Patents by Inventor Michael B. McGraw
Michael B. McGraw 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: 11972180Abstract: A method and computing system operable for displaying a first routing diagram on a display. The first routing diagram is a member of a first set of routing diagrams that includes multiple different routing diagrams. Displaying the first routing diagram includes displaying a user-selectable control and a first portion of a particular routable component within the first routing diagram. The user-selectable control corresponds to a location of the display where a first terminal connected to the particular routable component or a second terminal connected or connectable to the first terminal is displayed. An additional function include determining, by a processor, a selection of the user-selectable control occurs while the first routing diagram is displayed on the display. A further function includes displaying, on the display in response to determining the selection of the user-selectable control occurs, the second routing diagram with a second portion of the particular routable component highlighted.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLCInventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Thomas A. Southward, Thomas W. Tipps, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Bryan Keithley Romero
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Publication number: 20240119753Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
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Patent number: 7747332Abstract: An electrical stimulation device is combined with a biologic to increase osteogenesis (i.e., bone healing or bone formation). The electrical stimulation is osteoblastic in that it produces new bone cells and or increases the activity of the existing cells, either osteoblasts or osteocytes. The preferred biologic decreases osteoclastic activity, which is the remodeling of bone usually by destroying the bone. Thus, osteogenesis is maximized by decreasing osteoclastic activity, while at the same time increasing osteoblastic activity. Osteogenesis can also be maximized by combining electrical stimulation with a BMP. Though BMPs are generally considered to increase osteoblastic activity, certain BMPs may have an additive effect to the use of electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 6988005Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device that is capable of providing muscle stimulation and interferential current stimulation. The multi-functional portable electro-medical device includes a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power electro-medical device is easy to use. The portable electro-medical device can be programmed to impart any combination of wave therapy to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 6937905Abstract: A stimulator and a method for electrical stimulation of bone to promote osteogenesis is disclosed in which surface electrodes positioned around an incision site transmit an interferential current that has a base medium frequency alternating current between 1K-20 KHz. A digital signal processor generates a sine-wave-like waveform from a pulse generator which after further processing is used to generate two circuits for use in producing the interferential current. The effective area of stimulation is controlled by placement of electrodes and electrode orientation. Amplitude modulation of electrical circuits created at the electrode placements also augments the effective area of stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: International Rehabilitative Coion Sciences, Inc.Inventors: William J. Carroll, Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux
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Publication number: 20040059394Abstract: A stimulator and a method for electrical stimulation of bone to promote osteogenesis is disclosed in which surface electrodes positioned around an incision site transmit an interferential current that has a base medium frequency alternating current between 1K-20 KHz. A digital signal processor generates a sine-wave-like waveform from a pulse generator which after further processing is used to generate two circuits for use in producing the interferential current. The effective area of stimulation is controlled by placement of electrodes and electrode orientation. Amplitude modulation of electrical circuits created at the electrode placements also augments the effective area of stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: William J. Carroll, Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux
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Publication number: 20040015209Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device provides interferential current stimulation to promote bone growth. Two electrical signals are applied to a target area, each electrical signal being formed by a set of two electrode pads. A beat frequency is created at the location the signals intersect with each other. The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two signals and has an amplitude that is additive and greater than either signal alone. The depth of the interferential signal is increased by increasing the carrier frequency of the signals. The direction of the interferential signal shifts toward the signal having the lower amplitude. The electrical stimulation is used in combination with biologics to further increase bone growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Publication number: 20040015189Abstract: An electrical stimulation device is combined with a biologic to increase osteogenesis (i.e., bone healing or bone formation). The electrical stimulation is osteoblastic in that it produces new bone cells and or increases the activity of the existing cells, either osteoblasts or osteocytes. The preferred biologic decreases osteoclastic activity, which is the remodeling of bone usually by destroying the bone. Thus, osteogenesis is maximized by decreasing osteoclastic activity, while at the same time increasing osteoblastic activity. Osteogenesis can also be maximized by combining electrical stimulation with a BMP. Though BMPs are generally considered to increase osteoblastic activity, certain BMPs may have an additive effect to the use of electrical stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Publication number: 20040015203Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device that is capable of providing muscle stimulation and interferential current stimulation. The multi-functional portable electro-medical device includes a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power electro-medical device is easy to use. The portable electro-medical device can be programmed to impart any combination of wave therapy to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 6675048Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device provides interferential current stimulation to promote bone growth. Two electrical signals are applied to a target area, each electrical signal being formed by a set of two electrode pads. A beat frequency is created at the location the signals intersect with each other. The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two signals and has an amplitude that is additive and greater than either signal alone. The depth of the interferential signal is increased by increasing the carrier frequency of the signals. The direction of the interferential signal shifts toward the signal having the lower amplitude. The electrical stimulation is used in combination with biologics to further increase bone growth. The target area is large enough to include multiple vertebral segments.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 6560487Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device provides interferential current stimulation to promote bone growth. Two electrical signals are applied to a target area, each electrical signal being formed by a set of two electrode pads. A beat frequency is created at the location the signals intersect with each other. The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two signals and has an amplitude that is additive and greater than either signal alone. The depth of the interferential signal is increased by increasing the carrier frequency of the signals. The direction of the interferential signal shifts toward the signal having the lower amplitude. The electrical stimulation is used in combination with biologics to further increase bone growth.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 6393328Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device that is capable of providing muscle stimulation and interferential current stimulation. The multi-functional portable electro-medical device includes a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power electro-medical device is easy to use. The portable electro-medical device can be programmed to impart any combination of wave therapy to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Publication number: 20020016616Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device provides interferential current stimulation to promote bone growth. Two electrical signals are applied to a target area, each electrical signal being formed by a set of two electrode pads. A beat frequency is created at the location the signals intersect with each other. The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two signals and has an amplitude that is additive and greater than either signal alone. The depth of the interferential signal is increased by increasing the carrier frequency of the signals. The direction of the interferential signal shifts toward the signal having the lower amplitude. The electrical stimulation is used in combination with biologics to further increase bone growth. The target area is large enough to include multiple vertebral segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux, William J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrell, Randy Alan Murphy
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Patent number: 5755745Abstract: A portable muscle stimulator with removable data storage card is disclosed in which the removable data storage card is secured within the power muscle stimulator on specially designed rail guides which prevent the removable data storage card from being inserted to the power muscle stimulator incorrectly and which ensure that the power muscle stimulator is secured in a removable fashion within the power muscle stimulator. The portable muscle stimulator include a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power muscle stimulator is easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux
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Patent number: 5577042Abstract: A broadcast and presentation system for synthesis of diverse data transmission signals and multimedia application subsystems. The system includes a signal processing line for transmitting information signals in multiple formats, a plurality of application subsystems for receiving input information in a predetermined signal format, a switching matrix for receiving input signals from the signal processing line and outputting the signals to the application subsystems that are described in destination and identification information that is embedded in the signal. The system further includes converters if necessary for receiving signals in one format and outputting the signals in another format according to the identification information that is embedded in the signal. The switching matrix may be programmable and controlled by a processor.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: McGraw BroadcastInventors: Michael B. McGraw, Sr., Phillip A. Coombs
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Patent number: RE39359Abstract: A portable muscle stimulator with removal data storage card is disclosed in which the removable data storage card is secured within the power muscle stimulator on specially designed rail guides which prevent the removable data storage card from being inserted to the power muscle stimulator incorrectly and which ensure that the power muscle stimulator is secured in a removable fashion within the power muscle stimulator. The portable muscle stimulator include a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power muscle stimulator is easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: International Rehabilitative Science, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux
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Patent number: RE36690Abstract: A portable muscle stimulator with removable data storage card is disclosed in which the removable data storage card is secured within the power muscle stimulator on specially designed rail guides which prevent the removable data storage card from being inserted to the power muscle stimulator incorrectly and which ensure that the power muscle stimulator is secured in a removable fashion within the power muscle stimulator. The portable muscle stimulator include a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power muscle stimulator is easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: International Rehabilitative Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. McGraw, William A. Rux