Patents by Inventor Michael Workman

Michael Workman 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: 20240254449
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: S. Jordan Kerns, Norman Wen, Carol Lucchesi, Christopher David Hinojosa, Jacob Fraser, Jefferson Puerta, Geraldine Hamilton, Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Daniel Levner, Stephen R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani, Magdalena Kasendra
  • Patent number: 11952592
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: EMULATE, INC.
    Inventors: S. Jordan Kerns, Norman Wen, Carol Lucchesi, Christopher David Hinojosa, Jacob Fraser, Jefferson Puerta, Geraldine Hamilton, Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Daniel Levner, Stephen R Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani, Magdalena Kasendra
  • Publication number: 20230215555
    Abstract: A medical device is configured to detect, based on a reading from the sensor, a state of a first component of the plurality of electronic components, identify a maintenance requirement of the medical device based on the detected state of the first component, restrict a first function of the medical device based on the identified maintenance requirement, transmit the identified maintenance requirement to a server system, receive from the server system an instruction addressing the identified maintenance requirement, receiving a first access request, determine that the first access request is a maintenance access request, and in response to the maintenance access request, display the instruction on a user interface of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Evan CHEN, Igor NESTERENKO, Tiffany HAMRICK, Michael WORKMAN, Brian SULLIVAN
  • Publication number: 20230187063
    Abstract: A medical device is configured to store, in a session memory, data regarding operational parameters of the medical device, changes to the parameters, and physiological data of a patient associated with the medical device. A clinician may select, via a user interface of the medical device, a portion of the session memory to a remote device with a request for assistance regarding a problem occurring at the medical device. The portion of the session may be reviewed at the remote device in a graphical copy of a user interface of the medical device as it appeared when the data was recorded, and a workflow is generated at the remote device and sent to the medical device to assist the clinician in resolving issues at the medical device. A session may be started without an identification of the patient or a medical component, and the identification updated at a later time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Michael WORKMAN, Evan CHEN, Igor NESTERENKO, Lisa DIGGETT, Robert REGEDANZ
  • Patent number: 11473061
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Stephan R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani
  • Publication number: 20220282221
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: S. Jordan Kerns, Norman Wen, Carol Lucchesi, Christopher David Hinojosa, Jacob Fraser, Jefferson Puerta, Geraldine Hamilton, Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Daniel Levner, Stephen R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani, Magdalena Kasendra
  • Patent number: 11337422
    Abstract: A larvicide comprising an essential oil encapsulated within a non-viable yeast cell. The larvicide is particularly effective against mosquito larvae, non-toxic to humans and other non-target species, inexpensive to make, and non-toxic during manufacture, transport, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: UNM Rainforest Innovations
    Inventors: Ivy Foo-Hurwitz, Ravi Durvasula, Scott Matthews, Michael Workman
  • Patent number: 11326149
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: EMULATE, INC.
    Inventors: S. Jordan Kerns, Norman Wen, Carol Lucchesi, Christopher David Hinojosa, Jacob Fraser, Jefferson Puerta, Geraldine Hamilton, Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Daniel Levner, Stephen R Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani, Magdalena Kasendra
  • Publication number: 20200157508
    Abstract: Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based organoid technology has tremendous potential to elucidate the intestinal and colonic epithelium's role in health and disease. Described herein are methods and compositions for generation of intestinal and colonic cells from iPSCs. Derivation of iPSCs from subjected afflicted with early onset and very early onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), serves as an excellent model for understanding disease pathogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Cedares-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Stephan R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen
  • Publication number: 20200015477
    Abstract: A larvicide comprising an essential oil encapsulated within a non-viable yeast cell. The larvicide is particularly effective against mosquito larvae, non-toxic to humans and other non-target species, inexpensive to make, and non-toxic during manufacture, transport, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: STC.UNM
    Inventors: Ivy Foo-Hurwitz, Ravi Durvasula, Scott Matthews, Michael Workman
  • Publication number: 20190153395
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Stephan R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani
  • Publication number: 20190031992
    Abstract: Organs-on-chips are microfluidic devices for culturing living cells in micrometer sized chambers in order to model physiological functions of tissues and organs. Engineered patterning and continuous fluid flow in these devices has allowed culturing of intestinal cells bearing physiologically relevant features and sustained exposure to bacteria while maintaining cellular viability, thereby allowing study of inflammatory bowl diseases. However, existing intestinal cells do not possess all physiologically relevant subtypes, do not possess the repertoire of genetic variations, or allow for study of other important cellular actors such as immune cells. Use of iPSC-derived epithelium, including IBD patient-specific cells, allows for superior disease modeling by capturing the multi-faceted nature of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: S. Jordan Kerns, Norman Wen, Carol Lucchesi, Christopher David Hinojosa, Jacob Fraser, Jefferson Puerta, Geraldine Hamilton, Robert Barrett, Clive Svendsen, Daniel Levner, Stephen R. Targan, Michael Workman, Dhruv Sareen, Uthra Rajamani, Magdalena Kasendra
  • Patent number: 9137267
    Abstract: Methods for secure transmission of data during a communication session are provided herein. In some embodiments, the method includes establishing a secure voice communication session between a first electronic device and second electronic device in a communications network, and sending secure data over the established voice communication session using information associated with the established voice communication session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: VONAGE NETWORK LLC
    Inventors: Vishal Patel, David Michael Workman
  • Publication number: 20140280982
    Abstract: Methods for secure transmission of data during a communication session are provided herein. In some embodiments, the method includes establishing a secure voice communication session between a first electronic device and second electronic device in a communications network, and sending secure data over the established voice communication session using information associated with the established voice communication session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VONAGE NETWORK LLC
    Inventors: VISHAL PATEL, DAVID MICHAEL WORKMAN
  • Patent number: 8496485
    Abstract: A wiring substrate connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a wiring connector configured to connect to a connector from a wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a first set of connections to connect to tail light assemblies in the towed vehicles, a second set of connections to connect to vehicle signal connections in the towed vehicle, the first and second sets of connections electrically coupled on the wiring substrate by at least one diode, and a third set of connections to connect to the towing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Workman
  • Patent number: 8323036
    Abstract: A wiring substrate connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a wiring connector configured to connect to a connector from a wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a first set of connections to connect to tail light assemblies in the towed vehicles, a second set of connections to connect to vehicle signal connections in the towed vehicle, the first and second sets of connections electrically coupled on the wiring substrate by at least one diode, and a third set of connections to connect to the towing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Tow Daddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Workman
  • Publication number: 20110287637
    Abstract: A wiring substrate connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a wiring connector configured to connect to a connector from a wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a first set of connections to connect to tail light assemblies in the towed vehicles, a second set of connections to connect to vehicle signal connections in the towed vehicle, the first and second sets of connections electrically coupled on the wiring substrate by at least one diode, and a third set of connections to connect to the towing vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: TOW DADDY, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Workman
  • Publication number: 20110004997
    Abstract: A mattress to support a user that includes a core positioned within an interior space formed by a cover. The cover protects the core from damage that could result from contact with liquid or debris. A vent extends through the cover to allow airflow into and out of the interior space. The vent 40 includes a plurality of pores that allow the airflow, but limit ingress of liquid and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Bob Barker Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Hale, Timothy Michael Workman, Neil Wayne Allen, Robert Danajka
  • Publication number: 20110004999
    Abstract: A mattress to support a user that includes a body pillow contained within a cover. The body may include first and second sides that are both configured to support the user. The body may also include a height measured between the first and second sides. The pillow may also include first and second sides that are both configured to support the user's head and neck. The pillow includes a height measured between these first and second sides that may be larger than the height of the body. The pillow may also include one or more chamfers. A cover may form an interior space to contain the body and the pillow. The cover may be sized to position the pillow outward from an end of the body in a non-overlapping arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Bob Barker Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Hale, Timothy Michael Workman, Neil Wayne Allen, Robert Danajka
  • Publication number: 20090315891
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically determining state ranges for data displayed on a display medium is disclosed. At least one metric relating to an object within a problem set is selected. Range parameters used in generating state ranges for each selected metric are specified. The range parameters include the number of state ranges for each metric and at least one statistical model. Data reflecting the values of each selected metric is input and analyzed using the range parameters, resulting in at least one state range for each of the selected metrics and statistical models. The statistical model that provides the best fit to the data is selected. The state ranges for the selected metrics and statistical model are output for use by a display medium that displays data relating to the selected metrics as a graphical representation of a state of the object to which the metric relates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: FYI Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Lesser, Michael Workman, Kerry Gilger, C. Daniel Repik, Mike Gilger