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).

  • Publication number: 20230157871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy W. Olsen
  • Patent number: 10278808
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20170100283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
  • Patent number: 9539082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
  • Publication number: 20160235765
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Emory University
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Sonia Mehta
  • Publication number: 20150223929
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20150018806
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20130073054
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicants: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION, EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, David W. Rosen, Shreyes N. Melkote, George K. Mathai
  • Patent number: 8083751
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20090171364
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Patent number: 7419493
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20070179512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman
  • Publication number: 20040204727
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy W. Olsen, Paul E. Loftness, Arthur G. Erdman