Patents Assigned to CoolTouch Incorporated
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Patent number: 8573227Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer
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Publication number: 20130261436Abstract: A device and method to improve the ultrasound visibility of a catheter placed inside the body is described. The catheter is sonically vibrated by an external driver device that transmits the acoustic vibration down the catheter and inside the body. An ultrasound transducer is used to pick up the ultrasound vibrations directly or detects the sonic vibrations using a Doppler mode ultrasound machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Craig Lindsay, David J. Fullmer, Eric B. Taylor, Robert A. Weiss
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Publication number: 20130261454Abstract: A device and method to improve the ultrasound visibility of a catheter placed inside the body is described. The catheter is sonically vibrated by an external driver device that transmits the acoustic vibration down the catheter and inside the body. An ultrasound transducer is used to pick up the ultrasound vibrations directly or detects the sonic vibrations using a Doppler mode ultrasound machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Craig Lindsay, David J. Fullmer, Eric B. Taylor, Robert A. Weiss
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Publication number: 20130226075Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of skin or other tissue, using a source of thermal, electromagnetic radiation, electrical current, ultrasonic, mechanical or other type of energy, to cause minimally-invasive thermally-mediated effects in skin or other tissue which stimulates a wound-healing response, in conjunction with topical agents or other wound healing compositions, for application on the skin or other tissue which accelerate collagenesis, such as in response to wound healing. The dosage and time period of application of the compositions are adjusted to prevent external or surface tissue damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventor: CoolTouch Incorporated
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Publication number: 20130218146Abstract: Inducing thrombolysis of thermally induced thrombus occurring during endovenous ablation of varicose veins by introducing an optical fiber laser deliver device with optical fiber portion and with an energy emitting tip at its distal end into the varicosed vein to be treated, emitting pulsed, laser energy with sufficient energy to close and destroy varicose veins to the emitting tip of the optical fiber laser delivery device, thereby inducing laser thrombolysis of coagulated blood which accumulates at the energy emitting tip of the fiber when the fiber is caused to emit energy in the presence of uncoagulated blood and minimizing adverse effects associated with thermally induced thrombus within a varicose vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventor: CoolTouch Incorporated
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Patent number: 8448644Abstract: A device and method to improve the ultrasound visibility of a catheter placed inside the body is described. The catheter is sonically vibrated by an external driver device that transmits the acoustic vibration down the catheter and inside the body. An ultrasound transducer is used to pick up the ultrasound vibrations directly or detects the sonic vibrations using a Doppler mode ultrasound machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer, Craig Lindsay, Eric B. Taylor, Robert A. Weiss
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Patent number: 8439045Abstract: A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Michael A. Zaro, Edward M. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8430104Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of skin or other tissue, using a source of thermal, electromagnetic radiation, electrical current, ultrasonic, mechanical or other type of energy, to cause minimally-invasive thermally-mediated effects in skin or other tissue which stimulates a wound-healing response, in conjunction with topical agents or other wound healing compositions, for application on the skin or other tissue which accelerate collagenesis, such as in response to wound healing. The dosage and time period of application of the compositions are adjusted to prevent external or surface tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Guillermo-Mendoza Aguilar
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Patent number: 8409183Abstract: Inducing thrombolysis of thermally induced thrombus occurring during endovenous ablation of varicose veins by introducing an optical fiber laser deliver device with optical fiber portion and with an energy emitting tip at its distal end into the varicosed vein to be treated, emitting pulsed, laser energy with sufficient energy to close and destroy varicose veins to the emitting tip of the optical fiber laser delivery device, thereby inducing laser thrombolysis of coagulated blood which accumulates at the energy emitting tip of the fiber when the fiber is caused to emit energy in the presence of uncoagulated blood and minimizing adverse effects associated with thermally induced thrombus within a varicose vein.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer, Craig Lindsay, Mitchel P. Goldman, Thomas Hennings, Monika G. Kiripolsky
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Patent number: 8365741Abstract: The present invention describes a method of treating restless leg syndrome by eliminating venous reflux in an underlying vein. The malfunctioning vein can be removed or ablated by inserting a catheter into the vein that transmits sufficient energy to coagulate or ablate the lining of the vein causing it to permanently close, eliminating the source of venous reflux and the symptom of restless leg syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Clint Hayes, John R. Kingsley, Don Johnson
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Publication number: 20130023855Abstract: A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: COOLTOUCH INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Hennings, Michael A. Zaro, Edward M. Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20130023856Abstract: A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: COOLTOUCH INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Hennings, Michael A. Zaro, Edward M. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8357146Abstract: A handpiece and method of use for laser-assisted liposuction for melting, disrupting, and removing cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively melt or disrupt cellulite and adipose tissue and ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue, while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Mitchel P. Goldman
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Publication number: 20120316547Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: COOLTOUCH INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer
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Publication number: 20120316548Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: COOLTOUCH INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer
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Publication number: 20120265179Abstract: Inducing thrombolysis of thermally induced thrombus occurring during endovenous ablation of varicose veins by introducing an optical fiber laser deliver device with optical fiber portion and with an energy emitting tip at its distal end into the varicosed vein to be treated, emitting pulsed, laser energy with sufficient energy to close and destroy varicose veins to the emitting tip of the optical fiber laser delivery device, thereby inducing laser thrombolysis of coagulated blood which accumulates at the energy emitting tip of the fiber when the fiber is caused to emit energy in the presence of uncoagulated blood and minimizing adverse effects associated with thermally induced thrombus within a varicose vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: COOLTOUCH INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Hennings, Craig Lindsay, David J. Fullmer, Mitchel P. Goldman, Thomas Hennings, Monika G. Kiripolsky
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Patent number: 8276590Abstract: A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, Michael A. Zaro, Edward M. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8256429Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventors: David R. Hennings, David J. Fullmer
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Publication number: 20120116375Abstract: An apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventor: David R. Hennings
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Patent number: 8127771Abstract: A method and apparatus that will alter the fibrous strands in the fatty layers of the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue. Electromagnetic energy is used to selectively shrink or alternatively photoacoustically ablate the collagen in the constricting bands of connective tissue that causes the dimpled appearance of cellulite and adipose tissue while avoiding damage to the surrounding fatty cells.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: CoolTouch IncorporatedInventor: David R. Hennings