Patents by Inventor Michael Melanson

Michael Melanson 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).

  • Laser assembly with shock absorber
    Patent number: 9291792
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
  • LASER ASSEMBLY WITH SHOCK ABSORBER
    Publication number: 20140286617
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: William ASSELIN, Jessica HIXON, Michael O'BRIEN, Michael MELANSON, Ty FAIRNENY
  • Laser assembly with shock absorber
    Patent number: 8781275
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
  • Laser Assembly With Shock Absorber
    Publication number: 20120027351
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
  • Travel bag with stowable seat
    Publication number: 20090159385
    Abstract: A travel bag having a storage compartment is provided with opposed support members either side of the storage compartment. Each support member defines an upper rear corner area. A seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corner areas, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the storage compartment to an operating position between upper edges of the support members. A separate seat structure, for use in association with a travel bag to be attached thereto, is also provided. The seat structure has opposed support members connected by a cross-bracing structure. The support members are adaptable to be fitted around the sides of the travel bag. Each support member defines an upper rear corner, and, a seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corners, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the travel bag to an operating position between upper edges of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Cosmoda Corporation
    Inventors: Philip L. Poissant, Michael Melanson
  • Reusable beverage container
    Patent number: D657195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Gabi Concepts Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Menceles, Philip Laurier Poissant, Michael Melanson, Nicholas Paul Poissant