Patents by Inventor James R. Wasson

James R. Wasson 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: 20230248982
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a feedthrough assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a header and a test fanout layer electrically connected to the header. A first major surface of the test fanout layer faces an inner surface of the header. The assembly further includes a test via extending between the first major surface and a second major surface of the test fanout layer, and a test pad disposed on the first major surface of the test fanout layer and electrically connected to the test via. At least a portion of the test pad is disposed between the outer surface of the header and a perimeter of the test fanout layer as viewed in a plane parallel to the first major surface of the test fanout layer such that the at least a portion of the test pad is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Mark E. Henschel, James R. Wasson, Chunho Kim, Walter E. Benecke, Kris A. Peterson, Jeff M. Wheeler, Songhua Shi
  • Patent number: 11707299
    Abstract: A load sensing assembly for a spinal implant includes a set screw having a central opening that extends from a first end of the set screw toward a second end of the set screw. The second end of the set screw is configured to engage with an anchoring member. The load sensing assembly includes an antenna, an integrated circuit in communication with the antenna, where the integrated circuit is positioned within the central opening of the set screw, and a strain gauge in connection with the integrated circuit. The strain gauge is located within the central opening of the set screw in proximity to the second end of the set screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Benson, Richard L. Brown, Newton H Metcalf, Jr., Arjun S. Kurian, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20230040646
    Abstract: A tissue marking system includes a tissue marking beacon and a near-infrared (NIR) camera configured to detect emission of pulsatile NIR light from the tissue marking beacon. The tissue marking beacon is suitable for being injected into a tumor to mark a position and depth of the tumor for treatment. NIR light is emitted from a light-emitting diode (LED) positioned on the tissue marking beacon and is detected by the NIR camera. A pulsatile emission of NIR light from the LED is controlled to by synchronized with a data capture rate and/or detector exposure (shutter) of the NIR camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Joe D. Sartor, James R. Wasson, Richard L. Croft, Scott E.M. Frushour
  • Patent number: 11360107
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Young, Samartha Anekal, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Chinmay Pangarkar, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20210404022
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising analyte testing on one or more types of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Samartha Anekal, James R. Wasson, Daniel L. Young, Chinmay Pangarkar
  • Patent number: 11189390
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and a method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include an enclosure, a substrate disposed within the enclosure, and radioactive material disposed within the substrate and adapted to emit radioactive particles. The power source can further include a diffusion barrier disposed over an outer surface of the substrate, and a carrier material disposed within the enclosure, where the carrier material includes an oxide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Fenner, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, David A. Ruben, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20210318348
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Daniel Young, Samartha Anekal, Timothy Smith, James R. Wasson, Chinmay Pangarkar
  • Publication number: 20210148908
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Chinmay Pangarkar, Karan Mohan, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 11008628
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising analyte testing on one or more types of samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Samartha Anekal, James R. Wasson, Daniel L. Young, Chinmay Pangarkar
  • Patent number: 10989724
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Daniel Young, Samartha Anekal, Timothy Smith, James R. Wasson, Chinmay Pangarkar
  • Patent number: 10823731
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples. Specifically, methods are provided for detecting and measuring, in a sample, cell morphology; measurement of cell numbers; detection of particles; measurement of particle numbers; and other properties and quantities of or in a sample. Some embodiments may use a sample holder comprising a sample chamber configured to hold said sample, at least a portion of said sample holder comprising an optically transmissive material, said optically transmissive material comprising an optically transmissive surface and a reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLC
    Inventors: Chinmay Pangarkar, Karan Mohan, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 10818811
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include a substrate and a cavity disposed in a first major surface of the substrate. The power source can also include radioactive material disposed within the cavity, where the radioactive material emits radiation particles; and particle converting material disposed within the cavity, where the particle converting material converts one or more radiation particles emitted by the radioactive material into light. The power source further includes a sealing layer disposed such that the particle converting material and the radioactive material are hermetically sealed within the cavity, and a photovoltaic device disposed adjacent the substrate. The photovoltaic device can convert at least a portion of the light emitted by the particle converting material that is incident upon an input surface of the photovoltaic device into electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas A. Fenner, David A. Ruben, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 10737099
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed that include an antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna including a passageway extending through the antenna windings of the antenna, the passageway providing a pathway for an electrical connector providing at least one electrical connection between a power source and electronic circuitry included within the implantable medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, Mark E. Henschel, Andrew J. Ries, Rachel M. Day, Kris A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20200203034
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and a method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include an enclosure, a substrate disposed within the enclosure, and radioactive material disposed within the substrate and adapted to emit radioactive particles. The power source can further include a diffusion barrier disposed over an outer surface of the substrate, and a carrier material disposed within the enclosure, where the carrier material includes an oxide material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas FENNER, Jennifer Lorenz MARCKMANN, David A. RUBEN, James R. WASSON
  • Publication number: 20200103406
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and apparatuses are provided for the image analysis of measurement of biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Chinmay Pangarkar, Timothy Smith, Karan Mohan, Samartha Anekal, Daniel L. Young, James R. Wasson
  • Patent number: 10580544
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and a method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include an enclosure, a substrate disposed within the enclosure, and radioactive material disposed within the substrate and adapted to emit radioactive particles. The power source can further include a diffusion barrier disposed over an outer surface of the substrate, and a carrier material disposed within the enclosure, where the carrier material includes an oxide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Fenner, Jennifer Lorenz Marckmann, David A Ruben, James R Wasson
  • Publication number: 20200057085
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, John Kent Frankovich, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Timothy Smith, Michael Chen, Daniel Young
  • Publication number: 20200022733
    Abstract: A load sensing assembly for a spinal implant includes a set screw having a central opening that extends from a first end of the set screw toward a second end of the set screw. The second end of the set screw is configured to engage with an anchoring member. The load sensing assembly includes an antenna, an integrated circuit in communication with the antenna, where the integrated circuit is positioned within the central opening of the set screw, and a strain gauge in connection with the integrated circuit. The strain gauge is located within the central opening of the set screw in proximity to the second end of the set screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Benson, Richard L. Brown, Newton H. Metcalf, JR., Arjun S. Kurian, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20190339271
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatus, and systems are provided for image analysis. Methods of image analysis may include observation, measurement, and analysis of images of biological and other samples; devices, apparatus, and systems provided herein are useful for observation, measurement, and analysis of images of such samples. The methods, devices, apparatus, and systems disclosed herein provide advantages over other methods, devices, apparatus, and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Karan Mohan, Chinmay Pangarkar, James R. Wasson
  • Publication number: 20190267503
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a power source and method of forming such power source are disclosed. The power source can include a substrate and a cavity disposed in a first major surface of the substrate. The power source can also include radioactive material disposed within the cavity, where the radioactive material emits radiation particles; and particle converting material disposed within the cavity, where the particle converting material converts one or more radiation particles emitted by the radioactive material into light. The power source further includes a sealing layer disposed such that the particle converting material and the radioactive material are hermetically sealed within the cavity, and a photovoltaic device disposed adjacent the substrate. The photovoltaic device can convert at least a portion of the light emitted by the particle converting material that is incident upon an input surface of the photovoltaic device into electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas A. FENNER, David A. RUBEN, Jennifer Lorenz MARCKMANN, James R. WASSON