Patents by Inventor James Boucher
James Boucher 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: 20230094607Abstract: An example method for picking a media sheet from a media tray, the method comprising: controlling a media picker to perform a pick procedure to pick the media sheet from the media tray; upon detecting an error condition in the pick procedure, translating the media sheet in a direction within a plane of the media sheet; and controlling the media picker to retry the pick procedure to pick the media sheet from the media tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Peter James BOUCHER, SR., Jeremy Daniel BARKER, Peter James BOUCHER, JR., Juan David RAMOS
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Publication number: 20230086372Abstract: An example method for estimating a media level of a media stack in a printer includes storing a media level model correlating a picker metric of a media picker to pick media from the media stack to the media level; measuring a current picker metric when the media picker picks the media from the media stack during a print job; adding the current picker metric to a historical data set; updating the media level model by generating a regression for the historical data set; and based on the current picker metric and the updated media level model, estimating a current media level of the media stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Peter James Boucher, Peter James Boucher, JR., Eric Scott Collins, Roseann Lok Sum Chan
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Publication number: 20210323030Abstract: Example implementations provide a control system to control a system for actuating a sieve, the system comprising an actuator mechanism to actuate the sieve to produce a sieving action to sieve a particulate within the sieve, and a sensor to determine an electrical characteristic associated with the actuator mechanism; the controller comprising circuitry to determine the amount of the particulate within the sieve in response to the determined electrical characteristic associated with the actuator mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Mayid SHAWI SANCHEZ, Peter James BOUCHER JR., Marina FERRAN FARRES
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Publication number: 20150320545Abstract: Methods for fixation of a soft tissue graft in a bone including: forming in the bone a tunnel defining an entrance opening and an exit opening at opposite ends of the tunnel, the tunnel including an anterior wall surface and a posterior wall surface opposite to the anterior wall surface; positioning the soft tissue graft within the tunnel such that the soft tissue graft extends through both the entrance opening and the exit opening of the tunnel; inserting a graft fixation apparatus into the tunnel and driving spikes of the graft fixation apparatus into the posterior wall surface to mount the graft fixation apparatus to the posterior wall surface of the tunnel such that the graft fixation apparatus is anterior to the posterior wall surface and is not recessed beneath the posterior wall surface; and securing the soft tissue graft inside the tunnel with the graft fixation apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: James BOUCHER, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy M. Walters
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Patent number: 9011534Abstract: Methods for fixation of a soft tissue graft in a bone including: forming in the bone a tunnel defining an entrance opening and an exit opening at opposite ends of the tunnel, the tunnel including an anterior wall surface and a posterior wall surface opposite to the anterior wall surface; positioning the soft tissue graft within the tunnel such that the soft tissue graft extends through both the entrance opening and the exit opening of the tunnel; inserting a graft fixation apparatus into the tunnel and driving spikes of the graft fixation apparatus into the posterior wall surface to mount the graft fixation apparatus to the posterior wall surface of the tunnel such that the graft fixation apparatus is anterior to the posterior wall surface and is not recessed beneath the posterior wall surface; and securing the soft tissue graft inside the tunnel with the graft fixation apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy M. Walters
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Patent number: 8647385Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: James Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek
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Publication number: 20120283832Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek
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Patent number: 8221498Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: James Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek
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Publication number: 20120016474Abstract: Methods for fixation of a soft tissue graft in a bone including: forming in the bone a tunnel defining an entrance opening and an exit opening at opposite ends of the tunnel, the tunnel including an anterior wall surface and a posterior wall surface opposite to the anterior wall surface; positioning the soft tissue graft within the tunnel such that the soft tissue graft extends through both the entrance opening and the exit opening of the tunnel; inserting a graft fixation apparatus into the tunnel and driving spikes of the graft fixation apparatus into the posterior wall surface to mount the graft fixation apparatus to the posterior wall surface of the tunnel such that the graft fixation apparatus is anterior to the posterior wall surface and is not recessed beneath the posterior wall surface; and securing the soft tissue graft inside the tunnel with the graft fixation apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy M. Walters
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Patent number: 8073757Abstract: An accounting system allows posting transactions to a general ledger of an Exchange Traded Fund. The accounting system includes a computer-assisted process that nets subscription and redemption orders that occurred over a particular time (e.g., one day) and records a transfer of securities into or out of the fund based on the net of the subscription and redemption orders.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: FMR LLCInventors: Ronald Baldassini, Paul M. Murphy, Kirk Cleathero, Ian Johnson, Chip Russo, Timothy Hanifin, Gail Knudsen, James Boucher
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Publication number: 20070203499Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: Arthrotek, Inc.Inventors: James Boucher, Stephen Howell, James Marcinek
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Patent number: 7211111Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, Inc.Inventors: James A Boucher, Stephen M Howell
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Publication number: 20060100955Abstract: An accounting system allows posting transactions to a general ledger of an Exchange Traded Fund. The accounting system includes a computer-assisted process that nets subscription and redemption orders that occurred over a particular time (e.g., one day) and records a transfer of securities into or out of the fund based on the net of the subscription and redemption orders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Ronald Baldassini, Paul Murphy, Kirk Cleathero, Ian Johnson, Chip Russo, Timothy Hanifin, Gail Knudsen, James Boucher
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Publication number: 20040267318Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixation of a soft tissue graft. The apparatus may include a member having a first surface and a second surface. Each of the surfaces extend a distance relative to one another. A member is operable to resist movement of the apparatus relative to an anatomical portion. An interference member may be provided to fixedly associate the apparatus with the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell
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Patent number: 6755840Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial fixation of a soft tissue graft includes a body having a first side and a second side. A first plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a first length. A second plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a second length where the first length is longer than the second length. The first plurality of spikes are operable to engage the bone without the second plurality of spikes substantially engaging the soft tissue graft to permit proper tensioning of the soft tissue graft. The method includes forming a tunnel in a bone and forming a counterbore substantially perpendicular with the tunnel. The soft tissue graft passes through the tunnel and the counterbore and is secured within the counterbore with an apparatus which is nested within the counterbore.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Arthrotek, Inc.Inventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy M. Walters
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Patent number: 6569186Abstract: A fixation device for engaging the soft tissue in a body. The fixation device includes a body portion and a plurality of teeth. The body portion has a proximal face, a distal face, a central aperture and a suture slot. The central aperture is formed through the proximal and distal faces and is configured to receive a screw. The suture slot intersects the central aperture and is configured to receive a suture. The plurality of teeth coupled to the proximal face of the body portion and are configured to engage the soft tissue. A soft tissue securing device and a method for securing soft tissue to a bone are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Winters, James A. Boucher, Cory R. Schaffhausen
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Patent number: 6514274Abstract: A rotator cuff buttress plate adapted to support a load from at least one suture used in securing a rotator cuff relative to a humerus. The rotator cuff buttress plate includes an inner surface, an outer surface, a sidewall and a plurality of apertures. The inner surface is adapted to engage an outer portion of a humerus. The outer surface is opposite the inner surface and is adapted to support the load from at least one suture. The sidewall is positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface. The suture is passed through the at least one aperture to distribute the suture load over the buttress plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Arthrotek, Inc.Inventors: James Boucher, Kevin J. Kessler
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Publication number: 20030009218Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial fixation of a soft tissue graft includes a body having a first side and a second side. A first plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a first length. A second plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a second length where the first length is longer than the second length. The first plurality of spikes are operable to engage the bone without the second plurality of spikes substantially engaging the soft tissue graft to permit proper tensioning of the soft tissue graft. The method includes forming a tunnel in a bone and forming a counterbore substantially perpendicular with the tunnel. The soft tissue graft passes through the tunnel and the counterbore and is secured within the counterbore with an apparatus which is nested within the counterbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy M. Walters
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Patent number: 6482232Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial fixation of a soft tissue graft includes a body having a first side and a second side. A first plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a first length. A second plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a second length where the first length is longer than the second length. The first plurality of spikes are operable to engage the bone without the second plurality of spikes substantially engaging the soft tissue graft to permit proper tensioning of the soft tissue graft. The method includes forming a tunnel in a bone and forming a counterbore substantially perpendicular with the tunnel. The soft tissue graft passes through the tunnel and the counterbore and is secured within the counterbore with an apparatus which is nested within the counterbore.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy Walters
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Patent number: 6280472Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial fixation of a soft tissue graft includes a body having a first side and a second side. A first plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a first length. A second plurality of spikes extend from the second side of the body each having a second length where the first length is longer than the second length. The first plurality of spikes are operable to engage the bone without the second plurality of spikes substantially engaging the soft tissue graft to permit proper tensioning of the soft tissue graft. The method includes forming a tunnel in a bone and forming a counterbore substantially perpendicular with the tunnel. The soft tissue graft passes through the tunnel and the counterbore and is secured within the counterbore with an apparatus which is nested within the counterbore.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Arthrotek, Inc.Inventors: James A. Boucher, Stephen M. Howell, James Marcinek, Troy Walters