Patents by Inventor Bryan D. Huff

Bryan D. Huff 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: 20250143921
    Abstract: An exemplary system and method is disclosed to configure a controller of a fluid circulation therapy device based on its connected power supply. The controller is configured to function in multiple modes with varying input power available. The power supply includes circuitries to direct the controller to select one of those modes, which can adapt the fluid circulation therapy device for one of many different environments, thermal power, and noise operations. The configuration of the fluid circulation therapy device, without additional human interaction, facilitates the efficient manufacturability of different classes of the fluid circulation therapy devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Bryan D. HUFF, Himanshu PATEL
  • Publication number: 20250143920
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF, John MOORE
  • Patent number: 12193969
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Bryan D. Huff, John Moore
  • Publication number: 20230277370
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Bryan D. Huff
  • Patent number: 11672693
    Abstract: A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Tamara L. Hilton, Mark H. Lowe, Bryan D. Huff
  • Publication number: 20230096693
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF, John MOORE
  • Patent number: 11484438
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: AVENT, INC
    Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Bryan D. Huff, John Moore
  • Publication number: 20190328576
    Abstract: A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF, John MOORE
  • Patent number: 10456320
    Abstract: A device for providing thermal treatment to a patient's hand is provided. The device includes a therapy component for applying thermal therapy, compression therapy, or both; a sleeve for receiving the therapy device and sized and shaped to cover the patient's hand; and a hand support for supporting the patient's hand in a relaxed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: CoolSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark H. Lowe, Tamara L. Schirrmacher, Bryan D. Huff
  • Publication number: 20190133817
    Abstract: A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Tamara L. HILTON, Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF
  • Publication number: 20160038336
    Abstract: A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Tamara L. HILTON, Mark H. LOWE, Bryan D. HUFF
  • Publication number: 20150150717
    Abstract: A device for providing thermal treatment to a patient's hand is provided. The device includes a therapy component for applying thermal therapy, compression therapy, or both; a sleeve for receiving the therapy device and sized and shaped to cover the patient's hand; and a hand support for supporting the patient's hand in a relaxed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Mark H. LOWE, Tamara L. SCHIRRMACHER, Bryan D. HUFF
  • Patent number: 8789216
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20130283517
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P.A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: 8407823
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P.A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: D592311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Huff, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Mark Brosius
  • Patent number: D593350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: Erica A. Moir, Ian P. A. Scali, Kevin I. McCarthy, Bryan D. Huff, Stephanie Didier
  • Patent number: D594129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Huff, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Mark Brosius