Patents by Inventor Alan Van Houten

Alan Van Houten has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8491521
    Abstract: An applicator for use with an ultrasound transducer assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment, an applicator includes a nozzle body having an interior and an exterior surface; a nozzle liner having an interior and an exterior surface and being engageable with the nozzle body such that a plurality of channels are defined at least in part by the exterior surface of the nozzle liner and the interior surface of the nozzle body, each of the plurality of channels having an inlet and an outlet; a passageway defined by a space between the nozzle body and the nozzle liner, in fluid communication with the inlets of each of the plurality of channels; and an opening sized and shaped for introducing fluid to the passageway to provide fluid flow from the outlet of each of the plurality of channels essentially simultaneously. Kits and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Peterson, Alan Van Houten
  • Patent number: 7785277
    Abstract: A removable applicator nozzle for use in treating a wound is provided. The removable applicator nozzle includes a nozzle, a valve and a cup. The nozzle includes a proximal portion, a distal opening and a valve interface. The proximal portion of the nozzle is engagable with a portion of a transducer of an ultrasound wound therapy device. The distal opening of the nozzle allows at least a portion of a tip of the transducer to pass therethrough. The valve is engagable with the valve interface of the nozzle and the valve selectively allows fluid to flow therethrough. The cup includes an aperture and a puncturing device. The aperture is engagable with the valve and the puncturing device is able to puncture a bottle that is inserted on the cup. Fluid flows from the bottle, through the aperture and the valve and onto a tip of the transducer. The fluid is then moved to the distal opening of the nozzle by a vacuum effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Eilaz Babaev, Alan Van Houten, Michael T. Peterson, Greg Doten
  • Patent number: 7713218
    Abstract: A removable applicator nozzle for use in treating a wound is provided. The removable applicator nozzle includes a nozzle, a valve and a cup. The nozzle includes a proximal portion, a distal opening and a valve interface. The proximal portion of the nozzle is engagable with a portion of a transducer of an ultrasound wound therapy device. The distal opening of the nozzle allows at least a portion of a tip of the transducer to pass therethrough. The valve is engagable with the valve interface of the nozzle and the valve selectively allows fluid to flow therethrough. The cup includes an aperture and a puncturing device. The aperture is engagable with the valve and the puncturing device is able to puncture a bottle that is inserted on the cup. Fluid flows from the bottle, through the aperture and the valve and onto a tip of the transducer. The fluid is then moved to the distal opening of the nozzle by a vacuum effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Eilaz Babaev, Michael T. Peterson, Alan Van Houten, Greg Doten
  • Publication number: 20090043248
    Abstract: The invention provides a multi-channel applicator nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Peterson, Alan Van Houten
  • Publication number: 20080214965
    Abstract: The invention provides a multi-channel applicator nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Peterson, Alan Van Houten
  • Publication number: 20080177221
    Abstract: The invention provides devices to prevent re-use of an ultrasound applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Millerd, Alan Van Houten, Michael T. Peterson, Ryan Tetzloff
  • Publication number: 20070088245
    Abstract: A removable applicator nozzle for use in treating a wound is provided. The removable applicator nozzle includes a nozzle, a valve and a cup. The nozzle includes a proximal portion, a distal opening and a valve interface. The proximal portion of the nozzle is engagable with a portion of a transducer of an ultrasound wound therapy device. The distal opening of the nozzle allows at least a portion of a tip of the transducer to pass therethrough. The valve is engagable with the valve interface of the nozzle and the valve selectively allows fluid to flow therethrough. The cup includes an aperture and a puncturing device. The aperture is engagable with the valve and the puncturing device is able to puncture a bottle that is inserted on the cup. Fluid flows from the bottle, through the aperture and the valve and onto a tip of the transducer. The fluid is then moved to the distal opening of the nozzle by a vacuum effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Celleration, Inc.
    Inventors: Eilaz Babaev, Alan Van Houten, Michael Peterson, Greg Doten