Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. VOILES
Benjamin D. VOILES 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: 11883324Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Publication number: 20240016533Abstract: Apparatus and methods for regulating cryogenic treatments are disclosed which comprise devices and methods for delivering controlled treatment of a cryoablative agent. In one variation, such devices may generally comprise an elongate probe having a distal tip and a flexible length, at least one infusion lumen positioned through or along the elongate probe, wherein the infusion lumen defines one or more openings along its length, and a liner expandably enclosing the probe. An inflow reservoir or canister valve may be fluidly coupled with a reservoir or canister containing the cryoablative agent and a modulation control unit may also be fluidly coupled with the inflow reservoir or canister valve and in fluid communication with the at least one infusion lumen. Additionally, a warming element may also be thermally coupled with the reservoir or canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Ric COTÉ, William W. MALECKI, Brian M. NEIL, David BEAULIEU, Benjamin D. VOILES, Vincent LOPRESTI
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Patent number: 11793561Abstract: Apparatus and methods for regulating cryogenic treatments are disclosed which comprise devices and methods for delivering controlled treatment of a cryoablative agent. In one variation, such devices may generally comprise an elongate probe having a distal tip and a flexible length, at least one infusion lumen positioned through or along the elongate probe, wherein the infusion lumen defines one or more openings along its length, and a liner expandably enclosing the probe. An inflow reservoir or canister valve may be fluidly coupled with a reservoir or canister containing the cryoablative agent and a modulation control unit may also be fluidly coupled with the inflow reservoir or canister valve and in fluid communication with the at least one infusion lumen. Additionally, a warming element may also be thermally coupled with the reservoir or canister.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Vincent Lopresti
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Publication number: 20230251626Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Patent number: 11662711Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Mantle Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Publication number: 20220342385Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Patent number: 11422532Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Mantle Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Publication number: 20210251804Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Ulric E. COTÉ, William W. MALECKI, Brian M. NEIL, David BEAULIEU, Benjamin D. VOILES
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Patent number: 10610279Abstract: Apparatus and methods for regulating cryogenic treatments are disclosed which comprise devices and methods for delivering controlled treatment of a cryoablative agent. In one variation, such devices may generally comprise an elongate probe having a distal tip and a flexible length, at least one infusion lumen positioned through or along the elongate probe, wherein the infusion lumen defines one or more openings along its length, and a liner expandably enclosing the probe. An inflow reservoir or canister valve may be fluidly coupled with a reservoir or canister containing the cryoablative agent and a modulation control unit may also be fluidly coupled with the inflow reservoir or canister valve and in fluid communication with the at least one infusion lumen. Additionally, a warming element may also be thermally coupled with the reservoir or canister.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Vincent Lopresti
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Publication number: 20200096971Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Patent number: 10520923Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Mantle Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Publication number: 20190361426Abstract: A method for facilitating part fabrication, such as by automated toolpath generation, can include one or more of: receiving a virtual part; modifying the virtual part; and/or determining toolpaths to fabricate the target part. The toolpaths preferably define an ordered series of additive and subtractive toolpaths, more preferably wherein the additive and subtractive toolpaths are interleaved, which can function to achieve high manufacturing efficiency and/or performance. The method can additionally or alternatively include: generating machine instructions based on the toolpaths; fabricating the target part based on the machine instructions; calibrating the fabrication system; and/or any other suitable elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Stephen T. Connor, Alex S. Goldenberg, Jonathan Hsu, Benjamin D. Voiles, Theodore Charles Sorom
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Publication number: 20180126598Abstract: A method and system for automated fabrication of composite preforms. In one implementation, a fabrication apparatus includes a stitching assembly, needle apparatus, motion stage, preform cartridge, CAD/CAM Software, and embedded machine software. The stitching assembly includes an upper portion that supports a stitching mechanism. The stitching mechanism includes at least one needle assembly. The needle assembly may be configured with at least one needle apparatus configured to pass filaments through composite preforms. In one implementation, the stitching assembly is used to stitch layers of the composite preforms using a variety of stitching patterns. The fabrication apparatus may be configured to fold fabric layers of the composite preform before or after stitching two or more layers of the composite preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Seriforge, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Worthy Hollander, Eric Gregory, Ashish A. Choudhari, Jesica E. Ferro, Gregory E. James, Maxwell Shimshak, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Publication number: 20180071006Abstract: Apparatus and methods for regulating cryogenic treatments are disclosed which comprise devices and methods for delivering controlled treatment of a cryoablative agent. In one variation, such devices may generally comprise an elongate probe having a distal tip and a flexible length, at least one infusion lumen positioned through or along the elongate probe, wherein the infusion lumen defines one or more openings along its length, and a liner expandably enclosing the probe. An inflow reservoir or canister valve may be fluidly coupled with a reservoir or canister containing the cryoablative agent and a modulation control unit may also be fluidly coupled with the inflow reservoir or canister valve and in fluid communication with the at least one infusion lumen. Additionally, a warming element may also be thermally coupled with the reservoir or canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Ric COTE, William W. MALECKI, Brian M. NEIL, David BEAULIEU, Benjamin D. VOILES, Vincent LOPRESTI
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Publication number: 20180036166Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Ric COTE, William W. MALECKI, Brian M. NEIL, David BEAULIEU, Benjamin D. VOILES
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Patent number: 9848933Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Patent number: 9820796Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Patent number: 9603650Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Patent number: 9517100Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
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Patent number: 9510887Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles