Patents by Inventor Michael Strauss

Michael Strauss 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: 20230320834
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230310137
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230310138
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Patent number: 11767106
    Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe, and a coaxial main rotor assembly including a static mast and an upper rotor assembly and a lower rotor assembly rotatable about a main rotor axis defined by the static mast. The upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly are independently rotatable about the static mast. A propulsion system includes at least one propulsion source for directly driving at least one of the upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly and a flight control system is operably coupled to the propulsion system. The flight control system is operable to independently control a rotational speed of the upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly relative to the static mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy F. Lauder, Mark W. Scott, Michael Strauss, Jonathan D. Hartman
  • Publication number: 20230294825
    Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe, and a coaxial main rotor assembly including a static mast and an upper rotor assembly and a lower rotor assembly rotatable about a main rotor axis defined by the static mast. The upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly are independently rotatable about the static mast. A propulsion system includes at least one propulsion source for directly driving at least one of the upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly and a flight control system is operably coupled to the propulsion system. The flight control system is operable to independently control a rotational speed of the upper rotor assembly and the lower rotor assembly relative to the static mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy F. Lauder, Mark W. Scott, Michael Strauss, Jonathan D. Hartman
  • Patent number: 11747480
    Abstract: An automated threat detection and deterrence apparatus includes an imaging device configured to detect a subject in a subject area, a deterrent component including a directed light deterrent, wherein the directed light deterrent includes a first deterrent mode and a second deterrent mode, the directed light deterrent is configured to perform a first deterrent action on the subject when in the first mode, the directed light deterrent is configured to perform a second deterrent action on the subject when in the second mode, and a processor communicatively connected to the imaging device and the deterrent component, wherein the processor is configured to identify the subject as a function of the detection of the subject, determine a behavior descriptor associated with the subject, select one of the first deterrent mode and the second deterrent mode and command the directed light deterrent to perform an action based on the selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: IntelliShot Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Goldstein, Michael Strauss
  • Patent number: 11744691
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230241302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspiration catheters having grooved inner surfaces for removing clot material from the vasculature of a patient, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, an aspiration catheter can include a proximal terminus, a distal terminus, and an inner surface defining a lumen. The inner surface includes at least one groove formed therein and that extends from the distal terminus at least partially toward the proximal terminus. When clot material is aspirated through the aspiration catheter, the at least one groove can provide a leak path past the clot material to improve the ingestion of the clot material through the catheter and inhibit clogging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Edward Merritt, Garrett Thomas Offerman, Kali Wen-Tseng Slaughter, John Coleman Thress, Brian Michael Strauss, Donald Joseph Fuller, Jared Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20230233311
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230218383
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230200970
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230194207
    Abstract: A direct enhanced view optic (DEVO) provides a user with enhanced target acquisition information, such as real time ballistic solutions, fused thermal imaging, extended zoom, and automatic target recognition. The direct view optic may include an optical device having a front objective, a rear ocular exit, and a waveguide. The front objective and the rear ocular exit may be separated by the waveguide, and the optical device provides a distant image onto a display. A diffractive based holographic display system is coupled to the optical device, and the holographic display system provides a see-through information overlay on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: William Parker, Michael Strauss
  • Patent number: 11642209
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230062809
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Patent number: 11571718
    Abstract: A cleaning device with tail swab having a plurality of soft elongated strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Foamtec International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Frederick Pisacane, Michael Strauss
  • Patent number: 11559382
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20230020742
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated sample alignment for microscopy are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: John FLANAGAN, Michael STRAUSS
  • Patent number: 11554005
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20220346801
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu
  • Publication number: 20220346800
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu