Brian L Patton

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0711029253

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0771069480

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934145

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934196

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934234

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934242

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934900

Author:

Brian Patton

ISBN #:

0919934005

US Patent:

6348059, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Apr 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/553267

Inventors:

David Hathaway - Indianapolis IN
Brian Patton - Thorntown IN
Keith March - Carmel IN

Assignee:

Advanced Research Technology Institute, Inc. - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606144, 606148, 128898

Abstract:

The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patients skin is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7021988, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

May 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/508787

Inventors:

Brian L. Patton - Ewing NJ, US

Assignee:

Thin Air Creations, LLC - Ewing NJ

International Classification:

A63H 13/02

US Classification:

446337, 446395

Abstract:

A mechanism for animated characters capable of visually communicating facial expressions is provided. The mechanism () has two mesh gears per upper or lower lip (FIG. ). One gear of each pair is rotated by a single drive (). Each gear has two guidance devices (). Rotation of any gear to which the elastomeric material () is connected via a guidance device results in the stretch or ability to retract the elastomeric material. Secondary guidance devices () on a gear, when in contact with the elastomeric material, cause an inflection or deflection of the elastomeric material. Resulting stretch or bending of the elastomeric material mimics facial expressions.

US Patent:

7060078, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Nov 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/008781

Inventors:

David Hathaway - Indianapolis IN, US
Brian Patton - Thorntown IN, US
Keith March - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144, 606148

Abstract:

The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane. The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patient's skin is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7234988, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Oct 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/975917

Inventors:

Brian L. Patton - Ewing NJ, US

Assignee:

Thin Air Creation, LLC - Ewing NJ

International Classification:

A63H 13/02

US Classification:

446337, 446395

Abstract:

A mechanism effectively mimics human facial expressions for use in animated characters. On the front surface of the mechanism, four gears, meshed in pairs, provide rotational surfaces for a series of cranks and pins. As the gears rotate, the cranks and pins engage a loop of elastomeric material. As pin distance from each other, the loop stretches. As pins approach each other, the loop contracts. Other pins located on the cranks or gears cause an inflection or deflection of the loop as the gears rotate. The resulting stretch or bending of the loop more accurately and efficiently mimics facial expressions.

US Patent:

7670349, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Feb 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/676592

Inventors:

David Hathaway - Lincoln NE, US
Brian Patton - Ewing NJ, US
Keith March - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144, 606148

Abstract:

The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane. The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patient's skin is also disclosed.

US Patent:

7686821, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/340983

Inventors:

David Hathaway - Lincoln NE, US
Brian Patton - Ewing NJ, US
Keith March - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144, 606148

Abstract:

The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane. The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patient's skin is also disclosed.

US Patent:

8456161, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/439846

Inventors:

William Happer - Princeton NJ, US
Kiyoshi Ishikawa - Princeton NJ, US
Brian Patton - Princeton NJ, US
Yuan-Yu Jau - Princeton NJ, US

Assignee:

The Trustees of Princeton University - Princeton NJ

International Classification:

G01V 3/00

US Classification:

324309, 324300

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method and system for polarizing a solid compound of interest via spin transfer from an optically-pumped alkali vapor. In one embodiment, the method provides a cell which contains a solid compound as well as pure alkali metal and some amount of buffer gas. The cell is heated to vaporize some of the pure alkali. Resonant laser light is passed through the cell to polarize the atomic vapor, a process known as “optical pumping. ” Optical pumping can transfer order from photons to atoms, causing a buildup of vapor atoms in one angular momentum state. This vapor polarization is then transferred through the surface of the solid compound in order to polarize the nuclei in the bulk of the compound. This can produce nuclear polarizations in the sample many times larger than the limit set by thermal equilibrium. The method can be used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

US Patent:

58108505, Sep 22, 1998

Filed:

Sep 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/935848

Inventors:

David Hathaway - Lambertville NJ
Brian Patton - Ewing NJ
Keith L. March - Carmel IN

Assignee:

Indiana University Foundation - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606144

Abstract:

The invention provides a device having two components: a needle advancing apparatus slidable longitudinally along a catheter to advance needles into a tissue membrane, such as a blood vessel wall, around an opening in the membrane; and, a suture retrieval assembly insertable through the catheter beyond a distal side of the tissue membrane. The needle advancing apparatus advances suture through the tissue wall. The suture retrieval assembly grabs the suture on the distal side of the tissue membrane for extraction thereof through the opening in the tissue membrane. A method for suturing a membrane beneath the patient's skin is also disclosed.