Patents by Inventor John Shanahan
John Shanahan 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: 7702397Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20100044272Abstract: A device, including a substantially hollow container, a flash memory data storage medium selectively enclosed by the container and a substantially enclosed cavity disposed within the container configured to selectively receive and dispense a portion of a medication. A method for using the device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: John Shanahan, SR., Joshua Ho
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Publication number: 20090194478Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reverse osmosis system including a feed water inlet, a reverse osmosis module coupled to the feed water inlet, and at least one blend valve. The blend valve can be coupled to a permeate outlet and the feed water inlet and can be capable of blending the feed water and the permeate water to produce mixed water. The blend valve can be adjusted to achieve a desired TDS level in the mixed water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Michael Saveliev, Kevin Carlson, Steven T. Jersey, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, David J. Averbeck, Tyler L. Adam, Kenneth A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20080264398Abstract: A method for updating a map in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an auxiliary power source is provided. The method includes changing an input parameter; monitoring an actual output value corresponding to the changed input parameter; mapping the monitored actual output value to the changed input parameter; and compensating engine output with the auxiliary power source to account for changes to engine output resulting from changing the input parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Steven Yellin Schondorf, Tom Scott Gee, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20070239339Abstract: A vehicle and a method for controlling a vehicle transmission is provided. The vehicle has at least one wheel and a positionable acceleration device. The vehicle includes an engine being responsive to the position of the acceleration device, wherein the engine provides torque to the wheel. In one embodiment, a transmission is coupled to the engine and the wheel, wherein the transmission provides multiple speed ratios and is configured to operate in a continuously variable mode. The vehicle also includes a controller that communicates with the engine and the transmission. The controller senses the position of the acceleration device, determine a shift schedule based on the position of the acceleration device, and set an engine speed limit for the engine. The controller also generates signals for the transmission to provide the speed ratio based on the engine speed limit while the transmission operates in the continuously variable mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Martin, Edward Badillo, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 7236875Abstract: A system and method for controlling an engine in a vehicle to facilitate heat transfer to a passenger compartment is provided. A number of conditions are examined, and if it is found that one or more of these conditions matches a corresponding predetermined condition, the spark timing of the engine is retarded. In addition, a charge motion control valve is opened, thereby increasing the amount, and reducing the turbulence, of the air entering the engine. This facilitates hotter combustion within the engine, and therefore faster heat transfer to the vehicle passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Bevan, David Liller, Douglas Martin, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20060213185Abstract: A system and method for controlling an engine in a vehicle to facilitate heat transfer to a passenger compartment is provided. A number of conditions are examined, and if it is found that one or more of these conditions matches a corresponding predetermined condition, the spark timing of the engine is retarded. In addition, a charge motion control valve is opened, thereby increasing the amount, and reducing the turbulence, of the air entering the engine. This facilitates hotter combustion within the engine, and therefore faster heat transfer to the vehicle passenger compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David Bevan, David Liller, Douglas Martin, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20060052848Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20060015170Abstract: The invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition. The system includes a catheter and a stent disposed on the catheter. The system further includes a stent with at least an outer portion of the stent framework coated with a drug polymer solution and a contrast medium substantially covering at least an outer surface of the drug coating disposed on the outer surface of the stent framework. A method of manufacturing the contrast coated stent and a method of using the contrast coated stent is included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Ryan Jones, John Kantor, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 6980862Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20040015215Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 6604003Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 6544205Abstract: A clavicle bandage having two adjustable-length strips made from non-extensible material, wherein the free ends of the strips form loops about a ring and wherein the other ends of the strips fasten to the ring by a material pocket and are fixed at an angle relative to one another by the material pocket. The ring has a flat, elliptical cross-section and freely rotates within the material pocket. The strips are fixed at an angle from sixth to eighty degrees.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Beiersdorf AGInventors: Thorsten Herzberg, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20020065541Abstract: A system and method for approaching the intervertebral disc through a percutaneous insertion from the back of a patient for thermal or electromagnetic treatment of an intervertebral disc, includes an elongated probe member having a guidable region adjacent its distal end with an undulating groove defined in its outer surface. The undulating groove is dimensioned to facilitate bending of the guidable region in at least one radial direction of movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the thermal probe. Preferably, the guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves, whereby adjacent undulating grooves are longitudinally spaced with respect to each other. The undulating grooves each define a sinusoidal configuration which may be arranged about an undulating axis extending in oblique relation to the longitudinal axis. The guidable region also includes a longitudinally extending backbone which resists bending of the guidable region in a radial direction of movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 5288631Abstract: A tubular membrane suitable for the delivery of a gaseous fluid to a surrounding medium has an irregular exterior surface to facilitate the diffusion of gas from the lumen to the exterior.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1992Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Assignee: Centocor IncorporatedInventors: Mark F. Baumgartner, William R. Tolbert, John Shanahan
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Patent number: 5112760Abstract: Disclosed is a method of using a tubular membrane to deliver a gaseous fluid to a surrounding cell culture medium. The tubular membrane has an irregular exterior surface to facilitate the diffusion of gas from the lumen to the exterior.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1990Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Centocor, IncorporatedInventors: Mark F. Baumgartner, William R. Tolbert, John Shanahan