Patents by Inventor Michael RINEHART

Michael RINEHART 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).

  • Patent number: 9113808
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Skulpt, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose L. Bohorquez, Michael Rinehart, Ken Li, Haydn Taylor, Elmer C. Lupton
  • Patent number: 9086580
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of contact lenses for treating ophthalmologic conditions, such as presbyopia, induced myopia, computer vision syndrome, insufficient accommodation, or a condition associated with insufficient accommodation. The contact lens may be selected based on a measured sagittal depth and/or eccentricity of the cornea. When fitted, fluid may accumulate between the cornea of the eye and the contact lens. The lens may exhibit a sufficient amount of apical clearance such that when the wearer blinks, the lens moves no more than 1 mm on the eye. The lens may be structured such that bubbles greater than 0.5 mm in diameter are prevented from forming between the contact lens and the eye. The contact lens may be used in combination with a suitable bioactive agent providing for enhanced visual correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Osio Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart C. Grant, Alberto Osio Hernandez-Pons, John Michael Rinehart
  • Publication number: 20150099035
    Abstract: The present invention describes fermentation methods for producing animal feeds enriched with omega-3 fatty acids from cellulosic feedstock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: PRAIRIE AQUATECH
    Inventors: Jason Bootsma, William Gibbons, Michael Rinehart, Liyan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140043588
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of contact lenses for treating ophthalmologic conditions, such as presbyopia, induced myopia, computer vision syndrome, insufficient accommodation, or a condition associated with insufficient accommodation. The contact lens may be selected based on a measured sagittal depth and/or eccentricity of the cornea. When fitted, fluid may accumulate between the cornea of the eye and the contact lens. The lens may exhibit a sufficient amount of apical clearance such that when the wearer blinks, the lens moves no more than 1 mm on the eye. The lens may be structured such that bubbles greater than 0.5 mm in diameter are prevented from forming between the contact lens and the eye. The contact lens may be used in combination with a suitable bioactive agent providing for enhanced visual correction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Osio Corporation d/b/a Yolia Health
    Inventors: Stuart C. Grant, Alberto Osio Hernandez-Pons, John Michael Rinehart
  • Publication number: 20130338473
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Convergence Medical devices Inc.
    Inventors: Jose L. BOHORQUEZ, Michael RINEHART, Ken LI, Haydn TAYLOR, Elmer C. LUPTON