Patents by Inventor Mark B. Friedman

Mark B. Friedman 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: 11317852
    Abstract: Medical device or instrument for diagnosing pressure ulcers using optical reflectance spectroscopy. The device may comprise a tip and a controller. The tip is pressed against the skin of the patient and collects the optical reflectance data. The controller processes the data to determine whether there exists a pressure ulcer and, if there is one, its depth. The tip may also include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure at which the tip is applied to the patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Sanna Gaspard, Mel Siegel, Todd M. Przybycien, James F. Antaki, David M. Brienza, Mark B. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20120130255
    Abstract: Medical device or instrument for diagnosing pressure ulcers using optical reflectance spectroscopy. The device may comprise a tip and a controller. The tip is pressed against the skin of the patient and collects the optical reflectance data. The controller processes the data to determine whether there exists a pressure ulcer and, if there is one, its depth. The tip may also include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure at which the tip is applied to the patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicants: University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Sanna Gaspard, Mei Siegel, Todd M. Przybycien, James F. Antaki, David M. Brienza, Mark B. Friedman
  • Patent number: 8116838
    Abstract: Medical device or instrument for diagnosing pressure ulcers using optical reflectance spectroscopy. The device may comprise a tip and a controller. The tip is pressed against the skin of the patient and collects the optical reflectance data. The controller processes the data to determine whether there exists a pressure ulcer and, if there is one, its depth. The tip may also include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure at which the tip is applied to the patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Sanna Gaspard, Mel Siegel, Todd M. Przybycien, James F. Antaki, David M. Brienza, Mark B. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20100234193
    Abstract: An exercise assembly for performing multiple exercises includes a pivotable bar assembly and a dip bar assembly. The pivotable bar assembly extends through a frame and has a central bar connected between first ends of a pair of swings arms, with second ends of the swing arms pivotably connected to facing surfaces of the frame. The dip bar assembly extends across a front side of the frame and includes a main tube with a pair of handles extending outward from the main tube and resting on the center bar of the bar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills, Stephen G. Hauser
  • Publication number: 20100113225
    Abstract: A counting device for counting repetitions and timing a push-up exercise includes a device body and a counter assembly having a display and a plurality of actuation buttons thereon. The counter assembly fits within a deformable foam ring that forms the top of the device. During exercise, a user depresses the foam ring downward with their chest a given distance so as to trigger at least one sensor in the counter assembly to register a repetition count on the display, along with an elapsed time of the exercise. The counter assembly can be fixed within the device, or a display unit thereof may be removable so that the device and display unit are configured for wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Alden M. Mills, Mark B. Friedman, John Holland, Kevan Hollenback, Stephen G. Hauser
  • Publication number: 20090234206
    Abstract: Medical device or instrument for diagnosing pressure ulcers using optical reflectance spectroscopy. The device may comprise a tip and a controller. The tip is pressed against the skin of the patient and collects the optical reflectance data. The controller processes the data to determine whether there exists a pressure ulcer and, if there is one, its depth. The tip may also include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure at which the tip is applied to the patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Sanna Gaspard, Mei Siegel, Todd M. Prbycien, James F. Antaki, David M. Brienza, Mark B. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20090203508
    Abstract: A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is connected between ends of the U-bracket. The rotation assembly is connected between a lower end of the hook and the U-shaped bracket and includes a bearing, the handle being rotatable via the bearing by a user during exercise with the J-hook on the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: 7566292
    Abstract: A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is connected between ends of the U-bracket. The rotation assembly is connected between a lower end of the hook and the U-shaped bracket and includes a bearing, the handle being rotatable via the bearing by a user during exercise with the J-hook on the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M Mills
  • Publication number: 20090186750
    Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Publication number: 20090186751
    Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a single molded housing with a circular lower base and an integral downwardly extending facing formed around a circumference of the lower base. The housing includes a pair of facing columns formed into part of the base of the housing and forming part of the facing at opposing sides thereof to receive an end of a handle there between. The device includes a fixed base support operatively attached to the housing, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the housing to permit rotation of the contiguous handle and housing by a user with the fixed base support resting on a planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: 7553267
    Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: 7540831
    Abstract: An exercise assembly for performing a wide array of exercises including pull-ups and chin-ups is provided which includes a bar connected between rotatable swing arm assemblies. The swing arm assemblies extend along vertical faces of a frame and are adapted to rotate the bar from one position between the vertical faces to another position. The exercise assembly includes at least one handle assembly removably grasping the central bar and having a handle adapted to rotate 360 degrees during exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Publication number: 20090111661
    Abstract: An exercise assembly for performing a wide array of exercises including pull-ups and chin-ups is provided which includes a bar connected between rotatable swing arm assemblies. The swing arm assemblies extend along vertical faces of a frame and are adapted to rotate the bar from one position between the vertical faces to another position. The exercise assembly includes at least one handle assembly removably grasping the central bar and having a handle adapted to rotate 360 degrees during exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: 7468025
    Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate end cap such that the handle intersects a corresponding end cap and upper portion of a corresponding column of the handle support structure. The device includes a fixed base support attached to the handle support structure, and a bearing assembly to permit rotation of the contiguous handle, end caps and handle support structure by a user with the base support resting on a planar surface. In another example, the handle assembly is detachable from a first surface on the handle support structure and inserted into a second surface to facilitate stowage for travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: D579503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: D587612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Alden M. Mills, Mark B. Friedman, John Holland, Kevan Hollenback, Stephen G. Hauser
  • Patent number: D587767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: D597153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills, John Holland, Kevan Hollenback
  • Patent number: D599417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills, John Holland, Kevan Hollenback, Stephen G. Hauser
  • Patent number: D626187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLC
    Inventors: Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills, Stephen G. Hauser