Patents by Inventor Robert T. T. Gettens

Robert T. T. Gettens 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).

  • Publication number: 20230343243
    Abstract: An anatomical model includes an artificial organ frame and an artificial tissue. The artificial organ frame includes a hollow body defining a cavity therein and includes windows defined through the hollow body. The artificial tissue is disposed within the cavity of the hollow body and is accessible through the windows of the hollow body. The hollow body of the artificial organ frame is shaped like a human organ and the artificial tissue has mechanical and electrical properties that mimic the human organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Robert T.T. Gettens, Anthony W. Spooner, Anna N. Cichon, Julia D. Klisiewicz, Adam R. Alenckis, Brittney J. Leu, Manasvi Varshney
  • Patent number: 10835724
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
  • Publication number: 20190201671
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
  • Patent number: 10232449
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided. The tool including a housing having a first end and an opposing second end. A hammer portion extending from the first end, the hammer portion having at least one surface configured to strike a fastener in operation. The tool further includes a drill portion slidably disposed within the housing, the drill portion including a chuck configured to receive a drill, the chuck being positioned within the housing when in a first position and at least partially extending from the second end when in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Eric Buhl, Justin Carbonaro, Terrance Crocker, Andrew Egerton, Ashley Rucki, Glenn E. Vallee, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon
  • Patent number: 10201688
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
  • Publication number: 20160121089
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, a kit for performing a biopsy and a method of performing a biopsy, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The breast cavity spacer device includes a catheter. A self-sealing balloon member is removably and fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter. An umbrella valve is coupled to the catheter adjacent the balloon member, the umbrella valve being configured to fluid flow into the balloon in response to fluid flow from an end of the catheter opposite the balloon and prevent fluid flow from the balloon when fluid flow from the end of the catheter is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
  • Patent number: 9233231
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The device includes a body having a projection on one end. The body has a bore extending there through. A catheter is disposed at least partially within the bore. A balloon member is fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
  • Publication number: 20150352644
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided. The tool including a housing having a first end and an opposing second end. A hammer portion extending from the first end, the hammer portion having at least one surface configured to strike a fastener in operation. The tool further includes a drill portion slidably disposed within the housing, the drill portion including a chuck configured to receive a drill, the chuck being positioned within the housing when in a first position and at least partially extending from the second end when in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Buhl, Justin Carbonaro, Terrance Crocker, Andrew Egerton, Ashley Rucki, Glenn E. Vallee, Robert T.T. Gettens, James C. McKeon
  • Patent number: 9089312
    Abstract: A device for a biopsy procedure using a probe is provided. The probe, such as a needle, has an inner bore. A tamponade device is provided having a stem portion and an expandable portion, the tamponade device is sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion is changeable between a first size and a second size with the second size being larger than the first size. A sheath disposed about the expandable portion, the sheath sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion applies direct pressure to a hemorrhage location when inflated to the second size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Allison Waller
  • Patent number: 9084949
    Abstract: A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Micah C. Bowen, Joseph R. Conti, Amanda L. Fortus, Andrew M. Labrie, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Matthew M. McCormack, Michael J. Grinaski
  • Publication number: 20150126924
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The device includes a body having a projection on one end. The body has a bore extending there through. A catheter is disposed at least partially within the bore. A balloon member is fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
  • Patent number: 8932251
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The device includes a body having a projection on one end. The body has a bore extending there through. A catheter is disposed at least partially within the bore. A balloon member is fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Western New England University
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
  • Publication number: 20130303946
    Abstract: A wearable article for detecting an impact to the head is provided. The wearable article includes a first flexible layer and a second flexible layer. A sensor is disposed between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer. An indicator device is operably coupled to the sensor, the indicator device being configured to to provide a visual indication of the level of the impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert T. T. Gettens, Nathan Kuzmeski, Lindsay Tencza, Nicholas St. John, Thomas McLeod, Philip Wahl, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee
  • Publication number: 20120292260
    Abstract: A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Micah C. Bowen, Joseph R. Conti, Amanda L. Fortus, Andrew M. Labrie, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Matthew M. McCormack, Michael J. Grinaski
  • Publication number: 20120238953
    Abstract: A breast cavity spacer device, such as for use with a percutaneous lumpectomy, is provided. The device includes a body having a projection on one end. The body has a bore extending there through. A catheter is disposed at least partially within the bore. A balloon member is fluidly coupled on one end of the catheter, the balloon member having an elliptical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
  • Publication number: 20120232581
    Abstract: A device for a biopsy procedure using a probe is provided. The probe, such as a needle, has an inner bore. A tamponade device is provided having a stem portion and an expandable portion, the tamponade device is sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion is changeable between a first size and a second size with the second size being larger than the first size. A sheath disposed about the expandable portion, the sheath sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion applies direct pressure to a hemorrhage location when inflated to the second size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Allison Waller