Patents by Inventor Kimberly Gray
Kimberly Gray 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: 12569255Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2024Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Publication number: 20240358377Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventors: Frank M. FAGO, Kimberly GRAY
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Publication number: 20220304694Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Patent number: 11389175Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Publication number: 20200222055Abstract: An example system for applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical structure may include a visualization tool configured to allow visualization of an anatomical structure using a scope; a clip applier configured to apply an occlusion clip on the anatomical structure; an introducer connectable to the clip applier and configured to aid in positioning the clip applier; and a positioner configured to apply at least one of a linear force and a torsional force to at least one of the clip applier and the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Kenneth L. Miller, Michael J. Banchieri, Brian Flores, Ara Stephanian, Kimberly Gray, Robert M. Trusty, Stefan Stefanov, Anthony Sticca
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Publication number: 20180132857Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Patent number: 9901352Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Publication number: 20160174981Abstract: An occlusion clip comprising: (a) a first elongated occlusion arm; (b) a second elongated occlusion arm; (c) a first elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the first elongated occlusion arm; (d) a second elongated biasing arm coupled to a distal portion of the second elongated occlusion arm, where a proximal portion of the first elongated biasing arm is coupled to a proximal portion of the second elongated biasing arm, where the first elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the first elongated bias arm along a majority of its length, and where the second elongated occlusion arm extends parallel to the second elongated bias arm along a majority of its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
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Patent number: 9078942Abstract: The present invention provides titanium dioxide/single-walled carbon nanotube composites (TiO2/SWCNTs), articles of manufacture, and methods of making and using such composites. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides membrane filters and ceramic articles that are coated with TiO2/SWCNT composite material. In other embodiments, the present invention provides methods of using TiO2/SWCNT composite material to purify a sample, such as a water or air sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: Yuan Yao, Gonghu Li, Kimberly Gray, Richard M Lueptow
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Publication number: 20120237953Abstract: Sucralose-binding TAS2R bitter taste receptors have been identified. Novel methods to identify modulators and in particular inhibitors to the bitter taste of sucralose, and an inhibitor, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Givaudan S.A.Inventors: NICOLE ERNA IRENE BRUNE, JAY PATRICK SLACK, IOANA MARIA UNGUREANU, KIMBERLY GRAY, CHRISTOPHER TODD SIMONS, JENNY ELLEN EVANS PENNIMPEDE
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Publication number: 20090175757Abstract: The present invention provides titanium dioxide/single-walled carbon nanotube composites (TiO2/SWCNTs), articles of manufacture, and methods of making and using such composites. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides membrane filters and ceramic articles that are coated with TiO2/SWCNT composite material. In other embodiments, the present invention provides methods of using TiO2/SWCNT composite material to purify a sample, such as a water or air sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Yuan Yao, Gonghu Li, Kimberly Gray, Richard M. Lueptow