Patents by Inventor Steve Christian

Steve Christian 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).

  • Publication number: 20240106522
    Abstract: A telecommunications (telecom) system providing communications for remote cellular transceivers includes a core network and at least one telecom support unit mounted to a respective structure and providing communications connectivity between the cellular transceivers and the core network. The telecom support unit includes a housing, a powerline interface, a communication interface, and a load-side power metering circuit. The powerline interface is configured though a boundary of the housing and connectable to an external power source. The communication interface is operable to provide communicative coupling to one or more of the remote cellular transceivers and may be configured through a second boundary of the housing. The load-side power metering circuit is operable to meter power consumed by at least the telecom support unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: JOERG CHRISTIAN LEHNICH, STEVE PAUL WINES
  • Patent number: 10639060
    Abstract: A catheter device with a cutting structure or means on the distal portion is disclosed, along with a medical procedure for using the device. The catheter is utilized in such a way as to create a permanent interatrial aperture in the heart, including creating a permanent interatrial hole and/or removing tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gil M. Vardi, Chris Minar, Steve Christian
  • Publication number: 20180064460
    Abstract: A catheter device with a cutting structure or means on the distal portion is disclosed, along with a medical procedure for using the device. The catheter is utilized in such a way as to create a permanent interatrial aperture in the heart, including creating a permanent interatrial hole and/or removing tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gil M. Vardi, Chris Minar, Steve Christian
  • Patent number: 9847979
    Abstract: Managing access to digital content within a particular domain, including: receiving the digital content at a first client device; decrypting the received digital content at the first client device using a first key; transcoding the digital content to another format; re-encrypting the transcoded content using a second key, wherein the second key is obtained by one of: (1) directly from a server; or (2) indirectly by deriving it locally based on information received from the server; and transmitting the re-encrypted content to a second client device, wherein the second client device obtains the second key and decrypts the re-encrypted content at the second client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: VERIMATRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Petr Peterka, Niels Thorwirth, Kamil Saykali, Ali Hodjat, Steve Christian, Nikolai Keychenko, Tom Pollard
  • Publication number: 20140281489
    Abstract: Managing access to digital content within a particular domain, including: receiving the digital content at a first client device; decrypting the received digital content at the first client device using a first key; transcoding the digital content to another format; re-encrypting the transcoded content using a second key, wherein the second key is obtained by one of: (1) directly from a server; or (2) indirectly by deriving it locally based on information received from the server; and transmitting the re-encrypted content to a second client device, wherein the second client device obtains the second key and decrypts the re-encrypted content at the second client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Verimatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Petr Peterka, Niels Thorwirth, Kamil Saykali, Ali Hodjat, Steve Christian, Nikolai Keychenko, Tom Pollard
  • Patent number: 7963963
    Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. The device may include a swiveling head assembly that allows the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and/or roll. The device may include a malleable or articulating handle shaft, as well as, malleable or curved rigid jaws that can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. The device may include one or more remote actuators making the hemostat-type device useful for minimally invasive procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Francischelli, Roderick E. Briscoe, Paul T. Rothstein, David Jin Sung Kim, James R. Keogh, Tom P. Daigle, Adam A. Podbeliski, Stephen J. Roddy, Steve Christian, Brian Ross, James Skarda, Scott E. Jahns, Alison Lutterman
  • Publication number: 20090024084
    Abstract: A handle for providing relative motion to a multi-lumen catheter assembly includes an elongated handle body having a longitudinal axis. The handle body has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal handle ends. An outer catheter chuck is connected to the distal handle end and is adapted to receive an outer catheter member. An inner catheter chuck is connected to the proximal handle end and is adapted to receive an inner catheter member. A handle actuator is movably connected to the handle body. The handle actuator is adapted to receive an intermediate catheter member and to move the intermediate catheter member relative to the inner and outer catheter members. The intermediate catheter is at least partially interposed between the inner and outer catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Rajesh K. Khosla, Steve Christian
  • Publication number: 20060041254
    Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. The device may include a swiveling head assembly that allows the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and/or roll. The device may include a malleable or articulating handle shaft, as well as, malleable or curved rigid jaws that can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. The device may include one or more remote actuators making the hemostat-type device useful for minimally invasive procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: David Francischelli, Roderick Briscoe, Paul Rothstein, David Jin Kim, James Keogh, Tom Daigle, Adam Podbellski, Stephen Roddy, Steve Christian, Brian Ross, James Skarda, Scott Jahns, Alison Lutterman
  • Patent number: 4391175
    Abstract: The invention relates to a perforating device or similar cutting means especially adapted for use with printing machines such as those of the offset kind. The perforating device herein comprises a rigid, thin metal plate which presents, in protrusion, on one of its two faces, at least one cutting or perforating element, a layer of adhesive material applied to the side of said thin metal plate opposite said cutting or perforating element, said adhesive layer capable of being protected by a protective strip, and a double faced self-adhesive tape adhering upon one of its faces to the side of said thin metal plate adjacent to said cutting or perforating element, the other face of the double faced self-adhesive tape capable of being protected by a protective strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Inventor: Steve Christian