Michael R Sutherland

US Patent:

7441197, Oct 21, 2008

Filed:

Apr 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/411912

Inventors:

Mark A. Tschiegg - Granby CT, US
Linda P. Burrows - Tolland CT, US
Todd A. Reinart - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Peter F. Langan - Avon CT, US
Michael J. Sutherland - Hartford CT, US
Mark R. Driscoll - Winthrop MA, US

Assignee:

Global Asset Protection Services, LLC - Avon CT

International Classification:

G06F 3/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

715741, 707102, 707 9, 706 38

Abstract:

A graphical and interactive interface system manages risk management information. A secure database stores risk management information that is accessible by authorized access through a network. A graphics interface generates graphic data of the risk management information in response to the authorized access. One or more workflow process terminals connect in network with the database to provide updates to the risk management information. Summary reporting and statistical processing functionalities facilitate predictive accuracy of the system by permitting a user to compare relevant system inputs when selecting data to provide recommendations to customers for adjustment of insurance policies in accordance with risk management practices.

US Patent:

7536405, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/085497

Inventors:

Mark A. Tschiegg - Granby CT, US
Linda P. Burrows - Tolland CT, US
Todd A. Reinart - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Peter F. Langan - Avon CT, US
Michael J. Sutherland - Hartford CT, US

Assignee:

Global Asset Protection Services, LLC - Avon CT

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707102, 707 9, 705 38, 715741

Abstract:

A graphical and interactive interface system manages risk management information. A secure database stores risk management information that is accessible by authorized access through a network. A graphics interface generates graphic data of the risk management information in response to the authorized access. One or more workflow process terminals connect in network with the database to provide updates to the risk management information. The graphics interface may provide one or more filter functions to manipulate the risk management information for display of graphic data at a computer networked with the graphics interface. The graphic data may include one or more graphical reports. Email may be automatically generated in response to updates to the risk management information. The database may respond to electronically received recommendations regarding a segment of risk management to post the recommendations with the segment of risk management information.

US Patent:

20050222892, Oct 6, 2005

Filed:

Mar 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/815099

Inventors:

Michael Sutherland - Hartford CT, US
Shital Joshi - New York NY, US
Timothy Heinze - Simsbury CT, US

Assignee:

ERC-IP LLC - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705010000

Abstract:

A web-enabled system and associated techniques are described for managing recommendation information, such as recommendation information pertaining to property loss prevention provisions. The system provides a graphical user interface for entering the recommendation information according to a well-defined process flow. The system also provides notification functionality for sending notification messages to participants upon the occurrence of various triggering events. The system also includes provisions for providing a historical sequence of recommendation entries via the system, and for filtering, sorting, printing, and/or exporting the recommendation information. The system also provides customization functionality for tailoring certain aspects of the system to suit different business environments.

US Patent:

20110190874, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Jan 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/016290

Inventors:

David Celermajer - Sydney, AU
Michael W. Sutherland - Lowell MA, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/82

US Classification:

623 126

Abstract:

Devices and method are disclosed for reducing pressure in a patient's vena cava and in the right atrium of a patient's heart. A valve is implanted in the inferior vena cava (IFC) between the patient's renal veins and hepatic veins. When pressure in a patient's IFC reaches high levels, i.e., the pressure differential across the valve reaches high levels, the valve automatically closes or begins to close. The closing is caused by the pressure of the patient's blood moving one or more flaps in the valve to a closed or near-closed position. This prevents excessive pressure in the upper or superior vena cava and the right atrium of the patient's heart. The device also includes a pressure relief feature that opens and allows retrograde flow of blood if the pressure differential exceeds a yet higher pressure.

US Patent:

20120259263, Oct 11, 2012

Filed:

Feb 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/370913

Inventors:

David Celermajer - Sydney, AU
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Michael W. Sutherland - Pelham NH, US
Hiroatsu Sugimoto - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

DC DEVICES, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61B 18/00
A61B 17/34
A61M 25/10
A61M 29/02

US Classification:

604 8, 604509

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for treating heart failure by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal The present disclosure includes methods for creating and maintaining an opening in the atrial septum. Tools for making an opening and enlarging the opening are also disclosed. Use of the techniques and tools described herein prolongs the patency of an intra-atrial pressure relief opening.

US Patent:

20130041388, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/584536

Inventors:

Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Michael W. Sutherland - Pelham NH, US
Thomas D. Egan - Marblehead MA, US
John DePiano - Burlington MA, US

Assignee:

SafePath Medical, Inc. - Methuen MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/062

US Classification:

606145

Abstract:

A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique.

US Patent:

20130178783, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Dec 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/726427

Inventors:

DC Devices, Inc. - Tewksbury MA, US
Michael W. Sutherland - Pelham NH, US
Matthew J. Finch - Somerville MA, US
Stephen J. Forcucci - Winchester MA, US

Assignee:

DC DEVICES, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61M 27/00

US Classification:

604 9

Abstract:

Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo.

US Patent:

20130178784, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Dec 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/726429

Inventors:

DC Devices, Inc. - Tewksbury MA, US
Michael W. Sutherland - Pelham NH, US
Matthew J. Finch - Somerville MA, US
Stephen J. Forcucci - Winchester MA, US

Assignee:

DC DEVICES, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61M 27/00

US Classification:

604 9

Abstract:

Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo.