Patents by Inventor Larry Tyler

Larry Tyler 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: 10123882
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes an implant body including a first endplate and a second endplate. A plurality of electrodes include at least one electrode disposed with the first endplate and at least one electrode disposed with the second endplate such that the electrodes conduct an electric current to stimulate tissue growth adjacent the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler S. Stevenson, Nicholas M. Benson, Richard L. Brown, Calvert S. Bontemps, Newton H. Metcalf, Larry Tyler, Kevin T. Foley, Mark E. Henschel, Michael W. Barror
  • Publication number: 20170007420
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes an implant body including a first endplate and a second endplate. A plurality of electrodes include at least one electrode disposed with the first endplate and at least one electrode disposed with the second endplate such that the electrodes conduct an electric current to stimulate tissue growth adjacent the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tyler S. Stevenson, Nicholas M. Benson, Richard L. Brown, Calvert S. Bontemps, Newton H. Metcalf, Larry Tyler, Kevin T. Foley, Mark E. Henschel, Michael W. Barror
  • Patent number: 8933712
    Abstract: Techniques and circuits are described for approximation of the differential capacitance of a capacitive sensor to, among other things, optimize device operation and power consumption. In particular, feedback techniques are utilized for measurement and approximation of the differential capacitance of the capacitive sensor. In accordance with the disclosure, the capacitance approximation value for a test cycle preceding a given test cycle is utilized to reduce the number of iterations to be performed in a continuous series of test cycles. The capacitance approximation value for the given test cycle is reported as being equivalent to that of the preceding test cycle if the variance between the selected capacitance and the unselected capacitance is less than or equal to a first predefined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong Wu, Larry Tyler
  • Publication number: 20060271110
    Abstract: Delivering electrical stimulation to a body tissue by a circuit. The circuit includes a first and second terminal electrically coupled to body tissue. A sole capacitor has a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is coupled to the first terminal. The second electrode is coupled to a power source through a switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Vernon, Larry Tyler
  • Patent number: 5347686
    Abstract: A convertible hinge preparation assembly is mounted in hinge cut-outs of a steel door frame or door. The convertible hinge preparation assembly is capable of mounting either regular weight hinges or heavy weight hinges. A plurality of pips are provided for positioning a regular weight hinge. The pips are removed by grinding or drilling when it is desired to mount a heavy weight hinge. In standard weight hinge applications, selective pips, or portions thereof, may also be removed to provide additional adjustment of the installed door and frame assembly to achieve desired operating clearances. The pips are formed by punching the hinge reinforcing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Ceco Door Products
    Inventors: Larry Tyler, Jack Burbidge, Steve Gilliam, Gary Hampton, Jim Olson, Ron Simmons