Patents by Inventor Toru Mino
Toru Mino 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: 9788956Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Patent number: 9282996Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a hydraulic member joining the first and second components. The hydraulic member is placed under compression to absorb energy transferred by the members when the first component is attached to the first member and the second component is attached to the second member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then a predefined distance between the locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20140277533Abstract: An internal unloader brace includes an elongate bending member having an intermediate portion configured to bend under resistance such that joint forces are unloaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Toru Mino, Anton G. Clifford
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Publication number: 20140277445Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a hydraulic member joining the first and second components. The hydraulic member is placed under compression to absorb energy transferred by the members when the first component is attached to the first member and the second component is attached to the second member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then a predefined distance between the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20140109907Abstract: Described herein are combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices to transmit positive air pressure from a PAP source to the user, but provide passive EPAP when the PAP source is disabled. These interface device may continue to provide benefit to the user even if the PAP source becomes disconnected or otherwise fails. The interface devices described herein include a passive EPAP airflow resistor configured to provide expiratory positive airway pressure (“EPAP”). These interface devices may also include quick connects and/or disconnects for releasably connecting to the source of pressurized breathable gas, a quick release for disconnecting from the source of pressurized breathable gas, and an adhesive user interface region that connects the device the user's face. Also described are adapter for converting a PAP interface devices into combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices, and methods of using these devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Rajiv DOSHI, Arthur FERDINAND, Elliot SATHER, Michael L. FAVET, Danny Yu-Youh LAI, Toru MINO
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Patent number: 8679178Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20140052267Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20140052266Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex, member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Patent number: 8523562Abstract: Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Duncan EnterprisesInventors: Ehsan Alipour, Alex Shullman, Eric Schultz, Benjamin Toru Mino, Mike Strasser, Thomas King, Clinton Neal Slone
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Publication number: 20120285470Abstract: Described herein are nose-reduced nasal devices configured to reduce or eliminate the unwanted noises associated with use of a nasal device. These noise-reduced nasal devices include a flap-valve airflow resistor and a noise-reduction feature that is a noise-reduction element, a noise-reduction flap valve, or both. The noise-reduction feature typically prevents the flap valve from oscillating or vibrating and producing an audible sound during use, particularly during inhalation through the device. The method and devices described herein may prevent the flap, and particularly the edge region of the flap face or tip of the flap, from oscillating during inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Elliot Sather, Toru Mino, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Jonathan P. Summers, Shapour Golzar, Rajiv Doshi
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Patent number: 8302607Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20120055488Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino
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Patent number: 8061357Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20110218451Abstract: Described herein are passive nasal device having a resistance to exhalation that is greater than the resistance to inhalation. Also described are devices, methods and systems for sensing and measuring intranasal pressure when a subject is wearing a passive nasal respiratory device that is configured to inhibit exhalation more than inhalation. Also described are adapters for nasal devices and methods of using a nasal device adapter. Adapters may be used so that a passive nasal device may be applied indirectly in communication with a subject's nose; in some variations this may allow the passive nasal device to be re-used. Also described herein are nasal devices having a billowing airflow resistor that is configured to have a greater resistance to exhalation than to inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Danny Yu-Youh Lai, Arthur Ferdinand, Michael P. Wong, Elliot Sather, Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Toru Mino, Jonathan Patrick Summers, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jonathan Downing, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Ryan K. Pierce, Motohide Hatanaka
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Publication number: 20110093080Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Patent number: 7805913Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a vacuum-sealed package comprising the placement of the item to be vacuum packed in a container; sealing the container, placing a portion of the container in contact with a sealable chamber; sealing the chamber, creating holes in the container, evacuating the desired amount of air from the container and creating a seal between the interior of the container and the holes.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Unovo, Inc.Inventors: Ehsan Alipour, Clinton Neal Slone, William Gregory Tammen, Thomas King, Michael Strasser, Benjamin Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20090241965Abstract: Described herein are nose-reduced nasal devices configured to reduce or eliminate the unwanted noises associated with use of a nasal device. These noise-reduced nasal devices include a flap-valve airflow resistor and a noise-reduction feature that is a noise-reduction element, a noise-reduction flap valve, or both. The noise-reduction feature typically prevents the flap valve from oscillating or vibrating and producing an audible sound during use, particularly during inhalation through the device. The method and devices described herein may prevent the flap, and particularly the edge region of the flap face or tip of the flap, from oscillating during inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Elliot Sather, Toru Mino, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Jonathan P. Summers, Shapour Golzar, Rajiv Doshi
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Publication number: 20090194109Abstract: Described herein are combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices to transmit positive air pressure from a PAP source to the user, but provide passive EPAP when the PAP source is disabled. These interface device may continue to provide benefit to the user even if the PAP source becomes disconnected or otherwise fails. The interface devices described herein include a passive EPAP airflow resistor configured to provide expiratory positive airway pressure (“EPAP”). These interface devices may also include quick connects and/or disconnects for releasably connecting to the source of pressurized breathable gas, a quick release for disconnecting from the source of pressurized breathable gas, and an adhesive user interface region that connects the device the user's face. Also described are adapter for converting a PAP interface devices into combined active PAP/passive EPAP interface devices, and methods of using these devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Arthur Ferdinand, Elliot Sather, Michael L. Favet, Danny Yu-Youh Lai, Toru Mino
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Publication number: 20090173924Abstract: A hoist is powered by a separate power unit. The hoist unit includes: a motor, a mounting connector, a spool, webbing, auto cut-off and a first portion of a mating electrical connector. The control unit includes a hollow pole, a hook, a second portion of the mating electrical connector, a control switch, electrical circuitry and a battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Ehsan Alipour, Mike Strasser, Benjamin Toru Mino, Thomas King, Clinton Slone
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Publication number: 20090050144Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino