Patents by Inventor Michael A. Cook

Michael A. Cook 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: 11612836
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Patent number: 11357562
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for use in disassembling an orthopaedic prosthesis includes a main component, a rod, and a spindle. The main component has a housing and an elongated body extending from the housing with a passageway is defined in the elongated body. The rod has an elongated shaft, with a greater length than the elongated body, extending from the head of the rod and configured to pass through the main component. The spindle threads into the housing to move the rod along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Kyle D. Steffe, Rebecca L. Chaney, Tyler S. Hathaway, Michael A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20210339172
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Patent number: 11065562
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Publication number: 20200215462
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Patent number: 10596491
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Publication number: 20190282287
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for use in disassembling an orthopaedic prosthesis includes a main component, a rod, and a spindle. The main component has a housing and an elongated body extending from the housing with a passageway is defined in the elongated body. The rod has an elongated shaft, with a greater length than the elongated body, extending from the head of the rod and configured to pass through the main component. The spindle threads into the housing to move the rod along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Kyle D. Steffe, Rebecca L. Chaney, Tyler S. Hathaway, Michael A. Cook
  • Patent number: 10307198
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for use in disassembling an orthopaedic prosthesis includes a main component, a rod, and a spindle. The main component has a housing and an elongated body extending from the housing with a passageway is defined in the elongated body. The rod has an elongated shaft, with a greater length than the elongated body, extending from the head of the rod and configured to pass through the main component. The spindle threads into the housing to move the rod along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Kyle D. Steffe, Rebecca L. Chaney, Tyler S. Hathaway, Michael A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20180296079
    Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20180243668
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Patent number: 10016122
    Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Jay S. Orringer, M.D., A Professional Corporation
    Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
  • Patent number: 9981209
    Abstract: A feedwell comprising a plurality of holes disposed in a bottom thereof, at least some of the holes having a tube disposed thereabout which extends downward or otherwise away from an interior of the feedwell. Optionally, a large center hole can be provided and it can have a tube disposed around it. By providing a plurality of holes spread across a large portion of the bottom of the feedwell, lower velocity flow rates from the feedwell to a sedimentation chamber can be provided, thus reducing induced turbulence in the fluid within the sedimentation chamber, while still providing sufficient separation of the feedwell from the sedimentation chamber so that the contents of the feedwell can be properly and adequately mixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Publication number: 20180133622
    Abstract: Dilution check valves, pumps, systems, and methods of use, useful for dilution of incoming feed into a feedwell or feed system that can be easily installed and removed on solid/liquid separation units. The feed dilution apparatuses or systems can be installed in a single location or in multiple locations around a feedwell, transferring supernatant drawn from single or multiple locations within a solid/liquid separation tank. Optionally, an in-line turbine style pump and/or downward draft configuration can be used to provide efficient pumping and accurate adjustment of volume by increasing or decreasing rotation speed. The feed dilution pumps can optionally be installed using a quick fit system that allows removal and replacement during operation without the need for mobile cranes or heavy lifting equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Paterson & Cooke Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Christian Kujawa
  • Publication number: 20170303776
    Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20170215717
    Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
  • Patent number: 9717401
    Abstract: A surgical headlight system includes an adjustable headband, a light assembly mounted to the headband, a motor assembly mounted to the headband and the light assembly, and electronic controller having a wireless transceiver therein, a power control circuit for varying electrical power delivered to a light source of the light assembly, a power source in electrical communication with the light assembly, the motor assembly, and the wireless transceiver, and a sterilizable wireless controller configured to transmit instructions to the wireless transceiver, the instructions causing the electronic controller to one or more of actuate at least one motor of the motor assembly to alter an orientation of the light assembly, adjust a diameter of an aperture of the light assembly, adjust a spacing between one or more condensing lenses and an objective lens, or operate the power control circuit to increase or decrease electrical power delivered to the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Jay S. Orringer, M.D., A Professional Corporation
    Inventors: Jay S. Orringer, JoLynne V. Orringer, Jordan H. Orringer, Thomas V. Root, Michael A. Cook
  • Publication number: 20170196709
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for use in disassembling an orthopaedic prosthesis includes a main component, a rod, and a spindle. The main component has a housing and an elongated body extending from the housing with a passageway is defined in the elongated body. The rod has an elongated shaft, with a greater length than the elongated body, extending from the head of the rod and configured to pass through the main component. The spindle threads into the housing to move the rod along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Kyle D. Steffe, Rebecca L. Chaney, Tyler S. Hathaway, Michael A. Cook
  • Patent number: 9603649
    Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument for use in disassembling an orthopedic prosthesis includes a main component, a rod, and a spindle. The main component has a housing and an elongated body extending from the housing with a passageway is defined in the elongated body. The rod has an elongated shaft, with a greater length than the elongated body, extending from the head of the rod and configured to pass through the main component. The spindle threads into the housing to move the rod along a longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Kyle D. Steffe, Rebecca L. Chaney, Tyler S. Hathaway, Michael A. Cook
  • Patent number: 9532879
    Abstract: A modular knee prosthesis system includes a femoral component having a stem, a plurality of different sizes of sleeves mountable on the stem, and a plurality of different sizes of augments mountable on the femoral component. The system is modular, and provides the surgeon with the option of distally offsetting the joint line by selecting the size of sleeve that will provide the desired joint line. The different sizes of sleeves have different axial lengths but share a common geometry along a substantial part of their lengths so that the same bone cavity will accept multiple sizes of sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Jay R. Lieberman, Benjamin J. Sordelet, Richard Spencer Jones, Timothy G. Vendrely, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Michael A. Cook, Rebecca L. Chaney, Joseph G. Wyss, Stephen A. Hazebrouck, Aaron J. Matyas
  • Patent number: 9468531
    Abstract: A tibial orthopedic prosthesis assembly for use during performance of a knee replacement procedure includes one or more tibial augments configured to be coupled to a tibial tray. Each tibial augment includes an exterior side surface of varying angulation relative to a top surface of the tibial augment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Tyler S. Hathaway, Joseph G. Wyss