Patents by Inventor Michael A. Volk

Michael A. Volk 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).

  • Publication number: 20230071290
    Abstract: A person support system including a person support surface. The person support surface may include a blower subassembly and a surface foundation layer. The person support surface may further include a turn assist bladder layer, a working cushion layer, and a support cushion layer positioned between a first lateral side bolster and a second lateral side bolster of the surface foundation layer, a foot bladder layer positioned proximally adjacent the surface foundation layer, and a microclimate management (MCM) layer, where the blower subassembly may be configured to supply air to the MCM layer. A top encasement portion of the person support surface may be removably coupled to a bottom encasement portion of the person support surface to enclose such included components within the person support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn SMITH, Qinglin MOK, Darrell L. BORGMAN, Jeffrey A. RUSCHKE, Taylor FRANKLIN, Catherine Marie WAGNER, Timothy Michael VOLK
  • Publication number: 20230035880
    Abstract: A suction device for sucking a process gas from a process chamber and to an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional component by selectively solidifying a building material, applied layer by layer, by means of a beam acting on the building material, having an suction tube which at one end has an outlet opening at an end face, to which an suction line can be connected, having an intake opening which extends in the longitudinal direction of the suction tube and is slot shaped, wherein there is provided at the outlet opening of the suction tube a connection port which can be inserted into a connection interface on or in the process chamber, and at the opposite end of the suction tube there is provided a holding element which is releasably held by a holding device associated with an opening of the process chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Michael VOLK
  • Publication number: 20220402037
    Abstract: Method and plant for recovery of a processed, powdered structural material in a plant for manufacturing a three-dimensional component by selective solidification of the structural material by a beam directed onto the structural material, in which, in a construction station which includes a process chamber, the component is manufactured on a substrate plate in a construction module by layered hardening of the structural material and/or in which, in an unpacking station which includes an unpacking chamber, the component manufactured in the construction module is removed from the construction module, and the processed, non-hardened structural material is removed from the component, in which the processed structural material is collected in a collecting device by a recovery device and provided for further feeding into the process chamber for manufacturing further components, wherein the recovery device includes at least one cartridge filled with the processed structural material collected in the application devic
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Till Blaser, Roman Denisov, Michael Volk, Bjoern Ullmann, Stefan Weber
  • Patent number: 11344529
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable therapeutic compositions of pharmaceutical grade acids and pH buffering agents. The present invention also is directed to methods of treatment for mitochondrial disorders, metabolic conditions, diabetic conditions, and cardiovascular conditions, by administration of compositions of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: REVEN IP HOLDCO LLC
    Inventors: Hendrik J. P. van Wyk, Peter B. Lange, James Ervin, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20220096538
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of inflammation, disease, and disorders. The treatment may include treatment of COVID-19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Reven Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Fatih M. Uckun, Michael A. Volk, Peter Lange, Brian D. Denomme, Hendrick Johanness Petrus Van Wyk
  • Publication number: 20210361562
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Reven Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20210322373
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable therapeutic compositions of pharmaceutical grade acids and pH buffering agents. The present invention also is directed to methods of treatment for mitochondrial disorders, metabolic conditions, diabetic conditions, and cardiovascular conditions, by administration of compositions of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: James Ervin, Hendrik J.P. van Wyk, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk
  • Patent number: 11110053
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Patent number: 11077091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable therapeutic compositions of pharmaceutical grade acids and pH buffering agents. The present invention also is directed to methods of treatment for mitochondrial disorders, metabolic conditions, diabetic conditions, and cardiovascular conditions, by administration of compositions of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Reven IP HoldCo LLC
    Inventors: James Ervin, Hendrik J. Van Wyk, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. Van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20200390743
    Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving outcomes in cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: James Ervin, Hendrik J. Van Wyk, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. Van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk, Natalie M. Pizzimenti
  • Patent number: 10849848
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20200289553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable therapeutic compositions of pharmaceutical grade acids and pH buffering agents. The present invention also is directed to methods of treatment for mitochondrial disorders, metabolic conditions, diabetic conditions, and cardiovascular conditions, by administration of compositions of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: James Ervin, Hendrik J. Van Wyk, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. Van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20200121640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable therapeutic compositions of pharmaceutical grade acids and pH buffering agents. The present invention also is directed to methods of treatment for mitochondrial disorders, metabolic conditions, diabetic conditions, and cardiovascular conditions, by administration of compositions of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Reven, LLC
    Inventors: James Ervin, Hendrik J. Van Wyk, Brian D. Denomme, Mariette L. Van Wyk, Peter Pacult, Michael A. Volk
  • Patent number: 10487270
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved system and method for carrying out the petroleum coking process. The improvements provide for recovery of gaseous hydrocarbons from operational units and use of the recovered gaseous hydrocarbons in place of steam during the coking process and during the stripping of volatile compounds from the coke drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: The University of Tulsa
    Inventors: Dwijen K. Banerjee, Michael Volk, Keith Wisecarver, Glixon Mavarez Nava
  • Publication number: 20170360696
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Publication number: 20170321127
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved system and method for carrying out the petroleum coking process. The improvements provide for recovery of gaseous hydrocarbons from operational units and use of the recovered gaseous hydrocarbons in place of steam during the coking process and during the stripping of volatile compounds from the coke drums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Dwijen K. BANERJEE, Michael VOLK, Keith WISECARVER, Gilxon Mavarez NAVA
  • Patent number: 9782202
    Abstract: A surgical distance adjusting assembly for a distractor has a base having a first connecting portion configured to hold a first bone attachment member and a carrier having a second connecting portion configured to hold a second bone attachment member. The base and the carrier are movable relative to each other, wherein the first and second connecting portions provide a releasable mechanical coupling to the first and second bone attachment members. The releasable mechanical coupling comprises a hook member at one or both of the first and second connecting portions and configured to engage the respective bone attachment member. Alternatively, the releasable mechanical coupling comprises an opening at one or both of the first and second connecting portions. The opening has a thread for a fixation screw configured to releasable couple the respective bone attachment member to the respective connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck, Michael Volk
  • Patent number: 9775798
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Patent number: 9101537
    Abstract: Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Henk Van Wyk, Mariette Van Wyk, Trace Krebs, Peter Lange, Brian Denomme, Michael A. Volk
  • Patent number: D890489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Volk Design Corp.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Volk