Jon C Moon

US Patent:

7047994, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Sep 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/933801

Inventors:

Thomas J. McPeak - Shakopee MN, US
Jon K. Moon - Edina MN, US

Assignee:

ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

F16K 5/00

US Classification:

137 1524, 251309, 264342 R

Abstract:

A medical stopcock is provided that is constructed and arranged to withstand high pressures and gamma irradiation. The stopcock generally includes a housing and a valve member. The valve member is trapped within the housing so that, when subjected to relatively high pressures, the valve member is unlikely to become separated from the housing. A handle member is attached to the valve member and allows the valve member to be rotated from open to closed positions. In some preferred embodiments, the handle member locks the valve member within the housing, when attached. All of the components are constructed of gamma-stable materials so that the stopcock may be sterilized, in its package, using gamma irradiation.

US Patent:

7980141, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Apr 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/080164

Inventors:

Robert A. Connor - Minneapolis MN, US
Jon K. Moon - Edina MN, US

International Classification:

G01N 3/20

US Classification:

73849

Abstract:

A wearable system of one or more body position or motion sensors can include a flexible sensing element to be coupled to or worn on a body. When straight, the flexible sensing element defines a longitudinal axis. It includes a lumen carrying a flowable substance, such as a liquid, gas, or gel. A measurable parameter of the flowable substance, such as pressure, volume, or flow, provides an indication of a longitudinal axial bending, twisting, or elongation, such as due to movement of at least one body part to which the sensing element is coupled. The lumen is coupled to a transducer by at least one conduit for the flowable substance. The transducer converts the measurable parameter of the flowable substance into a transducer output signal indicative of the longitudinal axial bending, twisting, or elongation of the sensing element, from which body part position or movement information can be derived.

US Patent:

20030205687, Nov 6, 2003

Filed:

May 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/138085

Inventors:

Thomas McPeak - Shakopee MN, US
Jon Moon - Edina MN, US

Assignee:

ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.

International Classification:

F16K005/00

US Classification:

251/309000

Abstract:

A medical stopcock is provided that is constructed and arranged to withstand high pressures and gamma irradiation. The stopcock generally includes a housing and a valve member. The valve member is trapped within the housing so that, when subjected to relatively high pressures, the valve member is unlikely to become separated from the housing. A handle member is attached to the valve member and allows the valve member to be rotated from open to closed positions. In some preferred embodiments, the handle member locks the valve member within the housing, when attached. All of the components are constructed of gamma-stable materials so that the stopcock may be sterilized, in its package, using gamma irradiation.

US Patent:

20060138377, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Jan 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/334852

Inventors:

Thomas McPeak - Shakopee MN, US
Jon Moon - Edina MN, US

International Classification:

F16K 5/00

US Classification:

251309000

Abstract:

A medical stopcock is provided that is constructed and arranged to withstand high pressures and gamma irradiation. The stopcock generally includes a housing and a valve member. The valve member is trapped within the housing so that, when subjected to relatively high pressures, the valve member is unlikely to become separated from the housing. A handle member is attached to the valve member and allows the valve member to be rotated from open to closed positions. In some preferred embodiments, the handle member locks the valve member within the housing, when attached. All of the components are constructed of gamma-stable materials so that the stopcock may be sterilized, in its package, using gamma irradiation.

US Patent:

20060224450, Oct 5, 2006

Filed:

Apr 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/278811

Inventors:

Jon Moon - Edina MN, US

Assignee:

Orthox, LLC - Chaska MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705014000

Abstract:

The system and method of this invention increases customer contact and affinity with a business through services and information provided via a data storage device. In one exemplary embodiment a retail business provides a targeted customer with a pocket flash drive unit customized with the business's logo on the outside and information specifically chosen for the customer in the device memory. The customer is encouraged to regularly patronize the business to obtain further information of value onto the flash drive.

US Patent:

20060241566, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279397

Inventors:

Jon Moon - Edina MN, US
Thomas McPeak - Shakopee MN, US
Peter DeLange - Waconia MN, US
Christopher Szczech - Clearwater MN, US
Robert Connor - Plymouth MN, US
David Pries - Saint Paul MN, US
Sun-Young Choh - Minneapolis MN, US
Megan Kruse - Arden Hills MN, US

Assignee:

Orthox, LLC - Chaska MN

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604540000

Abstract:

This invention proposes devices and methods directed to providing rapid and complete surgical removal of the nucleus from the spine intervertebral space. In addition, the invention protects the endplate tissue of vertebrae containing the disc and limits damage to the integrity of the disc annulus.

US Patent:

20070158139, Jul 12, 2007

Filed:

Jan 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/623055

Inventors:

Jon Moon - Edina MN, US
Thomas McPeak - Shakopee MN, US

Assignee:

DEVICIX, LLC - Chaska MN

International Classification:

A62B 1/12

US Classification:

182238000

Abstract:

The invention enables controlled descent from a height to the ground. A gerotor compressor causes fluid to flow through a restriction which limits the rotational speed of a spool attached to the compressor shaft. As the spool rotates a line or cord wound on the spool is controllably released allowing a person or object attached to the compressor to descend at a safe rate.

US Patent:

20070265633, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

May 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/800828

Inventors:

Jon Moon - Edina MN, US
Thomas McPeak - Shakopee MN, US
Robert Conner - Plymouth MN, US
Partrick Corneille - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606083000

Abstract:

This invention proposes a device directed to rapid surgical removal of the nucleus pulposus from the spine intervertebral space. The invention is manipulated within the intervertebral space to engage and dislodge small pieces of nucleus material that are mobilized proximally for disposal. Aspects of the invention are included to protect the endplate tissue of vertebrae and limit damage to the integrity of the disc annulus.