Patents by Inventor John L. Black

John L. Black 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: 11963691
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240091428
    Abstract: A negative pressure therapy device for inducing negative pressure in a urinary tract includes an inflow member and an outflow member. The inflow member includes (i) a proximal portion, (ii) a retention portion configured to be deployed within a renal pelvis of the urinary tract comprising a drainage hole leading to the inflow lumen, and (iii) an intermediate portion between the proximal portion and the retention portion. The intermediate portion is configured to extend through a portion of the kidney to the renal pelvis. The outflow member includes (i) a proximal portion, (ii) a distal end configured to be positioned in the ureter or bladder, and (iii) at least one intermediate portion extending from the proximal portion to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: John R. Erbey, Jacob L. Upperco, Bryan J. Tucker, Lance Michael Black
  • Publication number: 20230420139
    Abstract: The invention provides computer assisted methods for selecting an antidepressant medication for a patient. The methods utilize a combination genotype comprising at least three genes to guide medication selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20200048712
    Abstract: The invention provides computer assisted methods for selecting an antidepressant medication for a patient. The methods utilize a combination genotype comprising at least three genes to guide medication selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20180330050
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for detecting copy number variations. For example, methods and materials for using combinations of sequencing read depth ratios calculated from next generation sequencing data to determine copy number variations for genes of interest are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: John L. BLACK
  • Publication number: 20160237494
    Abstract: The invention provides computer assisted methods for selecting an antidepressant medication for a patient. The methods utilize a combination genotype comprising at least three genes to guide medication selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Patent number: 9111028
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for selecting and administering antidepressant medications to a patient based upon the patient's combination genotype and phenotype for a panel of genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20150148336
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for selecting and administering antidepressant medications to a patient based upon the patient's combination genotype and phenotype for a panel of genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Patent number: 8688385
    Abstract: Methods for selecting a medication for a patient are described that include determining the patient's genotype for a panel of genes and selecting the medication based on the genotype. Articles of manufacture also are provided that include nucleic acid molecules for detecting alleles of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and genes encoding products involved in neurotransmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20130311202
    Abstract: The invention provides a computer program product for selecting and administering a psychotropic medication for a patient. The computer program product utilizes a combination of genotype and phenotype information to provide the user with accurate guidance regarding the appropriate medication and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Patent number: 8401801
    Abstract: Methods for selecting a medication for a patient are described that include determining the patient's genotype for a panel of genes and selecting the medication based on the genotype. Articles of manufacture also are provided that include nucleic acid molecules for detecting alleles of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and genes encoding products involved in neurotransmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20120237932
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials involved in determining if a human heterozygous for CYP2C19*2 and heterozygous for CYP2C19*17 contains one CYP2C19 allele with both CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a cis relationship) or contains one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*2 and one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a trans relationship).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Jennifer Skierka, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20100092970
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in detecting duplicated CYP2D6 alleles (e.g., CYP2D6/CYP2D7?CYP2D6 arrangements) in mammals (e.g., humans).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: John L. Black, III, Dennis J. O'kane, David A. Mrazek, Whitney Erin Kramer, Denise L. Walker, Pamela K. Fisher
  • Patent number: 7481013
    Abstract: A billboard sign includes abutting rectangular tubular sections forming a frame using a rectangular tube extending across abutting ends within the tubular sections. The rectangular tube is biased against adjacent inside wall surfaces of the tubular sections for securing and aligning the tubular sections to each other. Risers extend between opposing horizontal frame sections and define a flat riser plane. Stringers are attached to support posts and define a vertically oriented plane. With risers defining the flat riser plane, the stringers horizontally attached to support posts and aligned for defining a vertically oriented plane, the flat riser plane can be aligned with the vertically oriented plane for securing the frame to the support posts in a flat plane of the frame vertically oriented as desired, regardless of the orientation of the support posts. A flexible substrate may be extended across a periphery of the frame with a message carrying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: John L. Black
  • Publication number: 20080311563
    Abstract: Methods for selecting a medication for a patient are described that include determining the patient's genotype for a panel of genes and selecting the medication based on the genotype. Articles of manufacture also are provided that include nucleic acid molecules for detecting alleles of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and genes encoding products involved in neurotransmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: David A. Mrazek, Dennis J. O'Kane, John L. Black
  • Patent number: D400042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: John L. Black, Jr.