Patents by Inventor Michael W. Lyons

Michael W. Lyons 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: 8069059
    Abstract: A method is disclosed by which pharmacies and physicians are encouraged to select appropriate and effective medications but dissuaded from selecting higher priced medications where more economical versions are available as alternatives, but where physicians and patients can also select such higher priced medications if they so choose and are prepared to pay that higher price. Under this system a single representative price (capitation rate) is calculated by a prescription payment plan manager for a group of related medications, usually including both branded and generic, and that price is paid to a pharmacy for all prescriptions of that group of medications fulfilled under the plan. The representative prices for different groups, including their minimum levels, are periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Howe, William J. Barre, Michael W. Lyon
  • Publication number: 20090177490
    Abstract: A method is disclosed by which pharmacies and physicians are encouraged to select appropriate and effective medications but dissuaded from selecting higher priced medications where more economical versions are available as alternatives, but where physicians and patients can also select such higher priced medications if they so choose and are prepared to pay that higher price. Under this system a single representative price (capitation rate) is calculated by a prescription payment plan manager for a group of related medications, usually including both branded and generic, and that price is paid to a pharmacy for all prescriptions of that group of medications fulfilled under the plan. The representative prices for different groups, including their minimum levels, are periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Frederick Howe, William J. Barre, Michael W. Lyon
  • Patent number: 7505917
    Abstract: A method is disclosed by which pharmacies and physicians are encouraged to select appropriate and effective medications but dissuaded from selecting higher priced medications where more economical versions are available as alternatives, but where physicians and patients can also select such higher priced medications if they so choose and are prepared to pay that higher price. Under this system a single representative price (capitation rate) is calculated by a prescription payment plan manager for a group of related medications, usually including both branded and generic, and that price is paid to a pharmacy for all prescriptions of that group of medications fulfilled under the plan. The representative prices for different groups, including their minimum levels, are periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Medimpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Howe, William J. Barre, Michael W. Lyon
  • Patent number: 7107677
    Abstract: A process, apparatus, and kit for horizontally assembling a cryogenic pump with an apparatus generally including a workstand, a plurality of support stands longitudinally spaced apart from the workstand and a roller transport structure. The kit includes the apparatus and a beam crane for attachment to the apparatus for assembling and disassembling the cryogenic pump at the point of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Nikkiso Cyro, Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael W. Lyons
  • Publication number: 20040050073
    Abstract: A process, apparatus, and kit for horizontally assembling a cryogenic pump with an apparatus generally including a workstand, a plurality of support stands longitudinally spaced apart from the workstand and a roller transport structure. The kit includes the apparatus and a beam crane for attachment to the apparatus for assembling and disassembling the cryogenic pump at the point of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Michael W. Lyons