Patents by Inventor Michael Ries

Michael Ries 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: 20160143836
    Abstract: A skin engaging member suitable for use in a hair removal device, said skin engaging member comprising ethyl vinyl acetate having a low level of vinyl acetate and a water soluble polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Keesha Alicia Hayes, Michael John Moloney, Peter Michael Ries
  • Patent number: 9145282
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction brake (1), in particular for elevators, comprising at least two pivotally mounted brake levers (2), which each have a brake lining (6) and are arranged opposite each other in the form of a brake caliper. An actuator (5) is provided for actuating the friction brake (1). In order to avoid uneven loading of the opposing brake levers (2), the actuator (5) is designed in such a way that the force (FA) exerted by the actuator (5) acts substantially perpendicularly to a brake application force (FZ) exerted by the brake levers (5). Furthermore, a spreading mechanism (9, 26) is provided, by means of which the brake application force (FZ) can be regulated by the force (FA) exerted by the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: RG MECHATRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Schautt, Michael Ries
  • Publication number: 20150250551
    Abstract: A tray for storing surgical assets comprises at least one asset holder associated with a surgical asset and an optically readable indicia associated with the surgical asset. When the surgical asset is stored in the at least one asset holder, the optically readable indicia is not readable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Jordan Michael Ries
  • Patent number: 8945135
    Abstract: Instrumentation for preparation of a bone includes a first guide having a first collet and a second collet. The first and second collets are formed around divergent first and second axes, and share a common opening. A bone preparation instrument may be inserted into each of the collets toward a bone. A second guide may be carried in the first guide, and a bone preparation instrument inserted through the second guide toward the bone, along a third axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Ries, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Jordan Hoof, Bjorn Rindal, Jared M. White
  • Publication number: 20140299425
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction brake (1), in particular for elevators, comprising at least two pivotally mounted brake levers (2), which each have a brake lining (6) and are arranged opposite each other in the form of a brake caliper. An actuator (5) is provided for actuating the friction brake (1). In order to avoid uneven loading of the opposing brake levers (2), the actuator (5) is designed in such a way that the force (FA) exerted by the actuator (5) acts substantially perpendicularly to a brake application force (FZ) exerted by the brake levers (5). Furthermore, a spreading mechanism (9, 26) is provided, by means of which the brake application force (FZ) can be regulated by the force (FA) exerted by the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: RG Mechatronics GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Schautt, Michael Ries
  • Patent number: 8747478
    Abstract: A prosthetic patellar implant has a posterior articulation surface and an anterior attachment surface. The anterior attachment surface has a medial attachment surface and a lateral attachment surface. The medial and lateral attachment surfaces can be planar and angled relative to one another, meeting at a common intersection medially offset from the sagittal centerline of the implant. The medial and lateral attachment surfaces can include convexities. The anterior attachment surface can have one or more pegs and/or recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignees: IMDS Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Ries, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Jordan Hoof, Bjorn Rindal
  • Patent number: 8652210
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Johnathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8647389
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Johnathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8603178
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Johnathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Publication number: 20130231831
    Abstract: For a commercial vehicle, in particular for a fork-lift truck (10) or industrial truck, comprising: a functional arrangement comprising at least one drive motor for providing at least one working or operating function including a travelling function; and a parameterisable electronic control arrangement (12), which is configured or programmed to control the functional arrangement depending on a parameter dataset stored in the control arrangement in relation to switching on or off the working or operating function or a respective working or operating function and/or in relation to a type of implementation of the working or operating function or a respective working or operating function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: JUNGHEINRICH AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Markus KAMMERER, Ralf SCHADE, Robert ZENS, Michael RIES
  • Patent number: 8449618
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Johnathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8425617
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason K. Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Jonathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8403992
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Jonathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8398715
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason K. Otto, Brian McKinnon, Michael Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Johnathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8398716
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason K. Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Jonathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8394147
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Jonathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: 8394148
    Abstract: Knee prostheses featuring components that more faithfully replicate the structure and function of the human knee joint in order to provide, among other benefits: greater flexion of the knee in a more natural way by promoting or at least accommodating internal tibial rotation in a controlled way, replication of the natural screw home mechanism, and controlled articulation of the tibia and femur respective to each other in a more natural way. In a preferred embodiment, such prostheses include an insert component disposed between a femoral component and a tibial component, the insert component preferably featuring among other things a reversely contoured posterolateral bearing surface that helps impart internal rotation to the tibia as the knee flexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jason K. Otto, Brian McKinnon, Dean Hughes, Michael Ries, Jan Victor, Johan Bellemans, Jonathan Garino, Timothy Wilton
  • Patent number: D740371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: GOMTEC GMBH
    Inventor: Michael Ries
  • Patent number: D763336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ABB gomtec GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Ries
  • Patent number: D763338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ABB gomtec GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Ries