Patents by Inventor Michael S. Owens

Michael S. Owens 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: 20240152245
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first object that includes at least a first portion of the first object and a second portion of the first object and detects a first gaze input that meets first criteria, wherein the first criteria require that the first gaze input is directed to the first portion of the first object in order for the first criteria to be met. In response, the computer system displays a first control element that corresponds to a first operation associated with the first object, wherein the first control element was not displayed prior to detecting that the first gaze input met the first criteria, and detects a first user input directed to the first control element. In response to detecting the first user input directed to the first control element, the computer system performs the first operation with respect to the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lee S. Broughton, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Matan Stauber, Miquel Estany Rodriguez, James J. Owen, Jonathan R. Dascola, Stephen O. Lemay, Christian Schnorr, Zoey C. Taylor, Jay Moon, Benjamin H. Boesel, Benjamin Hylak, Richard D. Lyons, Willliam A. Sorrentino, III, Lynn I. Streja, Jonathan Ravasz, Nathan Gitter, Peter D. Anton, Michael J. Rockwell, Peter L. Hajas, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Mark A. Ebbole, James Magahern, Andrew J. Sawyer, Christopher D. McKenzie, Michael E. Buerli, Olivier D. R. Gutknecht
  • Publication number: 20190082580
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘G15101’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; large single-type inflorescences with dark yellow-colored ray florets and yellow orange-colored disc florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: IRENE E. PALMER, MICHAEL S. OWEN
  • Publication number: 20120059316
    Abstract: A method of producing a drug coated balloon that comprises the steps of: subjecting a balloon catheter with a folded and wrapped balloon thereon to a pre-annealing step to induce a fold/wrap memory in the resulting pre-annealed balloon; unfolding the pre-annealed balloon sufficiently to expose the full circumferential surface of the balloon by application of an inflation pressure that retains said fold/wrap memory; applying a drug coating formulation to the unfolded balloon surface; releasing pressure to relax the balloon and induce creasing along fold memory; and evacuating the balloon slowly to induce refolding and rewrapping of the balloon. The method overcomes the need to use a folding apparatus to fold and wrap a drug coated balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Owens, Michael Swee, Dennis Larson, Stacie Blaskowsi
  • Patent number: 8119151
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, systems, devices, and kits for coating portions of a medical device or other work piece as well as to medical devices that have themselves been coated in accord with the invention. Under methods of the invention, portions of a medical device may be selectively coated. The method may include providing a medical device, an applicator, and a spreader. A layer of coating having a thickness may then be applied to a target surface of the medical device with the applicator. When the coating is applied, the spreader can be positioned in contact with the coating to reduce the coating thickness by spreading the coating over a larger surface area of the target surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Heidner, Tim J. Mickley, Michael S. Owens
  • Publication number: 20080260936
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, systems, devices, and kits for coating portions of a medical device or other work piece as well as to medical devices that have themselves been coated in accord with the invention. Under methods of the invention, portions of a medical device may be selectively coated. The method may include providing a medical device, an applicator, and a spreader. A layer of coating having a thickness may then be applied to a target surface of the medical device with the applicator. When the coating is applied, the spreader can be positioned in contact with the coating to reduce the coating thickness by spreading the coating over a larger surface area of the target surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Matt Heidner, Tim J. Mickley, Michael S. Owens
  • Patent number: 6659497
    Abstract: A mobile tri-modal trailer having a load bearing earth-traversing mode, a felled game processing mode and an equipment transport mode. When the three distinct modes are combined into the tri-modal trailer user may, if desired, transport substantial weight to a hunting location via a any convenient vehicle. Once the user has arrived at the hunting location, the tri-modal trailer is parsed into its three distinct operational functions and supporting apparatus. The felled game processing mode in concert with the equipment transporting mode's supporting apparatus i.e., the felled game processing equipment, is removed from a substantially rectangular member and a retractable A-frame is removed from the confines of its storage chamber. The retractable A-frame is erected into a selected upright position. The felled game processing equipment is attached to the retractable A-frame. After processing the felled game the parsed three modes are recombined into the tri-modal trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Michael S. Owens
  • Patent number: PP30615
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘G15101’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; large single-type inflorescences with dark yellow-colored ray florets and yellow orange-colored disc florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GardenGenetics LLC
    Inventors: Irene E. Palmer, Michael S. Owen