Patents by Inventor Andre Sharon
Andre Sharon 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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Patent number: 11337586Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aspiration assembly for attaching to an endoscope. The aspiration assembly comprises an extendable suction tube for aspirating an object (e.g., smoke, blood, blood clot, bone debris, or tissue debris) at or near a surgical site during an endoscopic surgery. The aspiration assembly can further comprise an irrigation tube for directing a fluid to the surgical site for cleaning the endoscope lens. By integrating an extendable suction tube with the endoscope, the technology described herein obviate the need for instrument switching and/or multiple surgeons during the surgery.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION, FRAUNHOFER USA, INC.Inventors: Anand Devaiah, Andre Sharon, Alexis Sauer-Budge, Holger Wirz, Yuzhang Yang, Stephanus Johannes Marcellis Van Der Kemp, Daniel Echeverria
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Publication number: 20180110404Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aspiration assembly for attaching to an endoscope. The aspiration assembly comprises an extendable suction tube for aspirating an object (e.g., smoke, blood, blood clot, bone debris, or tissue debris) at or near a surgical site during an endoscopic surgery. The aspiration assembly can further comprise an irrigation tube for directing a fluid to the surgical site for cleaning the endoscope lens. By integrating an extendable suction tube with the endoscope, the technology described herein obviate the need for instrument switching and/or multiple surgeons during the surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION, FRAUNHOFER USA, INC.Inventors: Anand DEVAIAH, Andre SHARON, Alexis SAUER-BUDGE, Holger WIRZ, Yuzhang YANG, Stephanus Johannes Marcellis VAN DER KEMP, Daniel ECHEVERRIA
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Patent number: 9611501Abstract: Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignees: Trustees of Boston University, Fraunhofer USA, INC.Inventors: Alexis Fay Sauer-Budge, Andre Sharon, Maxim Kalashnikov, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20160136658Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber and a second chamber connected by a first valve, whereby operation of the first valve controls the material transfer from the first chamber to the second chamber. In some embodiments, valve operation can be manually, semi-manually or automatically. Other aspects of the invention relate to single- or multi-chambered separation/concentrator devices, and methods and systems for use. Other aspects of the invention relate to devices for operation of the valves, e.g., semi-manual actuation devices, and automatic inertial activation devices and mechanical actuation devices present in purpose-built centrifuges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Andre SHARON, Alexis SAUER-BUDGE, Aaron SIZE, Holger WIRZ
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Publication number: 20160089217Abstract: A dental implant includes an upper connector portion and lower implantation portion, the connector portion receiving a dental crown or similar prosthesis, the implantation portion having rectangular cross section and linear vertical profile with machine taper. An outer surface of the implantation portion provides frictional fit with a correspondingly shaped surrounding bone surface. A bone removal tool includes a hand-held actuator generating high-frequency, small-amplitude vibration, and an attached metal tool tip having elongated head portion and curved neck portion. The head portion has rectangular cross section and linear taper, and an outer surface of the head portion has a saw-toothed grinding pattern for removing bone. The neck portion is dimensioned and configured to establish mechanical resonance of the tool tip including axial reciprocating action of the head portion in response to the actuator vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Robert Gyurko, Serge Dibart, Andre Sharon, Alexis Sauer-Budge, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20160000413Abstract: Devices for performing fine-needle aspiration of tissue and methods of using the same are disclosed. The device includes a syringe including a fiber optic probe, a plunger, and a needle and a holder including a coupling mechanism, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The fiber optic probe is configured to move within a lumen of the needle and is guided into the needle by a fiber optic channel. The plunger is configured to create a vacuum in the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: John C. BRIGGS, Andre SHARON, Alexis SAUER-BUDGE, David CHARGIN, Irving BIGIO, Jennifer ROSEN, Ousama A'AMAR, Aaron SIZE, Stephanie LEE
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Patent number: 9199250Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber (101) and a second chamber (103) connected by a first valve (111), whereby operation of the first valve controls the material transfer from the first chamber to the second chamber. In some embodiments, valve operation can be manually, semi-manually or automatically. Other aspects of the invention relate to single- or multi-chambered separation/concentrator devices, and methods and systems for use. Other aspects of the invention relate to devices for operation of the valves, e.g., semi-manual actuation devices, and automatic inertial activation devices and mechanical actuation devices present in purpose-built centrifuges.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignees: Trustees of Boston University, Fraunhofer USA, Inc.Inventors: Andre Sharon, Alexis Sauer-Budge, Aaron Size, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20150159622Abstract: A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Andre Sharon, Holger Wirz, John C. Briggs, William Hartman, Fritz Klocke
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Patent number: 8970055Abstract: A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Fraunhofer USA, Inc.Inventors: Andre Sharon, Holger Wirz, John C. Briggs, William Hartman, Fritz Klocke
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Publication number: 20140273046Abstract: Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Trustees of Boston University, Fraunhofer USA, INC.Inventors: Alexis Sauer-Budge, Andre Sharon, Maxim Kalashnikov, Holger Wirz
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Patent number: 8785148Abstract: Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignees: Fraunhofer, USA, Inc., Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Alexis Sauer-Budge, Andre Sharon, Maxim Kalashnikov, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20120267949Abstract: A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Fraunhofer USA, Inc.Inventors: Andre Sharon, Holger Wirz, John C. Briggs, William Hartman, Fritz Klocke
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Publication number: 20120122831Abstract: Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicants: FRAUNHOFER USA, INC., TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYInventors: Alexis Sauer-Budge, Andre Sharon, Maxim Kalashnikov, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20120115705Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber (101) and a second chamber (103) connected by a first valve (111), whereby operation of the first valve controls the material transfer from the first chamber to the second chamber. In some embodiments, valve operation can be manually, semi-manually or automatically. Other aspects of the invention relate to single- or multi-chambered separation/concentrator devices, and methods and systems for use. Other aspects of the invention relate to devices for operation of the valves, e.g., semi-manual actuation devices, and automatic inertial activation devices and mechanical actuation devices present in purpose-built centrifuges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicants: Fraunhofer USA, Inc., Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Andre Sharon, Alexis Sauer-Budge, Aaron Size, Holger Wirz
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Publication number: 20120077260Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the control of fluid flow rate and direction on a microfluidic device. In particular, the present invention provides an integrated valveless microfluidic device, where directional fluid control is controlled using off-chip remote valve switching and fluid flow rate changes are controlled using on-chip flow-rate changing fluid reservoirs. The present invention provides methods and systems for directional fluid control and control of fluid flow rate in an integrated microfluidic device which enables processes with different flow rates to be performed on one device without the need of on-chip valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicants: Fraunhofer USA, Inc., Trustees of Boston UniversityInventors: Andre Sharon, David A. Chargin, Paul Mirsky, Alexis Sauer-Budge
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Publication number: 20110313145Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for purification of RNA from a sample. The RNA can be total RNA or mRNA. The method involves preparing the sample in a solution of lysis buffer and depositing into a first end of a lysis straw such that the sample solution flows through the matrix of the lysis straw and is eluted from the opposite end of the lysis straw, and depositing the eluted material into a first end of a solid phase extraction (SPE) straw, such that the deposited solution flows through the matrix of the SPE straw towards the opposite end of the SPE straw, and eluting the RNA from the SPE straw by depositing a solution of elution buffer, into the first end of the SPE straw, such that the deposited solution flows through the matrix of the SPE straw and is eluted from the opposite end of the SPE straw, wherein purified RNA from the sample is present in the eluate of the SPE straw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicants: FRAUNHOFER USA, INC., TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYInventors: Andre Sharon, Anirban Chatterjee, Paul Mirsky, Alexis Sauer-Budge
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Publication number: 20110060188Abstract: The present invention relates to an endoscopic biopsy forceps (10) with an open central channel. The forceps include a sheath (20) having a proximal end and a distal end, a housing (50) connected with the distal end of the outer sheath, an open channel actuator control means (30) having a proximal end and a distal end and passing through the sheath, an operating means attached to the proximal end of the open channel actuator means, an open channel actuator (60.) attached to a distal end of the open channel actuator control means and having a first projection and second projection, a first jaw (40) having an actuator engagement projection and having a first position and a second position, and a second jaw having an actuator engagement projection and a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION, FRAUNHOFER USA, INC.Inventors: Andre Sharon, Satish Singh, Irving Bigio, Svava Atladottir, Douglas Foss, Patrik Vogtel
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Publication number: 20070272864Abstract: A microbolometer sensor has a first cantilever supported above a substrate and formed of a bimaterial so as to deform in a first direction in response to incident radiation, and a second cantilever supported above the substrate and formed of a bimaterial so oriented as to cause the second cantilever to deflect oppositely to the first cantilever in response to radiation. The first and second cantilevers have a spacing therebetween that varies as a function of radiation incident on said first and second cantilevers. Means for sensing the deflection of the first and second cantilevers to provide an indication of the incident radiation is provided. A process of forming a micromechanical cantilever structure is also providing by irradiating a cantilever with an ion beam, whereby the cantilever is flattened. Also, the cantilever can be annealed in a rapid thermal annealing process to flatten the cantilever.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Biao Li, Xin Zhang, Thomas Bifano, Andre Sharon
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Patent number: 6964288Abstract: An automated fiber preparation system and method for automatically fabricating an optical fiber. One or more fabrication processes associated with fiber preparation may be performed on an optical fiber without requiring active user input. The fiber preparation system may be configured to automatically carry out each of the process steps for fabricating an optical fiber pigtail. The fiber preparation system may include a fiber preparation module that is configured to automatically prepare one or both ends of an optical fiber in anticipation of one or more subsequent manufacturing processes involving the fiber.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: kSARIA CorporationInventors: Anthony J. Christopher, Arthur W. Johnson, III, Dale A. Herman, Andre Sharon
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Publication number: 20050230052Abstract: An automated fiber preparation system and method for automatically fabricating an optical fiber. One or more fabrication processes associated with fiber preparation may be performed on an optical fiber without requiring active user input. The fiber preparation system may be configured to automatically carry out each of the process steps for fabricating an optical fiber pigtail. The fiber preparation system may include a fiber preparation module that is configured to automatically prepare one or both ends of an optical fiber in anticipation of one or more subsequent manufacturing processes involving the fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: kSARIA CorporationInventors: Anthony Christopher, Arthur Johnson, Dale Herman, Andre Sharon