Patents by Inventor Mark A. Wood

Mark A. Wood 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).

  • SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20130252962
    Abstract: This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Mikhail CHAFEEV, Sultan CHOWDHURY, Lauren FRASER, Jianmin FU, Jonathan LANGILLE, Shifeng LIU, Jianyu SUN, Shaoyi SUN, Serguei SVIRIDOV, Mark WOOD, Alla Yurevna ZENOVA, Qi JIA, Jean-Jacques Alexandre CADIEUX, Simon J. GAUTHIER, Amy Frances DOUGLAS, Tom HSIEH, Nagasree CHAKKA, Zoran CIKOJEVIC
  • Apparatus for loading and delivering a stent
    Patent number: 8535368
    Abstract: A stent loading and deployment device includes an outer elongate tubular member having opposed proximal and distal ends and an inner elongate tubular member having opposed proximal and distal ends and slidably disposed within the outer tubular member. When the distal ends of the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member are axially aligned, a stent deployment region is defined there in between. The device further includes a stent loading member having opposed proximal and distal ends and slidably disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member. The distal end of the stent loading member is slidable to a distal position past the distal end of the outer tubular member for receiving a stent and is further slidable toward the proximal end of the outer tubular member to a location past the stent deployment region for disengagement of a stent from the stent loading member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: F. Anthony Headley, Jr., John Damarati, Gary J. Leanna, Mark Wood
  • ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130226170
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include devices and systems for using an end effector. In an embodiment, a medical device may include an articulation section. The articulation section may be operatively associated with an elongate articulation member configured to move the articulation section, wherein the articulation section can be configured to receive part of a conductive member. The medical device may also include an end effector. The end effector may include an electrode and a non-conductive section encasing a junction between the electrode and the conductive member, wherein the non-conductive section can be moveably coupled to the articulation section and can be fixedly coupled to the elongate articulation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dane Seddon, Sean Fleury, Mark Wood, Peter Dayton
  • Anti-torque plate for a gas manifold pipe connection
    Patent number: 8511718
    Abstract: A pipe and connector assembly of an appliance is provided. The assembly has a pipe for connecting to a fluid system of the appliance; a transition section fluidly connected to the pipe; a connector portion for connecting to the external fluid supply by way of a twisting motion between the external fluid supply and the connector portion; an anti-torque plate fixed rigidly to the transition section, the anti-torque plate having an engagement area; and a shoulder element for attaching the anti-torque plate to a chassis of the appliance. A shoulder portion of the shoulder element is positioned to engage the engagement area of the anti-torque plate such that movement of the anti-torque plate in a plane that is parallel to the twisting motion is restrained by the shoulder portion engaging the engagement area, and movement of the anti-torque plate is permitted along a length of the shoulder portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Geiger, Michael Gerdes, Mark Wood, Anthony Zymroz, Jr.
  • MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A MODULAR CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20130197491
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a surgical instrument having an elongate shaft with a proximal and a distal end, and including a controller coupled to a proximal region of the elongate shaft. In a first configuration, the controller can control an end-effector coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft via a control element moveably coupled to the controller. In a second configuration, the controller can move the distal end of the elongate shaft. The surgical instrument can also have an aperture configured to receive the control element in the first configuration and receive an insert element fixedly coupled to the controller and configured to cover the aperture in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Golden, Larry Stanton, Mark Wood, Peter Dayton, Bernadette Durr, Brandon Zalewski, Dane Seddon, Kenneth Keene
  • MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A TENSIONABLE COUPLING
    Publication number: 20130197490
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a medical device having an elongate shaft having a distal end and a controller coupled to the shaft. A control member can extend through at least part of the elongate shaft and at least part of the controller, wherein the control member in a tensioned configuration can be moveable by the controller to control the distal end of the shaft and the control member can be slack in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism can be configured to move relative to at least one of the elongate shaft and the controller to tension the control member and automatically lock the control member in the tensioned configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Stanton, John Golden, Gary Kappel, Mark Wood, Bernadette Durr, Brandon Zalewski, Kenneth Keene, Barry Weitzner
  • Trialkyl cationic lipids and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8466122
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Protiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Heyes, Mark Wood, Alan Martin
  • NOVEL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130123338
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Protiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Heyes, Mark Wood, Alan Martin
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING APOLIPOPROTEIN B
    Publication number: 20130123339
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of interfering RNAs such as siRNAs that silence APOB expression in cells such as liver cells. In particular, the nucleic acid-lipid particles provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells such as liver cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of APOB at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: PROTIVA BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC
    Inventors: James Heyes, Mark Wood, Alan Martin, Amy C.H. Lee, Adam Judge, Marjorie Robbins, Ian MacLachlan
  • NOVEL CYCLIC CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130116307
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: PROTIVA BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: James Heyes, Mark Wood, Alan Martin
  • Positioning system for securing a treatment instrument at the end of a medical device
    Patent number: 8435170
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention includes a positioning mechanism configured to maintain the relative position of a treatment instrument with respect to an underlying endoscope during a treatment procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Wood, John Hutchins
  • AUDIO/VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130100288
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for programming and/or charging one or more audio/video devices such that the audio/video devices will be programmed and charged to receive transmitted audio and video signals associated with an event, allowing a user to use the audio/video device to observe the sights and sounds of the event. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cart with a docking port for each of a plurality of personal audio/video devices, a charger configured to charge the power source of each personal audio/video display device, and programming logic configured to program each of the personal audio/video devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Immersion Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • ELECTRONIC HANDHELD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER AND LISTENING/VIEWING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130100293
    Abstract: A handheld device in an audio and video system including a system for receiving and processing video and/or audio signals, a system for displaying a virtual image to a user, and a system for producing sounds audible to a user. The handheld device also incorporates a shroud to block ambient light when the handheld unit is engaged with the user's face. As a result, the user may hear sounds produced from the received audio signals. Further the user may see the virtual images produced from the received video signals when the handheld device is engaged with the users face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Immersion Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood, Geoffrey L. Anderson
  • Cooktop control panel mounting assembly
    Patent number: 8420988
    Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a control panel and a control panel mounting bracket which includes a frame shaped for being installed on a surface panel of a domestic appliance. The surface panel has an opening therein for receiving the frame. The frame has an open portion for receiving a control mount adhered over the open portion. The surface panel has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the frame has a main securing member having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab is bendable along a line off-set from vertical such that when the tab is bent, it bears against the bottom surface of the surface panel to urge the frame against the surface panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Geiger, Michael Gerdes, Troy Wilson, Mark Wood, Anthony Zymroz, Jr.
  • Spiro-oxindole compounds and their uses as therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 8415370
    Abstract: This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Chafeev, Sultan Chowdhury, Lauren Fraser, Jianmin Fu, Jonathan Langille, Shifeng Liu, Jianyu Sun, Shaoyi Sun, Serguei Sviridov, Mark Wood, Alla Yurevna Zenova, Qi Jia, Jean-Jacques Cadieux, Simon J. Gauthier, Amy Frances Douglas, Tom Hsieh, Nagasree Chakka, Zoran Cikojevic
  • NOVEL CATIONIC LIPIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130064894
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel cationic lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of a specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: PROTIVA BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Martin, James Heyes, Mark Wood
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IN-PROCESS QUALITY CONTROL DURING DRILL-FILL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130014368
    Abstract: A method for assembling a structure is described. The method includes locating a position in an assembly stack-up where a one-sided fastener is to be installed, drilling a hole through the assembly stack-up at the position, countersinking the hole to a specified depth, operating a calibrated probe to determine at least parameter associated with one or more of the hole and the stack-up proximate the hole, inserting the one-sided fastener into the hole, applying a rotational torque to the one-sided fastener to complete installation of the one-sided fastener, and comparing a measurement of angular displacement required to complete installation of the one-sided fastener to a range of angular displacement indicative of correct installation of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Mark A. Woods, John A. Davies, JR., Edward E. Feikert, John E. Inman, Elizabeth Denise Blahut, Jeffry G. Bickford
  • SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20120295897
    Abstract: This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds, as stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers thereof or mixtures thereof; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Chafeev, Sultan Chowdhury, Lauren Fraser, Jianmin Fu, Jonathan Langille, Shifeng Liu, Jianyu Sun, Shaoyi Sun, Serguei Sviridov, Mark Wood, Alla Yurevna Zenova, Qi Jia, Jean-Jacques Cadieux, Simon J. Gauthier, Amy Frances Douglas, Tom Hsieh, Nagasree Chakka, Zoran Cikojevic
  • VIDEO/AUDIO SYSTEM AND METHOD ENABLING A USER TO SELECT DIFFERENT VIEWS AND SOUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT
    Publication number: 20120284754
    Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Mark A. Wood
  • ELECTRONIC HANDHELD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER AND LISTENING/VIEWING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120275756
    Abstract: A handheld device in connection with an audio/video system receives and processes video and/or audio signals and displays images to a user or produces sound audible to user. The handheld device may provide for capturing and storing images or continuous video. The handheld also may provide for enhanced viewing of the event using an optics system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: IMMERSION ENTERTAINMENT LLC
    Inventors: Tazwell L. Anderson, JR., Geoffrey L. Anderson, Mark A. Wood