Patents Examined by Jeffrey Lipitz
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Patent number: 8303636Abstract: Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Fredric Schiffer
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Patent number: 8292877Abstract: Systems and methods of incising a portion of a material include creating a sub-surface separation in a region of the material, and incising a periphery of the region with a pulsed laser beam to produce an edge of the portion. The edge includes a periodically varying shape to secure the portion to the material when the portion is reintegrated. The system includes a laser producing the pulsed laser beam, a scanner operable in response to a control signal, and a controller coupled to the scanner. The controller produces the control signal. In response to the control signal, the scanner creates a sub-surface separation in the region with the pulsed laser beam and incises the periphery of the region with the pulsed laser beam to produce the edge with the periodically varying shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: AMO Development, LLC.Inventors: Ferenc Raksi, Michael Brownell
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Patent number: 8287578Abstract: A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a nonlinear waveguide. The nonlinear waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for circulating a fluorescent substance through the nonlinear waveguide. The fluorescent substance is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Morgan Lars Ake GustavssonInventor: Morgan Lars Ake Gustavsson
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Patent number: 8273078Abstract: The catheter (1) has a fastener (10) for firmly holding the wall (19) of vessel (18) when it is cut by optical fibers (3). The fastener (10) has an engaging element which can be a pin (20), roughened surface (23), spiral grooves (27), dendritic grooves (31), adhesive surface (34) or pointed pins (38).Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: AMJ bvInventor: Frank Michael Muenker
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Patent number: 8267924Abstract: A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael A. Zemlok, David C. Racenet, Adam J. Ross
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Patent number: 8257411Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting a catheter device into the blood vessels of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. The insertion may be made in the femoral vein or in other vessels as appropriate. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber or optical fiber bundle is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Laser energy of preferably 980 nm is then transmitted to the varix to close the blood vessel. Imaging techniques such as angiographies may again be performed to confirm closure of the vein.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Biolitec Pharma Marketing LtdInventors: Franco Maglione, Tiziano Caldera, Fabio Coluccia
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Patent number: 8246612Abstract: The disclosed technology can be embodied within optical heads or other optical systems adapted for providing a selected dermatologic treatment (e.g., temporary hair growth management). This technology uses a scanner to mechanically change an orientation of an optical element, such as a light pipe, to facilitate the conveyance of light energy to multiple target/treatment locations on a patient's skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Shaser, Inc.Inventors: Victor Lazarev, Doug Ely, Daniel Roth
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Patent number: 8241271Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical instrument is provided for the control of flows of one or more fluids into and out of a surgical site. The robotic surgical instrument may include a housing, a flow control system, a hollow tube, and one or more hose fittings. The housing to couple the instrument to a robotic arm. The flow control system mounted in the housing includes one or more controlled valves to control the flow of one or more fluids. The hollow tube has a first end mounted in the housing coupled to the flow control system. A second end of the hollow tube has one or more openings to allow the flow of fluids into and out of the surgical site. The hose fittings have a first end coupled to the flow control system and a second end to couple to hoses.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Paul Millman, David Bailey, Dean Hoornaert, David Stephen Mintz, David Q Larkin
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Patent number: 8235974Abstract: A method for hair removal from a skin area by selective photo-inactivation of the pilo-sebaceous apparatus using derivatives of ALA with alkylene-glycol chains. Selectivity of the method is further enhanced by treatment of the epidermis by agents reducing PpIX levels in the epidermis. Side effects are diminished by using short drug/light intervals.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)Inventors: Georges Wagnieres, Norbert Lange, Nora Dögnitz, Denis Salomon, Hubert Van Den Bergh
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Patent number: 8236037Abstract: There is disclosed a new low-level laser therapy apparatus and method of treating tissue. The invention includes a laser system that uses laser diodes and/or alternatively light emitting diodes (LED's), or both, and a digital interface that gives the operator the ability to generate sine waves or scalar waves as opposed to the simple on/off square waves. The invention also enables the operator to modulate not only the frequency, but also other wave characteristics such as the amplitude and phase. In one aspect, the invention involves modulating the phase relationship between multiple waves by taking one channel or wave which is pulsed through the laser system and then running a second channel or wave in relationship to the first channel, thereby creating a phased relationship, which has been discovered to provide a therapeutic and quantum healing effect on tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventors: Paul Weisbart, Lillie Weisbart
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Patent number: 8202268Abstract: An apparatus and process using a high-power, short-pulsed thulium laser to output infrared laser pulses delivered through an optical fiber, for cutting and ablating biological tissue. In some embodiments, the pulse length is shortened sufficiently to keep inside the stress-confined ablation region of operation. In some embodiments, the pulse is shortened to near the stress-confined ablation region of operation, while being slightly in the thermal-constrained region of operation. In some embodiments, the laser is coupled to a small low —OH optical fiber (˜100 ?m diameter). In some embodiments, the device has a pulse duration of about 100 ns for efficient ablation; however in some embodiments, this parameter is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Jonathon D. Wells, Mark P. Bendett, Matthias P. Savage-Leuchs, James M. Owen
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Patent number: 8187256Abstract: A system and method for providing multi-photon processing treatment to a patient. A localized, multi-photon processing event is initiated within a vicinity of an unwanted pigment in order to remove the pigment. The multi-photon processing event requires a relatively low energy, but very intense, pulse of light. The low amount of energy per pulse allows ablation of the material to be highly localized, with negligible thermal damage to surrounding material. The multi-photon event may be initiated by focusing a suitable electromagnetic pulse, such as a 2 mJ laser pulse having a 100 to 300 femtoseconds pulse duration, into a focal volume small enough that the intensity exceeds 1011 Watts/cm2. A suitably configured Ti:Sapphire solid state laser may provide such pulses at 1-10 kHz. By repeating the multi-photon processing event along the location of a tattoo, the tattoo may be removed with no damage to the surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventors: Alexander J Smits, Szymon Suckewer
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Patent number: 8187311Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: TearScience, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely, Stephen M. Grenon
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Patent number: 8187310Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: TearScience, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Korb, Timothy R. Willis, Benjamin T. Gravely, Stephen M. Grenon
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Patent number: 8182470Abstract: A telescopic insertion axis, a robotic surgical system including the telescopic insertion axis, and a method of instrument insertion are provided. In one embodiment, a telescopic insertion axis includes a base link operably coupled to a distal end of a manipulator arm, and a carriage link movably coupled to the base link along a lengthwise axis, the carriage link including an instrument interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Roman L. Devengenzo, Thomas G. Cooper, Bruce Schena
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Patent number: 8142486Abstract: A system for treatment of a wound area of a patient including a first treatment pad comprising a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for cleaning and exposing a wound area to ultraviolet light, a second treatment pad comprising removal ports for exposing the wound area to a negative pressure, and a control unit interoperably connected to the first and second treatment pads for providing a negative pressure and the ultraviolet light to the wound area.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: ThermoTek, Inc.Inventors: Tony Quisenberry, Niran Balachandran
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Patent number: 8142423Abstract: Systems and methods of incising a portion of a material include creating a sub-surface separation in a region of the material, and incising a periphery of the region with a pulsed laser beam to produce an edge of the portion. The edge includes a periodically varying shape to secure the portion to the material when the portion is reintegrated. The system includes a laser producing the pulsed laser beam, a scanner operable in response to a control signal, and a controller coupled to the scanner. The controller produces the control signal. In response to the control signal, the scanner creates a sub-surface separation in the region with the pulsed laser beam and incises the periphery of the region with the pulsed laser beam to produce the edge with the periodically varying shape.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: AMO Development, LLC.Inventors: Ferenc Raksi, Michael Brownell
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Patent number: 8128672Abstract: A system for treatment of a wound area of a patient including a first treatment pad comprising a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for cleaning and exposing a wound area to ultraviolet light, a second treatment pad comprising removal ports for exposing the wound area to a negative pressure, and a control unit interoperably connected to the first and second treatment pads for providing a negative pressure and the ultraviolet light to the wound area.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: ThermoTek, Inc.Inventors: Tony Quisenberry, Niran Balachandran
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Patent number: 8105322Abstract: A dermatologic treatment device having a light source emitting optical radiation beneficial to at least one dermatologic treatment, a brightness enhancer enhancing the brightness of at least some of the emitted optical radiation, and a replacement cartridge containing the light source and brightness enhancer. The cartridge facilitating replacement of the light source and brightness enhancer by a user of the device between dermatologic treatments.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Shaser, Inc.Inventors: Doug Ely, Daniel L. Roth, Elias Behrakis
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Patent number: 8104482Abstract: A method for treating or preventing a thrombosis in a person in need thereof comprising disposing in or on an article an effective antithrombotic amount of a composition and providing the article to be in close proximity to the skin of the person, the composition comprising (i) alumina, (ii) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of silica and titanium oxide and (iii) at least one element or compound selected from the group consisting of platinum, a platinum compound, palladium, a palladium compound, iridium, an iridium compound, rhodium and a rhodium compound.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventor: Toshio Komuro