Patents by Inventor Michael McMahon

Michael McMahon 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: 20100063573
    Abstract: A delivery system for delivering an endoluminal implant to a distal deployment location inside a body lumen from a proximal access location outside the lumen. The system comprises the implant, a catheter, and a slidable sheath having an advanced position in which the sheath covers the implant and a retracted position in which the implant is exposed. The catheter comprises a stabilizer having a distal end adjacent the implant proximal end and/or a catheter tip attached to a central core slideably disposed relative to the implant and having a proximal end adjacent the implant distal end. The catheter tip proximal end and/or the stabilizer distal end comprises a docking section adapted to releasably engage a portion of the implant. Each docking section has an engagement geometry comprising a flared engagement surface that extends inside a short axial length of the implant or a pocket having a bottleneck geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Lukas J. Hijlkema, Fionnan Friel, Michael McMahon
  • Patent number: 7632298
    Abstract: A delivery system for delivering an endoluminal implant to a distal deployment location inside a body lumen from a proximal access location outside the lumen. The system comprises the implant, a catheter, and a slidable sheath having an advanced position in which the sheath covers the implant and a retracted position in which the implant is exposed. The catheter comprises a stabilizer having a distal end adjacent the implant proximal end and/or a catheter tip attached to a central core slideably disposed relative to the implant and having a proximal end adjacent the implant distal end. The catheter tip proximal end and/or the stabilizer distal end comprises a docking section adapted to releasably engage a portion of the implant. Each docking section has an engagement geometry comprising a flared engagement surface that extends inside a short axial length of the implant or a pocket having a bottleneck geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas J. Hijlkema, Fionnan Friel, Michael McMahon
  • Patent number: 7364297
    Abstract: The invention is an eye viewing device having an eyepiece at an observer end thereof and an imaging element at an observation port thereof. Light that is reflected from an imaged eye of a patient is provided to either or both of the eyepiece and the imaging element. A practitioner can view the imaged eye, and can sequentially image the same region of the imaged eye for recording, documentation, and/or analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Ervin Goldfain, Jon Salvati, David Fallat, Marcia Wawro, Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20080047978
    Abstract: An ergonomic fluid dispenser. The ergonomic fluid dispenser includes a fluid container, a dispensing assembly, and a carrying case. The ergonomic fluid dispenser allows a user to remain standing during application of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Stanley Piotrowski, Steve Doehler, Michael Dincolo, James James
  • Publication number: 20080010076
    Abstract: A method for creating a dynamic electronic publication comprises importing one or more data assets into a publication design environment and identifying one or more features associated with one or more of the data assets. Each data asset and any features associated with each data asset are converted to a browser-readable file format and arranged based on a user-defined layout. A browser-compatible file map of the data assets is created based to the user-defined layout. An electronic publication associated with the file map is generated. The electronic publication includes browser-readable code that, when executed by a web-browser, displays the one or more data assets and any features associated with each data asset in accordance with the user-defined layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Donald Willis, Daniel Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20070267410
    Abstract: An external reinforcing strap system for a bulk material cargo container liner comprises a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally oriented reinforcing straps, or a plurality of horizontally spaced, vertically oriented reinforcing straps and a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally oriented reinforcing straps, to have their tension levels individually adjusted in an independent manner in order to provide selected sections of the external reinforcing strapping system with requisites amount of tension. In addition, a substantially U-shaped reinforcing gusset system is also disclosed which provides the necessary reinforcement for the rear wall member of the bulk material cargo container liner but with a simplified structure effectively eliminating the aforenoted strapping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Oswaldo Mino, Pablo Llopez-Miquel, Michael McMahon, Stanley Piotrowski
  • Publication number: 20070265918
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for embodiments of the invention provide improved systems and methods for evaluating electronic advertisements. In one respect, embodiments of the invention provide a more accurate measure of the effectiveness of electronic advertisements under test conditions. In another respect, embodiments of the invention enable more accurate economic valuations of electronic advertisements. In yet another respect, embodiments of the invention provide improved auditing tools that could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of electronic advertisements in the marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Donald Willis, Daniel Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20070194052
    Abstract: An ergonomic fluid dispenser. The ergonomic fluid dispenser includes a fluid container, a dispensing assembly, an optional carton, and at least one ergonomic strap connected to the fluid container or the carton. The ergonomic fluid dispenser allows a user to remain standing during application of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Stanley Piotrowski, Steven Doehler, William Dunn, Donald VanErden
  • Publication number: 20070048113
    Abstract: A bulk material cargo container liner system comprises an inflatable bulk material cargo container liner which has at least one vacuum discharge tube member disposed internally within the bulk material cargo container liner and extending throughout the longitudinal extent thereof for discharging bulk cargo material outwardly from the bulk material cargo container liner, and at least one inflatable air bag component which also extends throughout the longitudinal extent of the bulk material cargo container liner and is initially disposed in a deflated state but which is adapted to be disposed in an inflated state when the bulk cargo material can no longer be evacuated under natural gravitational forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Stanley Piotrowski, Douglas Miller, Oswaldo Mino, Shelley Stopper
  • Publication number: 20070024078
    Abstract: A bulk container liner assembly for use in conjunction with a bulk material cargo container comprises structure incorporated therein such that restraint forces are impressed upon or transmitted to the back or rear wall member of the bulk material cargo container liner, along linearly seamed loci, so as to effectively prevent the back or rear wall member of the bulk material cargo container liner from experiencing or undergoing any outward bulging thereof under the influence of the hydrostatic head load forces generated internally within the bulk material cargo container liner as a result of the charging of bulk cargo material into the interior portion of the bulk material cargo container liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Oswaldo Mino, Michael McMahon, Stanley Piotrowski, Doug Miller
  • Publication number: 20070004481
    Abstract: A team sport entertainment simulation game-play innovation that enables the user to optionally choose the offensive or defensive player to control prior to the start of the play regardless of ball possession and to control that player until the play terminates, or for a portion of the play until the user cancels the player specific mode. The user is expected to perform the characteristic behavior of the controlled player's position (e.g. quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive back, etc. in the example of the team sport of football). Missions, which describe the characteristic behavior of the position, provide goals and incentives to play the position properly or in another manner. Upon completion of the tasks outlined in the missions the user is rewarded with player attribute upgrades that increase the player's odds of winning the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Riccio, Gary Weis, Brian Sheehan, Cain Quigley, Michael McMahon, Thomas Madigan, Ryan Mack, Joel Goodman, Gerald DeYoung
  • Publication number: 20060285316
    Abstract: The invention includes a luminaire especially for medical use. The luminaire provides the user with a solid state integral light source that illuminates the subject while allowing the user to move around untethered. The luminaire further allows the user to connect a remote, high-intensity light source via a fiber optic cable when the situation requires high-intensity light. A selector mirror or turret allows the user to select the output of the luminaire, whether it's the internal light source or the remote light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: David Tufenkjian, Ervin Goldfain, Richard Tamburrino, Daniel Briggs, Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060267729
    Abstract: A console device for controlling a door operator for a motor operated door includes a housing; a transmitter unit, a door operator control circuit, a user accessible door operator switch operable to control a door, an LED driven menu operably connected to the control circuit, an alphanumeric keypad and user input push buttons. The LED driven menu provides visual programming feedback to the user. The LED driven menu may provide feedback such as a home state or ready indicator, a door selector, user code or PIN assignment designators and a programming error indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060195200
    Abstract: A console or controller unit for a garage door operator includes a message recording and playback device. The console unit may be wall mounted or configured as a remote transmitter type unit and includes a molded light transmitting switch actuator part mounted on a housing part of the console unit between an outer wall and a circuit board and comprising integrally molded door operator, garage lighting and message record, playback and erase switch actuators. LED indicators provide light for illuminating the switch actuators and for indicating a message waiting and low battery power. The message recording and playback circuitry is electrically isolated from the door operator control circuitry and is battery powered. The message recording and playback device includes a programmable microcontroller for controlling a voice message recording and playback circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bryan Hantke, Michael McMahon, Gerard Hrusch
  • Publication number: 20060149322
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to management of information from a plurality of emergency medical devices, such as automated external defibrillators, and associated docking stations. The medical devices and docking stations may communicate with one another and with a remote unit. The managed information includes information pertaining to the locations of medical devices within the system, which can include movement of devices from place to place. The remote unit serves as a status monitor that provides a central point for collecting, aggregating and recording the information, and can also direct emergency responders to the location of the emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Merry, Molly Ciliberti, David Browne, Irma Lam, Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060149321
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to management of information from a plurality of emergency medical devices, such as automated external defibrillators, and associated docking stations. The medical devices and docking stations may communicate with one another and with a remote unit. The managed information includes patient status information. After a medical device acquires patient status information pertaining to treatment of a patient, the medical device establishes communication with a remote unit via a communication network and communicates the patient status information to the remote unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Merry, Molly Ciliberti, David Browne, Irma Lam, Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060145887
    Abstract: A battery operated controller for a door operator includes a keypad backlit by a light emitting diode operably connected to a microcontroller which also controls operation of the controller. The microcontroller periodically measures ambient light as sensed by the light emitting diode and when a voltage level related to a predetermined light intensity decreases below a predetermined level the light emitting diode is energized to provide backlighting for the controller keypad. The intensity of backlighting may be varied in accordance with the amount of ambient light illuminating the keypad and above a certain intensity of ambient light the light emitting diode is de-energized to conserve battery power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060138987
    Abstract: A control unit for a moveable barrier, such as a garage door, includes a microcontroller connected to a motor speed detector, motor current sensor or a sensor for determining forces exerted on or by the barrier. A user interface includes user actuatable switches for setting a first maximum force value to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in one direction and the microcontroller automatically sets the value of a second maximum force to be exerted on or by the barrier when moving in the opposite direction. The second force value may be based on the force value set by the user or the second force value may be a preset value. Both force limits may be automatically set as a function of a maximum force exerted on said barrier during movement thereof, during a force learning operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael McMahon
  • Publication number: 20060138167
    Abstract: A condiment dispenser includes a holder, and a condiment container adapted to be positioned in the holder and containing a quantity of an edible food condiment. The condiment container is provided with a dispensing nozzle through which the condiment in the condiment container is dispensed from the condiment container. The condiment container is adapted to be wound on a shaft that is rotatably supported on the holder so that rotation of the shaft applies pressure to the condiment in the condiment container to dispense the condiment through the dispensing nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, William Rasile
  • Publication number: 20060129933
    Abstract: A multimedia authoring and playback system and method in which the playback of multimedia content is presented in one or more windows or displays called “playback displays,” and in which additional windows or displays called “control displays” are included in some embodiments to provide various management and control functions. Included are features for creating, editing and distributing multimedia content, which may be viewed by recipients who play the content (and in some cases may be allowed to modify it); also included are features for programming playback behavior of multimedia content, interconnecting multimedia content, and exploring and navigating through multimedia content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Land, Peter McConnell, Michael McMahon