Patents by Inventor Mark Drew

Mark Drew 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: 9877152
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system includes a line locator and a device configured to communicate through an internet with a server also coupled to the internet. Furthermore, a plurality of line locate transmitters are distributed geographically and configured to communicate through the internet with the server. The server operates to activate one of the plurality of line locate transmitters based on a geographic location of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: METROTECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Drew, Razvan Gabriel Stefanoiu, George Mainescu
  • Publication number: 20170311996
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Publication number: 20170265029
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system includes a line locator and a device configured to communicate through an internet with a server also coupled to the internet. Furthermore, a plurality of line locate transmitters are distributed geographically and configured to communicate through the internet with the server. The server operates to activate one of the plurality of line locate transmitters based on a geographic location of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Mark DREW, Razvan Gabriel STEFANOIU, George MAINESCU
  • Patent number: 9717542
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 9540391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), wherein R1, R11, R12 and X have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They are highly potent and selective soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of renal failure, diabetic nephropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, inflammation or could show beneficial effects in pain, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I), their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Katrin Lorenz, Kristin Breitschopf, Hartmut Strobel, Maria Mendez-Perez, Li-hsing Wang, Alexander Schiffer, Joseph T. Kim, Hans-Peter Nestler, Mark Drew
  • Patent number: 9433450
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 9424231
    Abstract: A method and system for producing a scalar image from a derivative field and a vector image is disclosed. A function class c is selected, where all members of the class c are functions which map each vector of the vector image to a unique scalar value. A function f is selected from the class c which maps the vector image to a scalar image, the derivative of which is closest to the derivative field. The scalar image is generated from the vector image by using f to calculate each scalar value in the scalar image from a corresponding vector in the vector image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventors: Graham Finlayson, Mark Drew, David Connah
  • Publication number: 20150336979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), wherein R1, R11, R12 and X have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They are highly potent and selective soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of renal failure, diabetic nephropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus, inflammation or could show beneficial effects in pain, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I), their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Katrin LORENZ, Kristin BREITSCHOPF, Hartmut STROBEL, Maria MENDEZ-PEREZ, Li-hsing WANG, Alexander SCHIFFER, Joseph T. KIM, Hans-Peter NESTLER, Mark DREW
  • Publication number: 20150066085
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Publication number: 20150066028
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 8906031
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 8906030
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. In an aspect, a device for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 8734460
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Publication number: 20130066326
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. In an aspect, a device for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 8366711
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Publication number: 20120263377
    Abstract: A method and system for producing a scalar image from a derivative field and a vector image is disclosed. A function class c is selected, where all members of the class c are functions which map each vector of the vector image to a unique scalar value. A function f is selected from the class c which maps the vector image to a scalar image, the derivative of which is closest to the derivative field. The scalar image is generated from the vector image by using f to calculate each scalar value in the scalar image from a corresponding vector in the vector image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Graham Finlayson, Mark Drew, David Connah
  • Publication number: 20110098713
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 7879041
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
  • Publication number: 20110004213
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
  • Patent number: 7811284
    Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew