Patents by Inventor Patricia McHale
Patricia McHale 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: 12042286Abstract: Methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples are provided. Devices include a cuff, a pressure source, and a timing mechanism. The methods include placing a cuff on a digit of a subject, inflating the cuff, and obtaining a small volume blood sample. The methods further include warming a digit lancing a digit pulsing the cuff; and providing a signal indicating the end of the sample collection time period.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLCInventors: Patricia McHale, William Westrick
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Publication number: 20230414263Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue. The devices and methods may include insertion of first and second elongated members into the space between two tissue layers, with an augmenting elongated member at least partially inserted therebetween to form a distraction device between the tissues to be distracted. At least one of the first and second elongated members may be formed of a flexible core member with a plurality of rigid veneer members spaced along the length of the core member. At least one of the elongated members may include a shaping member that automatically moves from a generally linear configuration to a generally less linear configuration. A deployment catheter may include a deformable distal end to allow augmentation of the tissue distraction device during implantation. An injection aid may be provided for introducing a filler material into an interior defined by a deployed tissue distraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Patricia McHale, James K. Lee, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Sandeep Kunwar, Richard G. Fessler, Frederick Serrahsu, Helson Pacheco-Serrant
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Patent number: 11583327Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue. The devices and methods may include insertion of first and second elongated members into the space between two tissue layers, with an augmenting elongated member at least partially inserted therebetween to form a distraction device between the tissues to be distracted. At least one of the first and second elongated members may be formed of a flexible core member with a plurality of rigid veneer members spaced along the length of the core member. At least one of the elongated members may include a shaping member that automatically moves from a generally linear configuration to a generally less linear configuration. A deployment catheter may include a deformable distal end to allow augmentation of the tissue distraction device during implantation. An injection aid may be provided for introducing a filler material into an interior defined by a deployed tissue distraction device.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Patricia McHale, James K. Lee, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Sandeep Kunwar, Richard G. Fessler, Frederick Serrahsu, Helson Pacheco-Serrant
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Publication number: 20230051745Abstract: Articulated instruments that include tools for disrupting and/or distracting tissue, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Helson Pacheco-Serrant, Justin Taber, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Patricia McHale, Michael Baldwin, Richard G. Fessler, Joshua M. Ammerman
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Patent number: 11471145Abstract: Articulated instruments that include tools for disrupting and/or distracting tissue, and methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Helson Pacheco-Serrant, Justin Taber, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Patricia McHale, Michael Baldwin, Richard G. Fessler, Joshua M. Ammerman
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Publication number: 20210186393Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Patricia McHale, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Joy Roy
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Publication number: 20210169459Abstract: Articulated instruments that include tools for disrupting and/or distracting tissue, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Helson PACHECO-SERRANT, Justin Taber, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Patricia McHale, Michael Baldwin, Richard G. Fessler, Joshua M. Ammerman
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Publication number: 20210145337Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
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Publication number: 20210038138Abstract: Methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples are provided. Devices include a cuff, a pressure source, and a timing mechanism. Devices may further include one or more of a: warming mechanism, lancing mechanism; automated sample collection device, automated sample analysis device, and communication unit. Systems include such a device, and may include sample collection, sample analysis, or communication devices. Methods include placing a cuff on a digit of a subject, inflating the cuff, and obtaining a small volume blood sample. Methods may further include warming a digit; lancing a digit; pulsing the cuff; and providing a signal indicating the end of the sample collection time period. Kits may include a device, a sample collection vessel, and may include a disposable for use in sample collection. These methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples may be used to easily, reliably, and consistently obtain blood samples from subjects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Patricia McHale, William Westrick
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Patent number: 10856791Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLCInventors: Patricia McHale, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Joy Roy
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Patent number: 10842424Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLCInventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
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Publication number: 20200345401Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue. The devices and methods may include insertion of first and second elongated members into the space between two tissue layers, with an augmenting elongated member at least partially inserted therebetween to form a distraction device between the tissues to be distracted. At least one of the first and second elongated members may be formed of a flexible core member with a plurality of rigid veneer members spaced along the length of the core member. At least one of the elongated members may include a shaping member that automatically moves from a generally linear configuration to a generally less linear configuration. A deployment catheter may include a deformable distal end to allow augmentation of the tissue distraction device during implantation. An injection aid may be provided for introducing a filler material into an interior defined by a deployed tissue distraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Patricia McHale, James K. Lee, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Sandeep Kunwar, Richard G. Fessler, Frederick Serrahsu, Helson Pacheco-Serrant
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Patent number: 10722163Abstract: Methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples are provided. Devices include a cuff, a pressure source, and a timing mechanism. Devices may further include one or more of a: warming mechanism, lancing mechanism; automated sample collection device, automated sample analysis device, and communication unit. Systems include such a device, and may include sample collection, sample analysis, or communication devices. Methods include placing a cuff on a digit of a subject, inflating the cuff, and obtaining a small volume blood sample. Methods may further include warming a digit; lancing a digit; pulsing the cuff; and providing a signal indicating the end of the sample collection time period. Kits may include a device, a sample collection vessel, and may include a disposable for use in sample collection. These methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples may be used to easily, reliably, and consistently obtain blood samples from subjects.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLCInventors: Patricia McHale, William Westrick
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Publication number: 20180214058Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
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Patent number: 9877674Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Theranos IP Company, LLCInventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
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Patent number: 9636062Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
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Publication number: 20170042460Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale, Joy Roy
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Patent number: D779081Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventor: Patricia McHale
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Patent number: D784517Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventor: Patricia McHale
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Patent number: D785783Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Theranos, Inc.Inventors: Michael Chen, Patricia McHale