Patents by Inventor Kevin Van

Kevin Van 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: 20200027485
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a guide system having first and second opposing guide walls with guide features extending from the first and second guide walls. The guide features support a data storage device when the data storage device is positioned between the first and the second opposing guide walls. The apparatus also includes a slidable member operably coupled to the first guide wall. The slidable member includes a top portion having retention features and a bottom portion having a lifting member. The lifting member enables lifting of the data storage device by the slidable member when the data storage device is within the guide system. The slidable member further includes a bent latch-release portion between the top portion and the bottom portion. The bent latch-release portion biases the data storage device towards the second guide wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Van Pelt, Charlie Morris, Odie Killen
  • Publication number: 20200027919
    Abstract: Various fabrication method are disclosed. In one such method, at least one structure is formed on a substrate which protrudes outwardly from a plane of the substrate. A beam is used to form a layer of material, at least part of which is in direct contact with a semiconductor structure on the substrate, the semiconductor structure comprising at least one nanowire. The beam has a non-zero angle of incidence relative to the normal of the plane of the substrate such that the beam is incident on one side of the protruding structure, thereby preventing a portion of the nanowire in a shadow region adjacent the other side of the protruding structure in the plane of the substrate from being covered with the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Van Hoogdalem, Leonardus Kouwenhoven, Pavel Aseev, Peter Krogstrup Jeppesen
  • Publication number: 20190384164
    Abstract: A method for mitigating an effect of non-uniform pellicle degradation on control of a substrate patterning process and an associated lithographic apparatus. The method includes quantifying an effect of the non-uniform pellicle degradation on one or more properties of patterned features, such as one or more metrology targets, formed on the substrate by the substrate patterning process. A process control correction is then determined based on the quantification of the effect of the non-uniform pellicle degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Marcel Theodorus Maria VAN KESSEL, Frederik Eduard DE JONG, Cornelis Melchior BROUWER, Kevin VAN DE RUIT, Chung-Hsun LI
  • Publication number: 20190336012
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tissue penetrating device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending there between. A first needle is disposed within the lumen of the elongate shaft and is extendable therefrom between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first needle is disposed within the elongate shaft's lumen and is substantially aligned with an axis of the lumen. In the second configuration, the first needle extends distally of the elongate shaft's distal end and bends away from the lumen's axis. A second needle is disposed within a lumen of the first needle and is extendable therefrom when the first needle is positioned in the first configuration and when the first needle is positioned in the second configuration. The second needle may be extended from the first needle to penetrate tissue of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Meir Moshe, Lon Annest
  • Patent number: 10459354
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus including a support to support a patterning device, a substrate table to hold a substrate, and a projection system to project a radiation beam patterned by the patterning device onto a target portion of the substrate. A transparent layer is provided to protect the pattering device. The apparatus further includes a transparent layer deformation-determining device to determine a deformation profile of the transparent layer, the deformation profile of the transparent layer expressing a deformation of the transparent layer during a scanning movement of the lithographic apparatus, and a compensator device which is configured to control the projection system, the substrate table and/or the support in response to the deformation profile of the transparent layer to compensate for the deformation of the transparent layer during the scanning movement of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Kevin Van De Ruit, Bart Dinand Paarhuis, Jean-Philippe Xavier Van Damme, Johannes Onvlee, Cornelis Melchior Brouwer
  • Publication number: 20190322868
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed, which comprises (I) an aryl component; (II) a methyl component; and (III) a hydrosilylation catalyst. The (I) aryl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. Similarly, the (II) methyl component comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane and (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane. A method of preparing the composition is also disclosed. Further, a method of preparing an article, e.g. a light diffuser, and a lighting device comprising the light diffuser are disclosed. Finally, a method of diffusely transmitting light with the light diffuser is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Anthony KADLEC, Thomas SELDRUM, Kevin VAN TIGGELEN
  • Publication number: 20190307564
    Abstract: A heart implant alignment and delivery device includes an elongate body having an opening that is disposed near a distal end of the elongate body. The opening is configured so that a heart implant is positionable within the opening with the heart implant exposed to a surrounding environment and so that the heart implant is substantially aligned with the distal end of the elongate body. The device also includes an implant reposition member, such as a cable, that is releasably coupleable with the heart implant and that is operationally coupled with the elongate body so that a first operation of the implant reposition member causes the heart implant to be retractably deployed from the opening of the elongate body. The first operation of the implant reposition member may be effected via a handle mechanism that is attached to a proximal end of the elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Meir Moshe, Michael S. Dana
  • Publication number: 20190295601
    Abstract: A data storage enclosure can employ an acoustic baffle for the purpose of reducing performance degradation in a data storage device, such as a rotating medium hard disk drive. A storage enclosure may house a plurality of data storage devices and at least one cooling feature. One or more acoustic baffles may be positioned between the at least one cooling feature and the plurality of data storage devices. The acoustic baffle can separate a first sound pressure region that is proximal the at least one cooling feature from a second sound pressure region that is proximal the plurality of data storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Paterra, Kevin Van Pelt, Sean Kupec
  • Publication number: 20190274833
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include devices, systems, and methods for reducing the distance between two locations in tissue. In one embodiment, an anchor may reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along a surface of the heart. Perforating the exterior wall and the septum from an epicardial approach can provide control over the reshaping of the ventricular chamber. Guiding deployment of the implant from along the epicardial access path and another access path into and through the right ventricle provides control over the movement of the anchor within the ventricle. The joined epicardial pathway and right atrial pathway allows the tension member to be advanced into the heart through the right atrium and pulled into engagement along the epicardial access path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Lon Annest, Murray Sheldon, Ernie Heflin, Andrew Wechsler, John Stiggelbout, Rovil Arcia, John Bower
  • Patent number: 10314498
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tissue penetrating device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending there between. A first needle is disposed within the lumen of the elongate shaft and is extendable therefrom between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first needle is disposed within the elongate shaft's lumen and is substantially aligned with an axis of the lumen. In the second configuration, the first needle extends distally of the elongate shaft's distal end and bends away from the lumen's axis. A second needle is disposed within a lumen of the first needle and is extendable therefrom when the first needle is positioned in the first configuration and when the first needle is positioned in the second configuration. The second needle may be extended from the first needle to penetrate tissue of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Meir Moshe, Lon Annest
  • Patent number: 10319414
    Abstract: A data storage enclosure can employ an acoustic baffle for the purpose of reducing performance degradation in a data storage device, such as a rotating medium hard disk drive. A storage enclosure may house a plurality of data storage devices and at least one cooling feature. One or more acoustic baffles may be positioned between the at least one cooling feature and the plurality of data storage devices. The acoustic baffle can separate a first sound pressure region that is proximal the at least one cooling feature from a second sound pressure region that is proximal the plurality of data storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Paterra, Kevin Van Pelt, Sean Kupec
  • Patent number: 10285836
    Abstract: The present application describes an implant system useable for positioning an implant device such as a device useful for restricting passage of ingested food into the stomach. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a plurality of anchors that may be coupled to tissue within the stomach, or to a tissue tunnel formed by plicating stomach wall tissue. The anchor includes a loop. During use, the implant device is inserted through the loop and expanded such that it retains its position within the loop until removed. Instruments for implanting and explanting the implant device are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Stack, Daniel J. Balbierz, William L. Athas, John Lunsford, Kevin Van Bladel, Ashik Mohan, Samuel T. Crews, Shuji Uemura, Robert T. Hawes
  • Patent number: 10219904
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and methods reduce the distance between two locations in tissue, often for treatment of congestive heart failure. In one embodiment an anchor of an implant system may reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the ventricular septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along an epicardial surface. Deployment of the anchor within the right ventricle may be performed by inserting a guidewire through the septal wall into the right ventricle. The anchor may be inserted into the right ventricle over the guidewire and through a lumen of a catheter. An anchor force may be applied within a desired range to secure the anchors about the septum and epicardial surface. The anchor force may inhibit migration of the anchors relative to the septum and epicardial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William Butler, Kevin Van Bladel, Ernie Heflin, Lon Annest, Rovil Arcia, John Bower
  • Patent number: 10206779
    Abstract: A heart implant alignment and delivery device includes an elongate body having an opening that is disposed near a distal end of the elongate body. The opening is configured so that a heart implant is positionable within the opening with the heart implant exposed to a surrounding environment and so that the heart implant is substantially aligned with the distal end of the elongate body. The device also includes an implant reposition member, such as a cable, that is releasably coupleable with the heart implant and that is operationally coupled with the elongate body so that a first operation of the implant reposition member causes the heart implant to be retractably deployed from the opening of the elongate body. The first operation of the implant reposition member may be effected via a handle mechanism that is attached to a proximal end of the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Meir Moshe, Michael S. Dana
  • Publication number: 20190048105
    Abstract: A process for providing one or more thermoset polymeric materials onto an object is disclosed wherein said process comprises at least the following steps: Providing a polymeric composition having a viscosity>10 Pa.s at room temperature comprising at least one cross-linkable polymeric material; and then Optionally heating the polymeric composition to achieve a liquid cross-linkable polymeric composition having a viscosity below 4 Pa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Giacomo Giannini, Johan Van Dyck, Kevin Van Looy, Hugo Verbeke
  • Publication number: 20190037727
    Abstract: A louvered panel assembly restricts the ingress of contaminants into an enclosure. The louvered panel assembly includes a first louvered panel, a second louvered panel, and a third louvered panel. The first louvered panel has a first plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and outwardly from a first plate. The second louvered panel is coupled to the first louvered panel and has a second plurality of louvers extending arcuately, downwardly, and inwardly away from a second plate that is spaced apart from the first plate. The third louvered panel is coupled to the second louvered panel and has a third plurality of louvers extending arcuately, upwardly, and inwardly away from a third plate that is spaced apart from and extends approximately parallel to the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Dhiru S. Patel, Kevin Van Dekerkhove
  • Patent number: 10179049
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include devices, systems, and methods for reducing the distance between two locations in tissue. In one embodiment, an anchor may reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along a surface of the heart. Perforating the exterior wall and the septum from an epicardial approach can provide control over the reshaping of the ventricular chamber. Guiding deployment of the implant from along the epicardial access path and another access path into and through the right ventricle provides control over the movement of the anchor within the ventricle. The joined epicardial pathway and right atrial pathway allows the tension member to be advanced into the heart through the right atrium and pulled into engagement along the epicardial access path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: BioVentrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Lon Annest, Murray Sheldon, Ernie Heflin, Andrew Wechsler, John Stiggelbout, Rovil Arcia, John Bower
  • Patent number: D840701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Molon Labe, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Matthew Scott, Kevin Van Liere
  • Patent number: D850177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Molon Labe, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Matthew Scott, Kevin Van Liere
  • Patent number: D867775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Molon Labe, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Matthew Scott, Kevin Van Liere