Patents by Inventor Michael Knipfer

Michael Knipfer 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: 10517793
    Abstract: A cardio-pulmonary compression board includes a board (10) configured for a patient. A leg (20) is pivotally connected to the board, and the leg includes a free end portion having a mechanical feature (35) configured to be received in a compression device to adjustably secure the compression device at a distance from the board in an operational position. A locking mechanism (32, 42) is configured to releasably maintain the leg in the operational position, which is transverse to a plane of the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Christopher Walden, Virginia Higley, Michael Knipfer, Ahmed Fouad Said Reda, Mark Payne, John Olson, Mark Dominguez, Daniel Burch
  • Publication number: 20170156979
    Abstract: A cardio-pulmonary compression board includes a board (10) configured for a patient. A leg (20) is pivotally connected to the board, and the leg includes a free end portion having a mechanical feature (35) configured to be received in a compression device to adjustably secure the compression device at a distance from the board in an operational position. A locking mechanism (32, 42) is configured to releasably maintain the leg in the operational position, which is transverse to a plane of the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER WALDEN, VIRGINIA HIGLEY, MICHAEL KNIPFER, AHMED FOUAD SAID REDA, MARK PAYNE, JOHN OLSON, MARK DOMINGUEZ, DANIEL BURCH
  • Patent number: 7369334
    Abstract: An optical device is provided which includes a plurality of optical modules and an alignment compensation module. Each optical module includes an optical component fixedly coupled to a relative reference mount. The relative reference mount is configured to attach to a substrate. A plurality of optical modules mount on the substrate to form the optical device. The alignment compensation module removes residual alignment errors of the optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Cyberoptics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven K. Case, Timothy A. Skunes, Michael Knipfer, Gregory S. Mowry
  • Publication number: 20050249464
    Abstract: An optical device is provided which includes a plurality of optical modules and an alignment compensation module. Each optical module includes an optical component fixedly coupled to a relative reference mount. The relative reference mount is configured to attach to a substrate. A plurality of optical modules mount on the substrate to form the optical device. The alignment compensation module removes residual alignment errors of the optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Case, Timothy Skunes, Michael Knipfer, Gregory Mowry
  • Publication number: 20050177199
    Abstract: An adapter for an implantable cardiac lead, the adapter having a housing with an interior axial opening and an outer surface. The interior axial opening is configured to receive a mating terminal end of the implantable cardiac lead. A plurality of inner contacts are positioned within the interior axial opening and a plurality of outer contacts are positioned on the outer surface. Each of the inner contacts is electrically connected to an outer contact. The inner contacts are configured to electrically link with contacts on the mating terminal end of the implantable cardiac lead when the mating terminal end of the implantable cardiac lead is positioned within the interior opening. The outer surface is configured for connection of the outer contacts to a testing cable, the testing cable providing electrical connectivity with a device for testing the electrical continuity of the cardiac lead. An assembly including an adapter may be used to connect implanted cardiac leads with a testing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: David Hansen, Christine Wood, David Yingling, Michael Knipfer, Gregory Sundberg
  • Publication number: 20040264870
    Abstract: An optical alignment mount for adjusting a height of an optical component includes a component mount adapted to receive an optical component. A height of the optical component in the mount can be adjusted and fixed as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy A. Skunes, John P. Konicek, Michael Knipfer
  • Publication number: 20040212802
    Abstract: An optical device is provided which includes a plurality of optical modules and an alignment compensation module. Each optical module includes an optical component fixedly coupled to a relative reference mount. The relative reference mount is configured to attach to a substrate. A plurality of optical modules mount on the substrate to form the optical device. The alignment compensation module removes residual alignment errors of the optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Steven K. Case, Timothy A. Skunes, Michael Knipfer, Gregory S. Mowry