Patents by Inventor Michael Lowery
Michael Lowery 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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Surgical system and methods for stabilization and fixation of fractures, joints, and reconstructions
Patent number: 11931020Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael Carlo, III, George Matthew Awtrey, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard -
Publication number: 20220371148Abstract: A wheel polishing device is provided and configured to be used with a polishing stand. The device includes a base plate defining a plurality of tracks and a plurality of peg members. Each of the plurality of peg members configured to slidably engage a least one of the plurality of tracks defined by the plate. A peg expanding hub is configured to expand into the plurality of peg members when a nut is tightened on a center screw that passes through the peg expanding hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Todd Kaptein, Michael Lowery
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Patent number: 11049302Abstract: Methods, systems, and media are provided for redacting images using augmented reality. An image, such as a photograph or video, may be captured by a camera. A redaction marker, such as a QR code, may be included in the field of view of the camera. Redaction instructions may be interpreted from the redaction marker. The redaction instructions indicate a portion of a real-world environment that is to be redacted, such as an area that is not allowed to be imaged. Based on the redaction instructions, image data corresponding to the image may be redacted by deleting or encrypting a portion of the data associated with the portion of the real-world environment to be redacted. An image may be rendered using the redacted image data. The redacted image may be displayed or stored.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: RealWear, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20200402280Abstract: Methods, systems, and media are provided for redacting images using augmented reality. An image, such as a photograph or video, may be captured by a camera. A redaction marker, such as a QR code, may be included in the field of view of the camera. Redaction instructions may be interpreted from the redaction marker. The redaction instructions indicate a portion of a real-world environment that is to be redacted, such as an area that is not allowed to be imaged. Based on the redaction instructions, image data corresponding to the image may be redacted by deleting or encrypting a portion of the data associated with the portion of the real-world environment to be redacted. An image may be rendered using the redacted image data. The redacted image may be displayed or stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Andrew Michael Lowery
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Patent number: 10365493Abstract: A head-mounted display that is modular and configured for securement to an item of headwear is provided. The head-mounted display may comprise a selection of components that are desired for a particular application, such as a display boom, camera, microphone, position-tracking component, etc., and may include an attachment mechanism for securing the selection of components to the item of headwear. The head-mounted display may include a display module having a corresponding display characteristic that provides a visual display and/or display functionality that is appropriate for a particular application. The display module may include a micro display that is non-transparent and/or a waveguide optic that is at least partially transparent, and may be configured to provide an augmented reality display for a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: RealWear, IncorporatedInventors: Stephen A. Pombo, George Henry Hines, Christopher Iain Parkinson, Andrew Michael Lowery, Kenneth Lustig
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Publication number: 20180180895Abstract: A head-mounted display that is modular and configured for securement to an item of headwear is provided. The head-mounted display may comprise a selection of components that are desired for a particular application, such as a display boom, camera, microphone, position-tracking component, etc., and may include an attachment mechanism for securing the selection of components to the item of headwear. The head-mounted display may include a display module having a corresponding display characteristic that provides a visual display and/or display functionality that is appropriate for a particular application. The display module may include a micro display that is non-transparent and/or a waveguide optic that is at least partially transparent, and may be configured to provide an augmented reality display for a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: STEPHEN A. POMBO, GEORGE HENRY HINES, CHRISTOPHER IAIN PARKINSON, ANDREW MICHAEL LOWERY, KENNETH LUSTIG
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Publication number: 20080013045Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Martin Mainster, Alan Lang, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20070225399Abstract: Intraocular lenses comprised of an acrylic-silicone hybrid polymer are disclosed. The intraocular lenses described herein are suitable for insertion through incisions of 2 mm or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Advanced Medical OpticsInventors: Michael Lowery, Harish Makker
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Publication number: 20070197681Abstract: An intraocular lens with a hydrophilic polymer coating composition and methods for using same are provided. Specifically, a composition suitable for reducing tackiness in intraocular lens is provided wherein an acrylic intraocular lens is treated by vapor deposition with an alkoxy silyl terminated polyethylene glycol polymer composition. Methods for making an intraocular lens with a hydrophilic polymer coating are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: Advanced Medical OpticsInventors: Michael Lowery, Laurent Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20070043437Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) includes an optic for focusing light and an accommodation assembly for axially moving and/or deforming the optic in response to naturally occurring actions of the eye, thus allowing a patient to more effectively focus on near objects. In addition, the optic may be multifocal or aspheric, wherein the maximum add power of the lens is combined with the increase in diopter power obtained through axial movement and/or deformation of the optic, resulting in enhanced accommodation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Marlene Paul, Daniel Brady, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20070005135Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) insertion apparatus for implanting IOLs through smaller incisions. The insertion apparatus includes an insertion cartridge that receives the IOL and cooperates with a handpiece. The cartridge includes a longitudinal lumen from a loading chamber to an open distal mouth that gradually narrows in dimension. A push rod having an extremely soft tip thereon urges the IOL through the cartridge and from the open distal mouth. The soft tip is made of low-stimulus material having a minimum ultimate elongation of 400%. Because of the extremely soft material of the tip, the outside diameter of the open distal mouth can be reduced to no more than 2.0 mm, enabling passage through incisions of 2.2 mm or less. The soft tip may be a thermoplastic elastomer having a relatively high elongation and relatively low modulus at elongations of 100-300%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Harish Makker, Can Hu, Michael Lowery
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Patent number: 7150759Abstract: An intraocular lens (IOL) includes an optic for focusing light and an accommodation assembly for axially moving and/or deforming the optic in response to naturally occurring actions of the eye, thus allowing a patient to more effectively focus on near objects. In addition, the optic may be multifocal or aspheric, wherein the maximum add power of the lens is combined with the increase in diopter power obtained through axial movement and/or deformation of the optic, resulting in enhanced accommodation.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Marlene L. Paul, Daniel G. Brady, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20060229635Abstract: Soft, flexible highly lubricious coatings for polymeric IOL insertion cartridges that allow IOLs to be easily inserted through small bore cartridges suitable for use with small (less than 3 mm) incisions are provided. These lubricious coatings allow IOLs to be inserted into the eye of a patient without the risk of lens damage or transfer of lubricants to the lens surface during implantation. Specifically, polymeric coatings comprising a matrix polymer having an equivalent weight greater than 5000 g/eq are used to form interpenetrating networks (IPN) on the surface of hydrophobic structural polymers. The IPNs thus formed entrap highly lubricious hydrophilic compounds within the IPN using multi-functional cross linkers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Can Hu, Michael Lowery, Harish Makker
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Publication number: 20060135642Abstract: Biocompatible polymers useful for making intraocular lenses are provided. The biocompatible polymers are generally composed of one or more acrylate monomers, crosslinked with at least one diacrylate ester and may include one or more additional components such as ultraviolet light and/or blue-violet light absorbing dyes. The posterior chamber IOLs made using the biocompatible polymers disclosed herein are suitable for placement in phakic or aphakic eyes and are intended for refractive correction including myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatisms and for implantation after removal of the natural crystalline lens as warranted by medical conditions such as cataracts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Harish Makker, Massoud Ghazizadeh, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20060004163Abstract: Biocompatible polymers useful for making anterior chamber intraocular lenses (AC-IOL) are provided. The biocompatible polymers are generally composed of one or more acrylate monomers, crosslinked with at least one diacrylate ester and may include one or more additional components such as ultraviolet light and/or blue-violate light absorbing dyes. The AC-IOLs made using the biocompatible polymers disclosed herein are suitable for placement in phakic or aphakic eyes and are intended for refractive correction including myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventors: Harish Makker, Michael Lowery, Can Hu
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Publication number: 20050243272Abstract: Ophthalmic devices are provided having a violet-light vertical cut-off filter abruptly absorbs light between the wave lengths of between approximately and 400 nm and 450 nm such that a curve when plotted as percent transmission versus wavelength has the shape as depicted in FIG. 2. In one embodiment the ophthalmic devices are made from acrylates and the light absorbing compound is an Eastman Yellow 035 MA dye.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Martin Mainster, Alan Lang, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20050226912Abstract: This invention provides an article of manufacture and method for controlling the application of a coupling agent, such as a silicone oil or mineral oil, on a surface of a tissue prior to contacting the tissue with an apparatus for non-invasive optical measurement of the concentration of an analyte. Such an apparatus is shown in WO 99/59464. The article ensures that a specific quantity of the coupling agent is deposited in a uniform layer over the entire target area of the tissue, thereby enhancing both the optical signal and the repeatability of thermal and optical coupling with the components of the apparatus. The coupling agent can comprise any of the coupling agents described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,663 that have desirable coupling properties for this application. In one embodiment, the article comprises (a) a backing and (b) a layer of coupling agent on at least one major surface of the backing. In this embodiment, the material of the backing must not absorb an excessive amount of the coupling agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20050221041Abstract: Apparatus, and methods of making and using apparatus, for inserting intraocular lenses (IOLs) are disclosed. The apparatus includes a hollow tube having an interior wall defining a hollow space through which an intraocular lens may be passed from the open space into an eye. A lubricity enhancing component is covalently bonded to the hollow tube at the interior wall in an amount effective to facilitate the passage of the intraocular lens through the hollow space. The lubricity enhancing component includes a substituent component effective to reduce hydrolysis of said lubricity enhancing component relative to an identical lubricity enhancing component without the substituent component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Harish Makker, Can Hu, Michael Lowery
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Publication number: 20050165316Abstract: A method for identifying artifacts occurring during a measurement of the concentration of an analyte in a biological sample by means of an apparatus that employs temperature-controlled optical probes, introduces electromagnetic radiation into tissue, and collects and detects radiation emitted at a distance from the point at which the electromagnetic radiation is introduced. The values of intensity of radiation emitted at different wavelengths, at different distances between the light introduction site(s) and the light collection site(s), and at different temperatures are collected and used in the method to generate a relationship between these values and the concentration of an analyte in the tissue or the disease state of a patient. The method involves the use of an algorithm that identifies artifacts in the data resulting from motion of the patient and allows the rejection of data sets that contain these artifacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Michael Lowery, Eric Shain, Omar Khalil
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Publication number: 20050147735Abstract: A lubricous coating composition and methods for using same are provided. Specifically, a composition suitable for providing hydrophobic polymer surfaces with lubricious coatings is described wherein a polyolefin surface is reiteratively treated with hydrophilic polymer solutions and cross-linking solutions. Methods for reiterative coating polymer surfaces are also provided including methods wherein the hydrophobic polymer surface is pretreated using plasma energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Michael Lowery, Harish Makker, Can Hu