Patents by Inventor Wes Johnson

Wes Johnson 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: 20240074819
    Abstract: A registration fixture for use with a surgical navigation system for registration of a medical image or images to a three-dimensional tracking space that includes a first ring having at least one tracking marker, a second ring coupled to the first ring having at least one tracking marker and wherein the first ring and the second ring are spaced apart from one another and further include optical markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Neil R. Crawford, Norbert Johnson, Wes Weber, Alexander Krull
  • Publication number: 20230038471
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a patient post operation having electrically conducting leads which are adapted to extend from inside the patient. The leads having electrodes adapted to communicate with a heart of the patient and apply electrical signals to the heart. The electrodes providing cardiac signals to the computer in response to the electrical signals so the computer can determine in real time at least one of heart volume, end diastolic heart volume, end systolic heart volume, stroke volume, change in heart volume, change in stroke volume, contractility, respiration rate or tidal volume regarding the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Valvano, John A. Pearce, Marc D. Feldman, Kaarthik Rajendran, John Porterfield, Anil Kottam, Wes Johnson
  • Patent number: 11478646
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a patient post operation having electrically conducting leads which are adapted to extend from inside the patient. The leads having electrodes adapted to communicate with a heart of the patient and apply electrical signals to the heart. The electrodes providing cardiac signals to the computer in response to the electrical signals so the computer can determine in real time at least one of heart volume, end diastolic heart volume, end systolic heart volume, stroke volume, change in heart volume, change in stroke volume, contractility, respiration rate or tidal volume regarding the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Valvano, John A. Pearce, Marc D. Feldman, Kaarthik Rajendran, John Porterfield, Anil Kottam, Wes Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200201963
    Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for mapping various questions regarding a data breach from a master questionnaire to a plurality of territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires. The answers to the questions in the master questionnaire are used to populate the territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires and determine whether disclosure is required in territory. The system can automatically notify the appropriate regulatory bodies for each territory where it is determined that data breach disclosure is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Blake Brannon, Andrew Clearwater, Brian Philbrook, Trey Hecht, Wes Johnson, Nicholas Ian Pavlichek
  • Publication number: 20200004938
    Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for automatically assessing the level of security and/or privacy risk associated with doing business with a particular vendor or other entity. In various embodiments, the systems may automatically obtain and use any suitable information to assess such risk levels including, for example: (1) any security and/or privacy certifications held by the vendor; (2) the terms of one or more contracts between a particular entity and the vendor; (3) the results of one or more privacy impact assessments for the vendor; and/or (4) any other suitable data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: OneTrust, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Blake Brannon, Kabir A. Barday, Kevin Jones, Subramanian Viswanathan, Anand Balasubramanian, Milap Shah, Jason L. Sabourin, Andrew Clearwater, Brian Philbrook, Trey Hetch, Wes Johnson, Nicholas Ian Pavlichek, Casey Hill, Mihir S. Karanjkar, Steven W. Finch, Ken A. Browne, Nathan W. Heard, Aakash H. Patel, Richard L. Daniel, Dylan D. Patton-Kuhl
  • Publication number: 20190298997
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a patient post operation having electrically conducting leads which are adapted to extend from inside the patient. The leads having electrodes adapted to communicate with a heart of the patient and apply electrical signals to the heart. The electrodes providing cardiac signals to the computer in response to the electrical signals so the computer can determine in real time at least one of heart volume, end diastolic heart volume, end systolic heart volume, stroke volume, change in heart volume, change in stroke volume, contractility, respiration rate or tidal volume regarding the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Valvano, John A. Pearce, Marc D. Feldman, Kaarthik Rajendran, John Porterfield, Anil Kottam, Wes Johnson
  • Patent number: 10335290
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20180185165
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Patent number: 9913731
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20170252184
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Patent number: 9655743
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Patent number: 9545318
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20160089248
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Publication number: 20150164654
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Patent number: 8974464
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20140046333
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Patent number: 8535353
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20120158003
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20120158141
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Publication number: 20110264228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval