Patents by Inventor Owen D. Brimhall
Owen D. Brimhall 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: 20220117509Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for noninvasive medical diagnostics using electrical impedance metrics and clinical predictors. A method includes applying an electrical current to at least one interrogation electrode placed on a surface of a person's body within a Sappey Plexus region of the person's breast. A method includes measuring an electrical impedance of the person's tissue between the at least one interrogation electrode placed within the Sappey Plexus region of the person's breast and a reference electrode. A method includes comparing the measured electrical impedance to previously-captured electrical impedance measurements of corresponding tissue to determine an indication of a presence of a malignant tumor in the person's tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Michael A. Garff, Natasha Andreasen, Owen D. Brimhall, Cory J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20220055033Abstract: Instruments and methods for amplifying nucleic acids in a sample provided in a flexible, self-contained, substantially closed sample container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Kyle K. Johnson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jonathan J. Politis
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Patent number: 11090652Abstract: Instruments and methods for amplifying nucleic acids in a sample provided in a flexible, self-contained, substantially closed sample container.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignees: BioFire Defense, LLC, BioFire Diagnostics, LLCInventors: Kyle K. Johnson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jonathan J. Politis
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Publication number: 20210219913Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for noninvasively locating and measuring tissue based on real-time feedback. An apparatus includes a probe comprising an interrogation electrode that is configured to measure electrical impedance of tissue of a patient's body between the interrogation electrode and a reference electrode. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to apply, noninvasively, an electrical current using the interrogation electrode of the probe to a location on the patient's body to locate and measure an electrical impedance of the tissue of the patient, measure electrical impedance of the tissue between the interrogation electrode of the probe and the reference electrode, and adjust a location of the probe on the patient's body according to feedback based on the measured electrical impedance of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Michael A. Garff, Owen D. Brimhall, Cory J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20210219860Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for noninvasive medical diagnostics using electrical impedance metrics and clinical predictors. An apparatus includes a probe comprising an interrogation electrode that is configured to measure electrical impedance of tissue of a patient's body between the interrogation electrode and a reference electrode. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to apply, noninvasively, an electrical current to the tissue of the patient's body using the interrogation electrode of the probe, measure electrical impedance of the tissue of the patient's body between the interrogation electrode of the probe and the reference electrode, and detect a presence of a malignant tumor in the tissue of the patient's body by inputting the measured electrical impedance of the tissue into machine learning. The machine learning is trained on patient data associated with a type of disease that is being diagnosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Michael A. Garff, Owen D. Brimhall, Cory J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20190344269Abstract: Instruments and methods for amplifying nucleic acids in a sample provided in a flexible, self-contained, substantially closed sample container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Kyle K. Johnson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jonathan J Poliis
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Publication number: 20170157336Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection and/or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of sample fluids in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a first, outer needle with a bore having an open distal end, and a second, inner needle or cannula having a closed distal end and an opening proximal to the distal end which can be rotated or otherwise advanced between open and closed positions. Additionally, the second, inner needle may have a rounded or blunted end and filler material may be used to prevent bacteria or other microbes from being carried by the needles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: XEND MEDICAL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall
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Patent number: 9648710Abstract: An x-ray housing can include: a finned housing member having a tubular body with an external fin array on a finned external surface and an internal fin array on a finned internal surface, the finned internal surface defining a finned housing lumen, the internal fin array and external fin array cooperatively forming a heat exchanger; and an apertured housing member having a tubular body with an x-ray window aperture extending therethrough from an external surface to an internal surface, the internal surface defining an apertured housing lumen, the finned housing member having an annular end integrally coupled with an annular end of the apertured housing member to form a tubular x-ray housing having an x-ray housing lumen.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: VAREX IMAGING CORPORATIONInventors: David Craig Smith, Gregory Andrews, Owen D. Brimhall, Anson Cole Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20160287796Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20160287795Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: XEND Medical, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20160287797Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: XEND MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20160287792Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: XEND Medical, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20160287794Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: XEND Medical Systems, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20160287793Abstract: A needle hypodermic system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection or for reducing the risk of surface contamination of an aspirated sample of blood or other bodily tissue in humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with a plug or film disposed over or within its hollow bore to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. A second stylet or needle may be deployed to pierce or push aside the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: XEND Medical, LLCInventors: Randall J. Olson, Owen D. Brimhall, Jeremy Hammer, Andrew G. Raguskus
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Publication number: 20150139404Abstract: An x-ray housing can include: a finned housing member having a tubular body with an external fin array on a finned external surface and an internal fin array on a finned internal surface, the finned internal surface defining a finned housing lumen, the internal fin array and external fin array cooperatively forming a heat exchanger; and an apertured housing member having a tubular body with an x-ray window aperture extending therethrough from an external surface to an internal surface, the internal surface defining an apertured housing lumen, the finned housing member having an annular end integrally coupled with an annular end of the apertured housing member to form a tubular x-ray housing having an x-ray housing lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: David Craig Smith, Gregory Andrews, Owen D. Brimhall, Anson Cole Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8374368Abstract: A hearing aid is described. The hearing aid includes a control surface and a control element. The hearing aid further includes a plurality of components in addition to the control surface and the control element. A portion of the control surface is configured to engage a portion of the control element. The control surface at least partially circumscribes at least one of the plurality of components.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Sonic Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Owen D. Brimhall, Craig M. Collotzi
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Patent number: 8331594Abstract: A hearing aid device is described. The device including a housing having a plurality of sides, the housing also having a first color. At least one electrical component is held within the housing. A clip removably attachable to the housing is provided. The clip has a second color. The clip covers at least a portion of the plurality of sides of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Sonic Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Owen D. Brimhall, Craig M. Collotzi
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Publication number: 20110235834Abstract: A hearing aid is described. The hearing aid includes a control surface and a control element. The hearing aid further includes a plurality of components in addition to the control surface and the control element. A portion of the control surface is configured to engage a portion of the control element. The control surface at least partially circumscribes at least one of the plurality of components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Owen D. Brimhall, Craig M. Collotzi
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Publication number: 20110170722Abstract: A hearing aid device is described. The device including a housing having a plurality of sides, the housing also having a first color. At least one electrical component is held within the housing. A clip removably attachable to the housing is provided. The clip has a second color. The clip covers at least a portion of the plurality of sides of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Sonic Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Owen D. Brimhall, Craig M. Collotzi
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Patent number: D634848Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Sonic Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Owen D. Brimhall, Craig M. Collotzi