Patents by Inventor Scott B. McClellan
Scott B. McClellan 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: 20230018531Abstract: A device includes: housing having top surface, bottom surface, and at least one side surface connected between top surface and bottom surface; a load cell positioned within housing; flexible section positioned within at least one of bottom surface or top surface of housing; rigid section positioned within flexible section, rigid section having opening surrounded by rigid material; rigid support having first end, second end, and center section; wherein first end of rigid support is positioned within housing and coupled to load cell; and wherein center section of rigid support passes through opening in rigid section positioned within flexible section, wherein center section of rigid support contacts rigid material of rigid section surrounding opening, wherein second end of rigid support is outside of housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Stream Dx, IncInventors: Kent James Ogden, Alvin Y. Le, William J. Anderl, Brian D. Holt, Scott B. McClellan
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Patent number: 10448875Abstract: A substance measurement device includes: a container portion configured to receive a substance; a sensing device configured to measure a property of the substance related to at least one of a flow rate of the substance into the container portion, a level of the substance within the container portion, and a volume of the substance within the container portion; and at least one shield positioned within the container portion and configured to provide at least one of: a mechanical buffer between the substance entering the container portion and the sensing device; and an electrical shield between the substance entering the container portion and the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignees: Stream Dx, Inc, University of Utah Research FoundationInventors: Brian D. Holt, Scott B. McClellan, Alvin Y. Le, Kent James Ogden
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Publication number: 20170105670Abstract: A substance measurement device includes: a container portion configured to receive a substance; a sensing device configured to measure a property of the substance related to at least one of a flow rate of the substance into the container portion, a level of the substance within the container portion, and a volume of the substance within the container portion; and at least one shield positioned within the container portion and configured to provide at least one of: a mechanical buffer between the substance entering the container portion and the sensing device; and an electrical shield between the substance entering the container portion and the sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Brian D. Holt, Scott B. McClellan, Alvin Y. Le, Kent James Ogden
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Publication number: 20090084386Abstract: A medical device or system may include an anchor capable of grasping tissue, rotating the tissue, and/or occluding a space in communication with the tissue. A method for occluding a space within a patient may include grasping tissue, rotating the tissue, and/or occluding a space in communication with the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Annette M.L. McClellan, Todd S. Parker, Karri L. Schlegel, Steven C. Eror, Scott B. McClellan
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Patent number: 6896682Abstract: A surgical device for performing internal ligation of a fallopian tube or other tubular anatomical structure, by application of one or more ligating bands to a folded portion of the wall of the tubular structure. Also the invention includes a method of using the device. The inventive method and device may be used for sterilization to prevent undesired pregnancies, or for other medical applications. The device includes an elongated tubular element that is inserted into the fallopian tube; a grasper that extends out of the tubular element, grasps the interior of the fallopian tube and retracts into the tubular element drawing in a folded bundle of the fallopian tube tissue; and a pusher balloon for pushing a ligating band from the tip of the tubular element onto the tissue bundle.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Biomedical Engineering Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Patricia M. Moulis, Annette M. L. McClellan, Thomas G. Taylor, David L. Wells
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Publication number: 20040215215Abstract: A surgical device for performing internal ligation of a fallopian tube or other tubular anatomical structure, by application of one or more ligating bands to a folded portion of the wall of the tubular structure. A method of using the device is also disclosed. The inventive method and device may be used for sterilization to prevent undesired pregnancies, or for other medical applications. One embodiment of the device includes an elongated tubular element that is inserted into the fallopian tube, a grasper that extends out of the tubular element, grasps the interior of the fallopian tube and retracts into the tubular element in a folded bundle of the fallopian tube tissue; and a pusher balloon for pushing a ligating band from the tip of the tubular element onto the tissue bundle. A fold assist mechanism may be included to help evert a section of a fallopian, or other, tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Patricia M. Moulis, Annette M.L. McClellan
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Patent number: 6736822Abstract: A surgical device for performing internal ligation of a fallopian tube or other tubular anatomical structure, by application of one or more ligating bands to a folded portion of the wall of the tubular structure. A method of using the device is also disclosed. The inventive method and device may be used for sterilization to prevent undesired pregnancies, or for other medical applications. One embodiment of the device includes an elongated tubular element that is inserted into the fallopian tube, a grasper that extends out of the tubular element, grasps the interior of the fallopian tube and retracts into the tubular element in a folded bundle of the fallopian tube tissue; and a pusher balloon for pushing a ligating band from the tip of the tubular element onto the tissue bundle. A fold assist mechanism may be included to help evert a section of a fallopian, or other, tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Patricia M. Moulis, Annette M. L. McClellan
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Publication number: 20030158563Abstract: A surgical device for performing internal ligation of a fallopian tube or other tubular anatomical structure, by application of one or more ligating bands to a folded portion of the wall of the tubular structure. A method of using the device is also disclosed. The inventive method and device may be used for sterilization to prevent undesired pregnancies, or for other medical applications. One embodiment of the device includes an elongated tubular element that is inserted into the fallopian tube, a grasper that extends out of the tubular element, grasps the interior of the fallopian tube and retracts into the tubular element in a folded bundle of the fallopian tube tissue; and a pusher balloon for pushing a ligating band from the tip of the tubular element onto the tissue bundle. A fold assist mechanism may be included to help evert a section of a fallopian, or other, tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Patricia M. Moulis, Annette M.L. McClellan
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Patent number: 6549834Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for recording motion of a vehicle or a fixed structure with a self-contained motion recorder apparatus. The self-contained motion recorder apparatus is a sealed unit that contains a power source together with controller, sensor and recording devices. The controller device includes a power consumption manager that manages and conserves the overall power consumption of the apparatus. A sensor device is further included in operable communication with the controller device that produces signals that represent the motion of the vehicle or structure as a function of time. Additionally, a recording element is provided in operable communication with the controller for storing data that corresponds to the signals. A communication interface is further provided such that data may be read from the apparatus and commands and data may be written into the apparatus, from an external device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Independent Witness IncorporatedInventors: Scott B. McClellan, Robert M. Henderson, Verlin G. Russon, Andras Pungor, Mike J. Lyons
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Publication number: 20020072838Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for recording motion of a vehicle or a fixed structure with a self-contained motion recorder apparatus. The self-contained motion recorder apparatus is a sealed unit that contains a power source together with controller, sensor and recording devices. The controller device includes a power consumption manager that manages and conserves the overall power consumption of the apparatus. A sensor device is further included in operable communication with the controller device that produces signals that represent the motion of the vehicle or structure as a function of time. Additionally, a recording element is provided in operable communication with the controller for storing data that corresponds to the signals. A communication interface is further provided such that data may be read from the apparatus and commands and data may be written into the apparatus, from an external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Robert M. Henderson, Verlin G. Russon, Andras Pungor, Mike J. Lyons
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Patent number: 6266588Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for recording vehicle motion. The self-contained vehicle motion recorder apparatus is a sealed unit that contains at least a power source, and controller, sensor and recording devices. The controller device includes a power consumption manager that manages and conserves the overall power consumption of the apparatus. A sensor device is further included in operable communication with the controller device that produces signals that represent the vehicle's motion as a function of time. Additionally, a recording element is provided in operable communication with the controller for storing data that corresponds to the signals. A communication interface is further provided such that data may be read from the apparatus and commands and data may be written into the apparatus, from an external device.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventors: Scott B. McClellan, Robert M. Henderson, Verlin G. Russon, Andras Pungor, Mike J. Lyons
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Patent number: 6007576Abstract: An anastomosis apparatus includes a first rigid element and a second rigid element. The first element defines a first passageway or lumen which extends along its entire length. In construction the first element includes a first tubular portion in association with a first flange disposed on one end of the first tubular portion. The first flange is fixedly secured to the first tubular portion. The second element defines a second passageway along its entire length which is dimensioned to slidably receive and retain the first tubular portion. The second element includes a second tubular portion in association with a second flange disposed on a proximal end of the second tubular portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: Scott B. McClellan