Patents by Inventor Stephen Almeida

Stephen Almeida 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: 20240108779
    Abstract: The sterilization mask with UVC reflective chamber includes a chamber with reflective liner, through which inhaled and exhaled air passes. The reflective chamber is also referred to as a sterilization chamber. Using a reflective chamber ensures each photon of UVC light has a long life, thus dissipating slowly. Increasing the life of the UVC photons decreases the quantity of photons that must be created. Thus, less power is required to achieve the sterilization. In addition to the internal light sources for sterilization, external light sources provide indication of breathing, and/or external visible lighting to take the place of a headlamp. The position of the external light at the face of the mask, the mask worn over the mouth and nose, places the light closer to the relevant work surface to avoid shadowing and increase like intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20230321310
    Abstract: The sterilization mask with UVC reflective chamber includes a chamber with reflective liner, through which inhaled and exhaled air passes. The reflective chamber is also referred to as a sterilization chamber. Using a reflective chamber ensures each photon of UVC light has a long life, thus dissipating slowly. Increasing the life of the UVC photons decreases the quantity of photons that must be created. Thus, less power is required to achieve the sterilization. Sterilization is defined as a 6-log reduction (99.9999%) of various microbes including viruses, bacteria, and spores. Heat generated by the UVC lights is carried away from the mask by a heat transfer fluid, the heat dissipated away from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Patent number: 11690929
    Abstract: The sterilization mask with UVC reflective chamber includes a chamber with reflective liner, through which inhaled and exhaled air passes. The reflective chamber is also referred to as a sterilization chamber. Using a reflective chamber ensures each photon of UVC light has a long life, thus dissipating slowly. Increasing the life of the UVC photons decreases the quantity of photons that must be created. Thus, less power is required to achieve the sterilization. Sterilization is defined as a 6-log reduction (99.9999%) of various microbes including viruses, bacteria, and spores. The reflective chamber is made reflective using an UVC internal reflective surface. This surface is preferably formed from ePTFE, or other equivalently UVC reflective material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20220304342
    Abstract: The present application for patent relates to the field of fluid sterilization and more specifically to devices for the sterilization of fluids that are held in reservoirs as well as sterilization of fluids while they are being delivered. The present application used UVC sterilization radiation to achieve sterilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220281647
    Abstract: The current disclosure relates to containers. More specifically, the current disclosure relates to containers with access to both the top and the bottom of the container, particularly for contents of the container that are thick and/or viscous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220202970
    Abstract: The present application for patent relates to the field of bio-film sterilization and more specifically to the field of biofilm sterilization of fluid delivery systems which store and deliver fluids on demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr
  • Publication number: 20220175982
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to sanitizing devices and methods that significantly reduce, deactivate or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other pathogenic microorganisms from objects that have been placed in sanitizing in the sanitizing devices, which are sanitizing bags and sanitizing containers of the current invention, such devices include large and small containers. The device and method use germicidal electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr
  • Publication number: 20210361818
    Abstract: The sterilization mask with UVC reflective chamber includes a chamber with reflective liner, through which inhaled and exhaled air passes. The reflective chamber is also referred to as a sterilization chamber. Using a reflective chamber ensures each photon of UVC light has a long life, thus dissipating slowly. Increasing the life of the UVC photons decreases the quantity of photons that must be created. Thus, less power is required to achieve the sterilization. Sterilization is defined as a 6-log reduction (99.9999%) of various microbes including viruses, bacteria, and spores. The reflective chamber is made reflective using an UVC internal reflective surface. This surface is preferably formed from ePTFE, or other equivalently UVC reflective material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20210275714
    Abstract: The present application for patent is in the field of anti-microbial breathing apparatus. More specifically the present application for patent is in the field of anti-microbial sterilizing modules and apparatus wherein the apparatus comprise a sterilization module which contains UVC, UVA/B, and/or blue light sanitizing radiation emitting components which sterilize the air passing through the sterilizing module to be breathed prior to the air entering the body of the user. The disclosure optionally includes the use of filters, electronically charged screens. fans, and intake and outflow valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr
  • Publication number: 20210219393
    Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are devices and methods for disease prevention and more specifically in the field of devices and methods for disease prevention by the control of visible or visible/UV light wavelength ranges when they impinge on biological systems and entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: James Kerr, Stephen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20180008735
    Abstract: The present disclosure presents sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the disclosure presents devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate the activity of germs, bacteria and/or other infectious microorganisms from a variety of objects. The disclosure describes a flexible support for holding and suspending objects in the sanitizing device which improves the level and intensity of the sanitization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: SanitiZall Corp.
    Inventor: Stephen ALMEIDA
  • Patent number: 9764050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. The device contains an array of individual cells which are configured to turn on and off sanitizing radiation. The devices may be interconnected to fill a large area such as a lobby, the floor of a hospital and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: SANITIZALL, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Almeida, James Kerr, Sonya Messer
  • Publication number: 20070027441
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to treat unwanted dermatological conditions on a specific area of the body. The area of treatment is exposed to a specific pattern of multi-wavelength light which may have an added infusion of a particular wavelength from a unique non-collimated laser rod optical insertion. The light is generated by specific gas mixture multiple flashlamps that allow simultaneous, overlap, or consecutive firing with quasi-logarithmic spacing between pulses. Pre/Post low level optical heating increases lesion temperature to optimize pulsed treatment. The optimum fixed specific wavelength distribution pattern allows the treatment of various skin conditions by adjusting the intensity of light, and delay between pulses. The need for skin cooling and damage to skin treatment areas is eliminated by the quasi-logarithmic pulse spacing in conjunction with optimum length and characteristic shape of the individual pulses of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Patent number: 7097639
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to treat unwanted dermatological conditions on a specific area of the body. The area of treatment is exposed to a specific pattern of multi-wavelength light which may have an added infusion of a particular wavelength from a unique non-collimated laser rod optical insertion. The light is generated by specific gas mixture multiple flashlamps that allow simultaneous, overlap, or consecutive firing with quasi-logarithmic spacing between pulses. Pre/Post low level optical heating increases lesion temperature to optimize pulsed treatment. The optimum fixed specific wavelength distribution pattern allows the treatment of various skin conditions by adjusting the intensity of light, and delay between pulses. The need for skin cooling and damage to skin treatment areas is eliminated by the quasi-logarithmic pulse spacing in conjunction with optimum length and characteristic shape of the individual pulses of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Zian Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Patent number: 6595986
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to cause the cessation of hair growth on a specific area of the body and for the treatment of unwanted dermatological conditions. The area of treatment is exposed to a particular pattern and wavelength of light generated by multiple flashlamps, which allow simultaneous, overlap, or consecutive firing. Controlling the intensity of light, the output wavelength and the delay between pulses allow treatment to be adjusted to different skin conditions and hair types. Skin damage is virtually eliminated by the length and characteristic shape of the individual pulse of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20010029364
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to cause the cessation of hair growth on a specific area of the body and for the treatment of unwanted dermatological conditions. The area of treatment is exposed to a particular pattern and wavelength of light generated by multiple flashlamps, which allow simultaneous, overlap, or consecutive firing. Controlling the intensity of light, the output wavelength and the delay between pulses allow treatment to be adjusted to different skin conditions and hair types. Skin damage is virtually eliminated by the length and characteristic shape of the individual pulse of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida
  • Patent number: 6228074
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to cause the cessation of hair growth on a specific area of the body. The area is exposed to a particular pattern of multiple wavelength light generated by flashlamps which are filled with krypton and xenon gas. These flashlamps are connected to separate power supplies to allow simultaneous, overlap, or consecutive firing. The method consists of directing the light by means of a hollow reflective light guide in contact with the skin to prevent the light from escaping. Controlling the intensity of light and the delay between pulses allows treatment to be adjusted to different skin and hair types. Skin damage is virtually eliminated by the length and characteristic shape of the individual pulse in conjunction with consecutive firing of the flashlamps which spreads the energy over a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Stephen Almeida