Patents by Inventor Tyler Efird

Tyler Efird 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: 20250370245
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an endoscopic apparatus. The apparatus may include a sheath. The sheath may include a first tube concentrically nested within a second tube. The apparatus may further include a laser fiber disposed in the sheath and movable therein along a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The sheath may be actuable to form a first bend by relative axial translation between the first tube and the second tube. Advancing movements of the laser fiber may cause a distal tip of the laser fiber to project out of a distal end of the sheath; and retreating movements of the laser fiber may cause the distal tip of the laser fiber to retract towards the distal end of the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Joshua Gafford, Patrick Anderson, Scott Webster, Daniel Caleb Rucker, Jake Childs, Robert Webster, Tyler Efird, Mina Ann Schaafsma
  • Publication number: 20250311913
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an endoscope apparatus. The apparatus may include endcap having a body and a side opening. The body may be configured to fit onto a distal end of an endoscope. The endoscope may include a forward-facing working port and a tool that is configured to be advanced out of the working port. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an image sensor disposed on the body of the endcap. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an elevator pivotably coupled to the body of the endcap. The elevator may be configured to be pivoted relative to the body such that the elevator deflects the tool toward the side opening of the endcap into the lateral workspace. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a user interface and a pull-wire. The pull-wire may be coupled to the user interface and the elevator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventors: Joshua Gafford, Patrick Anderson, Scott Webster, Mina Schaafsma, Tyler Efird, Jacob Bumpus
  • Patent number: 11828320
    Abstract: A device for mounting an electronic device to a surface comprising a main body, an electronic device holder, a mounting apparatus and a lever. The electronic device holder comprises a planar member affixed to the main body and holds the electronic device. The mounting apparatus is affixed to the main body, and securely attaches the device to the surface. The lever includes a first end pivotally attached to the main body and in communication with the mounting apparatus, and a second end for engagement by a user. The lever is movable from a first position where the lever is vertically oriented causing the mounting apparatus to engage the surface, and a second position where the lever is horizontally oriented and extends through a slot in the planar member of the electronic device holder into where the electronic device is mounted causing the mounting apparatus to release from the vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Midwest Design Lab LLC
    Inventors: Yongjun Heo, Tyler Efird
  • Publication number: 20220412394
    Abstract: A device for mounting an electronic device to a surface comprising a main body, an electronic device holder, a mounting apparatus and a lever. The electronic device holder comprises a planar member affixed to the main body and holds the electronic device. The mounting apparatus is affixed to the main body, and securely attaches the device to the surface. The lever includes a first end pivotally attached to the main body and in communication with the mounting apparatus, and a second end for engagement by a user. The lever is movable from a first position where the lever is vertically oriented causing the mounting apparatus to engage the surface, and a second position where the lever is horizontally oriented and extends through a slot in the planar member of the electronic device holder into where the electronic device is mounted causing the mounting apparatus to release from the vertical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Midwest Design Lab LLC
    Inventors: Yongjun Heo, Tyler Efird