Patents by Inventor Michael A. Carnahan

Michael A. Carnahan 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: 11954797
    Abstract: A feature mapping computer system configured to (i) receive a localized image including a photo depicting a driving environment and location data associated with the photo, (ii) identify, using an image recognition module, a roadway feature depicted in the photo, (iii) generate, using a photogrammetry module, a point cloud based upon the photo and the location data, wherein the point cloud comprises a set of data points representing the driving environment in a three dimensional (ā€œ3Dā€) space, (iv) localize the point cloud by assigning a location to the point cloud based upon the location data, and (v) generate an enhanced base map that includes a roadway feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeremy Carnahan, Michael Stine McGraw, John Andrew Schirano
  • Patent number: 11956282
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating shared access-right evaluation using linked communication channels are provided. A first communication can be received over a first communication link from a first user device, and a second communication can be received over a second communication link from a second user device. The first and second communications can include requests for the assignment of access rights. Map data can be generated and transmitted to each of the first and second user devices. Each user device can display a visual representation of access-right data. Further, a communication session can be facilitated between the first user device and the second user device. The communication session can be presented on the visual representation for each user device so that the first user and the second user can collaboratively evaluate access rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Denker, Raymond Yung-Chien Lew, Debbie Hsu, Michael Horowitz, Bradford J. Bensen, John Carnahan
  • Patent number: 11826485
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Publication number: 20220226179
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for defining an isolation area around an individual. Such an apparatus includes a frame having two opposing and spaced-apart side walls, an interior region within an interior of the apparatus and defined by and between the side walls, and one or more connecting members spanning the interior region and coupling the opposing side walls. Isolation barriers are coupled to the frame and extend outwardly from the interior region. The isolation barriers are configured to define an isolation zone surrounding the interior region that corresponds with the isolation area around an individual located within the interior region. An opening is providing for access by the individual to and from the interior region within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Carnahan, Afshin Zahraee
  • Publication number: 20210275718
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Patent number: 11027043
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Patent number: 10688216
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Publication number: 20190001018
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Patent number: 9878066
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: HYPERBRANCH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Publication number: 20170049924
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Patent number: 9393344
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneimine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneimine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Stockman, Michael A. Carnahan, Keith R. D'Alessio, Mark W. Grinstaff
  • Patent number: 8846022
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Carnahan, Jared Daniel Goodnow Butlin
  • Patent number: 8410189
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Carnahan, Jared D. G. Butlin
  • Patent number: 8221270
    Abstract: A combination sporting practice assembly includes a stem, a first structure, a second structure, and a basketball hoop. The stem extends between first and second ends. The first and second structures are releasably engaged with the first and second ends of the stem, respectively. The basketball hoop is releasably engaged with at least one of the stem, the first structure, and the second structure. The combination sporting practice assembly is selectively reconfigurable between different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Step2 Company, LLC
    Inventors: Frank C. Kraska, Jamie L. Nash, Daniel Hladky, Andrew J. Hauptner, Michael Feeney, Michael Carnahan, Shelby J. Buell
  • Publication number: 20110044932
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Carnahan, Jared D.G. Butlin
  • Publication number: 20100280547
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a simple, inexpensive applicator system which can be used for the delivery of a hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments, the applicator system is suitable for use in sealing of dura mater, especially dura matter within the spinal column. In other embodiments, the applicator system may be used to repair cardiovascular defects, defects of the gall or urinary bladder, or repair of any of the other ducts within the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Michael A. Carnahan, Jared D. G. Butlin
  • Publication number: 20090215923
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Carnahan, Jared D. G. Butlin
  • Publication number: 20070196454
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention generally relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void splace. In a preferred embodiment, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound. In certain instances, the compositions used to seal the wound or tissue plane comprises a polyalkyleneamine. In a preferred embodiment, the polyalkyleneamine is polyethyleneimine. Treatment of the polyethyleneimine with a cross-linking reagent causes the polyethyleneimine polymers to polymerize forming a seal. In certain instances, the cross-linking reagent is a polyethylene glycol having reactive terminal groups. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are activated esters, such as N-hydroxy succinimide ester. In certain instances, the reactive terminal groups are isocyanates. In certain instances, the polyethyleneimine has a lysine, cysteine, isocysteine or other nucleophilic group attached to the periphery of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Hyperbranch Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Stockman, Michael Carnahan, Keith D'Alessio, Mark Grinstaff
  • Publication number: 20050193506
    Abstract: A carpet cleaning apparatus comprises a housing and wheels rotatably connected to the housing for moving the housing over a carpet. A brushroll, supported by the housing, is rotatable about a first axis. A pulley, supported by the housing, is rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. A drive wheel, supported by the housing, is rotatable about a third axis parallel to the first axis. A belt has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface extends about and engages the brushroll and the pulley. The outer surface engages the drive wheel. The belt is pulled by the pulley downward against the drive wheel for the drive wheel to drive the brushroll through the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Dodson, Martin Warchola, Daniel Steele, Michael Carnahan, Shelby Buell, Rapheal Still
  • Publication number: 20040131582
    Abstract: Novel dendritic polymers are employed to clinically seal or repair wounds and treat traumatized or degenerative tissue. Novel crosslinkable biopolymers such as dendritic macromolecules are used in vitro, in vivo and in situ to treat ophthalmological, orthopaedic, cardiovascular, plastic surgery, pulmonary or urinary wounds or injuries. The crosslinkable dendritic macromolecules can be fabricated into cell scaffold/gel/matrix of specified shapes and sizes using one-photon and multi-photon spectroscopic techniques. The crosslinked polymers can be seeded with cells and used to repair or replace organs, tissues or bones. Alternatively, the polymers and cells can be mixed and injected into the in vivo site and crosslinked in situ for organ, tissue or bone repair or replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Mark W. Grinstaff, Michael A. Carnahan, Meredith T. Morgan, Kimberly A. Smeds, William C. Ray III, Beth Walsh