector system may be additionally or alternatively configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to encircle an exterior surface of the apparatus. In any case, the reflector system may, in some embodiments, include a repositionable reflector.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Xenex Disinfection Services, LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber, Eric Martin Frydendall
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Patent number: 9093258Abstract: The apparatuses disclosed herein include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet and visible light, an optical filter configured to attenuate visible light, and a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp. Some embodiments of the apparatuses are configured such that ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp and passed through the optical filter encircles an exterior surface of the apparatus. Some cases of the apparatuses include a sensor system configured to monitor a first parameter associated with the operation of the discharge lamp and a second parameter associated with the transmittance of the optical filter. Some of the apparatuses include a means for moving the optical filter while the apparatus is in operation. In some cases, the apparatuses may be configured such that the optical filter may be arranged in and out of alignment with the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the optical filter may be a multifaceted.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Xenex Disinfection Services, LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber
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Publication number: 20150190540Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed which include a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light, a power circuit configured to operate the discharge lamp, and a reflector system configured to redirect ultraviolet light emitted from the discharge lamp. In some embodiments, the apparatuses include a support structure containing the power circuit and supporting the discharge lamp. In some of such embodiments, the reflector system is configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to a region exterior to the apparatus and which is between approximately 2 feet and approximately 4 feet from a floor of a room in which the apparatus is arranged. In other embodiments, the reflector system may be additionally or alternatively configured to redirect ultraviolet light propagating away from the support structure to encircle an exterior surface of the apparatus. In any case, the reflector system may, in some embodiments, include a repositionable reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, James Blaine Wolford, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber, Eric Martin Frydendall
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Publication number: 20140319864Abstract: A reaching apparatus is provided for allowing a user to utilize gross motor skills to actuate the reaching apparatus. The reaching apparatus includes a fixed and a sliding handle on a shaft. An internal pulley system is connected between the first and second handles such that sliding of the second handle activates the pulley system to move the claw of the reaching apparatus between an open and closed configuration. The claw may be locked in an open and/or closed configuration by rotation of the handle on the shaft. The pulley system can be set to specific resistance to activate the claw upon different gross motor levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Kristin Ludwig, Joel Gray, Olivier Franck Currat, James Blaine Wolford, Brian David Blankstein, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Andrea Ellen Fraga, Saad Ahmad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber, Leo Chan, Tara Marie Arnold, Alan Yefsky
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Patent number: 8872669Abstract: Devices are provided which include a component assembly for detecting inward, outward and sideways door movement. A component of the assembly extending from a structure comprises a distal end for contacting a door face when the structure is arranged in proximity to the door face. Systems are provided which include a portable stand, a door movement sensor attached to the stand, a proximity sensor, and a user interface. The system is configured to transmit signals to the user interface when the proximity sensor has been placed a predetermined distance from a door face and when door movement occurs. Apparatuses are provided which include program instructions for receiving input regarding a number of entryways of a room and inhibiting commencement of a task for which an apparatus arranged in the room is configured to perform until a number of signals received from a door movement sensor equals the number of entryways.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Xenex Disinfection Services, LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, Brian Cruver, Morris Miller, Kieron Hiuhon Tse, Brian Blankstein, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber, James Blaine Wolford
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Publication number: 20140270897Abstract: Fluid applicators for use with topical medications are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a housing and a fluid container disposed inside the housing. The example apparatus also includes a pump assembly disposed inside the housing and fluidly coupled to the fluid container. The example apparatus further includes an applicator coupled to the housing. The applicator defines an outlet and has a surface to be in contact with an application site on a person. The surface is in fluid communication with the pump assembly via the outlet. The example apparatus also includes an actuator operatively coupled to the pump assembly. Movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position is to operate the pump to dispense a dose of the fluid onto the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ABBVIE INC.Inventors: Linas P. Laurusonis, Edward Naguit Abante, Bryan Eliot Rolfs, Ramana Malladi, Bhimaprasad Medhal, James Blaine Wolford, Olivier Franck Currat, Martin Rathgeber, Kieron Hiuhon Tse
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Patent number: 8777287Abstract: A reaching apparatus is provided for allowing a user to utilize gross motor skills to actuate the reaching apparatus. The reaching apparatus includes a fixed and a sliding handle on a shaft. An internal pulley system is connected between the first and second handles such that sliding of the second handle activates the pulley system to move the claw of the reaching apparatus between an open and closed configuration. The claw may be locked in an open and/or closed configuration by rotation of the handle on the shaft. The pulley system can be set to specific resistance to activate the claw upon different gross motor levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: DMS Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kristin Ludwig, Joel Gray, Olivier Franck Currat, James Blaine Wolford, Brian David Blankstein, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Andrea Ellen Fraga, Saad Ahmad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber, Leo Chan, Tara Marie Arnold, Alan Yefsky
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Publication number: 20140035305Abstract: A reaching apparatus is provided for allowing a user to utilize gross motor skills to actuate the reaching apparatus. The reaching apparatus includes a fixed and a sliding handle on a shaft. An internal pulley system is connected between the first and second handles such that sliding of the second handle activates the pulley system to move the claw of the reaching apparatus between an open and closed configuration. The claw may be locked in an open and/or closed configuration by rotation of the handle on the shaft. The pulley system can be set to specific resistance to activate the claw upon different gross motor levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: DMS HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Kristin Ludwig, Joel Gray, Olivier Franck Currat, James Blaine Wolford, Brian David Blankstein, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Andrea Ellen Fraga, Saad Ahmad Chaudry, Martin Rathgeber, Leo Chan, Tara Marie Arnold, Alan Yefsky
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Publication number: 20130002445Abstract: Devices are provided which include a component assembly for detecting inward, outward and sideways door movement. A component of the assembly extending from a structure comprises a distal end for contacting a door face when the structure is arranged in proximity to the door face. Systems are provided which include a portable stand, a door movement sensor attached to the stand, a proximity sensor, and a user interface. The system is configured to transmit signals to the user interface when the proximity sensor has been placed a predetermined distance from a door face and when door movement occurs. Apparatuses are provided which include program instructions for receiving input regarding a number of entryways of a room and inhibiting commencement of a task for which an apparatus arranged in the room is configured to perform until a number of signals received from a door movement sensor equals the number of entryways.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Mark Andrew Stibich, Brian Cruver, Morris Miller, Kieron Hiuhon Tse, Brian Blankstein, Alexander Nathan Garfield, Martin Rathgeber, James Blaine Wolford
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Patent number: D768408Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventors: James Blaine, III, James Blaine
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Patent number: D812738Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ABBVIE INC.Inventor: James Blaine Wolford
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Patent number: D812739Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: ABBVIE INC.Inventor: James Blaine Wolford