Patents by Inventor Mark Piper
Mark Piper 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).
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Patent number: 11690651Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital Of PhiladelphiaInventors: Matthew J Gillespie, Joseph H Gorman, III, Robert C Gorman, Mark Piper
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Publication number: 20230172638Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a a wire woven distal end that is formed from wires and includes a substantially cylindrical main body section comprising a leading end, a trailing end, and a middle portion extending between the leading end and the trailing end and defining a longitudinal axis of the main body section, and a flare defining a mouth of the wire woven distal end that projects circumferentially from the leading end of the main body section, wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of an object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Matthew J Gillespie, Joseph H Gorman, III, Robert C Gorman, Mark Piper
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Patent number: 11051853Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from a subject's internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include the use of a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state so that the object can be enclosed within the interior space after passing through the mouth of the retrieval end.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaInventors: Matthew J. Gillespie, Mark Piper, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman
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Publication number: 20210153902Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Matthew J Gillespie, Joseph H Gorman, III, Robert C Gorman, Mark Piper
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Patent number: 10939938Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaInventors: Matthew J. Gillespie, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, Mark Piper
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Publication number: 20200090061Abstract: A knowledge interface is provided that interacts with a user to identify a solution to a customer problem or issue with respect to a particular product or service. The knowledge interface includes data processing functionality configured to dynamically generate a number of components that are presented in at least one display window for display to the user. The components include first data identifying a set of predetermined symptoms linked to the problem or issue and related interface elements for classification of the set of predetermined symptoms, second data identifying a set of predetermined root causes linked to the set of predetermined symptoms and related interface elements for classification of the set of predetermined root causes, and third data identifying a set of solutions linked to the set of predetermined root causes. The third data identifies a best solution based upon the predetermined root causes and their associated class designations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Edward Charles Southey, Timothy John Forsyth, Mark Piper, David John Butt, Paul Martin Wallingford, Daniel James Griffin, Jeremy J. McKinley, Benjamin James Hooper, Michael Carl Thelin, Nicholas Mark Gyles, Timothy T. Joyce
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Publication number: 20190038316Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Matthew J. Gillespie, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, Mark Piper
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Patent number: 10092324Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaInventors: Matthew J. Gillespie, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, Mark Piper
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Publication number: 20180271685Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from a subject's internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include the use of a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state so that the object can be enclosed within the interior space after passing through the mouth of the retrieval end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Matthew J. GILLESPIE, Mark PIPER, Joseph H. GORMAN, III, Robert C. GORMAN
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Publication number: 20170065299Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for percutaneous retrieval of objects, such as endovascular devices, from an internal body space. The present inventions have vascular, non-vascular (gastrointestinal), and surgical (laproscopic) applications. The inventions include a retrieval end having one or more compressed states and an expanded state, the retrieval end adopting the expanded state when the retrieval end is deployed into a subject's internal body space, the retrieval end having a mouth through which an object can be passed into an interior space within the retrieval end when the retrieval end is in the expanded state, the mouth being adjustable between an opened state and a closed state; wherein when at least a portion of the retrieval end of the inner sheath is transitioned to a compressed state following capture of the object, the retrieval end exerts an inward force that at least partially collapses or compresses the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Matthew J. GILLESPIE, JOSEPH H. GORMAN, III, ROBERT C. GORMAN, MARK PIPER
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Publication number: 20140279718Abstract: A knowledge interface is provided that interacts with a user to identify a solution to a customer problem or issue with respect to a particular product or service. The knowledge interface includes data processing functionality configured to dynamically generate a number of components that are presented in at least one display window for display to the user. The components include first data identifying a set of predetermined symptoms linked to the problem or issue and related interface elements for classification of the set of predetermined symptoms, second data identifying a set of predetermined root causes linked to the set of predetermined symptoms and related interface elements for classification of the set of predetermined root causes, and third data identifying a set of solutions linked to the set of predetermined root causes. The third data identifies a best solution based upon the predetermined root causes and their associated class designations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLCInventors: Edward Charles Southey, Timothy John Forsyth, Mark Piper, David John Butt, Paul Martin Wallingford, Daniel James Griffin, Jeremy J. McKinley, Benjamin James Hooper, Michael Carl Thelin, Nicholas Mark Gyles, Timothy T. Joyce
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Publication number: 20080039847Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a spinal plating system for facilitating stabilization of the spine is provided. The spinal plating system comprises superior and inferior plate members for positioning against exterior surfaces of respective superior and inferior vertebrae and in contacting relation therewith. The superior and inferior plate members include cooperating contacting surfaces adapted to engage each other to maintain a minimum predetermined distraction distance between the superior and inferior vertebrae and to permit at least one of relative articulating movement, pivoting movement or lateral movement of the superior and inferior plate members. The spinal plating system further includes at least one fastener for mounting each of the superior and inferior plate members to the respective superior and inferior vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Mark Piper, Benjamin Jackson
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Patent number: 6349569Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a stain-resistant float glass and an apparatus for carrying out such a method. In keeping with this method, SO3 is applied to the upper surface of float glass in an amount efficacious to materially reduce staining of the upper surface of the glass. Optimally, SO3 gas can be applied directly onto the upper surface of the glass. An apparatus of the invention generally includes a downwardly open hood positioned above the upper surface of the glass and having walls defining an enclosure. SO3 gas (either as such or as a reactive mixture of S02 gas and an oxygen-containing gas) is delivered through a delivery tube to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Cardinal FG CompanyInventors: Mark Piper, Al Slavich, Chris Granley, Roger O'Shaughnessy
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Publication number: 20020007652Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a stain-resistant float glass and an apparatus for carrying out such a method. In keeping with this method, SO3 is applied to the upper surface of float glass in an amount efficacious to materially reduce staining of the upper surface of the glass. Optimally, SO3 gas can be applied directly onto the upper surface of the glass. An apparatus of the invention generally includes a downwardly open hood positioned above the upper surface of the glass and having walls defining an enclosure. SO3 gas (either as such or as a reactive mixture of SO2 gas and an oxygen-containing gas) is delivered through a delivery tube to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Mark Piper, Al Slavich, Chris Granley, Roger O'Shaughnessy
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Patent number: 5643349Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a stain-resistant float glass and an apparatus for carrying out such a method. In keeping with this method, SO.sub.3 is applied to the upper surface of float glass in an amount efficacious to materially reduce staining of the upper surface of the glass. Optimally, SO.sub.3 gas can be applied directly onto the upper surface of the glass. An apparatus of the invention generally includes a downwardly open hood positioned above the upper surface of the glass and having walls defining an enclosure. SO.sub.3 gas (either as such or as a reactive mixture of SO.sub.2 gas and an oxygen-containing gas) is delivered through a delivery tube to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: Cardinal IG CompanyInventors: Mark Piper, Al Slavich, Chris Granley, Roger O'Shaughnessy