Patents by Inventor Michael D. Barber

Michael D. Barber 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: 10690020
    Abstract: Improvements in a vertical sliding valve arm has been disclosed with systems and methods related to eliminating the common pivot-type rocker arm and reversing the use of the valve spring in internal combustion engines. More specifically, the camshaft lobes activate a sliding valve arm to close the engine valve instead of opening it and the valve spring is used to push open the valve instead of closing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Michael D. Barber
  • Publication number: 20200063610
    Abstract: Improvements in a vertical sliding valve arm has been disclosed with systems and methods related to eliminating the common pivot-type rocker arm and reversing the use of the valve spring in internal combustion engines. More specifically, the camshaft lobes activate a sliding valve arm to close the engine valve instead of opening it and the valve spring is used to push open the valve instead of closing it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Michael D. Barber
  • Patent number: 10465570
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to eliminating the common pivot-type rocker arm and reversing the use of the valve spring in internal combustion engines. More specifically, the camshaft lobes activate a sliding valve arm to close the engine valve instead of opening it and the valve spring is used to push open the valve instead of closing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Michael D. Barber
  • Patent number: 10058873
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to the recycling of spent or used catalytic converters are described. The system and method utilizes a crusher tube and grinder, and eliminates the alligator and guillotine shears used by industry. These improvements enhance the safety of the workers and removes occupational hazards such as dust and toxic contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Michael D Barber
  • Patent number: 9814510
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 9782572
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols for such procedures is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula, and further including apparatus and methods for wrapping and/or folding the expandable element either before or after a procedure to reduce its profile to fit through the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Publication number: 20160278837
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Vention Medical Advanced Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 9358372
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Vention Medical Advanced Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8940484
    Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Qiagen GmbH
    Inventors: Rebecca A. L. Barber, Michael D. Barber, Peter E. Johnson, Sharon M. Gillbard, Marc D. Haywood, Carolyn D. Smith, Jennifer A. Arnold, Trudy Burke, Andrew J. Urquhart, Peter P. Gill
  • Publication number: 20140005711
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8454647
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8454646
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8399191
    Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Qiagen GmbH
    Inventors: Rebecca A. L. Barber, Michael D. Barber, Peter E. Johnson, Sharon M. Gillbard, Marc D. Haywood, Carolyn D. Smith, Jennifer A. Arnold, Trudy Burke, Andrew J. Urquhart, Peter P. Gill
  • Patent number: 8394056
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8216182
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Patent number: 8177744
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Publication number: 20120094292
    Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LTD.
    Inventors: Rebecca A.L. Barber, Michael D. Barber, Peter E. Johnson, Sharon M. Gillbard, Marc D. Haywood, Carolyn D. Smith, Jennifer A. Arnold, Trudy Burke, Andrew J. Urquhart, Peter P. Gill
  • Publication number: 20120053611
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Mark A. Saab, Michael D. Barbere
  • Publication number: 20110269128
    Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LTD.
    Inventors: Rebecca A.L. Barber, Michael D. Barber, Peter E. Johnson, Sharon M. Gillbard, Marc D. Haywood, Carolyn D. Smith, Jennifer A. Arnold, Trudy Burke, Andrew J. Urquhart, Peter P. Gill
  • Publication number: 20100330559
    Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LTD.
    Inventors: REBECCA A. L. BARBER, MICHAEL D. BARBER, PETER E. JOHNSON, SHARON M. GILLBARD, MARC D. HAYWOOD, CAROLYN D. SMITH, JENNIFER A. ARNOLD, TRUDY BURKE, ANDREW J. URQUHART, PETER P. GILL