Patents by Inventor Scott O'Connor

Scott O'Connor 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).

  • Liquid-Cooled Exhaust Valve Assembly
    Publication number: 20100146954
    Abstract: A valve assembly may include a valve body, a valve member, and a valve shaft. The valve body may include an inlet, an outlet, and first and second fluid paths in fluid communication with the inlet. The first fluid path may extend axially through at least a portion of the valve body. The second fluid path may be defined by first and second annular walls and may at least partially surround the first fluid path. The valve member is disposed in the valve body and may be movable between a first position preventing fluid flow through the first fluid path and a second position allowing fluid flow through the first fluid path. The valve shaft may be fixed to the valve member and mounted to the valve body for rotation relative to the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: WESCAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Clayton A. SLOSS, Scott O. NELSON
  • Tool and method for minimally invasive bypass surgery
    Patent number: 7662162
    Abstract: A minimally-invasive coronary artery bypass graft procedure may be performed with a splittable proximal anastomosis tool. A distal anastomosis tool may be used as well, where that distal anastomosis tool may include a staple holder having two spaced-apart arms, staples detachably held by the staple holder, and an anvil connected to the staple holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Cardica, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard A. Hausen, Jaime S. Vargas, Stephen A. Yencho, James T. Nielsen, Theodore M. Bender, Brendan M. Donohoe, Philip E. Oyer, Scott O. Chamness
  • Nano powders, components and coatings by plasma technique
    Patent number: 7615097
    Abstract: Ultra fine and nanometer powders and a method of producing same are provided, preferably refractory metal and ceramic nanopowders. When certain precursors are injected into the plasma flame in a reactor chamber, the materials are heated, melted and vaporized and the chemical reaction is induced in the vapor phase. The vapor phase is quenched rapidly to solid phase to yield the ultra pure, ultra fine and nano product. With this technique, powders have been made 20 nanometers in size in a system capable of a bulk production rate of more than 10 lbs/hr. The process is particularly applicable to tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium, tungsten carbide, molybdenum carbide and other related materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Plasma Processes, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy N. McKechnie, Leo V. M. Antony, Scott O'Dell, Chris Power, Terry Tabor
  • Method and system for extensible position location
    Patent number: 7602339
    Abstract: A method and system for extensible positioning that uses a primary reference node at a known first position and a secondary reference node at a second position, where a range is measured between the secondary reference node and the primary reference node. The second position is determined based upon the first position and the measured range. A second range is measured between the secondary reference node and a non-fixed node. A third position corresponding to the non-fixed node is determined based upon the second position and the second range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Time Domain Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts, W. Michael Einhorn, II, Kelly Loum, Irina Dodoukh, S. Scott O'Hanian
  • Systems and methods for providing voicemail services
    Patent number: 7532710
    Abstract: A system includes a first network device and a second network device. The first network device is configured to receive a voicemail message for a called party, determine whether a second network device is available, and transfer the voicemail message to the second network device when the second network device is determined to be available. The second network device is configured to store the voicemail message in a mailbox associated with the called party, and automatically provide a network device associated with the called party with access to the voicemail message in response to a network address associated with the network device matching a subscriber identifier in a list of subscriber identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Verizon Business Global LLC
    Inventors: Edward J. Caputo, Scott O. Sherman, Steven C. Johnson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING GOLF SWING
    Publication number: 20090111598
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving a golf swing are described. Deviated motions are detected and, in response to the deviated motion, feedback, such as, for example, an electric shock, is provided to the source of the deviated motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Scott O'Brien, Afshin Fouladpour
  • Adjustable shutoff valve
    Publication number: 20090026396
    Abstract: A gas valve assembly includes a solenoid coil, a linearly actuated plunger, and a stop member. The plunger is disposed in the coil so that a gap exists between the plunger and the stop member at a deenergized condition of the solenoid. The assembly includes a valve having a port and a closing member. The closing member blocks the port in a closed position corresponding to the de-energized condition of the solenoid, and slidably unblocks the port in an open position corresponding to the energized condition of the solenoid. An adjustable length member is coupled to the closing member and the plunger and has a portion accessible external to the valve assembly. The externally-accessible portion of the adjustable length member is adjustable to vary the size of the gap between the plunger and the stop member when the closing member is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick R. Moenkhaus, Scott O'Leary
  • Anastomosis device having a deployable section
    Patent number: 7455677
    Abstract: An anastomosis device includes a deployable section that may be connected to a discard section. The deployable section may be configured to expand in two substantially orthogonal directions during deployment. The deployable section may include a ring that includes one or more expandable elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Cardica, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime S. Vargas, Stephen A. Yencho, James T. Nielsen, Brendan M. Donohoe, Theodore M. Bender, Brian R. DuBois, Scott O. Chamness, Nathan H. White, Gregory B. Arcenio, Heather L. Klaubert, Russell C. Mead, Jr.
  • Filter element and method of making
    Patent number: 7438812
    Abstract: A filter element (10) is provided which can be used to remove microsize contaminant particles (i.e., about 0.5 ?m to about 25.0 ?m) from aviation fuel. The filter element (10) includes a cylindrical pleated filter media (14) and an exoskeleton support structure (16) supporting the filter media (14). The filter media (14) has a pleat density of about eight to about thirteen pleats per inner diameter inch and is formed only from cellulose-fiber-free and woven-mesh-free layers. The exoskeleton support structure (16) is a screen which is thermally bonded to the pleats' peaks in such a manner that the filter media (14) is sufficiently supported without conventional endoskeleton support layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Ray Denton, Edward Arthur Smallwood, Kevin Scott O'Meara
  • Systems for the active electronic control of biological reactions
    Patent number: 7425308
    Abstract: A system useful in performing active biological reactions includes an array of unit cells arranged in rows and columns. Row lines are coupled to row contacts of unit cells of the array. A row selector is coupled to the row lines to provide a row select voltage. Column lines are coupled to column contacts of the array. A column selector is coupled to the column lines to provide more than two column voltage states on the column lines. The unit cells are coupled to a supply and to an electrode, the row select and column select voltage states provides variable current output from the electrode of the unit cell. A return electrode is coupled to a potential and adapted to contact conductive solution including charged biological materials, wherein in the presence of the conductive solution, current is provided between various unit cells and the return electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Nanogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Ackley, Scott O. Graham
  • Nano powders, components and coatings by plasma technique
    Publication number: 20080202288
    Abstract: Ultra fine and nanometer powders and a method of producing same are provided, preferably refractory metal and ceramic nanopowders. When certain precursors are injected into the plasma flame in a reactor chamber, the materials are heated, melted and vaporized and the chemical reaction is induced in the vapor phase. The vapor phase is quenched rapidly to solid phase to yield the ultra pure, ultra fine and nano product. With this technique, powders have been made 20 nanometers in size in a system capable of a bulk production rate of more than 10 lbs/hr. The process is particularly applicable to tungsten, molybdenum, rhenium, tungsten carbide, molybdenum carbide and other related materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Plasma Processes, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy McKechnie, Leo Antony, Scott O'Dell, Chris Power, Terry Tabor
  • Method and system for extensible position location
    Publication number: 20080158062
    Abstract: A method and system for extensible positioning that uses a primary reference node at a known first position and a secondary reference node at a second position, where a range is measured between the secondary reference node and the primary reference node. The second position is determined based upon the first position and the measured range. A second range is measured between the secondary reference node and a non-fixed node. A third position corresponding to the non-fixed node is determined based upon the second position and the second range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Time Domain Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Fullerton, Mark D. Roberts, W. Michael Einhorn, Kelly Loum, Irina Dodoukh, S. Scott O'Hanian
  • Surgical Tool for Creating an Opening in Tissue
    Publication number: 20080140104
    Abstract: A tool for removing at least one tissue plug from the wall of at least one tubular tissue structure may include a cutter and a piercing member positioned within the cutter, where the piercing member and cutter are configured to translate together, as well as an impulse source operationally connected to the cutter and the piercing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: CARDICA, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Brian R. DuBois, Dan M. Pomeroy, Scott O. Chamness, Brendan M. Donohoe
  • Tracheotomy procedure with integrated tool
    Patent number: 7373939
    Abstract: An integrated tool may be used to perform a tracheotomy. The integrated tool may include a trocar and a delivery mechanism, where the delivery mechanism may deploy a stoma stent. The trocar may be actuated impulsively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Cardica, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. DuBois, Luke W. Clauson, Douglas T. Ellison, Scott O. Chamness, Theodore M. Bender
  • Microprotrusion Arrays and Methods for Using Same to Deliver Substances into Tissue
    Publication number: 20080103434
    Abstract: Improved microprotrusion abrasion devices having fluid retaining or directing patterns, and specific design parameters and method for delivery of substances into the skin. Various configurations of such devices are disclosed, including domed, channeled, patterned and stepped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Alexander Lastovich, Jason Alarcon, John Dekker, M. Ishaq Haider, John Mikszta, Frank Martin, Scott O'Connor
  • FLUID-ASSISTED MEDICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20080058796
    Abstract: Surgical devices for treating tissue are provided. Also provided are systems for treating tissue and methods of treating tissue. An exemplary surgical device has a handle, a fluid passage connectable to a fluid source, a tip portion and a distal end. The tip portion can simultaneously provide RF power and conductive fluid to tissue. The tip portion includes an electrode having a domed portion having a domed surface and a cylindrical portion having a cylindrical surface. The domed portion is located distal to the cylindrical portion and occupies at least a portion of the distal end of the surgical device. The device includes a fluid outlet opening in fluid communication with the fluid passage, the fluid outlet opening configured to provide the conductive fluid to a surface of the electrode proximal to the distal end surface of the surgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: TissueLink Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott O'Brien, Michael McClurken, Robert Luzzi
  • Tool for creating an opening in tissue
    Patent number: 7335216
    Abstract: An piercing member is axially fixed to and positioned within a cutter, both of which are components of a stand-alone tool for creating an opening in the wall of a tubular tissue structure. The stand-alone tool includes an impulse source connected to the piercing member and to the cutter. An actuator is operationally connected to the impulse source, where the actuator causes the impulse source to release energy to and provide an impulse to the piercing member and the cutter. The tool may be configured to make multiple openings in the tissue of the same patient. Where the tool is configured to make multiple openings in the tissue of the same patient, the tool allows the piercing member and cutter to be moved back to an initial pre-deployment position after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Cardica, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Brian R. DuBois, Dan M. Pomeroy, Scott O. Chamness, Brendan M. Donohoe
  • Enzyme-containing granule and detergent composition
    Patent number: 7285523
    Abstract: The instant invention discloses an enzyme-containing granule comprising: (a) a core granule comprising one or more enzyme particles; and (b) a water-soluble polymer coating therefor which substantially completely encapsulates said enzyme particles, wherein the polymer coating comprises a water-soluble or water-dispersible polyester resin, which comprises a reaction product of 20%-50% by weight of waste terephthalate polymer, 10-40% by weight of at least one glycol and 5-25% by weight of at least one oxyalkylated polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Seydel Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott O. Seydel, Robert Keith Salsman
  • Moisture resistant, repulpable paper products and method of making same
    Patent number: 7244509
    Abstract: Hydrogenated triglycerides having melting temperature above about 50° C. are substituted for paraffin as a coating material for the surface of paper products and the resulting paper products have improved wet strength and moisture resistance in addition to being repulpable thereby providing a distinct environmental advantage over paraffin coated products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Scott O. Seydel
  • Circuits for the control of output current in an electronic device for performing active biological operations
    Patent number: 7241419
    Abstract: A circuit for control of an output current in a multiple unit cell array includes an array of unit cells arranged in rows and columns. Each unit cell includes a column select transistor being adapted for control by a column selector and a row select transistor being adapted for control by a row selector. The column select transistor and the row select transistor are connected together in series to each other and between an output node and a first supply. A return electrode is provided to complete the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Nanogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Ackley, Scott O. Graham