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).
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Publication number: 20230343243Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Robert T.T. Gettens, Anthony W. Spooner, Anna N. Cichon, Julia D. Klisiewicz, Adam R. Alenckis, Brittney J. Leu, Manasvi Varshney
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Patent number: 10835724Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
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Publication number: 20190201671Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
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Patent number: 10232449Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Eric Buhl, Justin Carbonaro, Terrance Crocker, Andrew Egerton, Ashley Rucki, Glenn E. Vallee, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon
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Patent number: 10201688Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
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Publication number: 20160121089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Zachary Coopee, Dena Navarroli
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Patent number: 9233231Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
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Publication number: 20150352644Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Eric Buhl, Justin Carbonaro, Terrance Crocker, Andrew Egerton, Ashley Rucki, Glenn E. Vallee, Robert T.T. Gettens, James C. McKeon
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Patent number: 9089312Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Allison Waller
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Patent number: 9084949Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20150126924Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
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Patent number: 8932251Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Western New England UniversityInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
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Publication number: 20130303946Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Robert T. T. Gettens, Nathan Kuzmeski, Lindsay Tencza, Nicholas St. John, Thomas McLeod, Philip Wahl, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee
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Publication number: 20120292260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20120238953Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Christopher Baltazar, Brian Kozniewski, Stephen Lauzon, Teresa Mitchell, Yah Laetitia Sangne, Robert T. T. Gettens
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Publication number: 20120232581Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Allison Waller