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).

  • Patent number: 12569255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Publication number: 20240358377
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Frank M. FAGO, Kimberly GRAY
  • Publication number: 20220304694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Patent number: 11389175
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Publication number: 20200222055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20180132857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Patent number: 9901352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Publication number: 20160174981
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Kimberly Gray
  • Patent number: 9078942
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yuan Yao, Gonghu Li, Kimberly Gray, Richard M Lueptow
  • Publication number: 20120237953
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Givaudan S.A.
    Inventors: NICOLE ERNA IRENE BRUNE, JAY PATRICK SLACK, IOANA MARIA UNGUREANU, KIMBERLY GRAY, CHRISTOPHER TODD SIMONS, JENNY ELLEN EVANS PENNIMPEDE
  • Publication number: 20090175757
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Yuan Yao, Gonghu Li, Kimberly Gray, Richard M. Lueptow