Patents by Inventor Mark Bowman

Mark Bowman 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: 11965780
    Abstract: Improved resolution of a time-varying optical measurement is provided with optical intensity modulator(s) having a bandwidth greater than that of the detector array(s). The modulator configuration can have high photon collection efficiency, e.g. by using polarization modulation to split the incident light into several time-gated channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Adam Bowman, Mark A. Kasevich, Brannon Klopfer
  • Publication number: 20240095288
    Abstract: A system and method of improved performant content source crawling. A content source crawling technology that is performant and focused on an initial rapid crawling of a content source to find specific file signatures so that it can determine an inventory of files that have been modified since the last full index event, thereby minimizing the time and computing resources necessary to perform a full crawl on just the select files to update to the search index. A method of Signature Flagging is disclosed and is used to selectively crawl the metadata about contained files and folders found within a content source in order to create that information in an Index within the Shinydocs Search Library.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Peter VANLEEUWEN, Jason William David CASSIDY, Mark KRAATZ, Abdulrahman ALAMOUDI, Benjamin BARTH, Robert HASKETT, Mervin BOWMAN, Gorgi TERZIEV
  • Publication number: 20240068871
    Abstract: Improved resolution of a time-varying optical measurement is provided with optical intensity modulator(s) having a bandwidth greater than that of the detector array(s). The modulator configuration can have high photon collection efficiency, e.g. by using polarization modulation to split the incident light into several time-gated channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Bowman, Mark A. Kasevich, Brannon Klopfer
  • Publication number: 20230363771
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Patent number: 11751888
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer has a first tubular shaft and a second tubular shaft disposed about the first tubular shaft. A cutting member is pivotably coupled to the distal end of the first tubular shaft. The distal end of the second tubular shaft is configured to engage and disengage the proximal end of the cutting member by the rotation and axial movement of the second tubular shaft relative to the first tubular shaft to open and close the cutting member. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Publication number: 20210137536
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Patent number: 10925620
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Patent number: 10539237
    Abstract: A static gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket includes a functional layer constructed of one type of metal having an opening bounded by an inner periphery an outer periphery. The gasket further includes a carrier layer constructed of a different metal than the functional layer. The carrier layer has an opening bounded by an inner periphery configured to receive the outer periphery of the functional layer in a line-to-line or loose fit. The functional layer is configured in substantially coplanar relation with the carrier layer with a first portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer being welded to a radially aligned first portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer. A second portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer remains detached from a radially aligned second portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Tenneco Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swasey, Carl Schenten, Mark Bowman, John Sas, Rolf Prehn, Carlos Santiago, Tim O'Keefe, Michael Shirilla, Thomas O. Zurfluh, Kyle T. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10532783
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and rotating a frame of a motor vehicle includes a rotisserie and a rotatably connected fixture that holds the motor vehicle frame during production. The fixture includes clamps extending from arms of the fixture and clamps extending from the front support for affixing the frame of the motor vehicle to the fixture. The fixture may further include a passive lock mechanism for engaging a side sill of the frame that includes a latch, a locking extension, a latch spring that holds the latch in engagement with the frame, and a pendulum that rotates relative to the fixture but remains oriented in a fixed location relative to horizontal. The latch may only be disengaged from the frame when the locking extension is aligned to be received by a slot in the pendulum when the fixture is rotated to the home location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Taylor, Mark Bowman, Werner Wilson, Steven Boyer, Donald K Ingles, Sandip Suvedi
  • Patent number: 10533663
    Abstract: A static gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket includes a functional layer constructed of one type of metal having an opening bounded by an inner periphery an outer periphery. The gasket further includes a carrier layer constructed of a different metal than the functional layer. The carrier layer has an opening bounded by an inner periphery configured to receive the outer periphery of the functional layer in a line-to-line or loose fit. The functional layer is configured in substantially coplanar relation with the carrier layer with a first portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer being welded to a radially aligned first portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer. A second portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer remains detached from a radially aligned second portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Tenneco Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swasey, Carl Schenten, Mark Bowman, John Sas, Rolf Prehn, Carlos Santiago, Tim O'Keefe, Michael Shirilla, Thomas O. Zurfluh, Kyle T. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20190262011
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Patent number: 10357259
    Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
  • Publication number: 20190085977
    Abstract: A static gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket includes a functional layer constructed of one type of metal having an opening bounded by an inner periphery an outer periphery. The gasket further includes a carrier layer constructed of a different metal than the functional layer. The carrier layer has an opening bounded by an inner periphery configured to receive the outer periphery of the functional layer in a line-to-line or loose fit. The functional layer is configured in substantially coplanar relation with the carrier layer with a first portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer being welded to a radially aligned first portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer. A second portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer remains detached from a radially aligned second portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swasey, Carl Schenten, Mark Bowman, John Sas, Rolf Prehn, Carlos Santiago, Tim O'Keefe, Michael Shirilla, Thomas O. Zurfluh, Kyle T. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9913710
    Abstract: A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Perriello, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, Jr., Steven Mark Bowman, John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170082197
    Abstract: A static gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket includes a functional layer constructed of one type of metal having an opening bounded by an inner periphery an outer periphery. The gasket further includes a carrier layer constructed of a different metal than the functional layer. The carrier layer has an opening bounded by an inner periphery configured to receive the outer periphery of the functional layer in a line-to-line or loose fit. The functional layer is configured in substantially coplanar relation with the carrier layer with a first portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer being welded to a radially aligned first portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer. A second portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer remains detached from a radially aligned second portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: THOMAS W. SWASEY, CARL SCHENTEN, MARK BOWMAN, JOHN SAS, ROLF PREHN, CARLOS SANTIAGO, TIM O'KEEFE, MICHAEL SHIRILLA, THOMAS O. ZURFLUH, KYLE T. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20170073027
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and rotating a frame of a motor vehicle includes a rotisserie and a rotatably connected fixture that holds the motor vehicle frame during production. The fixture includes clamps extending from arms of the fixture and clamps extending from the front support for affixing the frame of the motor vehicle to the fixture. The fixture may further include a passive lock mechanism for engaging a side sill of the frame that includes a latch, a locking extension, a latch spring that holds the latch in engagement with the frame, and a pendulum that rotates relative to the fixture but remains oriented in a fixed location relative to horizontal. The latch may only be disengaged from the frame when the locking extension is aligned to be received by a slot in the pendulum when the fixture is rotated to the home location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew TAYLOR, Mark BOWMAN, Werner WILSON, Steven BOYER, Donald K INGLES, Sandip SUVEDI
  • Patent number: 9579188
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interference screw having a body with a proximal end, distal end, and longitudinal axis extending between thereinbetween. The screw further includes threads for fixing the screw into bone. The screw further includes a through bore defined by the body. The through bore extends between the proximal and distal ends along the longitudinal axis, and has a surface. The screw further includes a controlling member formed by the through bore surface. To install the screw into bone, a surgeon turns the screw with a driver that engages with the controlling member. The driver only engages the controlling member when it is in a driving orientation with respect to the controlling member. Advantageously, with this “one-way” engagement the surgeon can control and confirm the orientation of the driver without seeing the driver and/or screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Mark Bowman, Alfred R. Berube, Bernard Joseph Bourque, Wei Yang, Mark Edwin Housman, John Stroncek
  • Publication number: 20170020589
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interference screw having a body with a proximal end, distal end, and longitudinal axis extending between thereinbetween. The screw further includes threads for fixing the screw into bone. The screw further includes a through bore defined by the body. The through bore extends between the proximal and distal ends along the longitudinal axis, and has a surface. The screw further includes a controlling member formed by the through bore surface. To install the screw into bone, a surgeon turns the screw with a driver that engages with the controlling member. The driver only engages the controlling member when it is in a driving orientation with respect to the controlling member. Advantageously, with this “one-way” engagement the surgeon can control and confirm the orientation of the driver without seeing the driver and/or screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, Alfred R. Berube, Bernard Joseph Bourque, Wei Yang, Mark Edwin Housman, John Stroncek
  • Patent number: 9549769
    Abstract: An instrument includes a flexible shaft portion and a hook portion. The flexible shaft portion has a proximal end and a distal end and includes markings along an outer surface of the shaft portion. The hook portion is located at the distal end of the shaft portion. The shaft portion and the hook portion define a lumen that terminates in an opening at the hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Roch LeBeau, Carmel Ilka Bijoux, Steven Mark Bowman
  • Patent number: 9518660
    Abstract: A static gasket and method of construction thereof is provided. The gasket includes a functional layer constructed of one type of metal having an opening bounded by an inner periphery an outer periphery. The gasket further includes a carrier layer constructed of a different metal than the functional layer. The carrier layer has an opening bounded by an inner periphery configured to receive the outer periphery of the functional layer in a line-to-line or loose fit. The functional layer is configured in substantially coplanar relation with the carrier layer with a first portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer being welded to a radially aligned first portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer. A second portion of the outer periphery of the functional layer remains detached from a radially aligned second portion of the inner periphery of the carrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swasey, Carl Schenten, Mark Bowman, John Sas, Carlos Santiago, Rolf Prehn, Tim O'Keefe, Michael Shirilla, Thomas O. Zurfluh, Kyle T. Roberts