Patents by Inventor Jeff Beal

Jeff Beal 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).

  • Patent number: 11219478
    Abstract: A surgical tool for removing a portion of an implant is provided that includes a housing, a motor contained within the housing and coupled to the housing, and an output shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the motor and the distal end has an opening configured to rotateably engage an implant. The surgical tool further includes a counter-torque sleeve extending around the output shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the housing and the distal end is configured to couple to the implant relative to the counter-torque sleeve. Upon a rotational force to the implant, the forces transmitted by the output shaft and the counter-torque sleeve are balanced by the coupling of the output shaft and counter-torque sleeve through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Jared Alden Judson
  • Patent number: 10798467
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method generates combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content and ranks the combinations of ad campaign content and media program content. The ranking is based on ad campaign content being shown with the media program campaign content. The method selects one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content based on the ranking. Then, display of the one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content is caused where the one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content include ad campaign content shown with media program campaign content in a same area of a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: HULU, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Russell Kehler, Kang Kang, Jeff Beal, Chi Zhang, Zhebang Hua, Lutfi Ilke Kaya
  • Patent number: 10478235
    Abstract: A surgical tool for removing a portion of an implant is provided that includes a housing, a motor contained within the housing and coupled to the housing, and an output shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the motor and the distal end has an opening configured to rotatably engage an implant. The surgical tool further includes a counter-torque sleeve extending around the output shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the housing and the distal end is configured to couple to the implant relative to the counter-torque sleeve. Upon a rotational force to the implant, the forces transmitted by the output shaft and the counter-torque sleeve are balanced by the coupling of the output shaft and counter-torque sleeve through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Jared Alden Judson
  • Publication number: 20190268671
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method generates combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content and ranks the combinations of ad campaign content and media program content. The ranking is based on ad campaign content being shown with the media program campaign content. The method selects one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content based on the ranking. Then, display of the one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content is caused where the one or more of the combinations of ad campaign content and media program campaign content include ad campaign content shown with media program campaign content in a same area of a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Russell Kehler, Kang Kang, Jeff Beal, Chi Zhang, Zhebang Hua, Lutfi Ilke Kaya
  • Patent number: 10321203
    Abstract: A video delivery service may display different content on an interface, such as ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content. For example, the video delivery service may communicate with an ad engine to determine ad campaign content that is available and ad campaign scores to rate the ad campaign content. The video delivery service may also communicate with a media program campaign engine to determine any media program campaign content for the user and media program campaign scores to rate the media program campaign content. Then, the video delivery service may communicate with a recommendation engine to rate the relevance of the ad campaign content or media program campaign content to the user. After receiving the ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content, the video delivery service determines which of the ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content to display in the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: HULU, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Russell Kehler, Kang Kang, Jeff Beal, Chi Zhang, Zhebang Hua, Lutfi Ilke Kaya
  • Publication number: 20170332150
    Abstract: A video delivery service may display different content on an interface, such as ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content. For example, the video delivery service may communicate with an ad engine to determine ad campaign content that is available and ad campaign scores to rate the ad campaign content. The video delivery service may also communicate with a media program campaign engine to determine any media program campaign content for the user and media program campaign scores to rate the media program campaign content. Then, the video delivery service may communicate with a recommendation engine to rate the relevance of the ad campaign content or media program campaign content to the user. After receiving the ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content, the video delivery service determines which of the ad campaign content, media program campaign content, and recommendation content to display in the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Russell Kehler, Kang Kang, Jeff Beal, Chi Zhang, Zhebang Hua, Lutfi Ilke Kaya
  • Patent number: 9662160
    Abstract: A surgical tool for removing a portion of an implant is provided that includes a housing, a motor contained within the housing and coupled to the housing, and an output shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the motor and the distal end has an opening configured to rotateably engage an implant. The surgical tool further includes a counter-torque sleeve extending around the output shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the housing and the distal end is configured to couple to the implant relative to the counter-torque sleeve. Upon a rotational force to the implant, the forces transmitted by the output shaft and the counter-torque sleeve are balanced by the coupling of the output shaft and counter-torque sleeve through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Warsaw Othropedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Jared Alden Judson
  • Patent number: 9078671
    Abstract: A tool for use during surgery includes a housing including a distal end and a proximal end, a motor disposed within the housing, and an output shaft having a proximal end connected to the motor and a distal end extending from the distal end of the housing. The tool further includes a battery pack contained within the housing, and a passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the housing through the output shaft and the battery pack, wherein the passage is defined by an interior surface of the output shaft and a channel through the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Oivind Brockmeier, Jared Alden Judson, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Ari Tao Adler, Jason Robinson
  • Patent number: 9017333
    Abstract: A surgical tool for removing a portion of an implant is provided that includes a housing, a motor contained within the housing and coupled to the housing, and an output shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the motor and the distal end has an opening configured to rotatably engage an implant. The surgical tool further includes a counter-torque sleeve extending around the output shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the housing and the distal end is configured to couple to the implant relative to the counter-torque sleeve. Upon a rotational force to the implant, the forces transmitted by the output shaft and the counter-torque sleeve are balanced by the coupling of the output shaft and counter-torque sleeve through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Jared Alden Judson
  • Patent number: 8968420
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a drive assembly including a head assembly and a cutting assembly coupled to the drive assembly. The cutting assembly includes a first blade having a first cutting surface and a first contact surface. The cutting assembly also includes a second blade pivotally coupled to the first blade. The second blade has a second cutting surface and a second contact surface. The first and second contact surfaces define a constant travel ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Jared Alden Judson
  • Publication number: 20090264893
    Abstract: A surgical tool for removing a portion of an implant is provided that includes a housing, a motor contained within the housing and coupled to the housing, and an output shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the motor and the distal end has an opening configured to rotateably engage an implant. The surgical tool further includes a counter-torque sleeve extending around the output shaft having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the proximal end is coupled to the housing and the distal end is configured to couple to the implant relative to the counter-torque sleeve. Upon a rotational force to the implant, the forces transmitted by the output shaft and the counter-torque sleeve are balanced by the coupling of the output shaft and counter-torque sleeve through the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Jared Alden Judson
  • Publication number: 20090264940
    Abstract: A tool for use during surgery includes a housing including a distal end and a proximal end, a motor disposed within the housing, and an output shaft having a proximal end connected to the motor and a distal end extending from the distal end of the housing. The tool further includes a battery pack contained within the housing, and a passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the housing through the output shaft and the battery pack, wherein the passage is defined by an interior surface of the output shaft and a channel through the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Oivind Brockmeier, Jared Alden Judson, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Timothy Proulx, Ari Tao Adler, Jason Robinson
  • Publication number: 20090264887
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a drive assembly including a head assembly and a cutting assembly coupled to the drive assembly. The cutting assembly includes a first blade having a first cutting surface and a first contact surface. The cutting assembly also includes a second blade pivotally coupled to the first blade. The second blade has a second cutting surface and a second contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, Harold Taylor, Jeffrey R. Chapin, Jared Alden Judson
  • Publication number: 20090261536
    Abstract: A quick-connect adapter, configured to receive an end of a medical tool, is disclosed and can include a base. A support sleeve can extend from the base having an internal cavity with a first portion defined by a first internal circumferential surface parallel to a major axis of the quick-connect adapter and a second portion defined by a second internal circumferential surface non-parallel to the major axis and generally adjacent to the first portion. A medical tool engagement sleeve can be slidingly disposed within the support sleeve and have a receiving channel and an opening through the engagement sleeve into the receiving channel. The quick-connect adapter can be movable between an engaged configuration, in which the lateral opening is substantially aligned with the second portion of the support sleeve, and an unlocked configuration, in which the lateral opening is substantially aligned with the first portion of the support sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Beale, James Cline, Harold Taylor