Patents by Inventor John Spiridigliozzi
John Spiridigliozzi 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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Patent number: 8182524Abstract: A stent-graft comprising a stent and a graft having a supported portion lining or covering at least a portion of the stent, and an unsupported portion extending proximally beyond the proximal end of the stent. The stent-graft may have a length corresponding to at least a mean standard length from a standard incision point to a distal-most portion of a standard lumen into which the distal end of the stent is adapted to be deployed, with the unsupported portion of the graft extending beyond the mean standard length by an amount equal to at least two, if not three or more, standard deviations of the mean standard length. A method for deploying the stent-graft comprises making an incision in a wall of the lumen, introducing and deploying the stent-graft in the lumen so that the proximal end extends beyond the incision, and attaching the graft to a lumen by anastamosis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John Spiridigliozzi, William R. Quinn, Orla McCullagh
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Publication number: 20120116779Abstract: Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus which utilize removable oral-based appliances having actuators which are attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a dental or oral appliance are described. Such oral appliances may receive the user's voice and process the voice to introduce a time delay and/or a frequency shift. The altered audio feedback signal is then transmitted back to the user through a tooth, teeth, or other bone via a vibrating actuator element. The actuator element may utilize electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuator mechanisms and may be positioned directly along the dentition or along an oral appliance housing in various configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: SONITUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI, Amir ABOLFATHI
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Publication number: 20120116438Abstract: Disrupting tissue and devices and systems for disrupting tissue. The disclosure describes ways to deliver moieties to a target tissue, where the target tissue in general is not at the point of introduction, in such a way that minimal damage is produced in the tissue at the point of introduction. In some embodiments this is accomplished by jetting fluid at high velocity into the target tissue. The disclosure further describes novel agents deliverable in such systems for use in remodeling tissues. Some of these agents comprise a liquid while others do not. Additionally, although not specifically described in detail much of the disclosure may additionally be used in the delivery of therapeutic drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Amr SALAHIEH, Alan SCHAER, Jeff KROLIK, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI, Suresh PAI, Tom SAUL
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Publication number: 20120083828Abstract: A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising: a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids to be delivered, wherein each cylinder includes an exit port for a fluid, a plunger within each cylinder for pushing the fluids out of the cylinder, a housing adapted to receive the cartridge, wherein the housing or cartridge includes an adaptor to receive and lock a manifold that operably connects to the exit ports of the cartridge, at least two toothed rams, wherein each toothed ram is at least partially within a cylinder bore, a trigger connected to the housing, wherein the trigger includes a toothed drive rack, a toothed wheel assembly that cooperates with the toothed drive rack and with the toothed rams, as well as methods of making the device, methods of using the device to treat discs, kits including the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: John L. Wheeler, Gary Whipple, A. David Boccuti, Thomas T. Washburn, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, J. Brent Ratz, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 8150075Abstract: An intra-oral hearing appliance includes an actuator to provide bone conduction sound transmission; a transceiver coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to generate sound; and a first chamber containing the actuator and the transceiver, said first chamber adapted to be coupled to one or more teeth without contacting the occlusal surfaces of the one or more teeth.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 8092513Abstract: A prosthesis is provided for treating aneurysms, occlusive disease of vessels and body organs, and arterio-venous fistulas, occurring in single and bifurcated lumens. The prosthesis comprises an expandable coiled sheet portion having a biocompatible graft, either a sheet or tube, affixed thereto along part or all of the circumference of the coiled sheet portion. The prosthesis has a small delivery profile, making it suitable for use in a variety of body vessels. Methods of making and deploying the prosthesis in single and bifurcated lumens are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Farhad Khosravi, Michael Hogendijk, John Spiridigliozzi, Michael R. Ross, Himanshu Patel
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Publication number: 20110288609Abstract: A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: RMX, LLCInventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, Yasser A. SOWB, Chang Yeul LEE, Alan SCHWARTZ, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Publication number: 20110280416Abstract: An intra-oral hearing appliance includes an actuator to provide bone conduction sound transmission; a transceiver coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to generate sound; and a first chamber containing the actuator and the transceiver, said first chamber adapted to be coupled to one or more teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: SONITUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir A. ABOLFATHI, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Patent number: 8047407Abstract: A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising: a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids to be delivered, wherein each cylinder includes an exit port for a fluid, a plunger within each cylinder for pushing the fluids out of the cylinder, a housing adapted to receive the cartridge, wherein the housing or cartridge includes an adaptor to receive and lock a manifold that operably connects to the exit ports of the cartridge, at least two toothed rams, wherein each toothed ram is at least partially within a cylinder bore, a trigger connected to the housing, wherein the trigger includes a toothed drive rack, a toothed wheel assembly that cooperates with the toothed drive rack and with the toothed rams, as well as methods of making the device, methods of using the device to treat discs, kits including the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.Inventors: John L. Wheeler, Gary Whipple, A. David Boccuti, Thomas T. Washburn, Andrew Nicholas Gentile, J. Brent Ratz, John Spiridigliozzi
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Publication number: 20110257622Abstract: Disrupting tissue and devices and systems for disrupting tissue. The disclosure describes ways to deliver moieties to a target tissue, where the target tissue in general is not at the point of introduction, in such a way that minimal damage is produced in the tissue at the point of introduction. In some embodiments this is accomplished by jetting fluid at high velocity into the target tissue. The disclosure further describes novel agents deliverable in such systems for use in remodeling tissues. Some of these agents comprise a liquid while others do not. Additionally, although not specifically described in detail much of the disclosure may additionally be used in the delivery of therapeutic drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Alan Schaer, Jeff Krolik, John Spiridigliozzi, Suresh Pai, Tom Saul
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Publication number: 20110245906Abstract: An endovascular prosthesis of the present invention includes an expandable stent and a means for sealably attaching a tubular graft to the stent within the stent's lumen. The means of sealably attaching a graft includes membranes, foams, polymeric materials and combinations thereof. Additionally, the present invention includes methods of forming an endovascular prosthesis and methods of implanting an endovascular prosthesis within a vessel to provide sealable securement of a tubular graft within the stent's lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Kristian DiMatteo, John Spiridigliozzi, Robert C. Thistle
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Patent number: 8023676Abstract: An electronic and transducer device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a two-way communication assembly. The device contains a motion sensor to detect external forces imposed on the user such as an explosion, for example. The information is stored for medical treatment, among others. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a medical tag containing patient identifiable information. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 8007497Abstract: An ablation device includes an electrode having an enclosed lumen, and a heat sink located within the lumen. An ablation device includes an elongated body, an electrode secured to the elongated body, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is confined by the electrode and at least a portion of the elongated body. An ablation device includes an electrode, and a heat sink connected to the electrode, wherein the heat sink is not connected to a pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kimbolt Young, Steve Anderson, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 7974845Abstract: Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus which utilize removable oral-based appliances having actuators which are attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a dental or oral appliance are described. Such oral appliances may receive the user's voice and process the voice to introduce a time delay and/or a frequency shift. The altered audio feedback signal is then transmitted back to the user through a tooth, teeth, or other bone via a vibrating actuator element. The actuator element may utilize electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuator mechanisms and may be positioned directly along the dentition or along an oral appliance housing in various configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: John Spiridigliozzi, Amir A. Abolfathi
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Patent number: 7945068Abstract: An intra-oral hearing appliance includes an actuator to provide bone conduction sound transmission; a transceiver coupled to the actuator to cause the actuator to generate sound; and a first chamber containing the actuator and the transceiver, said first chamber adapted to be coupled to one or more teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 7914541Abstract: Methods and apparatus of forming hydrogel systems in situ are provided using a delivery system configured to deliver two or more fluent prepolymer solutions without premature crosslinking. The delivery system comprises separate first and second lumens coupling first and second inlet ports and first and second outlet ports, respectively, and may include a balloon, flexible distal region, mixing chamber or steerable distal end. Multi-component hydrogel systems suitable for use with the inventive methods and apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Incept, LLCInventors: Amarpreet S. Sawhney, John Spiridigliozzi
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Publication number: 20110015719Abstract: A stent-graft comprising a stent and a graft having a supported portion lining or covering at least a portion of the stent, and an unsupported portion extending proximally beyond the proximal end of the stent. The stent-graft may have a length corresponding to at least a mean standard length from a standard incision point to a distal-most portion of a standard lumen into which the distal end of the stent is adapted to be deployed, with the unsupported portion of the graft extending beyond the mean standard length by an amount equal to at least two, if not three or more, standard deviations of the mean standard length. A method for deploying the stent-graft comprises making an incision in a wall of the lumen, introducing and deploying the stent-graft in the lumen so that the proximal end extends beyond the incision, and attaching the graft to a lumen by anastamosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John Spiridigliozzi, William R. Quinn, Orla McCullagh
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Publication number: 20110007920Abstract: An intra-oral apparatus includes a bracket having a base to secure the bracket to a tooth, the bracket having an appliance attachment, and an electronic module having an attachment point to releasably secure the electronic module to the appliance attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: SONITUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir ABOLFATHI, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI, Reza KASSAYAN
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Publication number: 20110002492Abstract: Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a tooth or teeth are disclosed herein. The assembly may include a bracket which is adhered or affixed onto the tooth or teeth and an electronics and/or transducer assembly which may be removably coupled to the bracket. The electronic and/or transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to the bracket for transmission into the underlying tooth or other bone structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: SONITUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir ABOLFATHI, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Patent number: 7789903Abstract: A stent-graft comprising a stent and a graft having a supported portion lining or covering at least a portion of the stent, and an unsupported portion extending proximally beyond the proximal end of the stent. The stent-graft may have a length corresponding to at least a mean standard length from a standard incision point to a distal-most portion of a standard lumen into which the distal end of the stent is adapted to be deployed, with the unsupported portion of the graft extending beyond the mean standard length by an amount equal to at least two, if not three or more, standard deviations of the mean standard length. A method for deploying the stent-graft comprises making an incision in a wall of the lumen, introducing and deploying the stent-graft in the lumen so that the proximal end extends beyond the incision, and attaching the graft to a lumen by anastamosis.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John Spiridigliozzi, William R. Quinn, Orla McCullagh