Patents by Inventor Alexander Jasso
Alexander Jasso 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: 20230211091Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Robert E. MAYLE, JR., Erik J. SHAHOIAN, Terrance C. SMITH, Alexander JASSO
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Patent number: 11590292Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: VeloJect, LLCInventors: Robert E. Mayle, Jr., Erik J. Shahoian, Terrence C. Smith, Alexander Jasso
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Patent number: 11565055Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Veloject, LLCInventors: Robert E. Mayle, Jr., Erik J. Shahoian, Terrence C. Smith, Alexander Jasso
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Publication number: 20220134015Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Robert E. MAYLE, JR., Erik J. SHAHOIAN, Terrence C. SMITH, Alexander JASSO
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Publication number: 20220134014Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Robert E. MAYLE, JR., Erik J. SHAHOIAN, Terrence C. SMITH, Alexander JASSO
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Patent number: 11229750Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for delivering a fluid, including a viscous fluid. These apparatuses may include a fluid reservoir, two or more piston chambers, a manifold, a delivery port, and a drive assembly and may be configured to inject either a predetermined amount of fluid or a continuous stream of fluid. These apparatuses may also be configured to switch between filling, injection and aspiration modes. These apparatuses may generally be hand-held and lightweight and may provide a significant mechanical advantage to the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: VELOJECT, LLCInventors: Robert E. Mayle, Jr., Erik J. Shahoian, Terrence C. Smith, Alexander Jasso
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Patent number: 11013510Abstract: Methods for repairing a meniscus, and particularly a torn meniscus. A method of repairing a meniscus may include using a suture passer to pass a suturing element from the region between the superior surface of the meniscus and the femoral condyle, through the meniscus tissue, into the region between the inferior surface of the meniscus and the tibial plateau, across the inferior surface of the meniscus, and back to the superior surface of the meniscus, without deeply penetrating the posterior capsular region of the knee. Equivalently, the suture element may be passed from the inferior surface of the meniscus to the superior surface and back to the inferior surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Brad S. Culbert, Alexander Jasso, Michael J. Hendricksen, John G. McCutcheon, Christopher P. Bender, Michael Murillo
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Publication number: 20200375589Abstract: Methods for repairing a meniscus, and particularly a torn meniscus. A method of repairing a meniscus may include using a suture passer to pass a suturing element from the region between the superior surface of the meniscus and the femoral condyle, through the meniscus tissue, into the region between the inferior surface of the meniscus and the tibial plateau, across the inferior surface of the meniscus, and back to the superior surface of the meniscus, without deeply penetrating the posterior capsular region of the knee. Equivalently, the suture element may be passed from the inferior surface of the meniscus to the superior surface and back to the inferior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Justin D. SALIMAN, Brad S. CULBERT, Alexander JASSO, Michael J. HENDRICKSEN, John G. McCUTCHEON, Christopher P. BENDER, Michael MURILLO
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Patent number: 10758222Abstract: Methods for repairing a meniscus, and particularly a torn meniscus. A method of repairing a meniscus may include using a suture passer to pass a suturing element from the region between the superior surface of the meniscus and the femoral condyle, through the meniscus tissue, into the region between the inferior surface of the meniscus and the tibial plateau, across the inferior surface of the meniscus, and back to the superior surface of the meniscus, without deeply penetrating the posterior capsular region of the knee. Equivalently, the suture element may be passed from the inferior surface of the meniscus to the superior surface and back to the inferior surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Brad S. Culbert, Alexander Jasso, Michael J. Hendricksen, John G. McCutcheon, Christopher P. Bender, Michael Murillo
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Patent number: 10004492Abstract: Described herein are suture passers that may be used for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These suture passers typically include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be radiused at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, to better fit between a target tissue and a body non-target tissue (e.g., the curvature of the femoral condyle). The arms may form a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit the target tissue. One arm may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device), while the other arm may be bendable. A tissue penetrator may be housed within one of the arms to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hendricksen, Michael Murillo, Christopher P. Bender, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Justin D. Saliman, John G. McCutcheon, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas, Thomas D. Mina
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Publication number: 20180125479Abstract: Methods for repairing a meniscus, and particularly a torn meniscus. A method of repairing a meniscus may include using a suture passer to pass a suturing element from the region between the superior surface of the meniscus and the femoral condyle, through the meniscus tissue, into the region between the inferior surface of the meniscus and the tibial plateau, across the inferior surface of the meniscus, and back to the superior surface of the meniscus, without deeply penetrating the posterior capsular region of the knee. Equivalently, the suture element may be passed from the inferior surface of the meniscus to the superior surface and back to the inferior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Brad S. Culbert, Alexander Jasso, Michael J. Hendricksen, John G. McCutcheon, Christopher P. Bender, Michael Murillo
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Patent number: 9861354Abstract: Methods for repairing a meniscus, and particularly a torn meniscus. A method of repairing a meniscus may include using a suture passer to pass a suturing element from the region between the superior surface of the meniscus and the femoral condyle, through the meniscus tissue, into the region between the inferior surface of the meniscus and the tibial plateau, across the inferior surface of the meniscus, and back to the superior surface of the meniscus, without deeply penetrating the posterior capsular region of the knee. Equivalently, the suture element may be passed from the inferior surface of the meniscus to the superior surface and back to the inferior surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Brad S. Culbert, Alexander Jasso, Michael J. Hendricksen, John G. McCutcheon, Christopher P. Bender, Michael Murillo
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Publication number: 20160192926Abstract: Described herein are suture passers that may be used for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These suture passers typically include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be radiused at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, to better fit between a target tissue and a body non-target tissue (e.g., the curvature of the femoral condyle). The arms may form a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit the target tissue. One arm may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device), while the other arm may be bendable. A tissue penetrator may be housed within one of the arms to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Michael J. HENDRICKSEN, Michael MURILLO, Christopher P. BENDER, Mark Y. HIROTSUKA, Justin D. SALIMAN, John G. MCCUTCHEON, Alexander JASSO, George V. ANASTAS, Thomas D. MINA
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Publication number: 20150209029Abstract: Described herein are suture passers that may be used for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These suture passers typically include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be radiused at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, to better fit between a target tissue and a body non-target tissue (e.g., the curvature of the femoral condyle). The arms may form a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit the target tissue. One arm may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device), while the other arm may be bendable. A tissue penetrator may be housed within one of the aims to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Michael J. HENDRICKSEN, Michael MURILLO, Christopher P. BENDER, Mark Y. HIROTSUKA, Justin D. SALIMAN, John G. MCCUTCHEON, Alexander JASSO, George V. ANASTAS, Thomas D. MINA
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Patent number: 9011454Abstract: Described herein are suture passers that may be used for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These suture passers typically include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be radiused at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, to better fit between a target tissue and a body non-target tissue (e.g., the curvature of the femoral condyle). The arms may form a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit the target tissue. One arm may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device), while the other arm may be bendable. A tissue penetrator may be housed within one of the arms to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hendricksen, Michael Murillo, Christopher P. Bender, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Justin D. Saliman, John G. McCutcheon, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas, Thomas D. Mina
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Patent number: 8992322Abstract: Interactive gaming systems and methods with haptic feedback are described. One described apparatus comprises: a portable manipulandum configured to simulate an element associated with a sports activity; a sensor in communication with the portable manipulandum and configured to detect a movement of the portable manipulandum; an actuator disposed in the portable manipulandum; and a processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator. The processor is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum and to output a control signal to the actuator based at least in part on the sensor signal. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic feedback associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum, e.g., simulating an impact between the portable manipulandum and an object.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Shoichi Endo, Alexander Jasso
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Publication number: 20140236192Abstract: Described herein are suture passers that may be used for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These suture passers typically include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be radiused at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, to better fit between a target tissue and a body non-target tissue (e.g., the curvature of the femoral condyle). The arms may form a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit the target tissue. One arm may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device), while the other arm may be bendable. A tissue penetrator may be housed within one of the arms to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Michael J. HENDRICKSEN, Michael MURILLO, Christopher P. BENDER, Mark Y. HIROTSUKA, Justin D. SALIMAN, John G. MCCUTCHEON, Alexander JASSO, George V. ANASTAS, Thomas D. MINA
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Patent number: 8808299Abstract: Described herein are meniscus suture passers for repair of the meniscus of the knee. These devices are typically suture passers that may include an elongate body having a pair of arms. One or more of the arms may be angled or bent at the distal end region relative to the long axis of the device, forming a distal-facing opening that is configured to fit meniscus tissue. One or both arms may be movable in the axial direction (e.g., the direction of the long axis of the device). The devices typically include a tissue penetrating element housed within one of the arms but configured to extend across the distal opening between the arms. Thus, a suture may be passed from a first side of the tissue to a second side.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Justin D. Saliman, Alexander Jasso, George V. Anastas
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Patent number: 8773356Abstract: Systems and methods for providing tactile sensations are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of outputting a display signal configured to display a graphical object on a touch-sensitive input device; receiving a sensor signal from the touch-sensitive input device, the sensor signal indicating an object contacting the touch-sensitive input device; determining an interaction between the object contacting the touch-sensitive input device and the graphical object; and generating an actuator signal based at least in part on the interaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Kenneth M. Martin, Steven P. Vassallo, Alex S. Goldenberg, Alexander Jasso, Kollin M. Tierling
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Patent number: 8660748Abstract: A control wheel for controlling at least one function of a system by a user includes a moveable engagement wheel for engagement by the user and an actuator coupled to the engagement wheel for providing force or haptic feedback to the engagement wheel in response to movement of the engagement wheel. A sensor for sensing movement of the engagement wheel is provided and a control system is coupled to the sensor for receiving information about positioning and movement of the engagement wheel, and is also coupled to the actuator for controlling force to the engagement wheel. The control system also provides control of the at least one function of the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Immersion CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Springer, Alexander Jasso, Steven P. Vassallo, Kenneth M. Martin, Bruce M. Schena