Patents by Inventor Timothy W. Olsen
Timothy W. Olsen 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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Publication number: 20230157871Abstract: A fixture includes a first ring member and a second ring member. The first ring member has a first open center and has a first tool connector disposed at a first radial position relative to the first open center. The second ring member has a second open center coupled to the first ring member at a joint. The joint is disposed at a second radial position relative to the first open center. The joint has a second tool connector. The joint is configured to enable movement of the first ring member relative to the second ring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventor: Timothy W. Olsen
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Patent number: 10278808Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a system for translocating a multilayer patch. The system includes a support structure having a contact surface for bonding to the patch. The support structure has a shape configured to support the patch following separation of the patch from a surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignees: Emory University, University of MinnesotaInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20170100283Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
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Patent number: 9539082Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
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Publication number: 20160235765Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of managing eye pain, for example, due to eye surgery. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods comprising administering a local anesthetic in combination with a steroid to the space around the eye in a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Emory UniversityInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Sonia Mehta
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Publication number: 20150223929Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a system for translocating a multilayer patch. The system includes a support structure having a contact surface for bonding to the patch. The support structure has a shape configured to support the patch following separation of the patch from a surrounding tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20150018806Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a system for translocating a multilayer patch. The system includes a support structure having a contact surface for bonding to the patch. The support structure has a shape configured to support the patch following separation of the patch from a surrounding tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20130073054Abstract: An apparatus includes a component having a shape memory material. The shape memory material has a first shape including a substantially elongate segment. The shape memory material has a second shape including a helix having a first ring and a second ring configured to exert a compressive force on a membrane interleaved between the first ring and the second ring and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to an axis of the helix, the shape selectable based on an external stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicants: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, EMORY UNIVERSITYInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
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Patent number: 8083751Abstract: A remotely controllable system and method for positioning and operating a scleral depressor. A track is positioned to encircle at least a portion of the eye. One or more independent thrusters, or actuators, are radially positionable about the eye. An actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by remote control. Thrusters may be mechanically operated and include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical or other power supply forces. Remote control is provided by hand-operated controls, foot-operated switches or voice-operated control. A light source is positioned about at least a portion of the eye to provide transcleral illumination.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20090171364Abstract: A remotely controllable system and method for positioning and operating a scleral depressor. A track is positioned to encircle at least a portion of the eye. One or more independent thrusters, or actuators, are radially positionable about the eye. An actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by remote control. Thrusters may be mechanically operated and include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical or other power supply forces. Remote control is provided by hand-operated controls, foot-operated switches or voice-operated control. A light source is positioned about at least a portion of the eye to provide transcleral illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Patent number: 7419493Abstract: A remotely controllable system and method for positioning and operating a scleral depressor. A track is positioned to encircle at least a portion of the eye. One or more independent thrusters, or actuators, are radially positionable about the eye. An actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by remote control. Thrusters may be mechanically operated and include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical or other power supply forces. Remote control is provided by hand-operated controls, foot-operated switches or voice-operated control. A light source is positioned about at least a portion of the eye to provide transcleral illumination.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20070179512Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a system for translocating a multilayer patch. The system includes a support structure having a contact surface for bonding to the patch. The support structure has a shape configured to support the patch following separation of the patch from a surrounding tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
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Publication number: 20040204727Abstract: A remotely controllable system and method for positioning and operating a scleral depressor. A track is positioned to encircle at least a portion of the eye. One or more independent thrusters, or actuators, are radially positionable about the eye. An actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by remote control. Thrusters may be mechanically operated and include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, chemical or other power supply forces. Remote control is provided by hand-operated controls, foot-operated switches or voice-operated control. A light source is positioned about at least a portion of the eye to provide transcleral illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman