Patents by Inventor Morris A. Simon
Morris A. Simon 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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Patent number: 8753362Abstract: The present invention provides a device which is adapted to press together the septum primum and the septum secundum between the atrial chambers to close any tunnel in the septum. The device in its preferred form has two clamping members, one on each side of the septum and a central connector which connects the two clamping members and passes through the tunnel. The device is configured to conform to the anatomy such that the tunnel is not substantially deformed by the device. The central connector, in its preferred form has two wires that are spaced apart so that the wires are proximate the lateral sides of the tunnel. The spacing allows the device to be centered at an appropriate location.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: David R. Widomski, Carol A. Devellian, Morris Simon
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Publication number: 20140025095Abstract: The present invention provides a device which is adapted to press together the septum primum and the septum secundum between the atrial chambers to close any tunnel in the septum. The device in its preferred form has two clamping members, one on each side of the septum and a central connector which connects the two clamping members and passes through the tunnel. The device is configured to conform to the anatomy such that the tunnel is not substantially deformed by the device. The central connector, in its preferred form has two wires that are spaced apart so that the wires are proximate the lateral sides of the tunnel. The spacing allows the device to be centered at an appropriate location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATESInventors: David R. Widomski, Carol A. Devellian, Morris Simon
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Patent number: 7543718Abstract: A customizable container is used with a method of filling, storing, and dispensing medication. The method employs a medication database and analyzes medication storage requirements to determine a customized container size and configuration for an individual pill-user. Container preparation instructions are generated to computer-tailor the customized container based upon the determined needs of the individual pill-user. A pharmacist uses the container preparation instructions to organize medications in the proper dosage administration sequence in separate reconfigurable compartments of the pill pack container. The pill pack container is individually customized for each individual pill taker to organize, store, and dispense correctly a supply of pills of multiple types, sizes, and shapes for a predetermined time period.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventor: Morris Simon
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Publication number: 20050273119Abstract: The present invention provides a device which is adapted to press together the septum primum and the septum secundum between the atrial chambers to close any tunnel in the septum. The device in its preferred form has two clamping members, one on each side of the septum and a central connector which connects the two clamping members and passes through the tunnel. The device is configured to conform to the anatomy such that the tunnel is not substantially deformed by the device. The central connector, in its preferred form has two wires that are spaced apart so that the wires are proximate the lateral sides of the tunnel. The spacing allows the device to be centered at an appropriate location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: NMT Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Widomski, Carol Devellian, Morris Simon, Morris (Mrs.)
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Publication number: 20050218152Abstract: A customizable container is used with a method of filling, storing, and dispensing medication. The method employs a medication database and analyzes medication storage requirements to determine a customized container size and configuration for an individual pill-user. Container preparation instructions are generated to computer-tailor the customized container based upon the determined needs of the individual pill-user. A pharmacist uses the container preparation instructions to organize medications in the proper dosage administration sequence in separate reconfigurable compartments of the pill pack container. The pill pack container is individually customized for each individual pill taker to organize, store, and dispense correctly a supply of pills of multiple types, sizes, and shapes for a predetermined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventor: Morris Simon
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Patent number: 5902317Abstract: A stent comprising a wire skeletal frame, the frame being adapted to assume a first condition in which the frame is relatively rigid and substantially tubular in configuration and a second condition in which the frame is flexible, of reduced stress, and collapsible, such that in the second condition walls of the frame are adapted to be positioned against each other to form a stent diameter substantially equal to the combined thickness of the frame walls in abutting engagement with each other, the frame in its second condition being substantially devoid of bias therein urging the frame to assume the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Kleshinski, Morris A. Simon, Dmitry Rabkin
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Patent number: 5836968Abstract: A blood clot filter which is collapsible toward a central longitudinal axis into a collapsed configuration for insertion into a blood vessel and which is radially expandable outwardly from the longitudinal axis to an expanded configuration for contact with the inner wall of the blood vessel at two longitudinally spaced locations. A first plurality of spaced, elongate arms, in the expanded configuration of the filter, curve outwardly away from the longitudinal axis toward the trailing end of the filter to form a first filter basket. These arms prevent movement of the filter in a first longitudinal direction. A second plurality of spaced elongate legs angle outwardly away from the longitudinal axis toward the leading edge of the filter in the expanded configuration thereof. These second legs form a second filter basket opening toward the leading end and prevent longitudinal movement of the filter in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Morris Simon, Stephen J. Kleshinski, Thomas F. Kinst
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Patent number: 5746765Abstract: A stent comprising a wire skeletal frame, the frame being adapted to assume a first condition in which the frame is relatively rigid and substantially tubular in configuration and a second condition in which the frame is flexible, of reduced stress, and collapsible, such that in the second condition walls of the frame are adapted to be positioned against each other to form a stent diameter substantially equal to the combined thickness of the frame walls in abutting engagement with each other, the frame in its second condition being substantially devoid of bias therein urging the frame to assume the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Kleshinski, Morris A. Simon, Dmitry Rabkin
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Patent number: 5741297Abstract: The star occluder includes a frame formed from a first plurality of arms extending radially in a first plane and a second plurality of arms extending radially in a second plane which is spaced from and substantially parallel to the first plane. Loop joinder legs extend between the base ends of the first and second arms, and a first membrane sheet is supported by and extends over the first plurality of arms while a second membrane sheet is supported by and extends over the second group of arms. The frame is somewhat flexible when expanded so that the loop joinder legs expand into contact with the periphery of a septal defect and determine the size to which the frame will expand.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1996Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Inventor: Morris Simon
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Patent number: 5669933Abstract: A blood clot filter which is collapsible toward a central longitudinal axis into a collapsed configuration for insertion into a blood vessel and which is radially expandable outwardly from the longitudinal axis to an expanded configuration for contact with the inner wall of the blood vessel at two longitudinally spaced locations. A first plurality of spaced, elongate arms, in the expanded configuration of the filter, curve outwardly away from the longitudinal axis toward the trailing end of the filter to form a first filter basket. These arms prevent movement of the filter in a first longitudinal direction. A second plurality of spaced elongate legs angle outwardly away from the longitudinal axis toward the leading edge of the filter in the expanded configuration thereof. These second legs form a second filter basket opening toward the leading end and prevent longitudinal movement of the filter in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Morris Simon, Stephen J. Kleshinski, Thomas F. Kinst
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Patent number: 5661405Abstract: An elongate, flexible sensor for sensing an electrically conductive liquid, such as water, has two flexible electrodes extending along the sensor and two flexible sleeves extending therealong and being attached adhesively to each other along the sensor. Each electrode is a ribbon made from a carbon-filled, silicone rubber material. Each sleeve extends around an associated one of the electrodes and is braided from a filamentary, polyester material so as to define multiple apertures enabling such a liquid reaching the sensor to pass through the sleeves so as to cause a short circuit between the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1995Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Inventors: Jay S. Simon, Morris Simon
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Patent number: 5540712Abstract: A stent including a wire skeletal frame, the frame being adapted to assume a first condition in which the frame is relatively rigid and substantially tubular in configuration and a second condition in which the frame is flexible, of reduced stress, and collapsible, such that in the second condition walls of the frame are adapted to be positioned against each other to form a stent diameter substantially equal to the combined thickness of the frame walls in abutting engagement with each other, the frame in its second condition being substantially devoid of bias therein urging the frame to assume the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1994Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Nitinol Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Kleshinski, Morris A. Simon, Dmitry Rabkin
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Patent number: 5514338Abstract: A device is disclosed for sensing any of a wide range of liquid hydrocarbons. A ribbon-like sensor is employed, which has an inner, silicone rubber layer and an outer, silicone rubber layer and which has two broad faces and two narrow edges. The silicone rubber layers are capable of absorbing and swelling in the presence of a liquid hydrocarbon. The inner layer but not the outer layer is filled with electrically conductive particles, preferably carbon black particles, so as to be capable of switching from having an electrical impedance which is relatively low to having an electrical impedance which is relatively high when swollen in the presence of a liquid hydrocarbon. As made from an open cell, polyethylene foam, a porous body is attached to the sensor. The porous body is capable of floating with the sensor on water or on a liquid hydrocarbon and of conducting a liquid hydrocarbon through the porous body to the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1994Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: One Plus Corp.Inventors: Morris Simon, Jay S. Simon
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Patent number: 5395390Abstract: A stent comprising a wire skeletal frame, the frame being adapted to assume a first condition in which the frame is relatively rigid and substantially tubular in configuration and a second condition in which the frame is flexible, of reduced stress, and collapsible, such that in the second condition walls of the frame are adapted to be positioned proximate each other to form a stent diameter approximating the combined thickness of the frame walls, the frame in its second condition being substantially devoid of bias therein urging the frame to assume the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: The Beth Israel Hospital AssociationInventors: Morris Simon, Dmitry J. Rabkin, Stephen Kleshinski
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Patent number: 5354308Abstract: A stent comprising a wire skeletal frame, the frame being adapted to assume a first condition in which the frame is relatively rigid and substantially tubular in configuration and a second condition in which the frame is flexible, of reduced stress, and collapsible, such that in the second condition walls of the frame are adapted to be positioned against each other to form a stent diameter substantially equal to the combined thickness of the frame walls in abutting engagement with each other, the frame in its second condition being substantially devoid of bias therein urging the frame to assume the first configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital AssociationInventors: Morris Simon, Dmitry J. Rabkin, Stephen Kleshinski
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Patent number: 5303642Abstract: In a system for monitoring trash compactors, each monitoring unit associated with a trash compactor comprises a transducer for sensing hydraulic pressure, for generating an analog signal from the sensed pressure, and for converting the analog signal to a frequency signal, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor compares pressure signal values generated from the frequency signal over timed intervals to a specified value indicative of a compaction. The microprocessor also compares the maximum pressure signal value generated therefrom, under certain conditions, to a threshold value indicative of the trash compactor having a substantially empty compactor and to a threshold value indicative of the trash compactor having a substantially full container. Whenever a specified, plural number of substantially full compactions have been determined, a modem sends a status signal to a computer at a remote location or a facsimile message to a facsimile machine at a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1993Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Assignee: One Plus Corp.Inventors: Martin J. Durbin, Morris Simon
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Patent number: 5299493Abstract: In a system for monitoring trash compactors, each monitoring unit associated with a trash compactor comprises a transducer for sensing hydraulic pressure, for generating an analog signal from the sensed pressure, and for converting the analog signal to a frequency signal, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor compares pressure signal values generated from the frequency signal over timed intervals to a specified value indicative of a compaction. The microprocessor also compares the maximum pressure signal value generated therefrom, under certain conditions, to a threshold value indicative of the trash compactor having a substantially empty compactor and to a threshold value indicative of the trash compactor having a substantially full container.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: One Plus Corp.Inventors: Martin J. Durbin, Morris Simon
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Patent number: 5031634Abstract: A unique adjustable biopsy needle-guide device is provided which allows it to be inserted accurately at a selected anatomic site; to be secured in an engaged position; to be disengaged on-demand into a moveable form; and to be repositioned at will. The guide device comprises a cannula with multiple wires and sliding member elements as a preassembled unit which can be sterilized and conveniently stored until required for use by the physician. The needle-guide serves as a guide-post for the surgeon to remove small or deep seated lesions or for precise placement of biopsy needles at the target site.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1990Date of Patent: July 16, 1991Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital Assoc., Inc.Inventor: Morris Simon
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Patent number: D312582Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1987Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Inventor: Morris Simon
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Patent number: D341327Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1992Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Inventor: Morris Simon