Stephen B Olson

US Patent:

6466257, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/431020

Inventors:

Eric Gordon Baugh - San Jose CA
Myron Dale Flickner - San Jose CA
Stephen Arnold Olson - Palo Alto CA
Gurinder Pal Singh - San Jose CA

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04N 947

US Classification:

348 95, 348 94, 382151, 382218

Abstract:

A method and tool for measurement of the roll static attitude and y-misalignment of magnetic recording sliders within the head stack assembly having reference elements placed on the deposited end of the magnetic recording slider, which are optically analyzed by a video camera connected to a computer. For fast measurement the head stack assembly is clamped in a fixture mounted on motorized stages, which move each slider into the measurement position. In a two step imaging and analyzing process, the orientation and location of one or more edges of the reference element are computed and compared with known control parameters.

US Patent:

7164557, Jan 16, 2007

Filed:

Feb 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/784506

Inventors:

Parul Agrawal - Saratoga CA, US
Hang Fai Ngo - San Jose CA, US
Charles Lee - San Jose CA, US
Li-Chung Lee - Saratoga CA, US
Ullal Vasant Nayak - San Jose CA, US
Stephen Olson - Palo Alto CA, US
Robert N. Payne - San Jose CA, US
Christopher Ramm - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands BV - Amsterdam

International Classification:

G11B 5/60

US Classification:

3602362, 3602364, 3602365, 3602369, 360237

Abstract:

An air bearing burnish slider burnishes very small asperities and cleans the loose particles that adhere to the magnetic recording media. The slider applies a controllable contact force to effectively burnish disk asperities or partially attached particles. In addition, the slider cleans the loose particles effectively while flying in a stable fashion. In a low pitch design, diagonal rails push particles away from the disk surface and trailing edge pads contact the disk at lower linear velocities. Rail pads retain loose contamination and debris in their pockets and burnish asperities. Another design provides a milder burnish force and flies in a high pitch configuration. The trailing edge pads provide stable contacts and the rails help in sweeping away debris. In both designs, the contact forces can be controlled by adjusting linear velocities. A step taper at the leading edge provides a pitch-producing lift force.

US Patent:

7172478, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Feb 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/063700

Inventors:

Charles S. Blair - Redwood City CA, US
Stephen Lee Olson - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

B60W 10/04

US Classification:

440 87

Abstract:

A torsional throttle control system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the throttle control system is twist-style grip that has an axis with an angle adjustable to a housing. Another feature comprises trim and/or outboard motor control(s) atop the grip. Yet another feature comprises the internal mechanism adapted to effect throttle control. Methods associated with use of the throttle control hardware and systems including a boat are also covered.

US Patent:

7909837, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/450989

Inventors:

Samuel Crews - Palo Alto CA, US
J. Greg Stine - Longview TX, US
Stephen L. Olson - Sunnyvale CA, US
David H. Cole - San Mateo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606153

Abstract:

Methods, devices and systems for forming magnetic anastomoses between two blood vessels. A first anastomotic component is removably supported by the distal end of a delivery device for attachment to a first vessel. The delivery device also supports a second anastomotic component that has been secured to a second blood vessel. The device is operated to secure the first component to the first vessel, couple the second component to the first component, and then release the components to complete the anastomosis. A robotic anastomosis system includes several robotic instruments that may be positioned through ports in a patient, used to secure an anastomotic component to a vessel, and then used to magnetically couple the components. Delivery devices for deploying magnetic anastomotic components include an actuator that uses magnetic repulsion to move the components into engagement with the inner and outer surfaces of the vessel wall. The anastomotic components are secured to the vessel wall by magnetic force and in addition may be secured by mechanical attachment.

US Patent:

7938851, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/148713

Inventors:

Stephen Lee Olson - Los Altos CA, US
Michael C. McGarry - Truckee CA, US

Assignee:

XTENT, Inc. - Los Altos CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623 111

Abstract:

Devices and methods are provided for operating and controlling an interventional element on an interventional catheter. The interventional element may be a stent or series of stents, a balloon, or any other interventional element for which length control is necessary or desirable. A handle member includes an elongated body and an actuator knob that rotates around the longitudinal axis of the body. Rotational movement of the actuator knob is translated to rotational movement of one or more lead screws by a system of gears, rollers, or combinations of gears and rollers. Each of one or more axially moveable members is positioned on a lead screw and attached to a portion of the catheter shaft in order to provide the ability to advance or retract the portion of the catheter shaft.

US Patent:

8518062, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Nov 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/299582

Inventors:

David H. Cole - San Mateo CA, US
Darin C. Gittings - Sunnyvale CA, US
Stephen L. Olson - Sunnyvale CA, US
Dean F. Carson - Mountain View CA, US
Michael L. Reo - Redwood City CA, US
Keke Lepulu - Redwood City CA, US
A. Adam Sharkawy - Union City CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606153

Abstract:

An anastomosis device has first and second components which each having first and second parts. The first and second components are magnetically attracted to one another. The device forms a throughhole when in use. The first parts of the first and second components are positioned radially outward from the second parts relative to the longitudinal axis with the first parts of the first and second components contacting one another and being magnetically attracted to one another. The second parts of the first and second components also being magnetically attracted to one another and are separated by the vessel walls.

US Patent:

20050192604, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Jan 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/041088

Inventors:

Dean Carson - Mountain View CA, US
Michael Reo - Redwood City CA, US
Stephen Olson - Sunnyvale CA, US
Keke Lepulu - Redwood City CA, US
Sam Crews - Redwood City CA, US
David Cole - Cupertino CA, US
Adam Sharkawy - Redwood City CA, US
Darin Gittings - Sunnyvale CA, US
Mark Foley - Menlo Park CA, US

International Classification:

A61N005/00
A61B017/08

US Classification:

606153000

Abstract:

Devices and methods for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel to communicate the target vessel with a source of blood. A conduit is coupled to the target vessel by first and second securing components that compress or sandwich the vessel wall. The conduit may be preshaped to assume a desired orientation when in an unbiased state, for example, to allow the conduit to be deformed during delivery and then regain its desired orientation once which is regained when deployed. The first and second securing components may be any shape but are preferably elongated in the direction of the vessel axis, e.g., elliptical or rectangular, such that a minimum amount of material is present at the outlet to closely approximate the cross-sectional area of the native target vessel. The securing components do not significantly occlude the target vessel lumen, may be secured to the vessel wall in non-penetrating fashion, and provides a fluid-tight seal around the attachment site. The conduit may comprise tissue, synthetic material, etc., and one or both securing components may be constructed or provided with means for attaching an autologous vessel.

US Patent:

20070128956, Jun 7, 2007

Filed:

Oct 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/539526

Inventors:

Charles BLAIR - Redwood City CA, US
Stephen Olson - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

B63H 21/21

US Classification:

440087000

Abstract:

A torsional throttle control system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the throttle control system is twist-style grip that has an axis with an angle adjustable to a housing. Another feature comprises trim and/or outboard motor control(s) atop the grip. Yet another feature comprises the internal mechanism adapted to effect throttle control. Methods associated with use of the throttle control hardware and systems including a boat are also covered.