Patents by Inventor Michael Hoey

Michael Hoey 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).

  • Seal compatibility additive to improve fluoropolymer seal compatibility of lubricant compositions
    Patent number: 10106759
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an additive package for a lubricant composition that provides improved compatibility with fluoropolymer seals. The additive package comprises a seal compatibility additive. The disclosure is also directed to a lubricant composition comprising a base oil and a seal compatibility additive. The seal compatibility additive improves the compatibility with fluoropolymer seals of the resultant lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kevin DeSantis, Michael Hoey, Al Jung, Phil Rabbat, David Chasan, Stephen Jones
  • Lubricant composition comprising hindered cyclic amines
    Patent number: 10093879
    Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a base oil and a cyclic amine compound. A method of lubricating a system including a fluoropolymer seal with the lubricant composition is also provided. An additive concentrate for a lubricant composition is also provided. The cyclic amine compound is useful for adjusting the total base number of a lubricant composition. The lubricant composition is compatible with fluoropolymer seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kevin J. Desantis, Michael Hoey, Bjoern Ludolph, Matthias Kiefer
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING THE PROSTATE
    Publication number: 20180256238
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system is properly positioned by measuring and advancing the system based on a field-of-view of an endoscope or camera disposed within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Roger Noel HASTINGS
  • Lubricating oil compositions containing a halide seal compatibility additive and a second seal compatibility additive
    Patent number: 10066186
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an additive package for a lubricant composition that provides improved fluoropolymer compatibility. The additive package comprises a halide seal compatibility additive and a second seal compatibility additive. The disclosure is also directed to a lubricant composition comprising a base oil, a halide seal compatibility additive, and a second seal compatibility additive. The halide seal compatibility and the second seal compatibility additive improves the fluoropolymer seal compatibility of the resultant lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kevin DeSantis, Michael Hoey, Al Jung, Phil Rabbat, David Chasan, Stephen Jones
  • MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180199982
    Abstract: An instrument and method for applying thermal energy to targeted tissue. An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a vapor source comprising a pump configured for providing a flow of liquid media from a liquid media source into a vaporization chamber having a heating mechanism, actuating the pump to provide the liquid into the vaporization chamber, applying energy from the heating mechanism to convert a substantially water liquid media into a minimum water vapor level for causing an intended effect in tissue. For examples such levels can comprise at least 60% water vapor, at least 70% water vapor, at least 80% water vapor or at least 90% water vapor for causing an intended effect in tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • TRANSPERINEAL VAPOR ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180193080
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, or denature tissues of the prostate. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Roger Noel HASTINGS, Mark SCHROM, Matthew BYRNE, Grant MAUCH, Eric JERKE, Richard Charles KRAVIK
  • MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180193079
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to a system for ablating or modifying structures in a body with systems and methods that generate a flow of vapor at a controlled flow rate for applying energy to the body structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180168713
    Abstract: An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy including an inductive heating means to generate a vapor phase media that is used for interstitial, intraluminal, intracavity or topical tissue treatment. In one method, the vapor phase media is propagated from a probe outlet to provide a controlled vapor-to-liquid phase change in an interface with tissue to thereby apply ablative thermal energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • ALKOXYLATED AMIDES, ESTERS, AND ANTI-WEAR AGENTS IN LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS AND RACING OIL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20180171257
    Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a base oil, an alkoxylated amide, an ester, and an anti-wear agent including phosphorus. The alkoxylated amide and ester have general formulas (I) and (II), respectively. The lubricant composition may be further defined as a racing oil composition. Also disclosed is a method for maximizing the effectiveness of a friction modifier in a racing oil composition thus increasing the fuel economy of a racing vehicle. The method includes providing the racing oil composition and lubricating an internal combustion engine of a racing vehicle to increase the fuel economy of the racing vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Eugene Scanlon, Thomas Hayden, Alfred Jung, Michael Hoey, Shaun Robert Seibel
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROSTATE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20180168712
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery needle can be advanced a predetermined distance into the prostate by an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism can comprise, for example, a spring, or at least one magnet. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Mark SCHROM, Stephanos PAULOS, Randall BEYREIS, Mark BILITZ
  • VAPOR ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180168711
    Abstract: A vapor delivery device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vapor delivery device is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate tissues of the prostate. The vapor delivery device can include a handle portion and a cartridge portion. The cartridge portion can be configured to be inserted into a lumen of the handle portion to align and position a vapor coil of the cartridge portion within a RF coil of the handle portion. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings, Mark Schrom, Steven Carlson, Matthew Byrne, Karliam C. Woo, Eric Jerke, Richard Charles Kravik
  • LUBRICANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING HINDERED CYCLIC AMINES
    Publication number: 20180134981
    Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a base oil and a cyclic amine compound. A method of lubricating a system including a fluoropolymer seal with the lubricant composition is also provided. An additive concentrate for a lubricant composition is also provided. The cyclic amine compound is useful for adjusting the total base number of a lubricant composition. The lubricant composition is compatible with fluoropolymer seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin J. Desantis, Michael Hoey, Bjoern Ludolph, Matthias Kiefer
  • Systems and methods for treating the prostate
    Patent number: 9968395
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system is properly positioned by measuring and advancing the system based on a field-of-view of an endoscope or camera disposed within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: NXTHERA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings
  • Medical system and method of use
    Patent number: 9943353
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to a system for ablating or modifying structures in a body with systems and methods that generate a flow of vapor at a controlled flow rate for applying energy to the body structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Medical system and method of use
    Patent number: 9924992
    Abstract: An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy including an inductive heating means to generate a vapor phase media that is used for interstitial, intraluminal, intracavity or topical tissue treatment. In one method, the vapor phase media is propagated from a probe outlet to provide a controlled vapor-to-liquid phase change in an interface with tissue to thereby apply ablative thermal energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Alkoxylated amides, esters, and anti-wear agents in lubricant compositions and racing oil compositions
    Patent number: 9920275
    Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a base oil, an alkoxylated amide, an ester, and an anti-wear agent including phosphorus. The alkoxylated amide and ester have general formulas (I) and (II), respectively. The lubricant composition may be further defined as a racing oil composition. Also disclosed is a method for maximizing the effectiveness of a friction modifier in a racing oil composition thus increasing the fuel economy of a racing vehicle. The method includes providing the racing oil composition and lubricating an internal combustion engine of a racing vehicle to increase the fuel economy of the racing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Eugene Scanlon, Thomas Hayden, Alfred Jung, Michael Hoey, Shaun Robert Seibel
  • Alkoxylated amides, esters, and anti-wear agents in lubricant compositions
    Patent number: 9909081
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an additive package for a lubricant composition that includes an alkoxylated amide, an ester, and an anti-wear agent including phosphorus, molybdenum, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides a lubricant composition that includes a base oil, the alkoxylated amide, the ester, and the anti-wear agent including phosphorus, molybdenum, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure further provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine for improving fuel economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Eugene Scanlon, Thomas Hayden, Alfred Jung, Michael Hoey
  • Medical system and method of use
    Patent number: 9907599
    Abstract: An instrument and method for applying thermal energy to targeted tissue. An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a vapor source comprising a pump configured for providing a flow of liquid media from a liquid media source into a vaporization chamber having a heating mechanism, actuating the pump to provide the liquid into the vaporization chamber, applying energy from the heating mechanism to convert a substantially water liquid media into a minimum water vapor level for causing an intended effect in tissue. For examples such levels can comprise at least 60% water vapor, at least 70% water vapor, at least 80% water vapor or at least 90% water vapor for causing an intended effect in tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • LUBRICANT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20180057767
    Abstract: A lubricant composition has an increased oxidation induction time. The lubricant composition includes a base oil present in an amount of greater than 85 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition also includes an antioxidant component including particular first, second, and third antioxidants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bridgett RAKESTRAW, Mary DERY, Kevin DESANTIS, Michael HOEY, Roger KUHLMAN
  • Lubricant composition comprising hindered cyclic amines
    Patent number: 9902916
    Abstract: A lubricant composition includes a base oil and a cyclic amine compound. A method of lubricating a system including a fluoropolymer seal with the lubricant composition is also provided. An additive concentrate for a lubricant composition is also provided. The cyclic amine compound is useful for adjusting the total base number of a lubricant composition. The lubricant composition is compatible with fluoropolymer seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kevin J. Desantis, Michael Hoey, Bjoern Ludolph, Matthias Kiefer