Patents by Inventor Brian D. Polizzotti

Brian D. Polizzotti 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).

  • Apparatuses for cleaning catheter ports
    Patent number: 11918773
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: John Kheir, Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • APPARATUSES FOR CLEANING CATHETER PORTS
    Publication number: 20220008710
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: John Kheir, Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • Stimuli-responsive particles encapsulating a gas and methods of use
    Patent number: 11147890
    Abstract: Provided herein are various gas-filled particles having a stimuli-responsive shell encapsulating the gas. The stimuli-responsive shell comprises one or more release triggers. Compositions for medical or non-medical applications, methods of use and treatment, and methods of preparation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Brian D. Polizzotti, Yifeng Peng, John Kheir
  • Apparatuses for cleaning catheter ports
    Patent number: 11027112
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: John Kheir, Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • APPARATUSES FOR CLEANING CATHETER PORTS
    Publication number: 20200289811
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: John Kheir, Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • Gas-filled stabilized particles and methods of use
    Patent number: 10577554
    Abstract: Provided herein are various gas-filled particles having a stabilized membrane that encapsulates the gas. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use and treatment, and methods of preparation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: John Kheir, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • Apparatuses for cleaning catheter ports
    Patent number: 10569075
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, John Kheir, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • STIMULI-RESPONSIVE PARTICLES ENCAPSULATING A GAS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200009065
    Abstract: Provided herein are various gas-filled particles having a stimuli-responsive shell encapsulating the gas. The stimuli-responsive shell comprises one or more release triggers. Compositions for medical or non-medical applications, methods of use and treatment, and methods of preparation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Brian D. Polizzotti, Yifeng Peng, John Kheir
  • APPARATUSES FOR CLEANING CATHETER PORTS
    Publication number: 20170274198
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a central venous catheter port are disclosed. An apparatus includes a body, a coupling configured to connect the body to the hub, a cleaning cap coupled to the body, and an actuator disposed within the body for rotating and translating the cap relative to the hub. The cleaning cap includes a cap body defining a cavity and a cleaning member disposed within the cavity, the cleaning member having threads that engage with the threads on the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Pierre DuPont, Asghar Ataollahi, John Kheir, Sarah Ward Goldberg, Brian D. Polizzotti
  • HOLLOW PARTICLES ENCAPSULATING A BIOLOGICAL GAS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160067276
    Abstract: Provided herein are various gas-filled particles having a stabilized membrane that encapsulates the gas. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use and treatment, and methods of preparation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Brian D. Polizzotti, John Kheir
  • GAS-FILLED STABILIZED PARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160030596
    Abstract: Provided herein are various gas-filled particles having a stabilized membrane that encapsulates the gas. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use and treatment, and methods of preparation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Kheir, Brian D. Polizzotti