Patents by Inventor James M Lindsey
James M Lindsey 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: 20240134357Abstract: An industrial communication module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The industrial communication module includes protocol/output circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules. The sensor module includes measurement processing circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jason h. RUD, Laura A. SCHAFER, Theodore H. SCHNAARE, Cory M. ROBINSON, Eric R. LOVEGREN, Robert M. WEINBERGER, Greg E. GINDELE, James A. JOHNSON, Ryan C. TARRAS, Ryan T. LINDSEY
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Publication number: 20240103068Abstract: An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: AEHR TEST SYSTEMSInventors: Donald P. Richmond, II, Kenneth W. Deboe, Frank O. Uher, Jovan Jovanovic, Scott E. Lindsey, Thomas T. Maenner, Patrick M. Shepherd, Jeffrey L. Tyson, Mark C. Carbone, Paul W. Burke, Doan D. Cao, James F. Tomic, Long V. Vu
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Publication number: 20240084071Abstract: A method for preparing blends of at least two polymer components is described herein. The disclosed method generally involves controlling relative molecular weights and ratios of the two or more polymer components by selecting a first initiator, a second initiator, and a monomer, and subjecting the reactants to conditions suitable to polymerize the monomer based at least in part on the first and second initiators in connection with obtaining the polymeric blend. The second initiator is advantageously selected based on one or more characteristics associated therewith, based on a characteristic of the first initiator. A polymeric blend produced according to such a method is also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: James M. Lindsey, Bruce L. Anneaux, Elizabeth A. Foley, Justin A. Marro
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Publication number: 20220040905Abstract: Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: James M. Lindsey, John Richard Campanelli, Elizabeth A. Foley, Bruce L. Anneaux, Justin A. Marro
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Patent number: 11077604Abstract: Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.Inventors: James M. Lindsey, John Richard Campanelli, Elizabeth A. Foley, Bruce L. Anneaux, Justin A. Marro
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Patent number: 10662284Abstract: A method for preparing blends of at least two polymer components is described herein. The disclosed method generally involves controlling relative molecular weights and ratios of the two or more polymer components by selecting a first initiator, a second initiator, and a monomer, and subjecting the reactants to conditions suitable to polymerize the monomer based at least in part on the first and second initiators in connection with obtaining the polymeric blend. The second initiator is advantageously selected based on one or more characteristics associated therewith, based on a characteristic of the first initiator. A polymeric blend produced according to such a method is also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.Inventors: James M. Lindsey, Bruce L. Anneaux, Elizabeth A. Foley, Justin A. Marro
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Publication number: 20190118456Abstract: Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: James M. Lindsey, John Richard Campanelli, Elizabeth A. Foley, Bruce L. Anneaux, Justin A. Marro
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Publication number: 20190077067Abstract: Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: James M. Lindsey, John Richard Campanelli, Elizabeth A. Foley, Bruce L. Anneaux, Justin A. Marro
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Publication number: 20180244840Abstract: A method for preparing blends of at least two polymer components is described herein. The disclosed method generally involves controlling relative molecular weights and ratios of the two or more polymer components by selecting a first initiator, a second initiator, and a monomer, and subjecting the reactants to conditions suitable to polymerize the monomer based at least in part on the first and second initiators in connection with obtaining the polymeric blend. The second initiator is advantageously selected based on one or more characteristics associated therewith, based on a characteristic of the first initiator. A polymeric blend produced according to such a method is also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: James M. Lindsey, Bruce L. Anneaux, Elizabeth A. Foley, Justin A. Marro
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Patent number: 9446165Abstract: Biomedical and tissue engineering devices, such as surgical sutures and microporous scaffolds, respectively, which undergo swelling and increase in dimensions when placed in aqueous environments such as living tissues, are produced by the melt-spinning or electrostatic spinning into strong monofilament and multifilament yarns or microfibrous fabrics, respectively. Such devices are formed from especially high molecular weight crystalline polyether-esters having a minimum inherent viscosity of 0.8 dL/g and heat of fusion of at least 5 J/g, wherein the polyether-esters are made by grafting to a polyester component a polyether glycol component having a minimum molecular weight of about 11 kDa with at least one cyclic monomer.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey, Scott Taylor, David E. Linden, David R. Ingram
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Publication number: 20150024027Abstract: Bioswellable sutures are provided in the form of absorbable, compliant monofilaments of an amphiphilic copolyester, an absorbable multifilament braid, a non-absorbable monofilament with swellable outer layer, a non-absorbable multifilament braid with an absorbable monofilament core of an amphiphilic copolymer, and a non-absorbable, multifilament braid molecularly integrated with an outer sheath that is highly hydrophilic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey
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Patent number: 8927001Abstract: Absorbable, essentially non-absorbable, and non-absorbable crystalline, amphiphilic, block/graft copolymeric compositions exhibit an inherent viscosity of at least 0.5 dL/g, a heat of fusion of at least 10 J/g and undergo swelling in the biological environment due to a water up-take of at least 10 percent of original dry mass. These compositions are designed for use in swellable surgical sutures, coatings of medical devices, and carriers for the delivery of bioactive agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey
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Publication number: 20140328888Abstract: Biomedical and tissue engineering devices, such as surgical sutures and microporous scaffolds, respectively, which undergo swelling and increase in dimensions when placed in aqueous environments such as living tissues, are produced by the melt-spinning or electrostatic spinning into strong monofilament and multifilament yarns or microfibrous fabrics, respectively. Such devices are formed from especially high molecular weight crystalline polyether-esters having a minimum inherent viscosity of 0.8 dL/g and heat of fusion of at least 5 J/g, wherein the polyether-esters are made by grafting to a polyester component a polyether glycol component having a minimum molecular weight of about 11 kDa with at least one cyclic monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey, Scott Taylor, David E. Linden, David R. Ingram
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Patent number: 8858595Abstract: Bioswellable sutures are provided in the form of absorbable, compliant monofilaments of an amphiphilic copolyester, an absorbable multifilament braid, a non-absorbable monofilament with swellable outer layer, a non-absorbable multifilament braid with an absorbable monofilament core of an amphiphilic copolymer, and a non-absorbable, multifilament braid molecularly integrated with an outer sheath that is highly hydrophilic.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey, III
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Patent number: 8784861Abstract: Biomedical and tissue engineering devices, such as surgical sutures and microporous scaffolds, respectively, which undergo swelling and increase in dimensions when placed in aqueous environments such as living tissues, are produced by the melt-spinning or electrostatic spinning into strong monofilament and multifilament yarns or microfibrous fabrics, respectively. Such devices are formed from especially high molecular weight crystalline polyether-esters having a minimum inherent viscosity of 0.8 dL/g and heat of fusion of at least 5 J/g, wherein the polyether-esters are made by grafting to a polyester component a polyether glycol component having a minimum molecular weight of about 1 kDa with at least one cyclic monomer.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey
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Patent number: 8298260Abstract: Monofilament sutures are disclosed, which are formed of complaint, segmented, polyaxial, absorbable copolyesters. The sutures are capable of retaining at least 50 percent of their initial breaking strength after 6 weeks following placement in animal or human tissues.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W Shalaby, James M Lindsey, III
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Patent number: 8299205Abstract: High-purity, acetone-soluble, absorbable components of medical devices are designed for optimum interfacing with human blood or the cell lining of a body cavity, and are formed of a crystalline, segmented l-lactide polyaxial copolymer structurally tailored to have certain molecular dimensions, thermal and physicomechanical properties, and solubility characteristics to allow their uses, optimally, as parts of vascular, urological, and post-surgical adhesion prevention devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M Lindsey, Christof Merckle, Helmut Goldmann
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Patent number: 7842749Abstract: This invention deals with a tissue protecting, spray-on film composition comprising an amphiphilic film-forming, segmented/block copolymer derived form at least one water-soluble monomer and at least another water-insoluble monomer, wherein the film can be formed from a water soluble organic solvent such as 2-propanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate. The film can contain a bioactive agent including those to have antimicrobial, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing activities.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Poly-Med, Inc.Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, James M. Lindsey, III
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Publication number: 20090264555Abstract: Absorbable and non-absorbable cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive/sealant formulations include at least one multipurpose carboxylic, acid-bearing C-succinylated polymeric rheology modifier capable of increasing the viscosity of the liquid formulation, while controlling the anionic polymerization of the cyanoacrylate monomers and increasing the compliance of the cured solid adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, Michael Aaron Vaughn, James M. Lindsey, III