Patents by Inventor Michael R. Cane
Michael R. Cane 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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Patent number: 9554842Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Publication number: 20150265330Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Sanarus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 9050072Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Publication number: 20140163539Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Sanarus Technologies, LLCInventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 8597285Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, LLCInventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Publication number: 20110112521Abstract: A cryoprobe for use in cryosurgery and other applications comprising a rigid outer tube, an inner coolant inlet tube. a short rigid penetrating segment extending distally from the distal end of the outer tube and a helical-shaped baffle having a heating element disposed about the outer surface of the inlet tube. The baffle is adapted to produce turbulent fluid flow improving heat transfer and is able to warm target tissue during rapid freezing and thawing cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Sanarus Technologies, LLCInventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Tom A. Oakley, Michael R. Cane
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Publication number: 20110082454Abstract: A cryosurgical system using a low-pressure liquid nitrogen supply, which requires only 0.5 to 15 bar of pressure to provide adequate cooling power for treatment of typical breast lesions. The pressure may be provided by supplying lightly pressurized air into the dewar, by heating a small portion of the nitrogen in the dewar, or with a small low pressure pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Michael R. Cane, Samuel C. Richards, David J. Selvey
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Publication number: 20100198205Abstract: A cryosurgical system using a low-pressure liquid nitrogen supply, which requires only 0.5 to 1 bar of pressure to provide adequate cooling power for treatment of typical breast lesions. The pressure may be provided by supplying lightly pressurized air into the dewar, by heating a small portion of the nitrogen in the dewar, or with a small low pressure pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: James B. Ross, Russell L. DeLonzor, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Samuel C. Richards, Michael R. Cane
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Publication number: 20090182320Abstract: A cryosurgical system using a low-pressure liquid nitrogen supply, which requires only 0.5 to 15 bar of pressure to provide adequate cooling power for treatment of typical breast lesions. The pressure may be provided by supplying lightly pressurized air into the dewar, by heating a small portion of the nitrogen in the dewar, or with a small low pressure pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Russell L. DeLonzor, James B. Ross, Mathew J. Nalipinski, Keith Turner, David J. Foster, Michael R. Cane, Samuel C. Richards, David J. Selvey
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Patent number: 5493840Abstract: A more easily useable means for providing dispersed flowable colorant in a coating composition contained in a liddable container which means may have none of several alternative heights. The means comprises dispenser 18 at which a dose of flowable colorant 1 can be introduced into a container 20 which contains a base paint 2. A shaker 24 is provided and is laterally spaced from the dispenser 18. A surface 14 extends from the dispenser 18 to the shaker 24 along which the container can be moved making transfer to the mixing station particularly easy. The means can also include labelling and lidding stations 22, 23 between the dispenser and shaker 18, 24. FIG. 1 .Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 5468081Abstract: A cutting mechanism for printing tape is described wherein the tape is bent over an arcuate surface during cutting so that when the tape is cut layers of the tape secured to one another by an adhesive layer tend to separate.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Esselte Dymo N.V.Inventors: Michael R. Cane, Robert C. L. Day
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Patent number: 5267675Abstract: Pouring devices for accurate blending of color tinters to a base paint are known, but are generally of metal construction including a spout covered by a movable cover plate, with accurate pouring being due mainly to the rigidity of the metal components providing a sharp flow cut-off upon closure of the plate. The invention provides an accurate pouring device including essentially two plastics components in which a sharp flow cut-off can be achieved irrespective of the natural resilience normally present in plastic material. The two components are a cover plate (3) with an integral operating lever (4), and a spout (10) integral with a support body (1). The support body base (5) is elongate and when fitted to a liquid container engages an extended area of the container wall (19) to provide a stable support and to absorb loads applied to the device during use.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1992Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 5027872Abstract: A system for introducing flowable additive e.g. colorant from a syringe into paint varnish, woodstain or the like contained in a closed container provided with an inlet into the container which inlet is closed by a closure. The inlet is openable by insertion of the nozzle of the syringe into the inlet which thereby ensures that the nozzle of the syringe is correctly located in the inlet before expulsion of the additive commences.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1989Date of Patent: July 2, 1991Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Celia C. Taylor, Michael R. Cane, Fraser Kennedy
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Patent number: 4979645Abstract: A system for introducing a flowable additive (3) from a capsule (1) to paint (4), varnish, woodstain or the like in a closed (preferably lidded) container (2) (for example a paint container) modified by the provision of a relatively easily openable inlet (9) into the container. Preferably the inlet is located in a lid (6). The capsule comprises a chamber (23) which defines a volume which contains the additive. The system is provided with means (25 and 34) for creating an opening in the chamber which can communicate with the inlet and means (preferably a compressible chamber) for positively expelling additive through the opening by contracting the volume which contains the additive. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 30 with 25) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. Also a capsule and a closed container for use in the system and a method of introducing additive using the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1989Date of Patent: December 25, 1990Inventors: Michael H. Groves, Digby R. Redshaw, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 4971193Abstract: A system for introducing a flowable additive (3) from a capsule (1) to paint (4), varnish, woodstain or the like in a closed (preferably lidded) container (2) (for example a paint container) modified by the provision of a relatively easily openable inlet (9) into the container. Preferably the inlet is located in a lid (6). The Capsule comprises a chamber (23) which defines a volume which contains the additive. The system is provided with means (25 and 34) for creating an opening in the chamber which can communicate with the inlet and means (preferably a compressible chamber) for positively expelling additive through the opening by contracting the volume which contains the additive. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 30 with 25) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. Also a capsule and a closed container for use in the system and a method of introducing additive using the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1990Date of Patent: November 20, 1990Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Public Limited Co.Inventors: Michael H. Groves, Digby R. Redshaw, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 4917237Abstract: A system for introducing a flowable additive (3) from a capsule (1) to paint (4), varnish, woodstain or the like in a closed (preferably lidded) container (2) (for example a paint container) modified by the provision of a relatively easily openable inlet (9) into the container. Preferably the inlet is located in a lid (6). The Capsule comprises a chamber (23) which defines a volume which contains the additive. The system is provided with means (25 and 34) for creating an opening in the chamber which can communicate with the inlet and means (preferably a compressible chamber) for positively expelling additive through the opening by contracting the volume which contains the additive. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 30 with 25) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. Also a capsule and a closed container for use in the system and a method of introducing additive using the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1989Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Michael H. Groves, Digby R. Redshaw, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 4842415Abstract: A paint shaker (1) for use in in-store paint tinting operations comprising a platform (2) and clamping member (4) for accommodating a paint container (3) which is to be shaken wherein the shaker is provided with means for sensing resistance to downwards movement of the clamping member (4a or 34) and clamping member detection means (34) which do not allow the shaking operation to start until the container is clamped and the clamping member is in a pre-selected position chosen because it is a position that the clamping member must occupy if it is to clamp a container properly either directly or via a capsule from which colorant has been expelled.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1988Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventors: Michael R. Cane, Michael H. Groves
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Patent number: 4821875Abstract: A system for introducing a flowable additive (3) from a capsule (1) to paint (4), varnish, woodstain or the like in a closed (preferably lidded) container (2) (for example a paint container) modified by the provision of a relatively easily openable inlet (9) into the container. Preferably the inlet is located in a lid (6). The capsule comprises a chamber (23) which defines a volume which contains the additive. The system is provided with means (25 and 34) for creating an opening in the chamber which can communicate with the inlet and means (preferably a compressible chamber) for positively expelling additive through the opening by contracting the volume which contains the additive. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 30 with 25) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. Also a capsule and a closed container for use in the system and a method of introducing additive using the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1988Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Michael H. Groves, Digby R. Redshaw, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: 4798287Abstract: A system for introducing additive (3) from a capsule (1) into a closed (preferably lidded) container (2) (for example a paint container) modified by the provision of a relatively easily openable inlet (9) into the container (2). Preferably the inlet (9) is located in a lid (6). Capsule (1) comprises a chamber (23) which contains the additive (3). The system is provided with means (25 and 34) for creating an opening in chamber (23) which can communicate with inlet (9) and means (preferably a compressibe chamber (23)) for expelling additive 3 through the opening. Capsule (1) and container (2) are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 24) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in chamber (23) in communication with inlet 9. Also a capsule (1), a closed container (2) for use in the system and a method of introducing additive (3) using the system. Use of the system reduces the risk of spillage and splasing and is more suitable for use by inexperienced people.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1987Date of Patent: January 17, 1989Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventors: Michael H. Groves, Digby R. Redshaw, Michael R. Cane
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Patent number: D342898Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1991Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries plcInventor: Michael R. Cane