Patents by Inventor Michael Patton

Michael Patton 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: 20250338925
    Abstract: In some implementations, the wristband may include one or more edges 102 defining a perimeter of the wristband. The wristband may include a first lattice webbing extending between first portions of the one or more edges and may include a second lattice webbing extending between second portions of the one or more edges and separated from the first lattice webbing by an air gap. One the one or more edges, the first lattice webbing, and the second lattice webbing are formed from additive layers without seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Applicant: Freeform, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 12357183
    Abstract: An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Tochara LLC
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Bertino, Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 10897144
    Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: AMPL LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
  • Publication number: 20200289042
    Abstract: A system may detect a neurological impairment of a patient based, at least in part, on optical data. The system may include a computing device including a display to present visual information to a patient and an optical sensor to capture optical data of eyes and facial muscles surround the eyes of the patient. The computing device may further include a processor to generate data indicative of impairment based on the optical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Eyelab, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Gary Lickovitch, Tanaya Meaders
  • Patent number: 10117674
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Thane Blinman, Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson
  • Publication number: 20180125370
    Abstract: An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Bertino, Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 9948118
    Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Ampl Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
  • Patent number: 8771223
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson, Thane Blinman
  • Publication number: 20140005686
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael PATTON, Harrith HASSON, Thane BLINMAN
  • Publication number: 20130296711
    Abstract: An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: DermSpectra LLC
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Bertino, Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 8523895
    Abstract: An obturator has an elongated shaft with a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion within an obturator housing. The distal end of the first shaft portion creates a first shield and the distal end of the second shaft portion creates a second shield. A blade having a piercing tip and cutting edges is interposed between the first shield and the second shield. In use, once the piercing tip passes the body wall, the first shield moves to cover the piercing tip and protect internal organs from accidental injury while the cutting edges continue to cut the body wall. Once the second shield passes through the body wall, the second shield moves to cover the cutting edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Mazzolla, Michael Patton
  • Publication number: 20120253285
    Abstract: Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a helically-shaped seal positioned within a trocar's cannula; wherein, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helically-shaped seal, the helically-shaped seal expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore. In other embodiments, a protective member is positioned within a retaining member; wherein the protective member is configured as a helix and, as an instrument is inserted through the central bore of the helix, the helix expands, thereby increasing the diameter of the central bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: PATTON SURGICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Richard Mazzolla, Michele Jen
  • Publication number: 20110028796
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: PATTON SURGICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thane Blinman, Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson
  • Publication number: 20100274193
    Abstract: Trocar seal assemblies are disclosed which consist of a protective member and a retaining member. The protective member prevents accidental perforations of the retaining member during the insertion of an instrument through the seal assembly and assists in forming a seal against the instrument when inserted in the seal assembly. The protective member is generally configured with a circular upper portion and a generally conical lower portion. The lower portion of the protective member consists of a plurality of flaps which increasingly overlap as they progress to the lower portion of the conical shape, thereby forming a seal at the lowest portion where the flaps overlap entirely. The overlapping flaps expand with minimal resistance when instruments are inserted through the seal assembly, thereby ensuring a proper seal regardless of the size or configuration of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: PATTON SURGICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Richard Mazzolla, Michele Jen
  • Publication number: 20060118503
    Abstract: Described are preferred shelf standards adapted to be installed on wall-forming studs in unfinished areas such as garages, basements and attics. The standards are simple and inexpensive to manufacture and can be easily installed with common hand tools. In combination with shelving members the standards transform wasted space into useful shelves for storing a variety of items. Adapted with an additional bracing means for preventing side-to-side motion, the shelf standards can also be attached to a finished wall surface. Different embodiments of the standards in combination with optional shelving members, fasteners, and the like can be included in a variety of shelf standard kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Patton
  • Publication number: 20050209623
    Abstract: An obturator has an elongated shaft with a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion within an obturator housing. The distal end of the first shaft portion creates a first shield and the distal end of the second shaft portion creates a second shield. A blade having a piercing tip and cutting edges is interposed between the first shield and the second shield. In use, once the piercing tip passes the body wall, the first shield moves to cover the piercing tip and protect internal organs from accidental injury while the cutting edges continue to cut the body wall. Once the second shield passes through the body wall, the second shield moves to cover the cutting edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Patton
  • Patent number: D743553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: DermSpectra LLC
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Patton, Bill Dorr, Cory Boudreau, Vladlena Belozerova
  • Patent number: D842449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Hyuk-Jae Chang, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael Patton