Patents by Inventor Wayne Boucher

Wayne Boucher 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: 20240138947
    Abstract: A catheter-based procedure system comprises: a robotic drive body; a support arm supporting the robotic drive body; a first drive module configured to move along a longitudinal axis of the robotic drive body; a second drive module configured to move along the longitudinal axis of the robotic drive body, the second drive module being separate from the first drive module; and a sterile barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Cope, Peter Falb, Bruno Piazzarolo, Wayne Boucher
  • Patent number: 11903669
    Abstract: A sterile barrier for a robotic drive comprises a first drive module configured to move moving along a longitudinal axis of a drive body. The sterile barrier comprises a first resilient member having a first free edge proximate the longitudinal axis. The first free edge adjacent the first drive module is resiliently biased away from and returned to the longitudinal axis as the first drive module moves along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Corindus, Inc
    Inventors: Jason Cope, Peter Falb, Bruno Piazzarolo, Wayne Boucher
  • Publication number: 20240000524
    Abstract: A cassette for use in a robotic drive of a catheter-based procedure system includes a housing comprising a cradle configured to receive an elongated medical device having a longitudinal device axis, a connection mechanism coupled to the housing at a position below the longitudinal device axis, and a cover pivotably coupled to the housing using the connection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Gregory, Peter Falb, Wayne Boucher, Andrew Clark, Cameron Canale, Steven J. Blacker
  • Publication number: 20230030367
    Abstract: A robotic drive system for driving one or more elongated medical devices includes a robotic drive including a first drive module; and a second drive module proximal to the first drive module each drive module independently moved along a longitudinal axis of the robotic drive. A sterile cassette assembly includes a first cassette; and a second cassette coupled to the first cassette with a coupler. The first cassette and the second cassette are removably attached together to the first drive module and the second drive module respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Wayne Boucher, Peter Falb, Bruno Piazzarolo, Andrew Clark, Paul Gregory
  • Publication number: 20230034024
    Abstract: A sterile barrier for a robotic drive comprises a first drive module configured to move moving along a longitudinal axis of a drive body. The sterile barrier comprises a first resilient member having a first free edge proximate the longitudinal axis. The first free edge adjacent the first drive module is resiliently biased away from and returned to the longitudinal axis as the first drive module moves along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Cope, Peter Falb, Bruno Piazzarolo, Wayne Boucher
  • Publication number: 20210153637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clinical dispenser and applicator and, more particularly, to a clinical dispenser and applicator that is structured to hold and dispense a micro amount (one to several drops) of liquids/solvents in a clinical setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Wojtek Products, LLC
    Inventors: Dorothy Kassab, James Donnelly, Douglas Snell, Wayne Boucher, James Sellers
  • Patent number: 10743177
    Abstract: A method of utilizing mobile communication roaming data is described. The method receives a roaming data authorization from a user to allow using roaming data related to the user. The method receives roaming data related to the user from a set of mobile network operators. The method receives an information request related to the user. The method performs an analysis on the roaming data related to the user to retrieve the requested information. The method then sends a response containing the requested information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Syniverse Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Dimperio, John Phillip Wick, Jr., Robert Wayne Boucher, Scott Andrew Irwin, John Greer Moore
  • Publication number: 20170290663
    Abstract: Minimally invasive catheters and methods are provided for adjusting the chordae associated with an atrio-ventricular valve. The catheter is adapted to engage a selected chord and draw it into a pair of transversely spaced, receptive clamps at the distal end of the catheter in readiness to be clamped The clamps are part of a prosthetic cord assembly that includes the clamps and a cord attached to each of the clamps. The effective length of a natural chord can be increased by employing a long prosthetic cord and clamping and severing the natural chord between the clamps. The effective length of a chord can be decreased by drawing the natural chord into the distal end of the catheter to a hairpin shape and clamping the legs of the hairpin-restrained chord. The chord need not be severed when its effective length is being reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Lars Erickson, Wayne Boucher
  • Publication number: 20170135782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clinical dispenser and applicator and, more particularly, to a clinical dispenser and applicator that is structured to hold and dispense a micro amount (one to several drops) of liquids/solvents in a clinical setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Wojtek Products, LLC
    Inventors: Dorothy Kassab, James Donnelly, Douglas Snell, Wayne Boucher, James Sellers
  • Patent number: 9319535
    Abstract: A method of providing enhanced mobile communications services through collecting, analyzing, and utilizing cellular network data is described. The method configures an intelligence engine based on a set of rules. The method receives the set of rules through a user interface or generates the set of rules through performing an analysis on the network data by the intelligence engine. The method receives network data events and correlates the received network data events. The intelligence engine determines an action in response to a correlated network data event. The action includes sending a text message or email containing an offer to a mobile communications services subscriber, or updating a database. The method then performs the action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Irwin, John Greer Moore, Robert Wayne Boucher, Michael J. Dimperio, Maria F. Vaughan, Paolo Teotino
  • Publication number: 20140378091
    Abstract: A method of providing enhanced mobile communications services through collecting, analyzing, and utilizing cellular network data is described. The method configures an intelligence engine based on a set of rules. The method receives the set of rules through a user interface or generates the set of rules through performing an analysis on the network data by the intelligence engine. The method receives network data events and correlates the received network data events. The intelligence engine determines an action in response to a correlated network data event. The action includes sending a text message or email containing an offer to a mobile communications services subscriber, or updating a database. The method then performs the action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Irwin, John Greer Moore, Robert Wayne Boucher, Michael J. Dimperio, Maria F. Vaughan, Paolo Teotino
  • Publication number: 20140349610
    Abstract: A method of utilizing mobile communication roaming data is described. The method receives a roaming data authorization from a user to allow using roaming data related to the user. The method receives roaming data related to the user from a set of mobile network operators. The method receives an information request related to the user. The method performs an analysis on the roaming data related to the user to retrieve the requested information. The method then sends a response containing the requested information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Dimperio, John Phillip Wick, JR., Robert Wayne Boucher, Scott Andrew Irwin, John Greer Moore
  • Patent number: 8062217
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments that related to a surgical retractor. In certain embodiments, the retractor may include a blade holder with a single blade tilting mechanism capable of adjusting the angle of a plurality of pivoting blades relative to the blade holder. In certain embodiments, the adjustment occurs from the proximal face or top of the retractor. In other embodiments, blade supports are used to couple the blade holder to a variety of removable blades of different lengths. In certain embodiments, the blades may be a translucent material capable of transmitting light from a proximal portion of the blade to a distal portion. In some embodiments, the distance between the blade holder and the removable blades may be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Boucher, James Spitler, Noelle Dye
  • Publication number: 20100063547
    Abstract: A dynamic motion component for a spinal implant is provided, comprising a first rod coupled to an enclosure and a second end of a second rod captured in a cavity of the enclosure. A dampener unit surrounds a captured portion of the second end and is positioned between the first end and the second end. In response to pivotal or translational movement of the second rod relative to the first rod, the dampener unit is compressed against one or more inner surfaces of the cavity to provide for progressive resistance of movement of the second rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua Morin, Arnold Oyola, Wayne Boucher
  • Publication number: 20080183046
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments that related to a surgical retractor. In certain embodiments, the retractor may include a blade holder with a single blade tilting mechanism capable of adjusting the angle of a plurality of pivoting blades relative to the blade holder. In certain embodiments, the adjustment occurs from the proximal face or top of the retractor. In other embodiments, blade supports are used to couple the blade holder to a variety of removable blades of different lengths. In certain embodiments, the blades may be a translucent material capable of transmitting light from a proximal portion of the blade to a distal portion. In some embodiments, the distance between the blade holder and the removable blades may be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Wayne Boucher, James Spitler, Noelle Dye
  • Patent number: 4990987
    Abstract: Semiconductors can be damaged by overheating and to prevent such damage, the present invention utilizes a PTC thermistor which is in a heat sensing relationship with the semiconductor. Such thermistors demonstrate a sharp rise in resistance when the body temperature approaches or reaches the anomaly temperature. Electronic circuitry is designed to be sensitive to the resistance increase of the thermistor (caused by the semiconductor's heating) and shuts off the power to the semiconductor before it overheats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: R. Wayne Boucher, William J. Shannon
  • Patent number: 4780286
    Abstract: An insecticide dispenser capable of setting off a charge of insecticide to fumigate a room and then automatically shutting itself off before the completion of the dispensing of the charge of the insecticide, whereby the dispenser can be safely left unattended during the fumigation of a room. The dispenser includes a container for the insecticide and a fusible member that will break during the volatilization of the insecticide thereby to break the electrical circuit and turn off the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Donald G. Parent, Wayne Boucher
  • Patent number: 4329210
    Abstract: A method of regenerating etchant and recovering etched metals. Etching solution, which is overladen with metal cations is passed through a cation exchange unit. Subsequently, the etching solution, which is diminished in metal cation concentration, is returned to the etcher sump. The cation exchange unit is then rinsed with deionized water to remove residual etching solution, with the effluent being conveyed to a metal recovery unit. The cation exchange unit is then rinsed with an aqueous solution of an acid to remove cations and to regenerate the cation exchange unit. The effluent from this rinsing is also conveyed to the metal recovery unit. The cation exchange unit is then rinsed with deionized water to remove residual acid, with this effluent likewise being conveyed to the metal recovery unit. Subsequently, a selectolyte solution is passed through the cation exchange unit to enhance the cation retention property thereof. The effluent is conveyed to a storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1982
    Assignee: Robert W. Becker
    Inventors: Vijay Merchant, Stephen R. Henriksen, R. Wayne Boucher, Jerrold J. Dodd
  • Patent number: D860706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steffen F. Koury, Paul K. Metaxatos, James T. McGee, Brendan B. Crawford, Benjamin Worth Coble, Wayne Boucher, Joseph James George
  • Patent number: D869900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steffen F. Koury, Paul K. Metaxatos, James T. McGee, Brendan B. Crawford, Benjamin Worth Coble, Wayne Boucher, Joseph James George