Patents by Inventor Scott A. Olson

Scott A. Olson 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).

  • Patent number: 11911254
    Abstract: A surgically implanted occluding assembly comprises an implant body having a longitudinally split generally ā€œCā€-shaped cross-section tube circumscribing an anatomical lumen. In one embodiment, the surgically implanted occluding assembly is a male continence device selectively occluding a urethra. In some embodiments an occluding magnet is rigidly affixed with the implant body, and an external selective occlusion control assembly is used to selectively activate the surgically implanted occluding assembly. The external assembly has a magnet, and body supporting the magnet. The external selective occlusion control assembly is configured to be selectively placed and retained adjacent to the surgically implanted occluding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Richard A. Helms, Ken L. Adam, Lewis A. Ratajczak, Joseph T. Mahon, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 11583380
    Abstract: A surgically implanted occluding assembly comprises an implant body having a longitudinally split generally ā€œCā€-shaped cross-section tube circumscribing an anatomical lumen. In one embodiment, the surgically implanted occluding assembly is a male continence device selectively occluding a urethra. In some embodiments an occluding magnet is rigidly affixed with the implant body, and an external selective occlusion control assembly is used to selectively activate the surgically implanted occluding assembly. The external assembly has a magnet, and body supporting the magnet. The external selective occlusion control assembly is configured to be selectively placed and retained adjacent to the surgically implanted occluding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: Richard A. Helms, Ken L. Adam, Lewis A. Ratajczak, Joseph T. Mahon, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 11097232
    Abstract: A static mixer includes a tubular body having a sidewall with an upstream end, a downstream end opposite the upstream end, and an inner surface. The upstream end has a surface defining an upstream opening into the body. The downstream end has a surface defining a downstream opening exiting the body. The upstream opening, the downstream opening, and inner surface define a passageway through the body for transport of a first fluid therethrough. A primary fin may depend from the inner surface of the body and into the passageway. The primary fin may have a curved fin with a flow surface. A secondary fin may extend into the passageway adjacent to the primary fin, the secondary fin may have a curved flow surface that curves opposite to the flow surface of the primary fin. The secondary fin may be offset upstream or downstream from the primary fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Westfall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Glanville, James M. Daniel, Kimbal Hall, Scott A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20200368701
    Abstract: A static mixer includes a tubular body having a sidewall with an upstream end, a downstream end opposite the upstream end, and an inner surface. The upstream end has a surface defining an upstream opening into the body. The downstream end has a surface defining a downstream opening exiting the body. The upstream opening, the downstream opening, and inner surface define a passageway through the body for transport of a first fluid therethrough. A primary fin may depend from the inner surface of the body and into the passageway. The primary fin may have a curved fin with a flow surface. A secondary fin may extend into the passageway adjacent to the primary fin, the secondary fin may have a curved flow surface that curves opposite to the flow surface of the primary fin. The secondary fin may be offset upstream or downstream from the primary fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Westfall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Glanville, James M. Daniel, Kimbal Hall, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 10737227
    Abstract: A static mixer includes a tubular body having a sidewall with an upstream end, a downstream end opposite the upstream end, and an inner surface. The upstream end has a surface defining an upstream opening into the body. The downstream end has a surface defining a downstream opening exiting the body. The upstream opening, the downstream opening, and inner surface define a passageway through the body for transport of a first fluid therethrough. A primary fin may depend from the inner surface of the body and into the passageway. The primary fin may have a curved fin with a flow surface. A secondary fin may extend into the passageway adjacent to the primary fin, the secondary fin may have a curved flow surface that curves opposite to the flow surface of the primary fin. The secondary fin may be offset upstream or downstream from the primary fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Westfall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Glanville, James M. Daniel, Kimbal Hall, Scott A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20200094202
    Abstract: A static mixer includes a tubular body having a sidewall with an upstream end, a downstream end opposite the upstream end, and an inner surface. The upstream end has a surface defining an upstream opening into the body. The downstream end has a surface defining a downstream opening exiting the body. The upstream opening, the downstream opening, and inner surface define a passageway through the body for transport of a first fluid therethrough. A primary fin may depend from the inner surface of the body and into the passageway. The primary fin may have a curved fin with a flow surface. A secondary fin may extend into the passageway adjacent to the primary fin, the secondary fin may have a curved flow surface that curves opposite to the flow surface of the primary fin. The secondary fin may be offset upstream or downstream from the primary fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Westfall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Glanville, James M. Daniel, Kimbal Hall, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 10449274
    Abstract: A system for facilitating fluid connection between cannulae and a blood pump. The system includes a cannula having proximal and distal ends. The distal end of the cannula adapted to be in fluid communication with the circulatory system. The proximal end of the cannula configured to couple to an inlet of the blood pump. The system further includes a tunneling device configured to be inserted into a body of a patient to direct the proximal end of the cannula adjacent to the inlet for connection thereto. The cannula further includes a first connecting structure. The tunneling device further includes a second connecting structure. The first and second connecting structures are selectively engageable to allow connection and disconnection between the cannula and tunneling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: CircuLite, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan P. Fritz, Robert C. Farnan, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Oliver Marseille, Murat Camkiran, Grant Thompson, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 10350384
    Abstract: A cannula assembly for directing blood from the heart of a patient and a minimally invasive method of implanting the same. The cannula assembly includes a flexible cannula body having a proximal end and a distal end with a receiving portion, and a transseptal tip having a distal end and a proximal end with an engaging portion. First and second anchors are coupled to the transseptal tip and configured to be deployed from a contracted state to an expanded state. The engaging portion of the transseptal tip is operable to removably engage the receiving portion of the flexible cannula body in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: CircuLite, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Patent number: 10245707
    Abstract: A conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis has a locking end cap, a sliding end cap and a series of indexable segments therebetween. A flexible position rod is fastened to both end caps and passes through and captures each indexable segments forming the ergonomically conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes for sanding contoured shapes. The sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached for releaseably fastening sandpaper thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Malco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas Ryan, Anthony Mark Rea, Scott A. Olson, Andrew J. Janetski, Tyler Buchanan
  • Publication number: 20170320194
    Abstract: A conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis has a locking end cap, a sliding end cap and a series of indexable segments therebetween. A flexible position rod is fastened to both end caps and passes through and captures each indexable segments forming the ergonomically conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes for sanding contoured shapes. The sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached for releaseably fastening sandpaper thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Malco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas RYAN, Anthony Mark REA, Scott A. OLSON, Andrew J. JANETSKI, Tyler BUCHANAN
  • Patent number: 9211367
    Abstract: A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: CircuLite, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Publication number: 20150224240
    Abstract: A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: CIRCULITE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Patent number: 9022916
    Abstract: A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Circulite, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Publication number: 20150031235
    Abstract: A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: David L. Wiesemann, Timothy J. Kent, Jason W. Anderson, Vitaly Kapelevich, Patrick J. Radle, Christopher L. Peterson, David J. Prince, Scott A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20150005570
    Abstract: A system for facilitating fluid connection between cannulae and a blood pump. The system includes a cannula having proximal and distal ends. The distal end of the cannula adapted to be in fluid communication with the circulatory system. The proximal end of the cannula configured to couple to an inlet of the blood pump. The system further includes a tunneling device configured to be inserted into a body of a patient to direct the proximal end of the cannula adjacent to the inlet for connection thereto. The cannula further includes a first connecting structure. The tunneling device further includes a second connecting structure. The first and second connecting structures are selectively engageable to allow connection and disconnection between the cannula and tunneling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan P. Fritz, Robert C. Farnan, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Oliver Marseille, Murat Camkiran, Grant Thompson, Scott A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20140336445
    Abstract: A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Patent number: 8884773
    Abstract: A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Power Products, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Wiesemann, Timothy J. Kent, Jason W. Anderson, Vitaly Kapelevich, Patrick J. Radle, Christopher L. Peterson, David J. Prince, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: 8821366
    Abstract: A cannula assembly, further comprising a cannula body for directing blood from the heart of a patient, having distal and proximal ends and a lumen therebetween. A tip coupled to the distal end of the body, the tip having an opening. A pump for drawing blood into the cannula assembly and dispensing the blood from the cannula assembly and into the patient circulatory system. The lumen of the cannula body further comprises a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being larger than the second inner diameter. A tapered portion defined as a decrease in inner diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter between the proximal and distal ends, the tapered portion configured to prevent cavitation of the blood within the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Circulite, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Farnan, Scott A. Olson, Elizabeth Jung, Andrew J. Dusbabek, Robert G. Hudgins
  • Patent number: D743256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Neumann, Paul J. C. Fransen, David J. Keyes, Katie A. Remaly, Robert G. Fehr, Andrew Jerald Janetski, Scott A. Olson
  • Patent number: D827407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Malco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas Ryan, Anthony Mark Rea, Scott A. Olson, Andrew J. Janetski, Tyler Buchanan