Patents by Inventor Mark A. Carlson

Mark A. Carlson 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: 20230130357
    Abstract: Hernia meshes are provided as well as methods of use thereof and methods of making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Mark A. CARLSON, Jingwei XIE
  • Publication number: 20150007384
    Abstract: A method and device for unclogging a drain assembly by creating an airtight, watertight seal in the drain assembly. An overflow cover device functions to form a complete seal in the drain assembly, such that no air and water pressure is lost throughout the drain assembly while a plunging device creates pressure and a vacuum over a drain opening. The water pressure generated by the plunging device is maximized to remove a clog in the drain assembly. The overflow cover device includes a front surface, and a mounting surface. The mounting surface includes a cover seal on the peripheral edge for inhibiting the escape of air and water. The mounting surface engages the overflow opening, and secures into place through machine screws that pass through one or two holes in the overflow cover device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8833188
    Abstract: A system and method for testing components traveling at high speeds is presented. A system includes an elongated test chamber, high and low pressure reservoirs, a piston and a pressure control system. The elongated test chamber has first and second ends. In some configurations, the test chamber can be a pneumatic cylinder. The high pressure reservoir is connected to the first end of the elongated test chamber and the low pressure reservoir is connected to the second end of the elongated test chamber. The piston travels with a unit under test from the first end of the test chamber to the second end of the test chamber. The pressure control system uses, in part, the low and high pressure reservoirs to dynamically adjust a force profile across the piston as it travels from the first end of the elongated test chamber to the second end of the elongated test chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, Peter D. Bewley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130264817
    Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Carlson, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
  • Patent number: 8450668
    Abstract: An optically guided munition and control system has a replacement fuse assembly mounted on the front of a munition body or shell casing. An optical seeker subsystem detects an illuminated target and supplies signals to a processor. The processor develops steering commands sent to a flight control subsystem having a plurality of guidance canards which are actuated by drive motors through gear assemblies. The roll of the munition is established and left/right and up/down steering commands are sent to the canard drive motors based upon the optical seeker subsystem detection of the target illuminator. Range adjustment is based upon bore sight lockdown angle and cross range control is based upon left/right centering error. A code is contained in the optical radiation received from the illuminated target which must be validated by a preset code in the system processor to arm the munition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Maynard, Mark A. Carlson, Paul D. Zemany
  • Patent number: 8172173
    Abstract: A method for emplacing sensors, comprising the steps of modifying an existing sensor to attach an autorotational mechanism and deploying said sensor by autorotational means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 8086472
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing prescription benefits. Case records containing information regarding patients and prescription coverage activities for the patients are stored in the system. Users are allowed access to the system via an appropriate electronic communication network. The user can subsequently perform various tasks in order to maintain and review coverage activities. The user can also enter additional prescription coverage activities into the case records, as well as verify that information entered into the case records has been updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Alexander, William J. Jackson, Glen D. Stettin, Mark A. Carlson, Nicholas C. Taylor, Zev Juravel, Richard P. Healy
  • Publication number: 20100324939
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing prescription benefits. Case records containing information regarding patients and prescription coverage activities for the patients are stored in the system. Users are allowed access to the system via an appropriate electronic communication network. The user can subsequently perform various tasks in order to maintain and review coverage activities. The user can also enter additional prescription coverage activities into the case records, as well as verify that information entered into the case records has been updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. ALEXANDER, William J. Jackson, Glen D. Stettin, Mark A. Carlson, Nicholas C. Taylor, Zev Juravel, Richard P. Healy
  • Patent number: 7834300
    Abstract: A method and system for guiding and controlling an ordinance body having a trajectory and a bore sight angle including making corrections to the trajectory based on bore sight angle vs. time history. The system is incorporated with existing fuse components in a replacement kit for existing munitions. The method determines nominal time values of the ballistic trajectory of the munition in relation to launch time and determines deviation from the nominal time values by an algorithm by analyzing signals received from a source of radiation located at the target. A processor determines lateral (left/right) and range errors and provides commands to a plurality of flight control surfaces mounted on the munition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Zemany, Mark A. Carlson, John A. Maynard
  • Patent number: 7774213
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing prescription benefits. Case records containing information regarding patients and prescription coverage activities for the patients are stored in the system. Users are allowed access to the system via an appropriate electronic communication network. The user can subsequently perform various tasks in order to maintain and review coverage activities. The user can also enter additional prescription coverage activities into the case records, as well as verify that information entered into the case records has been updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Alexander, William J. Jackson, Glen D. Stettin, Mark A. Carlson, Nicholas C. Taylor, Zev Juravel, Richard P. Healy
  • Patent number: 7686751
    Abstract: A board sport training device comprises a base configured for attachment to a platform such that the base is disposed beneath the platform. The base comprises a plurality of separate base portions, each base portion comprising at least two bowl-shaped pivot areas and each base portion having sufficient flexibility that each base portion conforms to a curved bottom surface of the platform. A plurality of the pivot areas are positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Simbal Sports, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, Andrew Lewis Johnston, Craig Hines
  • Publication number: 20090218439
    Abstract: A method for emplacing sensors, comprising the steps of modifying an existing sensor to attach an autorotational mechanism and deploying said sensor by autorotational means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 7533849
    Abstract: An optically guided mortar comprising a three axis canard assembly, an optical seeker, a guidance and control processor, and a fuze mechanism. The optical seeker is a direct replacement for existing standard mortar fuzes. The resulting system significantly improves current mortar circular error probability (CEP) and results in overall reduction of cost of target prosecution, reduction in collateral damage, improved crew survivability, and adds compatibility against limited non-stationary targets. The optical seeker detects an optical illuminator located at a target and supplies signals to the guidance and control processor which through a guidance algorithm supplies steering commands to drive motors of the three axis canard assembly which move a plurality of guidance canards to accurately direct the munition toward a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Zemany, Mark A. Carlson, John A. Maynard
  • Publication number: 20090105057
    Abstract: A board sport training device comprises a base configured for attachment to a platform such that the base is disposed beneath the platform. The base comprises a plurality of separate base portions, each base portion comprising at least two bowl-shaped pivot areas and each base portion having sufficient flexibility that each base portion conforms to a curved bottom surface of the platform. A plurality of the pivot areas are positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, Andrew Lewis Johnston, Craig Hines
  • Patent number: 7503521
    Abstract: The homing tag (1) has a transmissive housing (3), which is attached to a cartridge case (5). The transmissive housing (3) includes an aft body (7) to provide an interface with the cartridge case (5). Rotating bands (9) are located at a leading edge of the aft body (7). The transmissive housing (3) further includes a central body (11). The ogive-shaped nose (13) is formed of transparent material. A pluralit of slots (15) are provided for cooling the transmissive housing (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Maynard, James M. Ortolf, Mark A. Carlson, Paul D. Zemany
  • Publication number: 20090039197
    Abstract: An optically guided munition and control system has a replacement fuse assembly mounted on the front of a munition body or shell casing. An optical seeker subsystem detects an illuminated target and supplies signals to a processor. The processor develops steering commands sent to a flight control subsystem having a plurality of guidance canards which are actuated by drive motors through gear assemblies. The roll of the munition is established and left/right and up/down steering commands are sent to the canard drive motors based upon the optical seeker subsystem detection of the target illuminator. Range adjustment is based upon bore sight lockdown angle and cross range control is based upon left/right centering error. A code is contained in the optical radiation received from the illuminated target which must be validated by a preset code in the system processor to arm the munition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.
    Inventors: John A. Maynard, Mark A. Carlson, Paul D. Zemany
  • Publication number: 20080177288
    Abstract: A surgical incision suturing device particularly suited for minimally invasive surgical procedures integrates an elongated member such as a trocar with a suture deployment device. In one embodiment, the suturing device of the present invention includes an elongated member having a distal end adapted for placement within a surgical site. A pair of needle assemblies is disposed in substantially diametric opposition on the outside surface of the elongated member. Each of the needle assemblies includes a suture anchor coupled to the distal end of a needle shaft. In a further aspect, each of the needle assemblies is detachably coupled to the elongated member and biased to pivot radially outward from the elongated member at the detachable coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20070149374
    Abstract: The present invention provides a board sport training device and a method of use. In accordance with an embodiment, a board sport training device comprises a base comprising a plurality of separate base portions having at least a front pivot area and a rear pivot area. The front pivot area and the rear pivot area are positioned along a longitudinal axis of the platform and separated by a distance from the platform. The front pivot area and the rear pivot area are also separated by a distance from each other such that the platform is pivotable from side-to-side when the front pivot area and the rear pivot area are in contact with a ground surface and the user steps to various positions between the front pivot area and the rear pivot area. The rear pivot area is inset from a rear end of the platform such that the platform is rotatable about the rear pivot area when the user steps to a position such that only the rear pivot area is in contact with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 7200305
    Abstract: An electro-optical cable (38) which includes an optical element (48) having an elongated glass fiber core (50), a medial cushioning layer (54) concentrically surrounding the glass fiber core, and an outer hard shell (56) material surrounding the medial cushioning layer. The cable also includes at least one electrically conductive element (40) comprising an elongated conductive core (42) and a dielectric layer (44) concentrically surrounding the electrically conductive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John Dion, Mark A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 7190304
    Abstract: A method for intercepting and a defeating rocket propelled grenade (RPG) which includes the steps of detecting a thermal signature from a launch of the RPG; and cueing a narrow beam radar which locates the RPG and develops a ballistic solution and target intercept point for intercepting the PPG with an intercept vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Carlson