Patents by Inventor Andrew Willsie

Andrew Willsie 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: 20240189583
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a tissue is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer, and a support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the tissue, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to mechanically interface with the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Isaacs, Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach
  • Patent number: 11918801
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a tissue is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer, and a support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the tissue, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to mechanically interface with the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: BioCircuit Technologies, Inc., Virginia Commonwealth University
    Inventors: Jonathan Isaacs, Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach
  • Publication number: 20230380743
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for interfacing with biological tissue are described herein. An example electrode patch as described herein includes a flexible substrate and an electrode array arranged on the flexible substrate. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes is formed of a hydrogel. Additionally, each of the plurality of electrodes defines a raised geometry. Additionally, an example system includes the electrode patch, which is configured to interface with a subject's skin, and an electronics module operably coupled to the electrode array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Isaac Perry Clements, Anna Harrison, Edgar Brown, Amanda Preyer, James David Ross, Andrew Willsie, Maximilian Sonntag
  • Patent number: 11612344
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for interfacing with biological tissue are described herein. An example electrode patch as described herein includes a flexible substrate and an electrode array arranged on the flexible substrate. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes is formed of a hydrogel. Additionally, each of the plurality of electrodes defines a raised geometry. Additionally, an example system includes the electrode patch, which is configured to interface with a subject's skin, and an electronics module operably coupled to the electrode array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BioCircuit Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Perry Clements, Anna Harrison, Edgar Brown, Amanda Preyer, James David Ross, Andrew Willsie, Maximilian Sonntag
  • Publication number: 20220349869
    Abstract: A scalable, real-time, label-free, electrode- or optical-based cell monitoring system for integration into a cell culture incubator is described herein. An example system includes (1) cell culture consumables with integrated electrodes and/or optics for growing and monitoring cells, (2) incubator trays for consumable organization and recording, and (3) a system console, external to the incubator, for connecting multiple incubator trays. Without perturbing the cell culture, the system is capable of monitoring multiple culture attributes for each cell culture consumable simultaneously. These attributes can include, but are not limited to, cell growth, proliferation, morphology, media pH, or media oxygen. The system can support multiple trays, which permits monitoring dozens to hundreds of consumables simultaneously, including a mixture of consumables of various sizes. In addition to monitoring adherent cells, the disclosed technology can be readily adapted for monitoring of cell suspensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Antony CLEMENTS, Isaac Perry CLEMENTS, Thomas J. O'BRIEN, James David ROSS, Daniel Christopher MILLARD, Andrew WILLSIE, Edgar A. BROWN, Robert Dixon GRIER, Jr., Amanda Jervis PREYER, Denise Danielle SULLIVAN
  • Publication number: 20220054824
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a tissue is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer, and a support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the tissue, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to mechanically interface with the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Isaacs, Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach
  • Patent number: 11167131
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a tissue is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer, and a support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the tissue, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to mechanically interface with the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: BioCircuit Technologies, Inc., Virginia Commonwealth University
    Inventors: Jonathan Isaacs, Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach
  • Publication number: 20210252282
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a tissue is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer, and a support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the tissue, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to mechanically interface with the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Isaacs, Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach
  • Patent number: 10994130
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a nerve is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer made of a biologic material, and a metallic support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The metallic support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the nerve, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to attach to a superficial tissue of the nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: BioCircuit Technologies, Inc., Virginia Commonwealth University
    Inventors: Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach, Jonathan Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20200138313
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for interfacing with biological tissue are described herein. An example electrode patch as described herein includes a flexible substrate and an electrode array arranged on the flexible substrate. The electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes is formed of a hydrogel. Additionally, each of the plurality of electrodes defines a raised geometry. Additionally, an example system includes the electrode patch, which is configured to interface with a subject's skin, and an electronics module operably coupled to the electrode array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Isaac Perry Clements, Anna Harrison, Edgar Brown, Amanda Preyer, James David Ross, Andrew Willsie, Maximilian Sonntag
  • Publication number: 20180064931
    Abstract: An example device for repairing a nerve is described herein. The device can include a flexible carrier layer made of a biologic material, and a metallic support member including a plurality of micro-protrusions extending therefrom. The metallic support member can be at least partially integrated with the flexible carrier layer. Additionally, the flexible carrier layer can be configured to cover at least a portion of the nerve, and the micro-protrusions can be configured to attach to a superficial tissue of the nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Isaac Perry Clements, Andrew Willsie, James David Ross, Alex Weidenbach, Jonathan Isaacs