Patents by Inventor Mick A. Trompen
Mick A. Trompen 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).
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Publication number: 20230045431Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY, Adam FURORE, Mick TROMPEN
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Patent number: 11412923Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: NICO CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Adam Furore, Mick Trompen
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Publication number: 20220192481Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY, Adam FURORE, Mick TROMPEN
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Patent number: 10959424Abstract: A thermal system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Nico CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Mick Trompen
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Publication number: 20190099070Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY, Adam FURORE, Mick TROMPEN
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Patent number: 10143366Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Nico CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Adam Furore, Mick Trompen
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Publication number: 20180055044Abstract: A thermal system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY, Mick TROMPEN
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Patent number: 9883932Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a therapeutic agent to an animal including a housing including first and second sections coupled together, the first and second sections defining a channel therebetween that includes at least one outlet; a hub integral with the first section and extending therefrom, the hub defining a conduit; and a bent path connecting the conduit to the channel. In accordance with this embodiment, the conduit, the bent path and the channel are fluidly connected.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignees: Aircom Manufacturing, Inc., Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Terrence Patrick Clark, Garret Conrad Newbound
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Patent number: 9820480Abstract: A thermal system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Nico CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Mick Trompen
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Patent number: 9757147Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either device within the brain.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Nico CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Chad Lamar, Mick Trompen
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Patent number: 9504247Abstract: A cooling system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Nico CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Alexandra Schwier, Mick Trompen
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Publication number: 20150374222Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Adam Furore, Mick Trompen
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Patent number: 9179645Abstract: A dispenser that delivers a small but consistent and sustained amount of liquid over an extended period of time, particularly useful but not limited to dispensing pesticides when worn by cattle. The dispenser has a shell having an opening. A reservoir is disposed in the shell and holds a pesticide or other liquid. A wick is in fluid communication with the reservoir. An end of the wick is positioned adjacent the opening and has a greater capillary attraction or wicking ability than the reservoir, whereby during use of the dispenser the wick draws fluid from the reservoir and deposits it on the animal upon contact.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: Aircom Manufacturing, Inc., Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Jeffery A. Meyer, Joseph R. Winkle
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Publication number: 20150150665Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a therapeutic agent to an animal comprising a housing including first and second sections coupled together, the first and second sections defining a channel therebetween that includes at least one outlet; a hub integral with the first section and extending therefrom, the hub defining a conduit; and a bent path connecting the conduit to the channel. In accordance with this embodiment, the conduit, the bent path and the channel are fluidly connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicants: ELI LILLY AND COMPANY, AIRCOM MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Terrence Patrick Clark, Garret Conrad Newbound
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Publication number: 20140187922Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either device within the brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Nico CorporationInventors: JOSEPH L. MARK, CHAD LAMAR, MICK TROMPEN
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Publication number: 20130228136Abstract: A method of dispensing liquid from a dispenser onto an animal. The method includes placing a tip of the dispenser on or near the skin of the animal and depressing a plunger which is movably disposed in a body of the dispenser. Depressing the plunger causes a membrane in the body to be pierced such that an opening is formed in the membrane. At least some of the liquid is dispensed through an opening of the dispenser onto the skin of the animal. In another embodiment, a dispenser is provided for dispensing liquid onto the skin of an animal. The dispenser can include a cap and a replaceable cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Gregory A. Lyon, Mick A. Trompen, Ronald W. Lyon, Joseph R. Winkle, Kevin Willard
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Patent number: 7954457Abstract: A dispenser that delivers a small but consistent and sustained amount of fluid over an extended period of time, particularly useful but not limited to dispensing pesticides when worn by cattle. The dispenser has a shell having an opening. A reservoir is disposed in the shell and is saturated with a pesticide. A wick is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The wick extends through the opening and has a greater capillary attraction or wicking ability than the reservoir, whereby during use of the dispenser the wick draws fluid from the reservoir and deposits it upon contact.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignees: Aircom Manufacturing, Inc., Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Jeffery A. Meyer
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Publication number: 20110092922Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a therapeutic agent to an animal comprising a housing including first and second sections coupled together, the first and second sections defining a channel therebetween that includes at least one outlet; a hub integral with the first section and extending therefrom, the hub defining a conduit; and a bent path connecting the conduit to the channel. In accordance with this embodiment, the conduit, the bent path and the channel are fluidly connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon
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Patent number: 7682354Abstract: A dispenser is provided. The dispenser has a reservoir for storing a liquid or solid material. The dispenser may have a piezoelectric valve or pump located in an opening of the reservoir for regulating dispensing of the material. Alternatively, the dispenser may have a piezoelectric inchworm that directly or indirectly propels the material against or out of the opening. The opening may deposit the material directly or indirectly on the surface of an animal, or under the animal's skin. The dispenser also can be attached to the surface of the animal. Alternatively, the dispenser may be placed inside the animal.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignees: Aircom Manufacturing, Inc., Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Ronald W. Lyon, Steven D. Lubetkin, Joseph R. Winkle, Jeffery A. Meyer
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Publication number: 20100064980Abstract: A dispenser is provided. The dispenser has a reservoir for storing a liquid or solid material. The dispenser may have a piezoelectric valve or pump located in an opening of the reservoir for regulating dispensing of the material. Alternatively, the dispenser may have a piezoelectric inchworm that directly or indirectly propels the material against or out of the opening. The opening may deposit the material directly or indirectly on the surface of an animal, or under the animal's skin. The dispenser also has means for being attached to the surface of the animal. Alternatively, the dispenser may be placed inside the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Mick A. Trompen, Gregory A. Lyon, Ronald W. Lyon, Steven D. Lubetkin