Patents by Inventor David E. Altobelli
David E. Altobelli 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).
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Publication number: 20230372128Abstract: A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 11730613Abstract: A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20220346840Abstract: An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Stanley B. Smith, III, David E. Altobelli
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Patent number: 11389201Abstract: An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Stanley B. Smith, III, David E. Altobelli
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Publication number: 20220062012Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20220026932Abstract: A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 11173056Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 11137778Abstract: A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20200352747Abstract: A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 10729567Abstract: A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 10718652Abstract: An apparatus comprises a detector, a pressure sensor and a processor. The detector is operable to detect light that is scattered by an aerosol that is associated with a pressure. The pressure sensor is operable to measure the pressure. The processor is coupled to the detector and to the pressure sensor, and is configured to receive at least a signal from the detector and the pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to use the received signals to calculate a volume of the first aerosol, and to output an output signal associated with the calculated volume. The various measurements can be repeated and compared, and the output signal can be a feedback signal for metering subsequent amounts of the aerosol, based on the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Patent number: 10632269Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Russell H. Beavis, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Publication number: 20200046256Abstract: A system and method for aiding in the diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction is described. More particularly, a system and method for aiding in the diagnosis of one or more pulmonary embolisms is described. The system and method described herein include a plurality of sensors, a thermal control system, and a controller coupled to the plurality of sensors and the thermal control system for aiding in the diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: David E. Altobelli, Benjamin W. Jones, Derek G. Kane, Gregory R. Lanier, Paul R. Marquis, Eric M. Soederberg
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Publication number: 20200019193Abstract: A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20190365421Abstract: An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Stanley B. Smith, III, David E. Altobelli
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Patent number: 10441195Abstract: A system and method for aiding in the diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction is described. More particularly, a system and method for aiding in the diagnosis of one or more pulmonary embolisms is described. The system and method described herein include a plurality of sensors, a thermal control system, and a controller coupled to the plurality of sensors and the thermal control system for aiding in the diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Benjamin W. Jones, Derek G. Kane, Gregory R. Lanier, Jr., Paul R. Marquis, Eric M. Soederberg
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Patent number: 10426517Abstract: An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Stanley B. Smith, III, David E. Altobelli
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Patent number: 10423171Abstract: A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20190224425Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: David E. Altobelli, Russell H. Beavis, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Patent number: 10245395Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Russell H. Beavis, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane