Patents by Inventor Mark Adams

Mark Adams 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).

  • Multi cycle downhole tool
    Patent number: 10138684
    Abstract: An under-reaming tool comprises a body and a plurality of extendable cutters mounted on the body. The under-reaming tool is configured to be cycled between a first configuration in which the cutters are retracted and a second configuration in which the cutters are movable between retracted and extended positions. The under-reaming tool is configured to prevent extension of the cutters by an external fluid in the first and/or second configuration/s.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: NOV DOWNHOLE EURASIA LIMITED
    Inventor: Mark Adam
  • Tail Rotor Integrated Damper Attachment
    Publication number: 20180327089
    Abstract: A system and method for attaching a damper to a tail rotor blade includes a cuff that is integral with the rotor blade. The cuff has upper and lower lugs formed by extending a skin over a blade core of the rotor blade. The skin extends past the blade core to the root end of the rotor blade. The rod end of the damper is inserted into an opening between the lugs. The rod end of the damper is coupled to the blade with a bolt through aligned holes in the lugs. The cuff also couples the rotor blade to the grip inside the cuff. The cuff includes a same material as that forming the skin. Sacrificial buffer pads are applied to interior faces of the lugs. The buffer pads permit a distance between the lugs to be machined within a tolerance without removing skin from the cuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Glenn Alan Shimek, Nathan Patrick Green, Robert Alan Self, Mark Adam Wiinikka
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180311048
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman
  • Complete tooling packages for mold building structures
    Patent number: 10112323
    Abstract: Tooling packages for mold building structures, mold structures, and methods of making mold structures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Randall Lake, Robert Mark Adams, Brian Michael Kruchten, John Pfaff, Louis Paul Schaefer, Helena Twardowska
  • Method and Apparatus for Determining a Threat Using Distributed Trust Across a Network
    Publication number: 20180309782
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed wherein a risk score is generated by interrogating multiple sources of information across a network. The information is aggregated, such that every network action for individuals and organizations are turned into a unique behavioral model, which can be used as a unique identifier (“fingerprint”). This fingerprint is in turn used by a personalized Trust Guardian System to block, modify and/or allow network actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Trust Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Mark ADAMS, Daniel MEACHAM, Simon MEACHAM
  • DOWNHOLE TOOL ACTUATORS AND INDEXING MECHANISMS
    Publication number: 20180298707
    Abstract: A downhole tool control apparatus includes a control assembly, a stroking assembly, and a pocket sleeve positioned in an outer sub. The control assembly and stroking assembly are independently slidable axially within the outer sub. The control assembly and stroking assembly slide depending on the flow rate of fluid through the downhole tool actuator. The stroking assembly includes a spline barrel having a spline projection positioned within a spline pocket formed in the pocket sleeve. The pocket sleeve and control assembly include one or more ratchet teeth positioned in the pocket sleeve such that as the flow rate is changed between a high and a low flow rate, the spline projection engages the ratchet teeth until an actuated cycle is completed, allowing the downhole tool actuator to move to an actuation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: Mark ADAM
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289496
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion include inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289495
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion include inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Mark Fromhold, Brittany Hansen, Mark Miccio, Morgan Kunkle, Matthew Urban, Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289502
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion includes inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180271674
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an intervertebral implant. The intervertebral implant may be configured to transition from a collapsed configuration having a first height and a first width to an expanded configuration having a second height and a second width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams
  • Lateral spinous process spacer with deployable wings
    Patent number: 10070899
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • SENSOR CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20180240323
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for detecting an object, such as a person. For example, a sensing system may comprise a sensor arrangement. The sensor arrangement may comprise a passive sensor and an active sensor. The active sensor may be placed into a sleep state (e.g., a relatively low powered state) until awakened by the passive sensor. For example, responsive to detecting a presence of an object (e.g., a nurse entering a patient's room), the passive sensor may awaken the active sensor from the sleep state to an active state for detecting motion and/or distance of the object within a detection zone to create object detection data (e.g., an indication of a hygiene opportunity for the nurse). The active sensor may transition from the active state to the sleep state responsive to a detection timeout and/or a determination that the object left the detection zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Jackson William Wegelin, Bradley Lee Lightner, Mark Adam Bullock
  • Systems for providing condition-based data from a user interactive device
    Patent number: 10057709
    Abstract: A user interactive device includes a housing, a user interactive mechanism carried by the housing, a wireless transmitter storing application identifying data identifying an application associated with the user interactive device, and a controller in circuit communication with the wireless transmitter, wherein the controller is configured to communicate device condition data to the wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit a broadcast data packet including the application identifying data and the device condition data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jackson William Wegelin, Tamara Mae Cross, Jason Michael Slater, Mark Adam Bullock, Jeffrey William Hall, Derek Matthew Smith
  • INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20180221155
    Abstract: An intervertebral spacer and stabilization implant includes a plate having sockets configured for retaining a fastener passable through the socket and into an adjacent vertebral body. One or more connecting projections extend from a side of the plate, to mate with projections extending from a spacer body. A plurality of teeth project from at least one of the upper or lower surfaces of the spacer body, and a chamber is formed through the spacer body to enable bone fusion between the vertebrae. The combined plate and spacer may be inserted to lie completely within the intervertebral space, or a portion of the plate may overlie a vertebral body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Jody L. Seifert, David C. Paul, Mark Adams, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, Daniel Davenport, Victoria Alexander
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10034772
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180207002
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams
  • Under-reamer
    Patent number: 10024109
    Abstract: An under-reamer comprises a body and extendable cutters mounted on the body. The under-reamer is configured to be cycled between a first configuration in which the cutters are retracted and a second configuration in which the cutters are movable between retracted and extended positions. A control mechanism is provided and is configurable to prevent the under-reamer cycling between the first and second configurations and thus maintain the under-reamer in a selected one of the first and second configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NOV DOWNHOLE EURASIA LIMITED
    Inventor: Mark Adam
  • Electrorefining of magnesium from scrap metal aluminum or magnesium alloys
    Patent number: 10017867
    Abstract: The invention comprises methods and apparatuses for the electrorefining of Mg from Al or Mg alloy scrap. The invention utilizes the density and charge features of Mg present in a melted alloy to continuously extract Mg and Mg alloys from a melted Al alloy feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: PHINIX, LLC
    Inventors: Adam J. Gesing, Subodh Das, Mark Adam Gesing
  • IMPLANT INSERTER
    Publication number: 20180185170
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10010430
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an intervertebral implant. The intervertebral implant may be configured to transition from a collapsed configuration having a first height and a first width to an expanded configuration having a second height and a second width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams