Patents by Inventor Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson 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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Patent number: 9918832Abstract: A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C1-C3 alcohol and removing a portion of the treatment solution from the solution-treated biological tissue. Also disclosed is biological tissue prepared using the above process and prosthetic devices made with such tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Bin Tian, Jim Davidson
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Patent number: 9890566Abstract: A locking lid for a ground vault, generally containing high voltage cable junctions or communication lines, provides a secure lid locking to the ground vault which prevents removal of the lid from the vault by an unauthorized person, preventing theft of the contents of the vault including high voltage electrical lines, communication lines or other buried equipment which might be stolen for salvage or subject to vandalism.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Jim Davidson
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Patent number: 9687245Abstract: An aneurysm therapy system, can include a catheter and an occlusive device. The catheter can have a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end can include a self-expanding distal section, and the distal section can comprise a coil portion. The occlusive device can be disposed within the lumen and configured to reside in the aneurysm to restrict fluid flow within the aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Masoud Molaei, Michael Louis Losordo, Ashok Nageswaran, Stephen Griffin, Jim Davidson
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Patent number: 9374284Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Mercury Kingdom Assets LimitedInventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Patent number: 9101691Abstract: A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification is disclosed. The method includes preconditioning, pre-stressing, or pre-damaging fixed bioprosthetic tissue in a manner that mimics the damage associated with post-implant use, while, and/or subsequently applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or a linking agent to the damaged tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the damage process (service stress) and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. The linking agent will act as an elastic reinforcement or shock-absorbing spring element in the tissue structure at the site of damage from the pre-stressing.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Jim Davidson, Jeff Dove, Darin Dobler
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Publication number: 20150142969Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Patent number: 8983946Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Mercury Kingdom Assets LimitedInventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Publication number: 20140258516Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Patent number: 8768918Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Mercury Kingdom Assets LimitedInventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Publication number: 20130253572Abstract: An aneurysm therapy system, can include a catheter and an occlusive device. The catheter can have a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end can include a self-expanding distal section, and the distal section can comprise a coil portion. The occlusive device can be disposed within the lumen and configured to reside in the aneurysm to restrict fluid flow within the aneurysm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Masoud MOLAEI, Michael Louis LOSORDO, Ashok NAGESWARAN, Stephen GRIFFIN, Jim DAVIDSON
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Patent number: 8357387Abstract: A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Jeffery Dove, Darin Dobler, Jim Davidson, Gregory A. Wright
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Publication number: 20120198059Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Robert D. CLARY, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Patent number: 8161042Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Publication number: 20120054203Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Robert D. CLARY, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Publication number: 20120012487Abstract: A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C1-C3 alcohol and removing a portion of the treatment solution from the solution-treated biological tissue. Also disclosed is biological tissue prepared using the above process and prosthetic devices made with such tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Bin Tian, Jim Davidson
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Patent number: 8078614Abstract: A browser-based tool is provided that loads a Webpage, accesses the document object model (DOM) of the page, collects information about the page structure and parses the page, determines through the use of heuristics such factors as how much text is found on the page and the like, produces statistical breakdown of the page, and calculates a score based on performance of the page. Key to the operation of the invention is the ability to observe operation of the Webpage as it actually loads in real time, scoring the page for several of various performance factors, and producing a combined score for the various factors.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Clary, Jim Davidson, Judson Valeski
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Patent number: 8007992Abstract: A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C1-C3 alcohol and removing a portion of the treatment solution from the solution-treated biological tissue. Also disclosed is biological tissue prepared using the above process and prosthetic devices made with such tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Bin Tian, Jim Davidson
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Publication number: 20110165675Abstract: A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Dove, Darin Dobler, Jim Davidson, Gregory A. Wright
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Patent number: 7972376Abstract: A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Jeffery Dove, Darin Dobler, Jim Davidson, Gregory Wright
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Publication number: 20090164005Abstract: A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffery Dove, Darin Dobler, Jim Davidson, Gregory A. Wright