Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Tomasello
Anthony J. Tomasello 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: 10729915Abstract: An interstitial laser therapy control system is disclosed. The control system includes a thermistor controller apparatus, a microprocessor, a storage device, at least one input device, a display, an electro-mechanical shutter switch, an electro-mechanical emergency shutoff switch, and an electro-mechanical master power switch. The microprocessor is configured to monitor temperatures detected by one or more thermistors connected to the thermistor controller. Based on the temperatures, the microprocessor determines when treatment has been successful and when application of laser energy needs to be halted. The control system also enables an operator to pause and resume treatment using the input device. The electro-mechanical shutter switch sends a signal to a laser source to close a shutter on the laser. The electro-mechanical emergency stop button causes power to be cut off to the laser source.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Publication number: 20190105508Abstract: An interstitial laser therapy control system is disclosed. The control system includes a thermistor controller apparatus, a microprocessor, a storage device, at least one input device, a display, an electro-mechanical shutter switch, an electro-mechanical emergency shutoff switch, and an electro-mechanical master power switch. The microprocessor is configured to monitor temperatures detected by one or more thermistors connected to the thermistor controller. Based on the temperatures, the microprocessor determines when treatment has been successful and when application of laser energy needs to be halted. The control system also enables an operator to pause and resume treatment using the input device. The electro-mechanical shutter switch sends a signal to a laser source to close a shutter on the laser. The electro-mechanical emergency stop button causes power to be cut off to the laser source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 10179247Abstract: An interstitial laser therapy control system is disclosed. The control system includes a thermistor controller apparatus, a microprocessor, a storage device, at least one input device, a display, an electro-mechanical shutter switch, an electro-mechanical emergency shutoff switch, and an electro-mechanical master power switch. The microprocessor is configured to monitor temperatures detected by one or more thermistors connected to the thermistor controller. Based on the temperatures, the microprocessor determines when treatment has been successful and when application of laser energy needs to be halted. The control system also enables an operator to pause and resume treatment using the input device. The electro-mechanical shutter switch sends a signal to a laser source to close a shutter on the laser. The electro-mechanical emergency stop button causes power to be cut off to the laser source.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 8979829Abstract: Interstitial laser therapy kits are disclosed. The items contained in the kit are useable to perform a single interstitial laser treatment. The kit includes a laser probe cannula, a stylet, a thermal probe, two probe holders, and a removable optical fiber, sterilized and contained in a non-resealable first plastic bag. The first plastic bag has at least one unique kit identifier printed on it. The kit also includes a saline syringe, a hemostasis valve, and a saline tube, contained in a non-resealable second plastic bag. The interstitial laser therapy kit is combined with an appropriate interstitial laser therapy apparatus to perform a single interstitial laser treatment, and after any of the items in a kit has been used, each of the items is discarded. An interstitial laser therapy control system enables the operator to ensure that the kit is used discarded after it has been used.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 8926677Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 8663210Abstract: A therapeutic energy system for performing interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy includes two categories of components. The first category includes components usable to perform both interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy. The second category of components includes components usable to perform either interstitial laser therapy or brachytherapy, but not both. The components co-act to apply therapeutic energy to tissue. The components of the first system include components inserted percutaneously into the tissue, such that interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy can be performed sequentially without removing and re-inserting percutaneous components. Components of the second category include components not requiring additional puncturing of the skin of a patient, such that removing and inserting components of the second category from a patient is done easily and painlessly. An energy probe component does not maintain a cavity around the tumor mass.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventor: Anthony J. Tomasello
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Publication number: 20130331828Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 8518095Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Publication number: 20120095452Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: NOVIAN HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 8092507Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Publication number: 20100292682Abstract: A therapeutic energy system for performing interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy includes two categories of components. The first category includes components usable to perform both interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy. The second category of components includes components usable to perform either interstitial laser therapy or brachytherapy, but not both. The components co-act to apply therapeutic energy to tissue. The components of the first system include components inserted percutaneously into the tissue, such that interstitial laser therapy and brachytherapy can be performed sequentially without removing and re-inserting percutaneous components. Components of the second category include components not requiring additional puncturing of the skin of a patient, such that removing and inserting components of the second category from a patient is done easily and painlessly. An energy probe component does not maintain a cavity around the tumor mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: NOVIAN HEALTH, INC.Inventor: Anthony J. Tomasello
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Publication number: 20100108588Abstract: A method of converting biological material into energy resources includes transmitting biological material to a pulsed electric field (PEF) station, and applying a PEF to the biological material within a treatment zone in the PEF station to generate treated biological material. The method also includes transmitting the treated biological material to a biogenerator, and processing the treated biological material in the biogenerator to produce an energy resource. A converter may carry out this process, and may include the PEF station and the biogenerator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: OPENCEL LLCInventors: Michael T. Gallagher, Jeffrey Held, Satya P. Chauhan, Anthony J. Tomasello
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Patent number: 7645382Abstract: A method of converting biological material into energy resources includes transmitting biological material to a pulsed electric field (PEF) station, and applying a PEF to the biological material within a treatment zone in the PEF station to generate treated biological material. The method also includes transmitting the treated biological material to a biogenerator, and processing the treated biological material in the biogenerator to produce an energy resource. A converter may carry out this process, and may include the PEF station and the biogenerator.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: OPENCELL LLCInventors: Michael T. Gallagher, Jeffrey Held, Satya P. Chauhan, Anthony J. Tomasello
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Publication number: 20090176300Abstract: A method of converting biological material into energy resources includes transmitting biological material to a pulsed electric field (PEF) station, and applying a PEF to the biological material within a treatment zone in the PEF station to generate treated biological material. The method also includes transmitting the treated biological material to a biogenerator, and processing the treated biological material in the biogenerator to produce an energy resource. A converter may carry out this process, and may include the PEF station and the biogenerator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Michael T. Gallagher, Jeffrey Held, Satya P. Chauhan, Anthony J. Tomasello
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Patent number: 7507341Abstract: A method of converting biological material into energy resources includes transmitting biological material to a pulsed electric field (PEF) station, and applying a PEF to the biological material within a treatment zone in the PEF station to generate treated biological material. The method also includes transmitting the treated biological material to a biogenerator, and processing the treated biological material in the biogenerator to produce an energy resource. A converter may carry out this process, and may include the PEF station and the biogenerator.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Opencel LLCInventors: Michael T. Gallagher, Jeffrey Held, Satya P. Chauhan, Anthony J. Tomasello
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Publication number: 20080188842Abstract: An interstitial laser energy treatment apparatus having co-acting movable probe holders which facilitate positioning of a laser probe and thermal probe in different positions relative to a tissue mass such as the tumor to be treated and relative to each other to facilitate treating tissue masses based on the exact position, size and shape of the tissue mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: NOVIAN HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Publication number: 20080185314Abstract: Interstitial laser therapy kits are disclosed. The items contained in the kit are useable to perform a single interstitial laser treatment. The kit includes a laser probe cannula, a stylet, a thermal probe, two probe holders, and a removable optical fiber, sterilized and contained in a non-resealable first plastic bag. The first plastic bag has at least one unique kit identifier printed on it. The kit also includes a saline syringe, a hemostasis valve, and a saline tube, contained in a non-resealable second plastic bag. The interstitial laser therapy kit is combined with an appropriate interstitial laser therapy apparatus to perform a single interstitial laser treatment, and after any of the items in a kit has been used, each of the items is discarded. An interstitial laser therapy control system enables the operator to ensure that the kit is used discarded after it has been used.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: NOVIAN HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Publication number: 20080188841Abstract: An interstitial laser therapy control system is disclosed. The control system includes a thermistor controller apparatus, a microprocessor, a storage device, at least one input device, a display, an electro-mechanical shutter switch, an electro-mechanical emergency shutoff switch, and an electro-mechanical master power switch. The microprocessor is configured to monitor temperatures detected by one or more thermistors connected to the thermistor controller. Based on the temperatures, the microprocessor determines when treatment has been successful and when application of laser energy needs to be halted. The control system also enables an operator to pause and resume treatment using the input device. The electro-mechanical shutter switch sends a signal to a laser source to close a shutter on the laser. The electro-mechanical emergency stop button causes power to be cut off to the laser source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: NOVIAN HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Tomasello, William Graveman, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, Henry R. Appelbaum
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Patent number: 6344638Abstract: A method of processing medical waste which includes the steps of continuously feeding medical waste into a tube and heating the medical waste passing through the tube with electromagnetic radiation so as to heat and disinfect the medical waste.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Stericycle, Inc.Inventor: Anthony J. Tomasello
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Patent number: D627064Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Novian Health, Inc.Inventors: Henry R. Appelbaum, Kambiz Dowlatshahi, William Graveman, Anthony J. Tomasello