Patents by Inventor Robert F. Hause
Robert F. Hause 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: 11541226Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200139105Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
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Patent number: 10478610Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
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Patent number: 9757553Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
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Publication number: 20170128714Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
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Patent number: 9468757Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160058997Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
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Patent number: 9180286Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
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Publication number: 20140288482Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
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Patent number: 8781572Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
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Patent number: 8447393Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Ralph Koschinsky, Jim Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
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Patent number: 8386029Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
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Patent number: 8214030Abstract: An iontophoresis apparatus and method is disclosed that is suited to deliver a plurality of treatment methods such as, but not limited to, body site conductivity enhancement followed by low voltage iontophoresis.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
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Publication number: 20110295188Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause, JR.
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Patent number: 8024033Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
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Patent number: 7996077Abstract: An iontophoresis apparatus and method is disclosed that is suited to deliver a plurality of treatment methods such as, but not limited to, body site conductivity enhancement followed by low voltage iontophoresis.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
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Patent number: 7860575Abstract: Multiple channel iontophoretic devices including multiple regulators, each of which are coupled to an associated electrode. A regulated current flows through each regulator in response to a control signal. The control signal is responsive to feedback indicative of current flowing through more than one of the multiple regulators.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventor: Robert F. Hause
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Publication number: 20080058698Abstract: An electrode for an iontophoretic drug delivery system includes a retainer having a malleable characteristic. The retainer and a conductor are connected to a platform. The conductor and a dose controller are electrically coupled to the iontophoretic drug delivery system. A drug delivery matrix is operably connected to the platform and proximate the conductor wherein the conductor, the drug delivery matrix, and the dose controller cooperate to deliver a drug to a user when the electrode is affixed to the user and operably connected to the iontophoretic drug delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicants: IOMED, INC., ENCORE MEDICAL ASSET CORPORATION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENTInventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
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Publication number: 20080058700Abstract: An iontophoresis apparatus and method is disclosed that is suited to deliver a plurality of treatment methods such as, but not limited to, body site conductivity enhancement followed by low voltage iontophoresis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: IOMED, INC.Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jon E. Beck
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Publication number: 20080058699Abstract: An iontophoresis apparatus and method is disclosed that is suited to deliver a plurality of treatment methods such as, but not limited to, body site conductivity enhancement followed by low voltage iontophoresis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: IOMED, INC.Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jon E. Beck