Patents by Inventor Merrill Stromer

Merrill Stromer 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: 11772200
    Abstract: An allograft optimization system utilizes an optical system to determine the outer perimeter of a tissue blank for allograft cutting therefrom. The optical system determines an optimal allograft array pattern that can be derived from the irregular tissue blank and may include a plurality of various allograft shapes and sizes. A computer operates an allograft optimization computer program that receives input regarding the outer perimeter of the tissue blank. A cutting implement, such as a laser, is configured to cut the allografts from the irregularly shaped tissue blank according the allograft array pattern. The cutting implement is automatically actuated by an actuator with respect to the tissue blank to cut the allografts therefrom. The cutting implement may be a laser or a galvo laser that is directed by one or more mirrors. The tissue may be birth tissue including placental tissue and amnion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Amnio Technology LLC
    Inventors: Merrill Stromer, Larry Macal, Donald R. Taylor, Cris Holmes, James E. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20220055155
    Abstract: An allograft optimization system utilizes an optical system to determine the outer perimeter of a tissue blank for allograft cutting therefrom. The optical system determines an optimal allograft array pattern that can be derived from the irregular tissue blank and may include a plurality of various allograft shapes and sizes. A computer operates an allograft optimization computer program that receives input regarding the outer perimeter of the tissue blank. A cutting implement, such as a laser, is configured to cut the allografts from the irregularly shaped tissue blank according the allograft array pattern. The cutting implement is automatically actuated by an actuator with respect to the tissue blank to cut the allografts therefrom. The cutting implement may be a laser or a galvo laser that is directed by one or more mirrors. The tissue may be birth tissue including placental tissue and amnion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Merrill Stromer, Larry Macal, Donald R. Taylor, Cris Holmes, James E. Ellis
  • Patent number: 11161204
    Abstract: An allograft optimization system utilizes an optical system to determine the outer perimeter of a tissue blank for allograft cutting therefrom. The optical system determines an optimal allograft array pattern that can be derived from the irregular tissue blank and may include a plurality of various allograft shapes and sizes. A computer operates an allograft optimization computer program that receives input regarding the outer perimeter of the tissue blank. A cutting implement, such as a laser, is configured to cut the allografts from the irregularly shaped tissue blank according the allograft array pattern. The cutting implement is automatically actuated by an actuator with respect to the tissue blank to cut the allografts therefrom. The cutting implement may be a laser or a galvo laser that is directed by one or more mirrors. The tissue may be birth tissue including placental tissue and amnion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Amnio Technology LLC
    Inventors: Merrill Stromer, Larry Macal, Donald R. Taylor, Cris Holmes, James E. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20210316399
    Abstract: An allograft optimization system utilizes an optical system to determine the outer perimeter of a tissue blank for allograft cutting therefrom. The optical system determines an optimal allograft array pattern that can be derived from the irregular tissue blank and may include a plurality of various allograft shapes and sizes. A computer operates an allograft optimization computer program that receives input regarding the outer perimeter of the tissue blank. A cutting implement, such as a laser, is configured to cut the allografts from the irregularly shaped tissue blank according the allograft array pattern. The cutting implement is automatically actuated by an actuator with respect to the tissue blank to cut the allografts therefrom. The cutting implement may be a laser or a galvo laser that is directed by one or more mirrors. The tissue may be birth tissue including placental tissue and amnion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Merrill Stromer, Larry Macal, Donald R. Taylor, Cris Holmes, James E. Ellis
  • Patent number: 5304207
    Abstract: An improved electrostimulator apparatus, comprises first and second electrodes spaced-apart a predetermined distance, an electrical signal generator for providing pulses of predetermined width and repetition rate to the spaced-apart electrodes, and an LED providing a beam of light projecting between the spaced-apart electrodes toward the object intended to be electrostimulated. The electrodes have substantially co-planar external faces approximately perpendicular to the light beam. The electrodes, signal generator and LED are mounted in an elongated housing having a longitudinal central axis. The electrodes are exposed on an end and the light beam is emitted from the same end and substantially parallel to the central axis. An ON/OFF switch actuates the signal generator and the LED when turned ON. It automatically turns OFF state when released so that the signal generator and the LED are always ON or OFF together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Merrill Stromer