Patents by Inventor John Lane
John Lane 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: 12674578Abstract: A surface heater automatically adjusts the supply of fuel and/air to the burner in order to maintain a desired air/fuel ratio despite changes in ambient air temperature and/or pressure. The adjustment may be performed on a periodic or continuous basis and on either an open-loop basis or a closed-loop basis. The adjustment includes actuating one or more control devices that control the flow of air and/or fuel to the burner. If the adjustment is performed on a closed-loop basis, signals from a sensor can be used as feedback to control the flow of air and/or fuel into the burner to maintain a setpoint of a controlled parameter. The controlled parameter may include one or more of air mass flow rate, an intake O2 concentration, an exhaust O2 concentration, an exhaust gas composition, and an exhaust gas temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2023Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: Wacker Neuson America CorporationInventors: John Lane, Andrew Hensch, Andrew Gastrow, Donald Duffek
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Publication number: 20260189057Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture may include a backup power supply including one or more batteries. An emergency lighting fixture may include one or more light sources. The emergency lighting fixture may include a transceiver; and a controller configured to perform operations, the operations including: determining a status of the backup power supply, and transmitting a beacon signal via the transceiver, the beacon signal including the status of the backup power supply, wherein the beacon signal is detectable by a receiver of a barcode scanner; and wherein the barcode scanner provides a notification to a user concerning the status of the backup power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2026Publication date: July 2, 2026Inventors: Christopher Lane Bailey, John Lane, Robert Papstein
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Patent number: 12562586Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture is provided. The emergency lighting fixture includes a backup power supply. The backup power supply includes one or more batteries. The emergency lighting fixture includes one or more light sources. The emergency lighting fixture includes a transceiver. The emergency lighting fixture includes a controller configured to determine a status of the backup power supply. The controller is further configured to transmit a beacon signal via the transceiver. The beacon signal can include the status of the backup power supply.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 24, 2026Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Christopher Lane Bailey, John Lane, Robert Papstein
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Publication number: 20250288437Abstract: A stent device includes generally cylindrical rings aligned along a longitudinal axis, and interconnected by interconnecting members. Each interconnecting member includes a first coupling end, a second coupling end, and an elongate portion therebetween. The first coupling end, the elongate portion, and the second coupling end combine in either a first orientation or a second orientation, which are substantially mirror images. For each interconnecting member, the first coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a transition region of a substantially repeating curved segment on one of the rings, and the second coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a curved segment of a different and immediately adjacent ring. The interconnecting members can be arranged in rows extending longitudinally along the device. Along each row, consecutive interconnected members alternate between the first orientation and the second orientation. A cover may be provided over the stent device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2025Publication date: September 18, 2025Inventors: John LANE, David HEIM, Christine SCHICK, Jennifer LETZELTER, Susan HAMELIN
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Publication number: 20250281346Abstract: A therapeutic wrap includes a flexible member configured to wrap around an affected area. Actuators are operably coupled to the flexible member. Each actuator is operable between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. A first coupling feature is disposed proximate a first edge on a first surface of the flexible member. A second coupling feature is disposed proximate a second edge on a second surface of the flexible member. The first coupling feature is configured to engage the second coupling feature when the flexible member is wrapped around the affected area and when the flexible member is slidably adjusted relative to the affected area. A retaining feature is coupled to at least one end of the flexible member and configured to retain the flexible member in a selected position on the affected area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2025Publication date: September 11, 2025Inventors: Carlos Suarez, David Kellner, John Lane, Aaron R. Burnham, Edward Bremer, Tyler Nigolian, Raymond Lia, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Rachel K. Douglas
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Patent number: 12343305Abstract: A therapeutic wrap includes a flexible member configured to wrap around an affected area. Actuators are operably coupled to the flexible member. Each actuator is operable between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. A first coupling feature is disposed proximate a first edge on a first surface of the flexible member. A second coupling feature is disposed proximate a second edge on a second surface of the flexible member. The first coupling feature is configured to engage the second coupling feature when the flexible member is wrapped around the affected area and when the flexible member is slidably adjusted relative to the affected area. A retaining feature is coupled to at least one end of the flexible member and configured to retain the flexible member in a selected position on the affected area.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Suarez, David Kellner, John Lane, Aaron R. Burnham, Edward Bremer, Tyler Nigolian, Raymond Lia, Robert L. Vivenzio, Thaddeus J. Wawro, Rachel K. Douglas
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Patent number: 12336921Abstract: A stent device includes generally cylindrical rings aligned along a longitudinal axis, and interconnected by interconnecting members. Each interconnecting member includes a first coupling end, a second coupling end, and an elongate portion therebetween. The first coupling end, the elongate portion, and the second coupling end combine in either a first orientation or a second orientation, which are substantially mirror images. For each interconnecting member, the first coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a transition region of a substantially repeating curved segment on one of the rings, and the second coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a curved segment of a different and immediately adjacent ring. The interconnecting members can be arranged in rows extending longitudinally along the device. Along each row, consecutive interconnected members alternate between the first orientation and the second orientation. A cover may be provided over the stent device.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: John Lane, David Heim, Christine Schick, Jennifer Letzelter, Susan Hamelin
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Patent number: 12318317Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2024Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Amos, John Lane, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Publication number: 20240335307Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Amos, John Lane, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Patent number: 12053398Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Amos, John Lane, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Publication number: 20240240790Abstract: A surface heater automatically adjusts the supply of fuel and/air to the burner in order to maintain a desired air/fuel ratio despite changes in ambient air temperature and/or pressure. The adjustment may be performed on a periodic or continuous basis and on either an open-loop basis or a closed-loop basis. The adjustment includes actuating one or more control devices that control the flow of air and/or fuel to the burner. If the adjustment is performed on a closed-loop basis, signals from a sensor can be used as feedback to control the flow of air and/or fuel into the burner to maintain a setpoint of a controlled parameter. The controlled parameter may include one or more of air mass flow rate, an intake O2 concentration, an exhaust O2 concentration, an exhaust gas composition, and an exhaust gas temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: John Lane, Andrew Hensch, Andrew Gastrow, Donald Duffek
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Publication number: 20240130925Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Edward Bremer, Aaron R. Burnham, Ashu Jain, John Lane, Christopher Larson, Rachel K. Douglas, Thaddeus J. Wawro
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Publication number: 20240082024Abstract: A stent device includes generally cylindrical rings aligned along a longitudinal axis, and interconnected by interconnecting members. Each interconnecting member includes a first coupling end, a second coupling end, and an elongate portion therebetween. The first coupling end, the elongate portion, and the second coupling end combine in either a first orientation or a second orientation, which are substantially mirror images. For each interconnecting member, the first coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a transition region of a substantially repeating curved segment on one of the rings, and the second coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a curved segment of a different and immediately adjacent ring. The interconnecting members can be arranged in rows extending longitudinally along the device. Along each row, consecutive interconnected members alternate between the first orientation and the second orientation. A cover may be provided over the stent device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: John LANE, David HEIM, Christine SCHICK, Jennifer LETZELTER, Susan HAMELIN
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Patent number: 11918539Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Suarez, Edward Bremer, Aaron R. Burnham, Ashu Jain, John Lane, Christopher Larson, Rachel K. Douglas, Thaddeus J. Wawro
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Patent number: 11865018Abstract: A stent device includes generally cylindrical rings aligned along a longitudinal axis, and interconnected by interconnecting members. Each interconnecting member includes a first coupling end, a second coupling end, and an elongate portion therebetween. The first coupling end, the elongate portion, and the second coupling end combine in either a first orientation or a second orientation, which are substantially mirror images. For each interconnecting member, the first coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a transition region of a substantially repeating curved segment on one of the rings, and the second coupling end can intersect with a midpoint of a curved segment of a different and immediately adjacent ring. The interconnecting members can be arranged in rows extending longitudinally along the device. Along each row, consecutive interconnected members alternate between the first orientation and the second orientation. A cover may be provided over the stent device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: John Lane, David Heim, Christine Schick, Jennifer Letzelter, Susan Hamelin
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Patent number: 11808184Abstract: A lubrication system for a machine such as a mobile generator, a mobile light tower, or a mobile jobsite heater implements an engine oil supplementation strategy from an auxiliary sump to increase service time between engine oil servicing tasks of an internal combustion engine. The system periodically introduces a supplemental volume of oil from an auxiliary sump into the engine's lubricating system during an oil supplement event. The fluid communication between the engine sump and auxiliary sump may be achieved through multiple sump connections, which may include a sump-to-sump return line that provides a liquid connection allowing oil to freely flow between the engine sump and the auxiliary sump and a vent line that provides a gaseous connection between a void space at an upper end of the auxiliary sump and a void space at an upper end of the engine sump.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Wacker Neuson America CorporationInventor: John Lane
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Patent number: 11742696Abstract: An emergency lighting system including a mains power supply, an auxiliary power supply, a brown-out circuit, a plurality of lights including a first group of lights and a second group of lights, and a controller. The brown-out circuit is configured to extract input voltage information related to a voltage level of the mains power supply, and scale down an input voltage of the mains power supply to a DC voltage proportional to the voltage level. The controller is configured to control the plurality of lights. Wherein, power is provided from the mains power supply to the first group of lights and the second group of lights when the DC voltage is above a threshold, and power is provided from the auxiliary power supply to the first group of lights and not the second group of lights when the DC voltage is below the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John Lane, Allen George Cyr
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Publication number: 20230120773Abstract: A lubrication system for a machine such as a mobile generator, a mobile light tower, or a mobile jobsite heater implements an engine oil supplementation strategy from an auxiliary sump to increase service time between engine oil servicing tasks of an internal combustion engine. The system periodically introduces a supplemental volume of oil from an auxiliary sump into the engine's lubricating system during an oil supplement event. The fluid communication between the engine sump and auxiliary sump may be achieved through multiple sump connections, which may include a sump-to-sump return line that provides a liquid connection allowing oil to freely flow between the engine sump and the auxiliary sump and a vent line that provides a gaseous connection between a void space at an upper end of the auxiliary sump and a void space at an upper end of the engine sump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventor: John Lane
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Publication number: 20230073177Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Amos, John Lane, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Publication number: 20230009364Abstract: A method for identifying a skin abnormality including using an imaging device, the imaging device including a lighting member for directing light toward a target surface, the lighting member including a plurality of lighting elements, and a filter member positioned between the lighting member and the target surface, the filter member including a plurality of filter elements, capturing a plurality of images of the target surface, each of the plurality of images captured when illuminating a different one or more of the plurality of lighting elements, compiling the plurality of images into a data package, transmitting the data package to a server for processing the data package, and determining, at the server, a presence of an abnormality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: John Lane, Tyson B. Whitaker, Matthew J. Kinsley, Chris R. Roberts, David L. Kellner