Patents by Inventor Joel Willhite

Joel Willhite 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: 20240003584
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The method includes measuring a temperature and controlling a compressor of the HVAC system. The temperature is measured by a temperature sensor located between a metering device of the HVAC system and an evaporator coil of the HVAC system. The temperature is representative of a refrigerant temperature. The refrigerant temperature is a temperature of a refrigerant fluid flowing from the metering device to the evaporator coil. The compressor is controlled by control circuitry that is configured to perform the controlling in a dehumidify mode based, at least in part, on a value of a humidity parameter of air of an airflow through an evaporator coil and a reheat coil, where the value is determined using the temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Qianghua Q. Zhou, Wei Luo, Chad Daniel Bowers, Min Kevin Liang, Justen Grubb, Lane A. Liudahl
  • Patent number: 11766288
    Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite
  • Patent number: 11717342
    Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member. The first electrode and the second electrode may be configured to provide RF energy needed for a surgical operation and may be configured to be substantially symmetrical or asymmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
  • Patent number: 11622786
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
  • Patent number: 11564705
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Gyras ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
  • Patent number: 11517341
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMl, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 11213312
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 11189979
    Abstract: Provided is a power pack comprising an AC power connector configured to be connectable to an outside AC power source; a rectification and filtering unit configured to be in electronic communication with the AC power connector; a controlling unit; and a medical device connector configured to be connectable to a medical device, the medical device connector configured to be in electronic communication with the controlling unit, wherein the power pack is configured to be capable of detecting a connection of the medical device with the power pack and also capable of demonstrating the connection through an outside indicator disposed on the exterior of the power pack once the medical device is connected to the power pack through the medical device connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, David C. Church, Rodney Loyd
  • Patent number: 11147579
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a cotch yoke or slotted link mechanism. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The scotch yoke or slotted link mechanism is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi. Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Patent number: 11141182
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
  • Publication number: 20200323582
    Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to provide RF energy needed for surgical operation and wherein the first and the second electrodes may be configured to be symmetrical or substantially symmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member or wherein the first electrode is configured to cover the open window of the outer tubular member and extended to one side of the outer tubular member and the second electrode is configured to be disposed on the other side of the outer tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20200305919
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
  • Publication number: 20200275944
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
  • Publication number: 20200268400
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20200268402
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a cotch yoke or slotted link mechanism. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The scotch yoke or slotted link mechanism is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20200268401
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20200268435
    Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Ahmad ALSAFFAR, Joel WILLHITE
  • Publication number: 20200121346
    Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising: a solenoid; a permanent magnet having a lumen extending therethrough, the permanent magnet configured to be axially movable within the solenoid; a cannulated shaft configured to run through the lumen of the permanent magnet; an inner tubular member having an open distal end; and an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, wherein the permanent magnet is configured to reciprocate the cannulated shaft when the solenoid is in electrical communication with a power source, and wherein the open distal end of the inner tubular member and the open window of the outer tubular member are configured to form a cutting tool during an operation of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, David C. Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Jay A. Casey
  • Publication number: 20200078037
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
  • Patent number: 10517629
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards