Patents by Inventor Timothy J. McGrath

Timothy J. McGrath 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: 20250033467
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20240366252
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 12053196
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 12054044
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 11771483
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for accessing and repairing a vertebral disc include a pad with a central cut-out mounted to the skin of a patient or, alternatively, a pedicle-mounted support. An incision is made and then a corridor is created using an elongated guide and a series of dilating tubes. An access to the disc space is created through the superior articular process and the facet joint using the corridor defined by the dilating tubes. Nucleus material is removed from the disc space and the vertebral endplates are prepared. The disc space may be sized to select a suitable implant, which is advanced through the corridor and into the disc space following discectomy and endplate preparation. Bone graft material may be inserted into the disc space following installation of the implant and then posterior rigid fixation may be achieved using percutaneous pedicle screws, followed by closure of the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. Ammerman, Laurent B. Schaller, Douglas M. Lorang, Ricardo J. Simmons, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20220297540
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20220205232
    Abstract: A plastic arch-shape cross section corrugated stormwater chamber has a multiplicity of crest corrugations and valley corrugations which run transverse to its length. Sub-corrugations run along part or all of the arch-curve lengths of either crest corrugations or valley corrugations, or along both of them. A sub-corrugations are smaller in dimension than an associated crest corrugation or valley corrugation. Sub-corrugations may taper in width and depth and may taper to nothingness. A compound convex shape end cap, useful for closing off the ends of stormwater chambers, has substantially vertical corrugations with analogous sub-corruptions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: StormTech LLC
    Inventors: David J. MAILHOT, Nimish GANDHI, Timothy J. McGRATH
  • Patent number: 11338675
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20220110650
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 11242677
    Abstract: A plastic arch-shape cross section corrugated stormwater chamber has a multiplicity of crest corrugations and valley corrugations which run transverse to its length. Sub-corrugations run along part or all of the arch-curve lengths of either crest corrugations or valley corrugations, or along both of them. A sub-corrugations are smaller in dimension than an associated crest corrugation or valley corrugation. Sub-corrugations may taper in width and depth and may taper to nothingness. A compound convex shape end cap, useful for closing off the ends of stormwater chambers, has substantially vertical corrugations with analogous sub-corrugations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: STORMTECH LLC
    Inventors: David J. Mailhot, Nimish Gandhi, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 11224453
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20210113252
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for accessing and repairing a vertebral disc include a pad with a central cut-out mounted to the skin of a patient or, alternatively, a pedicle-mounted support. An incision is made and then a corridor is created using an elongated guide and a series of dilating tubes. An access to the disc space is created through the superior articular process and the facet joint using the corridor defined by the dilating tubes. Nucleus material is removed from the disc space and the vertebral endplates are prepared. The disc space may be sized to select a suitable implant, which is advanced through the corridor and into the disc space following discectomy and endplate preparation. Bone graft material may be inserted into the disc space following installation of the implant and then posterior rigid fixation may be achieved using percutaneous pedicle screws, followed by closure of the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua M. Ammerman, Laurent B. Schaller, Douglas M. Lorang, Ricardo J. Simmons, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 10919389
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 10758286
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for accessing and repairing a vertebral disc include a pad with a central cut-out mounted to the skin of a patient or, alternatively, a pedicle-mounted support. An incision is made and then a corridor is created using an elongated guide and a series of dilating tubes. An access to the disc space is created through the superior articular process and the facet joint using the corridor defined by the dilating tubes. Nucleus material is removed from the disc space and the vertebral endplates are prepared. The disc space may be sized to select a suitable implant, which is advanced through the corridor and into the disc space following discectomy and endplate preparation. Bone graft material may be inserted into the disc space following installation of the implant and then posterior rigid fixation may be achieved using percutaneous pedicle screws, followed by closure of the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Benvenue Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. Ammerman, Laurent B. Schaller, Douglas M. Lorang, Ricardo J. Simmons, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20200215912
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20200215911
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 10604011
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 10596903
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Consumer Safety Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20200056360
    Abstract: A plastic arch-shape cross section corrugated stormwater chamber has a multiplicity of crest corrugations and valley corrugations which run transverse to its length. Sub-corrugations run along part or all of the arch-curve lengths of either crest corrugations or valley corrugations, or along both of them. A sub-corrugations are smaller in dimension than an associated crest corrugation or valley corrugation. Sub-corrugations may taper in width and depth and may taper to nothingness. A compound convex shape end cap, useful for closing off the ends of stormwater chambers, has substantially vertical corrugations with analogous sub-corrugations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: StormTech LLC
    Inventors: David J. MAILHOT, Nimesh GANDHI, Timothy J. McGRATH
  • Publication number: 20190366845
    Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas Edward DeVries, Timothy J. McGrath