Patents by Inventor Timothy John Payne
Timothy John Payne 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: 11821417Abstract: A fluid handling system for a surgical procedure includes a console and a tubing set. The console exhibits a peristaltic pump, a pinch valve, one above the other. Two recessed seats are located to the left and right sides of the pump and valve. The tubing set includes an irrigation tube and an aspiration tube each coupled to a pair of magnetic disks disposable in respective ones of the recessed seats. Upon such disposition, the irrigation tube is disposable in operative engagement with the peristaltic pump and the aspiration tube is insertable into a slot of the pinch valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: MISONIX, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Robert Paul Mayercheck
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Publication number: 20220387083Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the find handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Patent number: 11497530Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the find handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Publication number: 20210299345Abstract: A fluid handling system for a surgical procedure includes a console and a tubing set. The console exhibits a peristaltic pump, a pinch valve, one above the other. Two recessed seats are located to the left and right sides of the pump and valve. The tubing set includes an irrigation tube and an aspiration tube each coupled to a pair of magnetic disks disposable in respective ones of the recessed seats. Upon such disposition, the irrigation tube is disposable in operative engagement with the peristaltic pump and the aspiration tube is insertable into a slot of the pinch valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: TIMOTHY JOHN PAYNE, SCOTT LaVOY CONWAY, ROBERT PAUL MAYERCHECK
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Patent number: 11007308Abstract: A fluid handling system for a surgical procedure includes a console and a tubing set. The console exhibits a peristaltic pump, a pinch valve, one above the other. Two recessed seats are located to the left and right sides of the pump and valve. The tubing set includes an irrigation tube and an aspiration tube each coupled to a pair of magnetic disks disposable in respective ones of the recessed seats. Upon such disposition, the irrigation tube is disposable in operative engagement with the peristaltic pump and the aspiration tube is insertable into a slot of the pinch valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: MISONIX, INCORPORATEDInventors: Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Robert Paul Mayercheck
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Publication number: 20200246049Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the find handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Patent number: 10660675Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Publication number: 20200129677Abstract: A fluid handling system for a surgical procedure includes a console and a tubing set. The console exhibits a peristaltic pump, a pinch valve, one above the other. Two recessed seats are located to the left and right sides of the pump and valve. The tubing set includes an irrigation tube and an aspiration tube each coupled to a pair of magnetic disks disposable in respective ones of the recessed seats. Upon such disposition, the irrigation tube is disposable in operative engagement with the peristaltic pump and the aspiration tube is insertable into a slot of the pinch valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: TIMOTHY JOHN PAYNE, SCOTT LaVOY CONWAY, ROBERT PAUL MAYERCHECK
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Publication number: 20190000515Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Patent number: 9761128Abstract: Remote controls including a first button, a second button, transmission means, associated with the housing, for transmitting a signal to the ambulatory infusion device, and a controller associated with the housing and adapted to prevent signal transmission by the transmission means unless the second button has been actuated, to allow signal transmission by the transmission means in response to actuation of the second button, and to control the transmission means to transmit a signal in response to the first button being pressed concurrently with actuation of the second button or during a predetermined period after actuation of the second button.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Medallion Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Publication number: 20160206353Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Patent number: 9248043Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Ellipse Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Publication number: 20130249729Abstract: Remote controls that are configured to prevent inadvertent signal transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: The Alfred E. Mann Foundation For Scientific ResearchInventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Patent number: 8352042Abstract: A method of preventing inadvertent signal transmission sent from a remote control for controlling the operation of an implantable infusion device. The method includes maintaining the remote control in a locked state prior to a user intentionally unlocking the remote control in order to generate transmission of a signal from the remote control to the implantable infusion device. The unlocking of the remote control can include moving a button control element, unlocking a button lock, pressing a button other than the signal generation button, pressing the signal generation button in a specific sequence or shaking the remote control.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Patent number: 8352041Abstract: Remote controls, including a communication device, a button or other communication device actuator and a movable structure that allows actuation of the actuator in one position and prevents actuation of the actuator in another position to prevent inadvertent signal transmission.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: The Alfred E. Mann Foundation For Scientific ResearchInventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Publication number: 20120004494Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Timothy John Payne, Kevin Oberkramer, Scott Pool, Arvin Chang
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Publication number: 20080125065Abstract: Remote controls that are configured to prevent inadvertent signal transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Publication number: 20080125064Abstract: Remote controls that are configured to prevent inadvertent signal transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Stephen D. Das, Jose P. Bernardo, Daniel H. Villegas, Scott R. Gibson, Timothy John Payne, Scott LaVoy Conway, Joseph Wayne Vandegriff
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Patent number: D436401Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Richard Scott Remes, Leonardo S. Toma, Mark Robert Frye, Timothy John Payne