Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Hall
Michael Andrew Hall 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: 9763709Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Malcolm Brown, Mark Bonner, Ian MacMillan Ward, Michael Andrew Hall, John Rose, Mason James Bettenga
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Publication number: 20150123314Abstract: The present invention relates at least in part to methods for the manufacture of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials. Particularly, although not exclusive, the present invention relates to processes for the formation of complex shaped devices composed of shape memory polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Malcolm Brown, Horacio Montes de Oca Balderas, Michael Andrew Hall, Alan William Bull, David Franklin Farrar, Philip Caton-Rose, Philip David Coates, Glen Thompson, Michael Martyn, Ian MacMillan Ward, Mark James Bonner, Peter John Hine, Paul Unwin, Michael Woodhead
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Publication number: 20150073476Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising shape memory polymer (SMP) materials and uses thereof. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to biocompatible shape memory polymer (SMP) materials and uses thereof in the medical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Malcolm Brown, Horacio Montes de Oca Balderas, Michael Andrew Hall, Alan William Bull, David Franklin Farrar, Philip Caton-Rose, Philip David Coates, Glen Thompson, Michael Martyn, Ian MacMillan Ward, Mark James Bonner, Peter John Hine, Paul Unwin, Robin Anthony Chivers, Michael Woodhead
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Publication number: 20140309691Abstract: The present invention relates at least in part to surgical devices which comprise a shape memory polymer material composition. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to a fixation device e.g. an anchor device e.g. a suture anchor which comprises a shape memory material. Included in the present invention are anchor devices e.g. suture anchors which are formed entirely of a shape memory polymer material. Embodiments of the present invention comprise hybrid suture anchors, particularly suture anchors which are formed from a shape memory polymer material and a non-shape memory material. Methods of securing an anchor in a bone or tissue are also included in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Malcolm Brown, Horacio Montes de Oca Balederas, Michael Andrew Hall, Alan William Bull, David Franklin Farrar, Philip Caton-Rose, Philip David Coates, Glen Thompson, Michael Martyn, Ian MacMillian Ward, Mark James Bonner, Peter John Hine
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Publication number: 20140257414Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Malcolm Brown, Mark Bonner, Ian MacMillan Ward, Michael Andrew Hall, John Rose, Mason James Bettenga
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Publication number: 20140236226Abstract: The present invention relates to shape memory polymers (SMP) and especially to shape memory polymer containing a water soluble non-reactive plasticiser and to uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicants: Smith & Nephew PLC, University of BradfordInventors: Malcolm Brown, Horacio Montes de Oca Balderas, Michael Andrew Hall, Phillip Caton-Rose, Phillip David Coates, Glen Thompson
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Patent number: 8747976Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Malcolm Brown, Mark Bonner, Ian Macmillan Ward, Michael Andrew Hall, John Rose, Mason James Bettenga
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Patent number: 8612384Abstract: A method of synchronizing a multimedia content file with an associated text file includes subdividing the text file into one or more samples, where each sample includes zero or more consecutive characters of the text file. The samples are associated with a corresponding contiguous time interval of the multimedia content file. For each sample, a corresponding consumption rate value is determined, which represents a use ratio of characters of the sample within the associated time interval of the multimedia content file. The consumption rate values are then stored, so that they may subsequently be used to compute time positions within the multimedia content file associated with corresponding text characters within the text file. Additional information, such as time cues and interlude intervals, may also be recorded in order to improve the accuracy of synchronization.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Michael Andrew Hall
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Patent number: 8574308Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for installing shape memory polymers relative to orthopedic implants.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm W R Brown, Horacio Montes de Oca Balderas, Graeme I Howling, James K. Rains, John Rose, Michael Andrew Hall, Robin A. Chivers, Andy Marsh, Mason James Bettenga, Andrew Thompson, Henry B. Faber
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Publication number: 20100318085Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an internal fixation device including an interface portion, a polymer material coupled to the interface portion, wherein the polymer material includes at least one feature on a surface of the polymer material, and means for allowing adequate expansion of the polymer material on each side of the bone fracture site. A method of fixating the internal fixation device to a bone and other internal fixation devices and methods for fixating are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Mason James Bettenga, David L. Evans, David L. Brumfield, Henry B. Faber, David F. Farrar, Michael Andrew Hall, Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, James K. Rains, John Rose, Malcolm Brown
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Publication number: 20100280559Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Horacio Montes De Oca Balderas, Malcolm Brown, Mark Bonner, Ian MacMillan Ward, Michael Andrew Hall, John Rose, Mason James Bettenga
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Publication number: 20090254578Abstract: A method of synchronising a multimedia content file with an associated text file includes subdividing the text file into one or more samples, where each sample includes zero or more consecutive characters of the text file. The samples are associated with a corresponding contiguous time interval of the multimedia content file. For each sample, a corresponding consumption rate value is determined, which represents a use ratio of characters of the sample within the associated time interval of the multimedia content file. The consumption rate values are then stored, so that they may subsequently be used to compute time positions within the multimedia content file associated with corresponding text characters within the text file. Additional information, such as time cues and interlude intervals, may also be recorded in order to improve the accuracy of synchronisation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Michael Andrew Hall
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Publication number: 20080305144Abstract: An oriented implantable, biodegradable device is disclosed. The oriented implantable, biodegradable device is formed from a homogeneous polymer blend comprising a polylactic acid in admixture, in an amount of not more than 10% by weight of the polymer blend, with an additive which both plasticises polymer draw and is a degradation accelerant. The polymer comprised within the blend may be a uniaxial, biaxial or triaxial orientation. Also disclosed is a composite thereof, processes for the preparation thereof, and The implantable biodegradable device may be used as a high strength trauma fixation device suitable for implantation into the human or animal body. As examples, the high strength trauma fixation device may take the form of plates, screws, pins, rods, anchors or scaffolds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Malcolm NMI Brown, Michael Andrew Hall, John NMI Rose, Alan NMI Bull, David F. Farrar