Patents by Inventor Allan Gardiner
Allan Gardiner 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: 20160199665Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating wounds using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including affected tissues, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandwidth, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of the different tissues and organs can be provided. Responses can be monitored by using visible and nonvisible characteristics of wounds. Changes in wound characteristics can become more visible under RGB and blue light wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Jake Gardiner
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Patent number: 8343026Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating cold extremities using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. Responses can be monitored by measuring physiological variables including temperature and blood flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Tai Huynh
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Publication number: 20120226334Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating cold extremities using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. Responses can be monitored by measuring physiological variables including temperature and blood flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Tai Huynh
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Publication number: 20110178581Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Patent number: 7918779Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Patent number: 7878965Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Patent number: 7720306Abstract: Systems and methods of this invention display data using pixels with information indicated by color and intensity changes, particularly used for monitoring of physiological variables in real time. For certain methods, physiological data can be acquired by sensors, acquired data can be stored in data frames, data frames can be processed using computer-implemented methods, and processed data frames can be scaled to a display frame for display on a display device. Using such methods, a spot made up of a group of pixels can be updated during a time frame, or cycle using a computer-implemented method, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or a time dependent function. Newly received data can be combined with prior received data to indicate time-dependent changes. In this way, each spot contains a cumulative history of data starting at some initial time. In other embodiments, visual contrast can be enhanced between desired data and other data.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Brent Michael McCullough
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Publication number: 20080051858Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Publication number: 20070091091Abstract: Systems and methods of this invention display data using pixels with information indicated by color and intensity changes, particularly used for monitoring of physiological variables in real time. For certain methods, physiological data can be acquired by sensors, acquired data can be stored in data frames, data frames can be processed using computer-implemented methods, and processed data frames can be scaled to a display frame for display on a display device. Using such methods, a spot made up of a group of pixels can be updated during a time frame, or cycle using a computer-implemented method, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or a time dependent function. Newly received data can be combined with prior received data to indicate time-dependent changes. In this way, each spot contains a cumulative history of data starting at some initial time. In other embodiments, visual contrast can be enhanced between desired data and other data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: ALPHA GOLF, INC.Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Brent McCullough
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Publication number: 20060293924Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for audio and video auditing and recording of medical information, particularly in a medical or other setting, and when the information is of a subject or patient. In accordance with one embodiment, the invention comprises a system having a display, a recording interface and a database storage. The display is used to display an electronic version of a questionnaire to be given to or asked by an interviewer of the subject or patient (the interviewee). A recording interface can be either audio, video, or a combination of both. Additionally, information provided by one or more measurement devices can be recorded in a database, along with a time stamp to provide an audit trail for the medical information. The database storage saves a copy of the questions as a self-assembling database together with an audio and/or video copy of the answers given by the patient to each question.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: ALPHA GOLF, INC.Inventor: Allan Gardiner
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Patent number: 7150710Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Publication number: 20060258896Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Photomed Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constance Haber, Allan Gardiner
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Publication number: 20060015524Abstract: Embodiments of this invention include systems and methods for creating and using an image-based databases. Individual data files can be parsed and combined to form a new database, or to add data to an existing database, even when the original database has been destroyed or rendered inaccessible. A database can be generated or assembled by information located within the tags in headers of the data files. Since the information needed to create the database is contained within the tag of a header in the data file itself, the system is capable of adding data of a different format from the existing database records, or data that contains different fields, simply by parsing the data file. Furthermore the database and the data it contains is consistent with the data files used to create it. The result is a database methodology that is reliable, expandable, easily searched, and accurate. The database and associated methods have particular uses in the medical field, but may be used to store any type of data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Kwoktai Tang
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Publication number: 20050135102Abstract: Illuminators and systems are provided that permit the production of a beam of electromagnetic radiation having selected peak wavelength, bandwidth, intensity, pulse frequency and pulse duration for a variety of analytical and therapeutic applications. Multiple beam illuminators use filter elements arranged into filter arrays, having characteristic wavelength absorption properties. By providing a series of filter arrays formed into tracks having defined wavelength offsets, radiation passing through a portion of a track can be modified to include selected peak wavelength and bandwidth. Selection of peak wavelength(s) and bandwidth can be accomplished using mechanical interrupters, mechanical shutters, or electro-optical devices including liquid crystal device. Multiple output beams permit the coordinated illumination of a target, and sensors provide feedback regarding the effects of illumination on a target.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Constance Haber
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Patent number: 6886964Abstract: Illuminators and systems that permit the production of a beam of electromagnetic radiation having selected peak wavelength, bandwidth, intensity, pulse frequency and pulse duration for a variety of analytical and therapeutic applications. Multiple beam illuminators use filter elements arranged into filter arrays, having characteristic wavelength absorption properties. By providing a series of filter arrays formed into tracks having defined wavelength offsets, radiation passing through a portion of a track can be modified to include selected peak wavelength and bandwidth. Selection of peak wavelength(s) and bandwidth can be accomplished using mechanical interrupters, mechanical shutters, or electro-optical devices including liquid crystal device. Multiple output beams permit the coordinated illumination of a target, and sensors provide feedback regarding the effects of illumination on a target.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventors: Allan Gardiner, Constance Haber
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Publication number: 20040158300Abstract: Illuminators and systems are provided that permit the production of a plurality of beams of electromagnetic radiation having selected peak wavelength, bandwidth, intensity, pulse frequency and pulse duration and the beams being coordinately controlled. Multiple beam illuminators can use either filter elements arranged into filter arrays, or tunable lasers, monochromators, LEDs, LCDs, tunable filters and the like or any other source having characteristic wavelength properties. Multiple clocked sources can be adapted to regulate a variety of variables of output beams. Variables that can be coordinately controlled include mean wavelength, wavelength bandwidth, beam intensity, duration, and time of onset and termination of each beam. Multiple output beams permit the coordinated illumination of a target, and optional sensors provide feedback regarding the effects of therapy. Computer storage devices, programs, and controllers can provide easy selection of the characteristics of the output beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Allan Gardiner
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Publication number: 20030130709Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and/or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Constance Haber D.C., Allan Gardiner
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Publication number: 20030035301Abstract: Illuminators and systems are provided that permit the production of a beam of electromagnetic radiation having selected peak wavelength, bandwidth, intensity, pulse frequency and pulse duration for a variety of analytical and therapeutic applications. Multiple beam illuminators use filter elements arranged into filter arrays, having characteristic wavelength absorption properties. By providing a series of filter arrays formed into tracks having defined wavelength offsets, radiation passing through a portion of a track can be modified to include selected peak wavelength and bandwidth. Selection of peak wavelength(s) and bandwidth can be accomplished using mechanical interrupters, mechanical shutters, or electro-optical devices including liquid crystal device. Multiple output beams permit the coordinated illumination of a target, and sensors provide feedback regarding the effects of illumination on a target.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Allan Gardiner, D.C. Constance Haber