Patents by Inventor Benedict Costello
Benedict Costello 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: 20170296799Abstract: A system and method are provided for securing an ingestible electronic device to a pharmaceutical product without damaging the ingestible electronic device. The product includes the ingestible electronic device being placed on the product in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, in accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the ingestible electronic device is placed inside the product. Various embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention for protecting and/or coating of the electronic marker as well as securing the ingestible electronic device onto the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Robert Duck, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
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Patent number: 9659423Abstract: A target authentication device includes an electrode to detect an electrical signal associated with a user of the device. The electrical signal represents an authentication code for the device. An authentication receiver module is coupled to the electrode. The module receives the electrical signal from the electrode and determines whether the electrical signal matches a predetermined criterion to authenticate the identity of the user based on the electrical signal. An authentication module is also disclosed. The authentication module includes one electrode to couple an electrical signal associated with a user to a user of a target authentication device, the electrical signal represents an authentication code for the device. An authentication transmission module is coupled to the electrode. The authentication transmission module transmits the electrical signal from the electrode. A method of authenticating the identity of a user of a target authentication device also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Robertson, George Savage, Benedict Costello, David O'Reilly
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Patent number: 9597010Abstract: The system of the present invention includes an implantable device that can detect high and low frequency current signature. The implantable device can communicate with a communication device that includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, the communication device is activated.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Todd Thompson, Mark Zdeblick, Yashar Behzadi, Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Hooman Hafezi, George Savage
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Publication number: 20170014046Abstract: Ingestible event markers having high reliability are provided. Aspects of the ingestible event markers include a support, a control circuit, a first electrochemical material, a second electrochemical material and a membrane. In addition, the ingestible event markers may include one or more components that impart high reliability to the ingestible event marker. Further, the ingestible event markers may include an active agent. In some aspects, the active agent, such as a pharmaceutically active agent or a diagnostic agent may be associated with the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Kit Yee Au-Yeung, Robert Duck, Maria Holen, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
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Patent number: 9433371Abstract: Virtual dipole signal amplification for in-body devices, such as implantable and ingestible devices, is provided. Aspects of the in-body deployable antennas of the invention include antennas configured to go from a first configuration to a second configuration following placement in a living body, e.g., via ingestion or implantation. Embodiments of the in-body devices are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Maria Casillas Holen
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Patent number: 9415010Abstract: The present invention provides for safe and reliable electronic circuitry that can be employed in ingestible compositions. The ingestible circuitry of the invention includes a solid support; a conductive element; and an electronic component. Each of the support, conductive element and electronic component are fabricated from an ingestible material. The ingestible circuitry finds use in a variety of different applications, including as components of ingestible identifiers, such as may be found in ingestible event markers, e.g., pharma-informatics enabled pharmaceutical compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Eric J. Snyder, Benedict Costello
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Patent number: 9271897Abstract: Method and systems for manufacturing a tablet comprising an electronic device are disclosed. In one method, a powdered material is provided into a die cavity of a tablet press and an electronic device is dispensed from a tape-and-reel carrier tape operatively coupled to the tablet press into the die cavity. The powdered material and the electronic device are compressing to form a tablet. A system comprises a tablet press comprising a die cavity for receiving a powdered material and an electronic device therein, an upper punch, and a lower punch. The upper and lower punches are operative to form the powdered material and the electronic device into a tablet. A tape-and-reel carrier tape is operatively coupled to the tablet press, where the carrier tape is configured for holding the electronic device. A transfer mechanism is used to transfer the electronic device from the tape carrier to the die cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Patricia Johnson, Robert Duck, Richard Huang, Rod Nicholas, Brad Cozad, Hooman Hafezi, Kurt Scheinpflug, Zahedeh Hatamkhany
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Patent number: 9149423Abstract: Ingestible event markers comprising an identifier and an ingestible component are provided. The ingestible component may vary, where ingestible components of interest include osmotic ingestible components, liquid capsules, tablets, multi-layered ingestible component and multi-compartment ingestible components. In some instances, the identifier is mechanically stably associated with the ingestible component. Also provided are systems that include the ingestible event markers, as well as methods of using the ingestible event markers.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Robert Duck, George Savage, Patricia Johnson, Mark Zdeblick, Benedict Costello, Kityee Au-Yeung, Timothy Robertson, Hooman Hafezi
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Publication number: 20150164746Abstract: Method and systems for manufacturing a tablet comprising an electronic device are disclosed. In one method, a powdered material is provided into a die cavity of a tablet press and an electronic device is dispensed from a tape-and-reel carrier tape operatively coupled to the tablet press into the die cavity. The powdered material and the electronic device are compressing to form a tablet. A system comprises a tablet press comprising a die cavity for receiving a powdered material and an electronic device therein, an upper punch, and a lower punch. The upper and lower punches are operative to form the powdered material and the electronic device into a tablet. A tape-and-reel carrier tape is operatively coupled to the tablet press, where the carrier tape is configured for holding the electronic device. A transfer mechanism is used to transfer the electronic device from the tape carrier to the die cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Patricia Johnson, Robert Duck, Richard Huang, Rod Nicholas, Brad Cozad, Hooman Hafezi, Kurt Scheinpflug, Zahedeh Hatamkhany
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Publication number: 20150112243Abstract: A system and method are provided for securing an ingestible electronic device to a pharmaceutical product without damaging the ingestible electronic device. The product includes the ingestible electronic device being placed on the product in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the ingestible electronic device is placed inside the product. Various embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention for protecting and/or coating of the electronic marker as well as securing the ingestible electronic device onto the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Robert Duck, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
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Publication number: 20150080677Abstract: The system of the present invention includes an implantable device that can detect high and low frequency current signature. The implantable device can communicate with a communication device that includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, the communication device is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Todd Thompson, Mark Zdeblick, Yashar Behzadi, Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, HOOMAN HAFEZI, George Savage
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Publication number: 20150080679Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
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Publication number: 20150080678Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
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Publication number: 20150051465Abstract: Ingestible event marker systems that include an ingestible event marker (i.e., an IEM) and a personal signal receiver are provided. Embodiments of the IEM include an identifier, which may or may not be present in a physiologically acceptable carrier. The identifier is characterized by being activated upon contact with a target internal physiological site of a body, such as digestive tract internal target site. The personal signal receiver is configured to be associated with a physiological location, e.g., inside of or on the body, and to receive a signal the IEM. During use, the IEM broadcasts a signal which is received by the personal signal receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Timothy Robertson, George Savage, Mark Zdeblick, Yashar Behzadi, Benedict Costello, Jeremy Frank, Hooman Hafezi, Tariq Haniff, David O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20140309504Abstract: Virtual dipole signal amplification for in-body devices, such as implantable and ingestible devices, is provided. Aspects of the in-body deployable antennas of the invention include antennas configured to go from a first configuration to a second configuration following placement in a living body, e.g., via ingestion or implantation. Embodiments of the in-body devices are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Maria Casillas Holen
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Patent number: 8858432Abstract: Ingestible event marker systems that include an ingestible event marker (i.e., an IEM) and a personal signal receiver are provided. Embodiments of the IEM include an identifier, which may or may not be present in a physiologically acceptable carrier. The identifier is characterized by being activated upon contact with a target internal physiological site of a body, such as digestive tract internal target site. The personal signal receiver is configured to be associated with a physiological location, e.g., inside of or on the body, and to receive a signal the IEM. During use, the IEM broadcasts a signal which is received by the personal signal receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Robertson, George Savage, Mark Zdeblick, Yashar Behzadi, Benedict Costello, Jeremy Frank, Hooman Hafezi, Tariq Haniff, David O'Reilly
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Patent number: 8802183Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
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Patent number: 8784308Abstract: A system and method are provided for securing an ingestible electronic device to a pharmaceutical product without damaging the ingestible electronic device. The product includes the ingestible electronic device being placed on the product in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the ingestible electronic device is placed inside the product. Various embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention for protecting and/or coating of the electronic marker as well as securing the ingestible electronic device onto the product.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Robert Duck, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
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Patent number: 8730031Abstract: The system of the present invention includes an implantable device that can detect high and low frequency current signature. The implantable device can communicate with a communication device that includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, the communication device is activated.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Todd Thompson, Mark Zdeblick, Yashar Behzadi, Benedict Costello, Timothy Robertson, Hooman Hafezi, George Savage
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Patent number: 8721540Abstract: The present invention provides for safe and reliable electronic circuitry that can be employed in ingestible compositions. The ingestible circuitry of the invention includes a solid support; a conductive element; and an electronic component. Each of the support, conductive element and electronic component are fabricated from an ingestible material. The ingestible circuitry finds use in a variety of different applications, including as components of ingestible identifiers, such as may be found in ingestible event markers, e.g., pharma-informatics enabled pharmaceutical compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Eric J. Snyder, Benedict Costello