Patents by Inventor Thomas Godfrey
Thomas Godfrey 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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Patent number: 11930101Abstract: A system and method are provided for mitigating key-exhaustion attacks in a key exchange protocol. The method includes computationally confirming an exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material before information theoretically confirming the exchange of key bits has provided fresh shared key material, while maintaining synchronization between messaging parties. In one implementation, maintaining synchronization includes updating keys in between each post-processing message session and managing a local state of each messaging party in the key exchange protocol prior to sending a next post-processing message. In another implementation, maintaining synchronization includes hiding a message containing the information theoretic authenticator by executing a decoy authentication process, prior to using an information theoretical key.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: evolutionQ Inc.Inventors: Sebastian Reynaldo Verschoor, Michele Mosca, Thomas Parry, James Godfrey
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Publication number: 20230225845Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a wire structure which may include a wave pattern. The wire structure may be elastic so as to provide a pressure around the body tissue structure such that the pressure may change with movement of the body tissue structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Patent number: 11628052Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a wire structure which may include a wave pattern. The wire structure may be elastic so as to provide a pressure around the body tissue structure such that the pressure may change with movement of the body tissue structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Publication number: 20230099797Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a plurality of bodies spaced from adjacent bodies and arranged so as to be configured to extend around an exterior surface of a body tissue structure. The bodies may be configured to apply a static force to the body tissue in a relaxed state and may adjust or move in response to a radially outward force above a threshold level that is acting on one or more of the bodies. The bodies may be pliable and/or made with a pliable material. The bodies may be interconnected via interconnecting regions. One or more of the bodies may be configured to articulate so as to conform to movement of a body tissue structure. A skeletal component may or may not extend through one or more of the plurality of bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Patent number: 11559385Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a plurality of bodies spaced from adjacent bodies and arranged so as to be configured to extend around an exterior surface of a body tissue structure. The bodies may be configured to apply a static force to the body tissue in a relaxed state and may adjust or move in response to a radially outward force above a threshold level that is acting on one or more of the bodies. The bodies may be pliable and/or made with a pliable material. The bodies may be interconnected via interconnecting regions. One or more of the bodies may be configured to articulate so as to conform to movement of a body tissue structure. A skeletal component may or may not extend through one or more of the plurality of bodies.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Publication number: 20210353397Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a wire structure which may include a wave pattern. The wire structure may be elastic so as to provide a pressure around the body tissue structure such that the pressure may change with movement of the body tissue structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Publication number: 20210330443Abstract: A medical device may include an implantable device for treating a body tissue structure. The implantable device may include a plurality of bodies spaced from adjacent bodies and arranged so as to be configured to extend around an exterior surface of a body tissue structure. The bodies may be configured to apply a static force to the body tissue in a relaxed state and may adjust or move in response to a radially outward force above a threshold level that is acting on one or more of the bodies. The bodies may be pliable and/or made with a pliable material. The bodies may be interconnected via interconnecting regions. One or more of the bodies may be configured to articulate so as to conform to movement of a body tissue structure. A skeletal component may or may not extend through one or more of the plurality of bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: JT GODFREY, LLCInventors: James Godfrey Berg, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Patent number: 9713478Abstract: A method of performing an orthopedic procedure in a sacroiliac region. At least a portion of an undercutting system is inserted at least partially into an aperture in at least one of an ilium and a sacrum. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position so that at least a portion of the probe assembly is between the ilium and the sacrum. The probe assembly is manipulated between the ilium and the sacrum. The cutting assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a refracted position to an extended position so that at least a portion of the probe assembly is between the ilium and the sacrum. The cutting assembly is manipulated between the ilium and the sacrum to cut tissue between the ilium and the sacrum.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Publication number: 20150327872Abstract: A method of performing an orthopedic procedure in a sacroiliac region. At least a portion of an undercutting system is inserted at least partially into an aperture in at least one of an ilium and a sacrum. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position so that at least a portion of the probe assembly is between the ilium and the sacrum. The probe assembly is manipulated between the ilium and the sacrum. The cutting assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a refracted position to an extended position so that at least a portion of the probe assembly is between the ilium and the sacrum. The cutting assembly is manipulated between the ilium and the sacrum to cut tissue between the ilium and the sacrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: ZYGA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 9161763Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between an ilium and a sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is operably mounted to the insertion apparatus. The probe assembly is moveable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the probe assembly extends laterally from the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is operably mounted with respect to the probe assembly and the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the cutting assembly extends laterally from the insertion apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 9149283Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between an ilium and a sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is operably mounted to the insertion apparatus. The probe assembly is moveable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the probe assembly extends from the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is operably mounted with respect to the probe assembly and the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the cutting assembly extends from the insertion apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 9113919Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between ilium and sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus and a cutting assembly. The insertion apparatus has an elongate shaft and a rotatable handle. The cutting assembly is operably attached to the insertion apparatus. Rotation of the handle with respect to the shaft causes the cutting assembly to move with respect to the shaft between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. When in the extended configuration, at least a portion of the cutting assembly extends laterally from the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 9101371Abstract: A method of repairing a prior sacroiliac fusion that was not effective at stabilizing a sacroiliac joint. The prior sacroiliac fusion used a first fastening device that extended between an ilium and a sacrum. At least one aperture is formed that at least partially extends through at least one of an ilium and a sacrum. An undercutting system is inserted at least partially into the aperture and is used to cut tissue between the ilium and the sacrum. A second fastening device is inserted into the first aperture to retain the ilium in a stationary position with respect to the sacrum.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 8900251Abstract: A radial deployment surgical tool having an inner shaft, an outer shaft and a function head. The radial deployment surgical tool is adapted for performing surgical procedures within narrow regions within a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Zyga Technology, IncInventors: Robert Assell, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Publication number: 20130030456Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between an ilium and a sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is operably mounted to the insertion apparatus. The probe assembly is moveable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the probe assembly extends laterally from the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is operably mounted with respect to the probe assembly and the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration at least a portion of the cutting assembly extends laterally from the insertion apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: ZYGA TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Patent number: 8348950Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between ilium and sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is operably attached to the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Zyga Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Publication number: 20110295272Abstract: A radial deployment surgical tool having an inner shaft, an outer shaft and a function head. The radial deployment surgical tool is adapted for performing surgical procedures within narrow regions within a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ZYGA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Assell, Thomas Godfrey Berg
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Publication number: 20110166575Abstract: An undercutting system for preparing a region between ilium and sacrum for sacroiliac fusion. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is operably attached to the insertion apparatus. The cutting assembly is movable with respect to the insertion apparatus between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: ZYGA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert L. Assell, Jeremy Thomas Carr, Eugene Arthur Dickhudt, Thomas Godfrey Berg, Brian P. Beaubien
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Publication number: 20100312677Abstract: A rating and charging engine (1) comprises an engine core (2), having an accounts/pots/resources/rules persistent database (3), and a provisioning system (4). The core (2) interfaces with a service supply entity (10) such as an IN (intelligent network) service control point, and with an external rating and charging entity (20). The engine (1) overcomes the ‘combinatorial explosion’ limitation of the prior rating and charging approaches by reducing complexity. Most of the rating and charging rules are associated with pot types, and each pot has its own set of rules. The core (2) executes pot traversal rules according to at least one parameter to efficiently determine which pots cannot fulfil a service event, thus immediately narrowing down the rule base to execute. This is very important for real-time performance, where there may be in excess of tens of thousands of service events per second arriving at the core (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Thomas Godfrey Gardner
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Publication number: 20070066176Abstract: A non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and optionally second effect fibers. The non-woven material has a first planar zone and a second planar zone. The first planar zone includes a greater concentration of first effect fibers and first binder fibers. The second planar zone includes a greater concentration of second effect fibers and second binder fibers. The first planar zone can include a first surface skin associated with the first planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material, and a second surface skin associated with the second planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material. The non-woven material has a woven, knitted, or non-woven layer added on either one or both sides of the non-woven material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: David Wenstrup, Gregory Thompson, LeAnne Flack, Thomas Godfrey