Patents by Inventor Justin Wolfe

Justin Wolfe 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: 20190130330
    Abstract: A data processing system determines for all tasks in a project, material requirements and constraints, resource requirements and constraints, and a task uncertainty model. A task sequence and a critical chain are determined and an estimated project schedule including a project buffer is constructed. At the beginning of a project execution time interval the data processing system determines a criticality value for every task using the task uncertainty model, current criticality factor information, and task status information for tasks that are in-work. Project tasks are then prioritized based at least in part on task criticality. Tasks are assigned and executed and, at the end of the time interval, task status information is passed back to the data processing system for use in redetermining task criticality and reprioritizing the tasks for the next time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ian Slagle, Joshua Whitehead, John Van Itallie, John Glenn, Justin Wolfe
  • Patent number: 10175391
    Abstract: Planarization of defects in laser mirror and other optical component manufacture is disclosed. The planarization is performed by first depositing a relatively thick planarization layer, then carrying out a sequential deposition and etch process. The technique takes advantage of the non-uniform material removal rate as a function of etchant incident angle, and effectively buries the inclusion in a thick film with a near planar top surface. The process enables faster, more reliable manufacture of a non-defective high fluence multilayer mirror particularly suitable for high energy laser applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Stolz, Jim Folta, Paul B. Mirkarimi, Regina Soufli, Christopher C. Walton, Justin Wolfe, Carmen Menoni, Dinesh Patel
  • Publication number: 20180228349
    Abstract: A suction control unit placed on an endoscope to control application of suction through at least one of two working channels of the endoscope. The suction unit has first and second valves with first and second valve openings, at a proximal end, that lead through to a distal end, which is adapted to be placed on the first and second ports of the two working channels. The suction unit has a channel extending between the first and second valves, an opening extending from a front wall to a rear wall of the housing and through the channel, and a switcher having a handle and a shaft with a through hole. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a first position, suction is applied to both the working channels. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a second position, suction is applied to only one of the two working channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Alexander Lang, Tracy Knapp, Justin Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9993233
    Abstract: Biopsy forceps devices used to obtain tissue samples from a patient using an endoscopic system include larger cup size, longer jaw length, a squared front face, a tapered jaw design, and an offset pivot to enable taking a larger sample size. The forceps include a drive wire attached to the jaws by linkages having pins slidable within slots on the jaws of the forceps, providing the offset pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Wolfe, Tracy Knapp
  • Patent number: 9968242
    Abstract: A suction control unit placed on an endoscope to control application of suction through at least one of two working channels of the endoscope. The suction unit has first and second valves with first and second valve openings, at a proximal end, that lead through to a distal end, which is adapted to be placed on the first and second ports of the two working channels. The suction unit has a channel extending between the first and second valves, an opening extending from a front wall to a rear wall of the housing and through the channel, and a switcher having a handle and a shaft with a through hole. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a first position, suction is applied to both the working channels. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a second position, suction is applied to only one of the two working channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ENDOCHOICE, INC.
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Alexander Lang, Tracy Knapp, Justin Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9693779
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a ligator adapted for use with an endoscope includes a ligator body adapted to mount to a body of the endoscope, a barrel adapted to mount to a distal tip of a shaft of the endoscope, the barrel supporting multiple elastic bands that can be sequentially deployed onto internal tissue, and an activation mechanism supported by the ligator body, the activation mechanism including a rotatable activation knob, a rotatable cord winding ring, an activation cord, and a stop element that limits rotation of the activation knob to rotation between a start position and an end position beyond which no further rotation is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20170143194
    Abstract: A disposable air/water valve for an endoscope, including a shaft having a passage from an opening to a vent. The shaft has grooves and ridges and a protrusion formed at the vent. Seals are set within some of the grooves. An inner ring, having a diaphragm, extends from an outer circumference of the inner ring to an internal circumference of an outer cap. Hinges extend vertically downward from the diaphragm and ribs are formed along the internal circumference of the outer cap. A button cap has an internal ring that securely attaches to the shaft. A resilient member is securely disposed between the button cap and the diaphragm. The outer cap, inner ring, and internal ring of the button cap define a central bore to accommodate the shaft therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20160361066
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a ligator adapted for use with an endoscope includes a ligator body adapted to mount to a body of the endoscope, a barrel adapted to mount to a distal tip of a shaft of the endoscope, the barrel supporting multiple elastic bands that can be sequentially deployed onto internal tissue, and an activation mechanism supported by the ligator body, the activation mechanism including a rotatable activation knob, a rotatable cord winding ring, an activation cord, and a stop element that limits rotation of the activation knob to rotation between a start position and an end position beyond which no further rotation is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20150313581
    Abstract: Biopsy forceps devices used to obtain tissue samples from a patient using an endoscopic system include larger cup size, longer jaw length, a squared front face, a tapered jaw design, and an offset pivot to enable taking a larger sample size. The forceps include a drive wire attached to the jaws by linkages having pins slidable within slots on the jaws of the forceps, providing the offset pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Wolfe, Tracy Knapp
  • Publication number: 20150276993
    Abstract: Planarization of defects in laser mirror and other optical component manufacture is disclosed. The planarization is performed by first depositing a relatively thick planarization layer, then carrying out a sequential deposition and etch process. The technique takes advantage of the non-uniform material removal rate as a function of etchant incident angle, and effectively buries the inclusion in a thick film with a near planar top surface. The process enables faster, more reliable manufacture of a non-defective high fluence multilayer mirror particularly suitable for high energy laser applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher J. Stolz, Jim Folta, Paul B. Mirkarimi, Regina Soufli, Christopher C. Walton, Justin Wolfe, Carmen Menoni, Dinesh Patel
  • Publication number: 20150182105
    Abstract: A suction control unit placed on an endoscope to control application of suction through at least one of two working channels of the endoscope. The suction unit has first and second valves with first and second valve openings, at a proximal end, that lead through to a distal end, which is adapted to be placed on the first and second ports of the two working channels. The suction unit has a channel extending between the first and second valves, an opening extending from a front wall to a rear wall of the housing and through the channel, and a switcher having a handle and a shaft with a through hole. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a first position, suction is applied to both the working channels. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a second position, suction is applied to only one of the two working channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Alexander Lang, Tracy Knapp, Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20150187194
    Abstract: A hazard detector device comprises: a smoke detector to detect smoke, and to generate an output indicating that smoke is detected; a wireless receiver to receive, from a remote hazard detector apparatus, an incoming wireless communication signal indicating that the remote hazard detector apparatus detected a hazard; an audible alert generator to generate an audible alert in response to said incoming wireless communication signal; a wireless transmitter to transmit, to a remote alarm device, an outgoing wireless communication signal indicating that at least one of the following conditions exist: (a) the smoke detector of said hazard detector device detected smoke; (b) said hazard detector device received said incoming wireless communication signal indicating the remote hazard detector apparatus detected a hazard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Keanu Hypolite, Justin Wolf, Avraham Brun-Kestler, Mechael Brun-Kestler
  • Patent number: 8308739
    Abstract: A medical retrieval device may include an elongated member having first and second end portions and a middle portion, The elongated member may be configured such that the first and second end portions are proximal one another and extend substantially parallel to one another along a longitudinal axis The middle portion may have an unconstrained basket configuration A first sheath may be configured to receive at least a portion of the first end portion, and a second sheath may be configured to receive at least a portion of the second end portion At least one of the first and second sheaths may be movable relative to the middle portion so as to constrain the middle portion in an elongated configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20120215063
    Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods comprising a system for tissue reinforcement, such as stabilization of fascial structures of the pelvic floor in vaginal wall prolapse. The surgical treatment can provide a mechanical support or bridging material for a fascial defect. An implant with four arms, for example two proximal arms and two distal arms, can provide post-surgical adjustability of the graft position, enabling tension free placement of the implant. In addition, a four-point fixation of the implant with apical support can ensure a suitable anatomical repair. Furthermore, instrumentation is disclosed herein, including an introducer device capable of fixing a wide variety of materials, such as mesh arms and suture, to tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC
    Inventors: Henry Holsten, Robert Young, Justin Wolfe, Doug Evans
  • Publication number: 20110172604
    Abstract: A hybrid guidewire, a method for manufacturing the hybrid guidewire including co-extruding a core inside a sheath in bulk, cutting the core and sheath to a desired length, and shaping a distal and proximal portion of the guidewire depending on the desired application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Patent number: 7751798
    Abstract: Method and computer-readable medium for managing billing for calls within a user's telecommunications campus. According to the method and computer-readable medium for managing billing for calls within a user's campus, users can make unlimited calls within the campus by determining whether a call from a user begins in a predetermined area of use; determining whether the user is on a predetermined list of users, if the call began in the predetermined area of use; assigning a first billing rate to the call, if the predetermined list of users includes the user; and assigning a second billing rate to the call, if the predetermined list of users does not include the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Nextel Communications Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Morhenn, Justin Wolf
  • Publication number: 20090326549
    Abstract: A medical retrieval device may include an elongated member having first and second end portions and a middle portion, The elongated member may be configured such that the first and second end portions are proximal one another and extend substantially parallel to one another along a longitudinal axis The middle portion may have an unconstrained basket configuration A first sheath may be configured to receive at least a portion of the first end portion, and a second sheath may be configured to receive at least a portion of the second end portion At least one of the first and second sheaths may be movable relative to the middle portion so as to constrain the middle portion in an elongated configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: C.R. Bard ,Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20090209969
    Abstract: An expandable access sheath. In one embodiment, the sheath includes a lumen defining an inner passage and an outer surface, and a balloon that is provided on the lumen outer surface, wherein when the balloon is inflated the balloon expands the lumen to increase the size of the inner passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: C.R. BARD INC
    Inventor: Justin Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20070072586
    Abstract: Method and computer-readable medium for managing billing for calls within a user's telecommunications campus. According to the method and computer-readable medium for managing billing for calls within a user's campus, users can make unlimited calls within the campus by determining whether a call from a user begins in a predetermined area of use; determining whether the user is on a predetermined list of users, if the call began in the predetermined area of use; assigning a first billing rate to the call, if the predetermined list of users includes the user; and assigning a second billing rate to the call, if the predetermined list of users does not include the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: Nextel Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Morhenn, Justin Wolf
  • Patent number: D558616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bradshaw International, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Wolf