Patents by Inventor Scott Kramer
Scott Kramer 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: 20160181730Abstract: Disclosed are systems for wireless energy transfer including transcutaneous energy transfer. Embodiments are disclosed for electrical connections between an implanted wireless receiver and an implanted medical device powered by the receiver. Methods for manufacturing and using the devices and system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: David ELDRIDGE, Joseph C. STARK, III, Andrew MacDONELL, Scott KRAMER, Thomas George KILAVOS, Fabian Frigon FRANCO
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Patent number: 9290980Abstract: A slam latch mechanism employs an actuation lever rotatable from a first position to a second position and having a prong extending therefrom. A bolt, resiliently retractable from an extended position with the actuation lever in the first position, has a land with a slip surface engaging the prong in the second position to retract the bolt. A dampener extends from the slip surface by a margin to engage the prong in the first position to prevent metal to metal contact by the prong and slip surface with the actuation lever in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Scott A. Kramer, Daniel Rivera
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Patent number: 9221238Abstract: A method and apparatus for associating an edge of a first object with a second object using an insert. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structure and a number of attachment features associated with the structure. The structure is configured to be inserted within a hollow portion of the first object at an edge of the first object. The structure is further configured to span an entire thickness of the first object at the edge of the first object. The number of attachment features is configured for use in attaching the second object to the structure to attach the second object to the edge of the first object.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Scott A. Kramer, Nathanial C. Cuddy
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Patent number: 9055933Abstract: A vascular closure assembly includes a suture placement device and a sealant delivery device. The suture placement device is operable to position at least one suture across the puncture to form a primary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device includes a sealant delivery tube having a first lumen sized to receive the at least one suture, and a second lumen configured to deliver a volume of sealant to the puncture after forming the primary seal to create a secondary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device is slidable along the at least one suture to the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Martha Escobar, Scott Kramer, Edward E. Parsonage, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20150052705Abstract: A slam latch mechanism employs an actuation lever rotatable from a first position to a second position and having a prong extending therefrom. A bolt, resiliently retractable from an extended position with the actuation lever in the first position, has a land with a slip surface engaging the prong in the second position to retract said bolt. A dampener extends from the slip surface by a margin to engage said prong in the first position to prevent metal to metal contact by the prong and slip surface with the actuation lever in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Scott A. Kramer, Daniel Rivera
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Patent number: 8862547Abstract: A method of managing backup records is provided. A central server receives, across a network, the contents of a first backup catalog from a first backup server as well as the contents of a second (distinct) backup catalog from a second backup server. The central server also extracts backup records from the first backup catalog and the second backup catalog and places the contents of each extracted backup record into a central backup catalog on the central server. Software for carrying out the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ELM Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric Scott Kramer, Michael David Kramer, Leonard Joseph DiCarlo
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Publication number: 20140276974Abstract: A vascular closure assembly includes a suture placement device and a sealant delivery device. The suture placement device is operable to position at least one suture across the puncture to form a primary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device includes a sealant delivery tube having a first lumen sized to receive the at least one suture, and a second lumen configured to deliver a volume of sealant to the puncture after forming the primary seal to create a secondary seal of the puncture. The sealant delivery device is slidable along the at least one suture to the puncture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Martha Escobar, Scott Kramer, Edward E. Parsonage, Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20140249590Abstract: A bone anchor (100) for attaching a rod (108) to a bone has an anchor member (106) for attachment to the bone and an anchor head (104) having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap (102) that has a main body (900) and a set screw (1000). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90° turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products LLCInventors: Joseph Peterson, Dennis Chien, Thomas Keyer, Edward McShane, Joseph Capozzoli, Pascal Hauri, Scott Kramer, David Schindler
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Publication number: 20140205368Abstract: A method and apparatus for associating an edge of a first object with a second object using an insert. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structure and a number of attachment features associated with the structure. The structure is configured to be inserted within a hollow portion of the first object at an edge of the first object. The structure is further configured to span an entire thickness of the first object at the edge of the first object. The number of attachment features is configured for use in attaching the second object to the structure to attach the second object to the edge of the first object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Scott A. Kramer, Nathanial C. Cuddy
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Patent number: 8740946Abstract: A bone anchor (100) for attaching a rod (108) to a bone has an anchor member (106) for attachment to the bone and an anchor head (104) having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap (102) that has a main body (900) and a set screw (1000). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90° turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Joseph Peterson, Dennis Chien, Thomas Keyer, Edward McShane, Joseph Capozzoli, Pascal Hauri, Scott Kramer, Sandra Bockhorst
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Publication number: 20140128910Abstract: A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and a sealing pad delivery device, The wire assembly includes a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a temporary expandable anchor positioned at the distal end portion. The sealing pad delivery device includes a carrier tube, a sealing pad positioned in the carrier tube, and a lateral wire slot. The lateral wire slot is defined in an outer surface of the sealing pad delivery device and extends along at least a portion of a length of the sealing pad delivery device. The lateral wire slot is configured to permit mounting of the sealing pad delivery device to the wire assembly in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLCInventors: Valerie J. Glazier, Scott A. Kramer, Catherine A. Pipenhagen
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Publication number: 20140088641Abstract: A tissue puncture locator device includes an anchor assembly and a sealing member. The anchor assembly includes an anchor portion, a tube portion, and a filling member. The anchor portion is positioned at a distal end of the tube portion and configured for placement through a vascular incision into a vessel. The anchor member has an unexpanded configuration that permits passage through the vascular incision and an expanded configuration that limits passage through the vascular incision. The filling member is retained in the tube portion and adapted for insertion from the tube portion into the anchor member to provide the expanded configuration, and adapted for retraction from the anchor member into the tube portion to provide the unexpanded configuration. The sealing member is configured for placement adjacent the vascular incision outside the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Valerie J. Glazier, Scott A. Kramer, Catherine A. Pipenhagen
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Patent number: 8497243Abstract: In certain aspects, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating mucositis.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Promedior, Inc.Inventors: David Paul Hesson, Michael Scott Kramer
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Publication number: 20120283770Abstract: A tissue puncture locator device includes a temporary anchor configured for placement through a vascular puncture into a vessel. The temporary anchor includes a column member that defines a lumen. The temporary anchor is movable between an uncompressed position and a compressed position, wherein in the compressed position a portion of the column member protrudes radially outward. The column member may include a reduced thickness portion, wherein the column member protrudes radially outward at the reduced thickness portion. The column member, when expanded radially outward within the vessel, is sized to limit retraction of the temporary anchor through the vascular puncture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Scott A. Kramer, Valerie J. Glazier, Catherine A. Pipenhagen, Brian J. Edquist, Steven N. Willard
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Publication number: 20120253409Abstract: A bone anchor (100) for attaching a rod (108) to a bone has an anchor member (106) for attachment to the bone and an anchor head (104) having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap (102) that has a main body (900) and a set screw (1000). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90° turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Joseph Peterson, Dennis Chien, Thomas Keyer, Edward McShane, Joseph Capozzoli, Pascal Hauri, Scott Kramer, David Schindler, Sandra Bockhorst
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Publication number: 20120245624Abstract: A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and a sealing pad delivery device. The wire assembly includes a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a temporary expandable anchor positioned at the distal end portion. The sealing pad delivery device includes a carrier tube, a sealing pad positioned in the carrier tube, and a lateral wire slot. The lateral wire slot is defined in an outer surface of the sealing pad delivery device and extends along at least a portion of a length of the sealing pad delivery device. The lateral wire slot is configured to permit mounting of the sealing pad delivery device to the wire assembly in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLCInventors: Valerie J. Glazier, Scott A. Kramer, Catherine A. Pipenhagen
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Patent number: 8221472Abstract: A bone anchor (100) for attaching a rod (108) to a bone has an anchor member (106) for attachment to the bone and an anchor head (104) having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap (102) that has a main body (900) and a set screw (1000). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90° turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Joseph Peterson, Dennis Chien, Thomas Keyer, Edward McShane, Joseph Capozzoli, Pascal Hauri, Scott Kramer, David Schindler, Sandra Bockhorst, legal representative
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Publication number: 20120165854Abstract: A tissue puncture closure assembly including a wire assembly and first and second devices. The wire assembly includes a first wire member and a second wire member that each include a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. At least portions of the second wire member are arranged side-by-side with the first wire member. The distal end portion of the first wire member is connected to the distal end portion of the second wire member, and a proximal end portion of the first wire member is disconnected from the proximal end portion of the second wire member. The first device is operable to advance over the first wire member. The second device is operable to advance over the second wire member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO LLCInventors: Catherine A. Pipenhagen, Valerie J. Glazier, Scott A. Kramer
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Publication number: 20100174750Abstract: A system and method for storing personal, medical, and insurance related information on a wireless device are disclosed. The information may be stored by sending it from a remote personal computer to a central database using the Internet. The information may be stored on the central database. The information may be accessed on the wireless device (e.g. on a display) or sent from the wireless device or a central database to remote locations, such as a doctor's office or hospital.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Mark C. Donovan, Paul M. Zeltzer, Richard Kletter, Jed Stafford, David M. Feinleib, Geoffrey Deitz, Scott Kramer
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Publication number: 20090307236Abstract: A method of managing backup records is provided. A central server receives, across a network, the contents of a first backup catalog from a first backup server as well as the contents of a second (distinct) backup catalog from a second backup server. The central server also extracts backup records from the first backup catalog and the second backup catalog and places the contents of each extracted backup record into a central backup catalog on the central server. Software for carrying out the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: ELM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Eric Scott Kramer, Michael David Kramer, Leonard Joseph DiCarlo