Patents by Inventor James Bleck
James Bleck 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: 20240148485Abstract: The disclosure provides improved methods and devices to create a hammock effect to stabilize the urethra without creating an incision in the abdomen or the vagina, and without using a surgical mesh. Such implementations can also leave no permanent material in the body. The simplicity afforded by such procedures and methods permits treatment of patients on an outpatient basis, and avoids risks and disadvantages associated with the installation of a permanent mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Jon I. Einarsson, James Bleck, John Aho, Jonathan Towle, Aidan Linton
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Patent number: 11925381Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue extraction device may include a bag having an interior and a plurality of cutters elements extending along an interior surface of the bag. The cutters can be offset to facilitate collapsing of the bag prior to introducing the bag into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Freyja Healthcare, LLCInventors: James Bleck, John Aho, Thomas Eagan, Jonathan Towle, Mark Hoffman
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Publication number: 20230181396Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for supporting the body of user are described. Devices, systems, and methods can employ a plurality of cells where each of the cells within the plurality of cells can comprise a bladder containing air or another compressible fluid supported by a base that forms a fluid-tight seal with the bladder The base and bladder can be constructed and arranged so that the bladder forms a rolling diaphragm portion with the base. The height and/or applied pressure in response to an applied load of such bladder may be adjustable substantially independent of the crosssectional shape and dimensions of the bladder. Each of the cells within the plurality of cells which may be a subset or all of the cells of a given support, can also comprise, or otherwise be operatively associated with its own: pressure sensor, height sensor, or both, and/or controllable inlet/outlet valve(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: LeviSense Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Bertoni, Matthew Culen, Jason Fox, James Bleck, Thomas Eagan, JR.
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Publication number: 20230165668Abstract: The disclosure provides improved methods and devices to create a hammock effect to stabilize the urethra without creating an incision in the abdomen or the vagina, and without using a surgical mesh. Such implementations can also leave no permanent material in the body. The simplicity afforded by such procedures and methods permits treatment of patients on an outpatient basis, and avoids risks and disadvantages associated with the installation of a permanent mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Jon I. Einarsson, James Bleck, John Aho, Jonathan Towle
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Publication number: 20220249117Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue extraction device may include a bag having an interior and a plurality of cutters elements extending along an interior surface of the bag. The cutters can be offset to facilitate collapsing of the bag prior to introducing the bag into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: James Bleck, John Aho, Thomas Eagan, Jonathan Towle, Mark Hoffman
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Patent number: 11358166Abstract: A nozzle, including a support member and a nozzle boot surrounding at least a portion of the support member, the nozzle boot having a nozzle boot inlet and a nozzle boot outlet spaced from the nozzle boot inlet and a volume between the nozzle boot inlet and the nozzle boot outlet, the nozzle boot being expandable upon the introduction of fluid into the volume, and collapsible upon withdrawal of fluid from the volume. Also disclosed is a method of removing unwanted concrete from a surface by creating tensile stress to concrete adhered to that surface by causing the surface to expand, and a system for injecting fluid (s) into a rotating drum.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: GCP Applied Technologies Inc.Inventors: Andrew Fuller, John Aho, James Bleck, Mark F. Roberts
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Patent number: 11331117Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue extraction device may include a bag having an interior and a plurality of cutters elements extending along an interior surface of the bag. The cutters can be offset to facilitate collapsing of the bag prior to introducing the bag into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Freyja Healthcare LLCInventors: James Bleck, John Aho, Thomas Eagan, Jonathan Towle, Mark Hoffman
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Publication number: 20210322049Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue extraction device may include a bag having an interior and a plurality of cutters elements extending along an interior surface of the bag. The cutters can be offset to facilitate collapsing of the bag prior to introducing the bag into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: James Bleck, John Aho, Thomas Eagan, Jonathan Towle, Mark Hoffman
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Publication number: 20200101477Abstract: A nozzle, including a support member and a nozzle boot surrounding at least a portion of the support member, the nozzle boot having a nozzle boot inlet and a nozzle boot outlet spaced from the nozzle boot inlet and a volume between the nozzle boot inlet and the nozzle boot outlet, the nozzle boot being expandable upon the introduction of fluid into the volume, and collapsible upon withdrawal of fluid from the volume. Also disclosed is a method of removing unwanted concrete from a surface by creating tensile stress to concrete adhered to that surface by causing the surface to expand, and a system for injecting fluid (s) into a rotating drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Andrew Fuller, John Aho, James Bleck, Mark F. Roberts
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Patent number: 9178324Abstract: An electric plug system includes a stabilizing base constructed to stand on a horizontal floor surface, a vertical support element supported by and extending from the base and defining a vertical axis, and an electrical socket block coupled to a top portion of the vertical support element and supported thereby. The electrical socket block has a plurality of electrical sockets constructed to receive the plugs of the devices. Also, the system includes an electrical wire extending from the horizontal electrical socket block, down the vertical support element, and along or through the base and there-beyond, the electrical wire terminating in an electrical plug constructed to plug into the wall or floor electrical outlet. The system can include a device holder removably attached to the vertical support element. The base can include a first base portion and a second base portion removably attached to one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: BELPOWER SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Gwen Beldock, Donald T. Beldock, James Bleck, William Chura, Thomas Eagan, Jr., Jonathan Towle, Scott Wakefield
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Publication number: 20140248795Abstract: An electric plug system includes a stabilizing base constructed to stand on a horizontal floor surface, a vertical support element supported by and extending from the base and defining a vertical axis, and an electrical socket block coupled to a top portion of the vertical support element and supported thereby. The electrical socket block has a plurality of electrical sockets constructed to receive the plugs of the devices. Also, the system includes an electrical wire extending from the horizontal electrical socket block, down the vertical support element, and along or through the base and there-beyond, the electrical wire terminating in an electrical plug constructed to plug into the wall or floor electrical outlet. The system can include a device holder removably attached to the vertical support element. The base can include a first base portion and a second base portion removably attached to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: BELPOWER SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Gwen Beldock, Donald T. Beldock, James Bleck, William Chura, Thomas Eagan, JR., Jonathan Towle, Scott Wakefield
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Publication number: 20060173491Abstract: An apparatus and a method for surgical suturing with thread management. An apparatus for tissue suturing comprising a cartridge having a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis; a pusher assembly comprising a cartridge holder having a needle rotation drive capable of releasably engaging the cartridge and rotating the suturing needle about the axis; and an actuator capable of releasably engaging the needle rotation drive to rotate the needle rotation drive. A method for suturing tissue comprising placing a suturing device having a cartridge containing a suturing needle to span separated tissue segments; activating an actuator to cause rotational movement of the suturing needle through the separated tissue segments; and deactivating the actuator to stop an advancing movement of the suturing needle to cause a suturing material to be pulled through the separated tissue segments forming a stitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: John Meade, Niall Deloughery, Gerald Brecher, James Bleck
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Publication number: 20050216038Abstract: An apparatus and a method for surgical suturing with thread management. An apparatus for tissue suturing comprising a cartridge having a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis; a pusher assembly comprising a cartridge holder having a needle rotation drive capable of releasably engaging the cartridge and rotating the suturing needle about the axis; and an actuator capable of releasably engaging the needle rotation drive to rotate the needle rotation drive. A method for suturing tissue comprising placing a suturing device having a cartridge containing a suturing needle to span separated tissue segments; activating an actuator to cause rotational movement of the suturing needle through the separated tissue segments; and deactivating the actuator to stop an advancing movement of the suturing needle to cause a suturing material to be pulled through the separated tissue segments forming a stitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: John Meade, Niall Deloughery, Gerald Brecher, James Bleck
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Patent number: 5655133Abstract: A massively multiplexed central processing unit ("CPU") which has a plurality of independent computational circuits, a separate internal result bus for transmitting the resultant output from each of these computational circuits, and a plurality of general purpose registers coupled to each of the computational circuits. Each of the general purpose registers have multiplexed input ports which are connected to each of the result buses. Each of the general purpose registers also have an output port which is connected to a multiplexed input port of at least one of the computational circuits. Each of the computational circuits are dedicated to at least one unique mathematical function, and at least one of the computational circuits include at least one logical function. At least one of the computational circuits includes a plurality of concurrently operable mathematical and logical processing circuits, and an output multiplexer for selecting one of the resultant outputs for transmission on its result bus.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventors: Wayne P. Dupree, Stephen G. Churchill, Jeffry R. Gallant, Larry A. Root, William J. Bressette, Robert A. Orr, III, Srikala Ramaswamy, Jeffrey A. Lucas, James A. Bleck
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Patent number: D359306Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Booklink CorporationInventors: Nathaniel Lande, James Bleck
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Patent number: D362429Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Booklink CorporationInventors: Nathaniel Lande, James Bleck