Patents by Inventor Thomas Stinson

Thomas Stinson 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: 20220354549
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bones such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state using a shape locking section. The implantable devices further include a main body and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: David Thomas Stinson, Carly Anderson Thaler
  • Publication number: 20220287744
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Patent number: 11419645
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bones such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state using a shape locking section. The implantable devices further include a main body and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignees: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: David Thomas Stinson, Carly Anderson Thaler
  • Patent number: 11369421
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia and British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Publication number: 20210220027
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
  • Patent number: 10973559
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignees: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, David Thomas Stinson
  • Publication number: 20200054372
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bones such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state using a shape locking section. The implantable devices further include a main body and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicants: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: David Thomas STINSON, Carly Anderson THALER
  • Publication number: 20190282280
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Publication number: 20190231401
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicants: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
  • Patent number: 10307188
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignees: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Patent number: 10277568
    Abstract: The technology relates to securely providing patient data to caretakers. Verification information from one or more patients may be received by one or more processors. The verification information may include data associated with each of the one or more patient's service locations. The one or more processors may store the patient data for each of the one or more patients in association with the patient's respective verification information. Upon receiving an authentication request including authentication information associated with a caregiver's location, to view a first patient's data, the one or more processors may determine whether the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information. Upon determining the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information, controlling the release of the first patient's data to a caregiver's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: CaringOnDemand, LLC
    Inventors: Steven East, Thomas Stinson
  • Patent number: 10258394
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, David Thomas Stinson
  • Publication number: 20180053011
    Abstract: The technology relates to securely providing patient data to caretakers. Verification information from one or more patients may be received by one or more processors. The verification information may include secure patient identification information. The one or more processors may store the patient data for each of the one or more patients in association with the patient's respective verification information. Upon receiving an automatic authentication request including authentication information associated with the secure patient identification information, to view a first patient's data, the one or more processors may determine whether the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information. Upon determining the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information, controlling the release of the first patient's data to a caregiver's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Steven East, Thomas Stinson
  • Publication number: 20170238977
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
  • Publication number: 20170155630
    Abstract: The technology relates to securely providing patient data to caretakers. Verification information from one or more patients may be received by one or more processors. The verification information may include data associated with each of the one or more patient's service locations. The one or more processors may store the patient data for each of the one or more patients in association with the patient's respective verification information. Upon receiving an authentication request including authentication information associated with a caregiver's location, to view a first patient's data, the one or more processors may determine whether the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information. Upon determining the caregiver's authentication information satisfies the first patient's verification information, controlling the release of the first patient's data to a caregiver's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Steven East, Thomas Stinson
  • Publication number: 20170020585
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Patent number: 9498264
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
  • Publication number: 20150257800
    Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam