Patents by Inventor Mark A. Hardy

Mark A. Hardy 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: 20250138185
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy
  • Publication number: 20250078117
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems to determine contextual information comprising: an intent mining system that receive inquiry content that does not include personal identification information (PII) and is configured to determine an estimated intent information being sought by an intended recipient, identify a mapping to a sub-set of supplemental keywords corresponding to the intent information; and identify historic inquiries associated with actual historic product purchases relevant to the inquiry content and supplemental keywords, and obtain a listing of products associated with the inquiry content; a product association system that identifies a set of multiple products that each have a purchase threshold relationship with one or more products from the determined listing of products, and generate an enhanced listing of products; a topic extraction system that evaluates associations between product parameters of the enhanced listing of products to identify multiple associated topics and corresponding topic c
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Srujana Kaddevarmuth, Denila B. Philip, Amlan J. Das, Debanjana Banerjee, Apurva Sinha, Abin Abraham, Mark A. Hardy
  • Patent number: 12169240
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy
  • Patent number: 12148003
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems to determine contextual information comprising: an intent mining system that receive inquiry content that does not include personal identification information (PII) and is configured to determine an estimated intent information being sought by an intended recipient, identify a mapping to a sub-set of supplemental keywords corresponding to the intent information; and identify historic inquiries associated with actual historic product purchases relevant to the inquiry content and supplemental keywords, and obtain a listing of products associated with the inquiry content; a product association system that identifies a set of multiple products that each have a purchase threshold relationship with one or more products from the determined listing of products, and generate an enhanced listing of products; a topic extraction system that evaluates associations between product parameters of the enhanced listing of products to identify multiple associated topics and corresponding topic c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Srujana Kaddevarmuth, Denila B. Philip, Amlan J. Das, Debanjana Banerjee, Apurva Sinha, Abin Abraham, Mark A. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20240341772
    Abstract: An all-in-one osteotomy fixation device, along with various related components, systems, and methods. The various embodiments include a device body, a bone attachment structure, a removable slot body, and a movable cutting guide moveably attached to the body via a guide coupling structure. The various methods include using any single device embodiment herein to perform all of the steps of the osteotomy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Graham Hamilton, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, David Kawalik
  • Publication number: 20240252182
    Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton, David Kawalik
  • Patent number: 12042190
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to bone fixation devices, including intramedullary fixation or fusion devices. The various devices disclosed include an intermedullary rod or device having a proximal and a distal portion. The proximal and distal portions having articulated ends that are coupled to form a joint. The joint may be actuated to reduce a fracture and realign the bone after insertion of the device into the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Surgical Design Innovations II, LLC
    Inventors: Shannon M. Rush, David Kawalik, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Troy J. Boffeli, Mark Hardy
  • Patent number: 11980372
    Abstract: An all-in-one osteotomy fixation device, along with various related components, systems, and methods. The various embodiments include a device body, a bone attachment structure, a removable slot body, and a movable cutting guide moveably attached to the body via a guide coupling structure. The various methods include using any single device embodiment herein to perform all of the steps of the osteotomy procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Trilliant Surgical, LLC
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Graham Hamilton, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, David Kawalik
  • Publication number: 20240130764
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to bone fixation devices, including intramedullary fixation or fusion devices. The various devices disclosed include an intermedullary device having a proximal member and a distal member that is articulable in relation to the proximal member. The proximal and distal members have ends that are movably coupled to form a joint that can be actuated to reduce a fracture and realign the bone after insertion of the device into the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Shannon M. Rush, Troy J. Boffeli, Graham Hamilton, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Brogan McGuire
  • Publication number: 20240122635
    Abstract: Various bone fixation device embodiments include both a fixation device (such as a screw) and a detachable driver device, with the fixation device having an elongate uncannulated fixation shaft, a sharp distal tip, and a proximal head having a first coupling structure and a proximal flat surface, and the detachable driver device having an elongate driver shaft and a distal head having a second coupling structure and a distal flat surface. Further implementations include a combination device comprising both a detachable driver device and a fixation device, along with related systems and methods. In addition, a stabilization device is provided that can be coupled to a detachable driver device and an attachment device to help maintain the coupling of the driver device and the attachment device and help to maintain the coupling thereof during a procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jordan Grossman, Shannon M. Rush, Michael Lee, Troy J. Boffeli, Mark Hardy
  • Patent number: 11839383
    Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: TRILLIANT SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton, David Kawalik
  • Publication number: 20230169540
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems to determine contextual information comprising: an intent mining system that receive inquiry content that does not include personal identification information (PII) and is configured to determine an estimated intent information being sought by an intended recipient, identify a mapping to a sub-set of supplemental keywords corresponding to the intent information; and identify historic inquiries associated with actual historic product purchases relevant to the inquiry content and supplemental keywords, and obtain a listing of products associated with the inquiry content; a product association system that identifies a set of multiple products that each have a purchase threshold relationship with one or more products from the determined listing of products, and generate an enhanced listing of products; a topic extraction system that evaluates associations between product parameters of the enhanced listing of products to identify multiple associated topics and corresponding topic c
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Srujana Kaddevarmuth, Denila B. Philip, Amlan J. Das, Debanjana Banerjee, Apurva Sinha, Abin Abraham, Mark A. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20230076015
    Abstract: Various handheld cauterization device and/or system embodiments having safety features or components incorporated therein. In certain implementations, the device can be a retractable and deployable safety shield sized to receive any known handheld cauterization device. According to other embodiments, the device can be a handheld cauterization device with a retractable and deployable cauterization tip or a retractable and deployable safety shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Graham Hamilton, Shannon M. Rush, David Kawalik, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy
  • Publication number: 20230008311
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to bone fixation devices, including intramedullary fixation or fusion devices. The various devices disclosed include an intermedullary rod or device having a proximal and a distal portion. The proximal and distal portions having articulated ends that are coupled to form a joint. The joint may be actuated to reduce a fracture and realign the bone after insertion of the device into the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Shannon M. Rush, David Kawalik, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Troy J. Boffeli, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20220280212
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a modular digit fixation system that has two or more attachable and adjustable modules. The modules are attachable to separate adjacent digits and each other and have multiplanar adjustability. Two modules are disclosed: an elongate module and a cylindrical module having a body and a slidable clamp. Further, the embodiments also include various related components, devices, methods, and technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, David Kawalik, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20220128693
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
  • Patent number: 11249193
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
  • Publication number: 20210369287
    Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, Graham Hamilton, David Kawalik
  • Publication number: 20210330335
    Abstract: An all-in-one osteotomy fixation device, along with various related components, systems, and methods. The various embodiments include a device body, a bone attachment structure, a removable slot body, and a movable cutting guide moveably attached to the body via a guide coupling structure. The various methods include using any single device embodiment herein to perform all of the steps of the osteotomy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Troy J. Boffeli, Shannon M. Rush, Graham Hamilton, Michael Lee, Jordan Grossman, Mark Hardy, David Kawalik
  • Publication number: 20210141085
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy