Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Wilson

Jeffrey A. Wilson 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: 20240348024
    Abstract: A securement device for an electrical wireway for use with an electrical box. The securement device can include an elongated body, a center hole located in a middle portion of the elongated body, a break feature extending on the middle portion of the elongated body, first-side holes located on a first side of the center hole, and second-side holes located on a second side of the center hole, opposite the first side. In some cases, the securement device can be installed in either of a first installed configuration or a second installed configuration. In the first installed configuration, the securement device can be installed unbroken along the break feature on the electrical box while, in the second installed configuration, the securement device can be broken along the break feature and either a first or second part of the securement device can be installed on the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Steven McDaniel, Bryson Allen, Raymond M. Olle, Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20240301973
    Abstract: A support system can include a first hanger body secured to a first hanger rod, a second hanger body secured to a second hanger rod, and a plurality of support bodies arranged between the first hanger body and the second hanger body. The support bodies may include conduit passages that receive corresponding lengths of conduit. A connector rod may extend through the first and second hanger bodies and the plurality of support bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Steven McDaniel, Jody Seubert, Eric J. Wilson, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Raymond M. Olle
  • Patent number: 12024082
    Abstract: A truck mountable kayak loader and carrier including a support frame having a front frame, a back frame, and a pair of side rails. Rotatably affixed to the back frame is a kayak support structure having a pair of telescoping rails, with a winch support structure secured at and between one of the ends of the telescoping rails and a pull bar secured at and between the other ends of the telescoping rails. A telescoping cylinder is provided to raise and lower the front end of the kayak support structure relative to the support frame, and a winch system is provided to pull the kayak onto the kayak support system. Also provide is a kayak support structure for mounting on a carrier or storage structure. Further, methods of loading a kayak onto a truck or kayak support structure are provided, using the disclosed technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20240140295
    Abstract: A truck mountable kayak loader and carrier including a support frame having a front frame, a back frame, and a pair of side rails. Rotatably affixed to the back frame is a kayak support structure having a pair of telescoping rails, with a winch support structure secured at and between one of the ends of the telescoping rails and a pull bar secured at and between the other ends of the telescoping rails. A telescoping cylinder is provided to raise and lower the front end of the kayak support structure relative to the support frame, and a winch system is provided to pull the kayak onto the kayak support system. Also provide is a kayak support structure for mounting on a carrier or storage structure. Further, methods of loading a kayak onto a truck or kayak support structure are provided, using the disclosed technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11451035
    Abstract: A wiring clip is provided for securing one or more conductors to a stud. The wiring clip can include a support portion configured to engage the one or more wires and an attachment portion that at least partly defines an inner recess that can be configured to receive the stud. The attachment portion can be configured to secure the wiring clip to the stud without the use of separate fasteners, including through selectively engagement of hooks of the attachment portion with open or closed sides of the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel A. Kozlowski, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Scott E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20200274342
    Abstract: A wiring clip is provided for securing one or more conductors to a stud. The wiring clip can include a support portion configured to engage the one or more wires and an attachment portion that at least partly defines an inner recess that can be configured to receive the stud. The attachment portion can be configured to secure the wiring clip to the stud without the use of separate fasteners, including through selectively engagement of hooks of the attachment portion with open or closed sides of the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel A. Kozlowski, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Scott E. Anderson
  • Patent number: 10697682
    Abstract: A motor assembly configured to receive an external alternating voltage. The motor assembly includes a motor and a circuit assembly. The motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The circuit assembly includes a state detector and a control unit. The state detector is operable to detect whether an external device is receiving the external alternating voltage The control unit is operable to control the motor based on whether the external device is receiving the external alternating voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Guy Bonner, Vijay Earanky, Marc C. McKinzie
  • Patent number: 9968414
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9968415
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170051849
    Abstract: A hanger can be configured to support an object, such as a pipe, relative to a structure. The hanger can include a blocking arm configured to block vertical movement of the object, when the object is supported by the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Scott E. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Eric J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9534709
    Abstract: A plumbing bracket assembly has a plastic main bracket body and a telescoping bracket. The telescoping bracket runs through the main bracket body, and is able to extend to allow the bracket assembly to be secured to structure (such as studs) at both ends, over a range of distances between structure elements. The bracket body is initially able to slide along the telescoping bracket, for desired positioning, but may be locked in place using screws on the main bracket body. Hardware, such a hose clamp and multiple pipe clamps, is initially coupled to the main bracket body. The main bracket body may have a central depression for receiving a relatively large pipe run, and notches or depressions on opposite sides of the central depression, for receiving smaller pipe runs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9506582
    Abstract: A drop-in loop hanger includes a U-shape portion or saddle for receiving an object to be supported, such as a pipe run, and an arm that guides the object to be supported into the U-shape portion. The hanger may include a moving portion that pivots at a hinge to allow entry of the object, then closes off the entryway to help retain the object within the hanger. The hanger may include a threaded portion for receiving a threaded rod, for example to mount the hanger from a ceiling or other structure or objects. The object may be placed in a series of already-installed hangers, for example placing a run of pipe in a series of hangers that support the pipe at different axial locations along the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott E Anderson, Jeffrey A Wilson, Eric J Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160249999
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160206348
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9386974
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Vycor Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160097575
    Abstract: A motor assembly configured to receive an external alternating voltage. The motor assembly includes a motor and a circuit assembly. The motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The circuit assembly includes a state detector and a control unit. The state detector is operable to detect whether an external device is receiving the external alternating voltage The control unit is operable to control the motor based on whether the external device is receiving the external alternating voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Guy Bonner, Vijay Earanky, Marc C. McKinzie
  • Patent number: 9289279
    Abstract: A composite prosthesis and method for limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions. The composite includes a non-inflammatory or coated mesh and a barrier material which prevents exposure of tissue elsewhere in the body to tissue covered by the composite prosthesis. The barrier material is absorbable which allows tissue through-growth and localization of the composite prosthetic. In use, the composite prosthesis is positioned over the tissue defect and may be positioned with the barrier material oriented against the tissue defect or repair site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: PROMETHEAN SURGICAL DEVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Michael Milbocker
  • Patent number: 9216015
    Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Vycor Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9160269
    Abstract: A motor assembly coupled to an external alternating voltage input, the motor assembly comprising a motor including a stator and a rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The motor assembly further includes a circuit assembly, the circuit assembly having a state detector operable to detect the state of the external alternating voltage input and a control unit operable to control the motor based on the state of the external alternating voltage input detected by the state detector. The motor assembly also includes a housing substantially encasing the motor, and the circuit assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Guy Bonner, Vijay Earanky, Marc C. McKinzie
  • Publication number: 20150159781
    Abstract: A plumbing bracket assembly has a plastic main bracket body and a telescoping bracket. The telescoping bracket runs through the main bracket body, and is able to extend to allow the bracket assembly to be secured to structure (such as studs) at both ends, over a range of distances between structure elements. The bracket body is initially able to slide along the telescoping bracket, for desired positioning, but may be locked in place using screws on the main bracket body. Hardware, such a hose clamp and multiple pipe clamps, is initially coupled to the main bracket body. The main bracket body may have a central depression for receiving a relatively large pipe run, and notches or depressions on opposite sides of the central depression, for receiving smaller pipe runs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson