Patents by Inventor Michael B. Larson

Michael B. Larson 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: 20220000628
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Aaron C. Treat, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson
  • Patent number: 11096792
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Aaron C. Treat, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson
  • Patent number: 11071635
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty, including for reverse joint arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a trial device for determining inclination, offset, and/or version of a prosthetic tray with respect to a prosthetic stem or stemless implant. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis, which allows for variable offset, inclination or version or any combination thereof. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an offset or inclination angle or a version angle or any combination thereof of a prosthetic tray with respect to a stem or stemless device implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder) by matching the corresponding offset or version or inclination or any combination thereof to a trial device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson, Kendall Dennis
  • Publication number: 20190151104
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Aaron C. Treat, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson
  • Patent number: 10226349
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a device for determining inclination and/or version of a prosthetic head with respect to a prosthetic stem. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an inclination angle and/or a version angle of a prosthetic head with respect to a stem implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Aaron C. Treat, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson
  • Publication number: 20180092760
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for joint (e.g., shoulder) arthroplasty, including for reverse joint arthroplasty. In one aspect, there is provided a trial device for determining inclination, offset, and/or version of a prosthetic tray with respect to a prosthetic stem or stemless implant. In another aspect, there is provided a joint (e.g., shoulder) prosthesis, which allows for variable offset, inclination or version or any combination thereof. In another aspect, there is provided a method for setting an offset or inclination angle or a version angle or any combination thereof of a prosthetic tray with respect to a stem or stemless device implanted or to be implanted in a bone of a joint (e.g., shoulder) by matching the corresponding offset or version or inclination or any combination thereof to a trial device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Sperling, Aaron C. Treat, Bruce R. Kline, Michael B. Larson, Kendall Dennis
  • Publication number: 20150320584
    Abstract: Devices and methods for reducing undesirable noises relating to ostomy bag usage. One embodiment is a sleeve of foam or other sound absorbing material configured to surround substantially all or part of an ostomy bag. The sleeve can have a zippered bag opening to releasably receive the ostomy bag, and a stoma-coupling opening to enable a patient's stoma to be coupled to the ostomy bag. Another embodiment of the sleeve includes a pocket and an active noise cancellation device held in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael E. Kralovec, Ann L. Leland, Stephanie A. Beer, Michael B. Larson
  • Patent number: 7133084
    Abstract: Projection lens systems for use with cathode ray tube (CRT) projection televisions are provided which have positive first lens units (U1) and negative second lens units (U2) where the negative second lens units are customized in terms of at least one optical property for at least two of the colors of light produced by the CRTs with which the units are used. The at least one optical property is not spectral transmission, although the second lens units can also be customized for spectral transmission. As illustrated in FIGS. 1B–1F and FIGS. 8B–8F, such customization of a non-transmissive property provides an effective and cost effective approach for improving the color performance of CRT projection lens systems. Constructions for the positive first lens unit which improve image contrast and reduce manufacturing costs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jacob Moskovich, Michael B. Larson, Richard J. Wessling
  • Patent number: 7019793
    Abstract: Projection lens systems for use with cathode ray tube (CRT) projection televisions are provided which have positive first lens units (U1) and negative second lens units (U2) where the negative second lens units are customized in terms of at least one optical property for at least two of the colors of light produced by the CRTs with which the units are used. The at least one optical property is not spectral transmission, although the second lens units can also be customized for spectral transmission. As illustrated in FIGS. 1B–1F and FIGS. 8B–8F, such customization of a non-transmissive property provides an effective and cost effective approach for improving the color performance of CRT projection lens systems. Constructions for the positive first lens unit which improve image contrast and reduce manufacturing costs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jacob Moskovich, Michael B. Larson, Richard J. Wessling
  • Patent number: 6922295
    Abstract: A lens assembly adapted to be connected to a CRT and affixed to mounting structure in a projection television cabinet. The lens assembly includes a tubular lens mount having a longitudinal axis and at least a first optical lens element mounted along the longitudinal axis. A tubular focus mount extends along the longitudinal axis and fastening and locking structure connects the lens mount to the focus mount after a focus mount position is obtained. A CRT coupler is formed integrally with the focus mount and includes structure for securing a CRT and for securing the coupler to the mounting structure within the television cabinet. A second optical lens element is mounted to the CRT coupler. A flexible bladder may be used to contain coolant fluid between the CRT and the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robin S. Glassburn, E. Gregory Fulkerson, Michael B. Larson, David M. Snively, Donald Lee Keyes, Brian L. Dawes, Daniel G. Meiser
  • Patent number: 6844981
    Abstract: In a projection display system for example, a projection lens includes a non-radially symmetrical light stopped that is painted or otherwise applied directly to the surface of an optical lens element of the projection lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Stephen Magocs, Gregory W. Keck, Michael B. Larson, Carl J. Gilman
  • Patent number: 6791629
    Abstract: Projection lens systems for use with cathode ray tube (CRT) projection televisions are provided which have positive first lens units (U1) and negative second lens units (U2) where the negative second lens units are customized in terms of at least one optical property for at least two of the colors of light produced by the CRTs with which the units are used. The at least one optical property is not spectral transmission, although the second lens units can also be customized for spectral transmission. As illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1F and FIGS. 8B-8F, such customization of a non-transmissive property provides an effective and cost effective approach for improving the color performance of CRT projection lens systems. Constructions for the positive first lens unit which improve image contrast and reduce manufacturing costs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jacob Moskovich, Michael B. Larson, Richard J. Wessling
  • Publication number: 20040057123
    Abstract: In a projection display system for example, a projection lens includes a non-radially symmetrical light stopped that is painted or otherwise applied directly to the surface of an optical lens element of the projection lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen Magocs, Gregory W. Keck, Michael B. Larson, Carl J. Gilman
  • Publication number: 20030071929
    Abstract: Projection lens systems for use with cathode ray tube (CRT) projection televisions are provided which have positive first lens units (U1) and negative second lens units (U2) where the negative second lens units are customized in terms of at least one optical property for at least two of the colors of light produced by the CRTs with which the units are used. The at least one optical property is not spectral transmission, although the second lens units can also be customized for spectral transmission. As illustrated in FIGS. 1B-1F and FIGS. 8B-8F, such customization of a non-transmissive property provides an effective and cost effective approach for improving the color performance of CRT projection lens systems. Constructions for the positive first lens unit which improve image contrast and reduce manufacturing costs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Jacob Moskovich, Michael B. Larson, Richard J. Wessling