Patents by Inventor Michael McAuliffe
Michael McAuliffe 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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Publication number: 20240125179Abstract: Provided herein are ladders having a flared beaded joint to couple a rung to a rail of the ladder. In some embodiments, a ladder comprises a rail having a web. The web has a first side and a second side. The ladder further includes a rung coupled to the rail via a flared beaded joint. In some configurations, flared beaded joints are disposed at each end of the rung. The flared beaded joint includes a first bead on the first side of the web and a second bead on the second side of the web. The first bead includes a first flange portion and a second flange portion. The first flange portion directly abuts the first side of the web. At least a portion of the second flange portion is disposed at an angle relative to the first flange portion to flare an end of the rung.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Patrick Michael McAuliffe, Thomas Ward Parker
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Patent number: 11877736Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing, a support portion and an electronic force sensor. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: DSB Co Pty LtdInventors: Michael McAuliffe, Linda Cebisch-Nitz, David French
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Publication number: 20230329727Abstract: Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second alignment axes. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a patient-specific surgical device designed by the aforementioned method. A patient-specific surgical device designed and/or manufactured by the above methods and a method of performing knee surgery with said patient-specific surgical device is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael McAuliffe, Daniel Raymond Lawson, Shuo Shi, Conan B. Cavanagh
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Publication number: 20230200826Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of surgery, such as knee replacement surgery and hip replacement surgery that achieves optimal implant sizing and placement within a surgically repaired joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventor: Michael Mcauliffe
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Publication number: 20230197044Abstract: A sensing system for a keyboard. Each key sensor comprises passive and active resonant circuits. The passive resonant circuit has a resonant frequency and the active resonant circuit excites the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency. A sensor driver drives the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal, a multiplexing system multiplexes the drive signal such that simultaneously driven key sensors are separated by at least (k-1) keys, and a detector detects a level of RF signal from a driven key sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of a key.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: James Hastings CLARK, John Michael MCAULIFFE
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Patent number: 11657789Abstract: A sensing system for a keyboard. Each key sensor comprises passive and active resonant circuits. The passive resonant circuit has a resonant frequency and the active resonant circuit excites the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency. A sensor driver drives the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal, a multiplexing system multiplexes the drive signal such that simultaneously driven key sensors are separated by at least (k?1) keys, and a detector detects a level of RF signal from a driven key sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of a key.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: SONUUS LIMITEDInventors: James Hastings Clark, John Michael McAuliffe
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Patent number: 11583266Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing and a support portion. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: DSB Co Pty LtdInventors: Michael Mcauliffe, Linda Cebisch-Nitz, David French
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Patent number: 11449152Abstract: An electronic drum, comprising: a bottom member; a drum head; a drum sensor comprising: a passive resonant circuit mounted on the drum head and having a resonant frequency; and an active resonant circuit mounted on the bottom member and configured to excite the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency; a sensor driver to drive the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal at the resonant frequency; and a detector to detect a level of RF signal from the driven active resonant circuit for sensing a position and/or velocity of the drum head; and a signal processor, coupled to the detector, configured to process the detected level of RF signal to sense a position and/or velocity of the drum head for determining when the drum head is hit.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: SONUUS LIMITEDInventors: James Hastings Clark, John Michael McAuliffe
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Patent number: 11422637Abstract: A sensing system for a computer input device. The sensing system comprises an actuator to attach to a key top or button. The actuator is moveable along an axis or hinged. The sensing system further comprises a biasing element to exert a biasing force on the actuator directed along the axis. The sensing system further comprises an actuator motion sensor associated with the actuator. The actuator motion sensor comprises a passive resonant circuit configured to be moved by the actuator and having a resonant frequency, an active resonant circuit configured to excite the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency, a sensor driver to drive the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal at the resonant frequency, and a detector to detect a level of RF signal from a driven actuator motion sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: SONUUS LIMITEDInventors: James Hastings Clark, John Michael McAuliffe, Archibald J. Clark
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Publication number: 20220246122Abstract: A sensing system for a keyboard. Each key sensor comprises passive and active resonant circuits. The passive resonant circuit has a resonant frequency and the active resonant circuit excites the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency. A sensor driver drives the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal, a multiplexing system multiplexes the drive signal such that simultaneously driven key sensors are separated by at least (k?1) keys, and a detector detects a level of RF signal from a driven key sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of a key.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: James Hastings CLARK, John Michael MCAULIFFE
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Publication number: 20220202406Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing, a support portion and an electronic force sensor. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Michael MCAULIFFE, Linda CEBISCH-NITZ, David FRENCH
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Patent number: 11278270Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing, a support portion and an electronic force sensor. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: DSB Co Pty LtdInventors: Michael McAuliffe, Linda Cebisch-Nitz, David French
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Publication number: 20210304718Abstract: An electronic drum, comprising: a bottom member; a drum head; a drum sensor comprising: a passive resonant circuit mounted on the drum head and having a resonant frequency; and an active resonant circuit mounted on the bottom member and configured to excite the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency; a sensor driver to drive the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal at the resonant frequency; and a detector to detect a level of RF signal from the driven active resonant circuit for sensing a position and/or velocity of the drum head; and a signal processor, coupled to the detector, configured to process the detected level of RF signal to sense a position and/or velocity of the drum head for determining when the drum head is hit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: James Hastings CLARK, John Michael MCAULIFFE
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Publication number: 20210294431Abstract: A sensing system for a computer input device. The sensing system comprises an actuator to attach to a key top or button. The actuator is moveable along an axis or hinged. The sensing system further comprises a biasing element to exert a biasing force on the actuator directed along the axis. The sensing system further comprises an actuator motion sensor associated with the actuator. The actuator motion sensor comprises a passive resonant circuit configured to be moved by the actuator and having a resonant frequency, an active resonant circuit configured to excite the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency, a sensor driver to drive the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal at the resonant frequency, and a detector to detect a level of RF signal from a driven actuator motion sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: James Hastings CLARK, John Michael MCAULIFFE, Archibald J. CLARK
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Publication number: 20210161543Abstract: Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second alignment axes. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a patient-specific surgical device designed by the aforementioned method. A patient-specific surgical device designed and/or manufactured by the above methods and a method of performing knee surgery with said patient-specific surgical device is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Michael McAuliffe, Daniel Raymond Lawson, Shuo Shi, Conan B. Cavanagh
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Patent number: 10952753Abstract: Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second alignment axes. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a patient-specific surgical device designed by the aforementioned method. A patient-specific surgical device designed and/or manufactured by the above methods and a method of performing knee surgery with said patient-specific surgical device is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW SURGICAL PTY. LTDInventors: Michael McAuliffe, Daniel R Lawson, Shuo Shi, Conan B Cavanagh
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Publication number: 20200320966Abstract: A sensing system for a keyboard. Each key sensor comprises passive and active resonant circuits. The passive resonant circuit has a resonant frequency and the active resonant circuit excites the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency. A sensor driver drives the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal, a multiplexing system multiplexes the drive signal such that simultaneously driven key sensors are separated by at least (k?1) keys, and a detector detects a level of RF signal from a driven key sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of a key.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: James Hastings CLARK, John Michael MCAULIFFE
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Publication number: 20200214855Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing, a support portion and an electronic force sensor. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Michael MCAULIFFE, Linda CEBISCH-NITZ, David FRENCH
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Publication number: 20200214684Abstract: Provided is a spacer device for assisting a surgeon during knee surgery on a patient, the spacer device having a housing and a support portion. The housing includes a lateral member having an outer surface and an inner surface and a pair of side members that comprise respective, internal, opposed side walls. The support portion includes a first end portion disposed between the side walls of the housing and including a first pair of lateral projections and a second end portion. The support portion is further adapted for axial slidable movement relative to the housing so as to define a first space and a second space between a first pair of lateral projections and respective side members for receiving one or more spacer elements therein. A surgical system including the spacer device as well as methods of using same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Michael MCAULIFFE, Linda CEBISCH-NITZ, David FRENCH
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Publication number: 20180235641Abstract: Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second alignment axes. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a patient-specific surgical device designed by the aforementioned method. A patient-specific surgical device designed and/or manufactured by the above methods and a method of performing knee surgery with said patient-specific surgical device is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Michael McAULIFFE, Daniel R LAWSON, Shuo SHI, Conan B CAVANAGH