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).

  • Patent number: 11541226
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200139105
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
  • Patent number: 10478610
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9757553
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
  • Publication number: 20170128714
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
  • Patent number: 9468757
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160058997
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
  • Patent number: 9180286
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
  • Publication number: 20140288482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, JR.
  • Patent number: 8781572
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
  • Patent number: 8447393
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, Jim Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
  • Patent number: 8386029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
  • Patent number: 8214030
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
  • Publication number: 20110295188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause, JR.
  • Patent number: 8024033
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7996077
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jr., Jon E. Beck
  • Patent number: 7860575
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventor: Robert F. Hause
  • Publication number: 20080058698
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicants: IOMED, INC., ENCORE MEDICAL ASSET CORPORATION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
    Inventors: Ralph Koschinsky, James D. Isaacson, Robert F. Hause
  • Publication number: 20080058700
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: IOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jon E. Beck
  • Publication number: 20080058699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: IOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert F. Hause, Jon E. Beck