Patents by Inventor Michael L. Boyer

Michael L. Boyer 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: 20250036907
    Abstract: An electrically shielded article includes a flexible and/or elongatable substrate and a conductive ink applied over at least a portion of the substrate. The conductive ink includes a resin and a conductive material. When the conductive ink is applied over the substrate, the conductive material in the conductive ink is present over the substrate in an amount of at least 5 g/m2. The electrically shielded article exhibits a signal loss of at least 5 dBm at up to 4 mm according to the NFC Detuning Test. A method of preparing an electrically shielded article and an identification device including the electrically shielded article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES L. BOYER, SHAWN R. DeBERRY, MICHAEL W. HAHN, LOGAN T. HAWKE, EWA SIUDA
  • Publication number: 20250020558
    Abstract: A method for repairing a stator stage is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a stator stage including a plurality of stator vanes disposed between an outer diameter and an inner diameter, analyzing the stator stage for defects, determining there is a first defect in a first segment of a the stator stage, the first segment including at least one of a first portion of the outer diameter, a first portion of the inner diameter, or a first stator vane, removing the first segment from the stator stage forming a void in the stator stage, manufacturing a second segment that is the same size as the first segment, attaching the second segment to the stator stage to fill the void, performing a blending process on the stator stage including the second segment to smooth the plurality of stator vanes including the second stator vane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Garrett KERNOZICKY, Jesse R. BOYER, Ashwin RAGHAVAN, Peter John BREITZMANN, Praba Kharan BAPTIST, Michael L. VUKOVINSKY, Lawrence A BINEK
  • Publication number: 20250020062
    Abstract: A method of repairing a stator stage is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a stator stage including a plurality of stator vanes disposed between an outer diameter and an inner diameter, analyzing the stator stage for defects, determining based on the analysis that there is a first defect on an edge of a first stator vane of the plurality of stator vanes, removing a portion of the first stator vane including the first defect to form a first scallop on the edge of the first stator vane, repairing the first stator vane including filling the first scallop to fill the first stator vane to its original size and shape creating a repaired portion, and performing a blending process to the stator stage including the first stator vane and the repaired portion to smooth the plurality of stator vanes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: GARRETT KERNOZICKY, JESSE R. BOYER, PRABA KHARAN BAPTIST, ASHWIN RAGHAVAN, PETER JOHN BREITZMANN, MICHAEL L. VUKOVINSKY
  • Patent number: 11564718
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11564713
    Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
  • Patent number: 11065045
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Carroll, Michael L. Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20210100592
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10932825
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Jamie Carroll, David C. Paul, Michael L. Boyer, II, Jason Zappacosta
  • Patent number: 10893892
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20200289162
    Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
  • Patent number: 10695098
    Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
  • Publication number: 20200155204
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Paul W. Millhouse, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, William E. Duffield, Nirali Patel, Darren Clutter, Noah Hansell
  • Patent number: 10568665
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Millhouse, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, William E. Duffield, Nirali Patel, Darren Clutter, Noah Hansell
  • Publication number: 20190262053
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Carroll, Michael L. Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20190262052
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Carroll, Michael L. Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10238443
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Carroll, Michael L. Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20190021869
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William S. Rhoda, Michael L. Boyer, II, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20180368891
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Jamie Carroll, David C. Paul, Michael L. Boyer, II, Jason Zappacosta
  • Publication number: 20180344364
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10105233
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William S. Rhoda, Michael L. Boyer, II, William E. Duffield