Patents by Inventor Pourang Bral

Pourang Bral 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: 10973994
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 10933199
    Abstract: A preferred method to obtain a painless or near painless needle 8 penetration is disclosed to be in the following manner: Applying electric current using a TENS device in conjunction with physically stimulating the injection site at a frequency that is dependent on the frequency of the electric current applied to the injection site, followed by a needle 8 penetration into the skin 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20190184112
    Abstract: A preferred method to obtain a painless or near painless needle 8 penetration is disclosed to be in the following manner: Applying electric current using a TENS device in conjunction with physically stimulating the injection site at a frequency that is dependent on the frequency of the electric current applied to the injection site, followed by a needle 8 penetration into the skin 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20190111217
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 10226586
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate pain associated with a sharp object penetrating skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing is performed over the skin at or near a site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a syringe or a lancet, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at a site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20180326162
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for reducing injection pain by ensuring that one or more skin stimulators are within a predefined range of operating distances from the patient's skin. In some examples, a sensor detects a distance between the patient's skin and a stimulator. A practitioner can be alerted when the stimulator is outside the predefined range. The predefined range can depend on several factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 9770560
    Abstract: A preferred method to obtain painless or near painless needle 8 penetration is disclosed to be in the following manner: Applying electric current using a TENS device simultaneously with tapping the injection site for 30 to 60 seconds at a rate of about one strike per second, followed by a rapid needle 8 penetration into the skin 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20170095622
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20170007777
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20150080850
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 8657783
    Abstract: A container of an injectable solution is disclosed herein including various sensors, electrodes, a memory device, and other features that monitor the process of extraction or injection of the content of the container to ensure it is completed successfully in an automated manner, such as in an automatic injecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: DentistInJerseyCity.net
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20120302939
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20120302956
    Abstract: A means and a method is disclosed to diminish or eliminate the pain associated with a sharp object penetrating the skin, during such procedures as an injection, biopsy, or deriving a blood sample. To this end, repeated tapping, pressing, or rubbing or vibrating is performed over the skin at or near the site of penetration of the sharp object in conjunction with applying electricity on the skin. The invention discloses a method of using a skin-puncturing means, with enhanced features, to provide local anesthesia at the site of penetration of a sharp object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20120116212
    Abstract: A container of an injectable solution is disclosed herein including various sensors, electrodes, a memory device, and other features that monitor the process of extraction or injection of the content of the container to ensure it is completed successfully in an automated manner, such as in an automatic injecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20110112477
    Abstract: A preferred method to obtain painless or near painless needle 8 penetration is disclosed to be in the following manner: Applying electric current using a TENS device simultaneously with tapping the injection site for 30 to 60 seconds at a rate of about one strike per second, followed by a rapid needle 8 penetration into the skin 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 7726821
    Abstract: The invention comprises of a means and a method to keep clean a plurality of transparent surfaces, through which a plurality of images are captured by an optical element, which may be an optical sensor or a camera, where there is flying debris or liquids or liquids that can potentially stick to a plurality of said transparent surfaces and clog the view of said optical element. A plurality of channels transfer and direct fluid such as compressed air from an outside source to blow over and keep a plurality of said transparent surfaces free of debris or liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Publication number: 20070229954
    Abstract: The invention comprises of a means and a method to keep clean a plurality of transparent surfaces, through which a plurality of images are captured by an optical element, which may be an optical sensor or a camera, where there is flying debris or liquids or liquids that can potentially stick to a plurality of said transparent surfaces and clog the view of said optical element. A plurality of channels transfer and direct fluid such as compressed air from an outside source to blow over and keep a plurality of said transparent surfaces free of debris or liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Pourang Bral
  • Patent number: 5429145
    Abstract: A custom made mouthpiece for individual patients, used for flossing and/or brushing the interproximal areas between two or more teeth in a dental arch which has as an option, a gum massaging device to massage the gums either simultaneously or not simultaneously with brushing and/or flossing of interproximal areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Inventor: Pourang Bral