Patents by Inventor Charles Holland
Charles Holland 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: 20240131354Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for fractionally treating tissue includes: an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source configured to generate an EMR beam having a transverse ring energy profile; an optic configured to converge the EMR beam to a focal region located within a tissue; and, a window assembly located down-beam from the optic configured to cool the tissue when placed in contact with an outer surface of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jayant Bhawalkar, Rajender Katkam, Lewis J. Levine, Charles Holland Dresser
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Patent number: 11957433Abstract: A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Jayant Bhawalkar, Charles Holland Dresser, Rajender Katkam
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Publication number: 20240091574Abstract: A nostril covering device, including a first nostril insert, including a first filter body to filter at least one pathogen from air moving therethrough, and a first flap cover movably disposed on at least a portion of the first filter body to cover the first filter body in response to the air moving from outside a boundary of the first flap cover toward the first filter body, and open at least partially away from the first filter body in response to the air moving from the first filter body toward outside the boundary of the first flap cover, a second nostril insert, including a second filter body to filter the at least one pathogen from the air moving therethrough, and a second flap cover movably disposed on at least a portion of the second filter body to cover the second filter body in response to the air moving from outside a boundary of the second flap cover toward the second filter body, and open at least partially away from the second filter body in response to the air moving from the second filter bodyType: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Charles Holland
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Publication number: 20240091517Abstract: A system for treating a vascular region includes an elongate catheter shaft having a distal end region, with an inner lumen formed in the elongate shaft and a fluid delivery lumen formed in the elongate shaft adjacent to the inner lumen. A treatment core is disposable within the inner lumen, and has one or more ultrasound transducers disposable adjacent to the distal end region of the elongate catheter shaft, the one or more ultrasound transducers including a proximal-most ultrasound transducer. The fluid delivery lumen is adapted such that fluid passing through the fluid delivery lumen exits the fluid delivery lumen at a position proximal to the proximal-most ultrasound transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Misty L. Noble-Vranish, Sheeny Kate Lan Levengood, Eric Charles Whittaker, Shuxian Song, Curtis Cornell Genstler, Christy Katherine Holland
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Publication number: 20230355100Abstract: An exemplary tissue detection and location identification apparatus can include, for example, a first electrically conductive layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding a lumen, an insulating layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding the first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer circumferentially surrounding the insulating layer, where the insulating layer can electrically isolate the first electrically conductive layer from the second electrically conductive layer. A further insulating layer can be included which can at least partially surrounding the second electrically conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: JOE TING, Tania To, Vincent Zuo, James Wright, Ben Apollonio, Charles Holland Dresser
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Publication number: 20230277285Abstract: Embodiments relate to a systems and methods for preventative irradiative dental treatment. In accordance with one embodiment, a system and method include using a radiation source to generate a radiation; using an optic disposed to accept the radiation to internally reflect he radiation at a first end; using at least one side of the optic to contact a dental hard tissue; using the optic to couple some of the radiation into the dental hard tissue; and, using a controller to control a parameter of the radiation to heat a surface of the dental hard tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Enamel PureInventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Nathan Paul Monty
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Patent number: 11717348Abstract: A cooling element includes a frame including one or more datums. The cooling element also includes a first window including a first proximal surface and a first distal surface. The first window is sealed to the frame. The cooling element further includes a second window sealed to the frame. The second window includes a second proximal surface and a second distal surface. The second window is configured to contact a target tissue or a tissue adjacent to the target tissue via the second distal surface. The cooing element also includes a coolant chamber located between the first distal surface of the first window and the second proximal surface of the second window and configured to receive a coolant. The first window, the second window and the coolant chamber are configured to receive and electromagnetic radiation (EMR), and transmit a portion of the received EMR to the target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Jayant Bhawalkar, Joseph Ting
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Patent number: 11691216Abstract: A method includes depositing a plurality of dopant particles within a predetermined region of a transparent material. The method also includes focusing a laser beam along an optical axis to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region can irradiate at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a parameter of the laser beam to generate a plasma configured to form an inclusion within the transparent material. The method additionally includes scanning the focal region along a path within the transparent material to elongate the inclusion generally along the path.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ting, Charles Holland Dresser, Jayant Bhawalkar
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Publication number: 20230181926Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to systems and methods for preventing one or more of discoloration and attrition of dental surfaces of a patient undergoing orthodontic realignment using a clear polymer aligner. An exemplary system includes: a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward exposed tooth surfaces, and a laser controller configured to control the laser beam in order to heat at least a portion of the exposed tooth surfaces to affect one or more of a mechanical property and a chemical property, wherein the exposed tooth surfaces are located within a cavity of the clear polymer aligner when worn.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Enamel Pure, LLCInventor: Charles Holland Dresser
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Publication number: 20230148867Abstract: An exemplary tissue detection and location identification apparatus can include, for example, a first electrically conductive layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding a lumen, an insulating layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding the first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer circumferentially surrounding the insulating layer, where the insulating layer can electrically isolate the first electrically conductive layer from the second electrically conductive layer. A further insulating layer can be included which can at least partially surrounding the second electrically conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: JOE TING, TANIA TO, VINCENT ZUO, JAMES WRIGHT, BEN APOLLONIO, CHARLES HOLLAND DRESSER
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Publication number: 20230149136Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for performing preventative dental laser treatment. The system includes, a code reader configured to read a machine readable code, a processor configured to verify the machine readable code and prevent future verification of the machine readable code, and a laser treatment system configured to perform a laser treatment, based upon the verified machine readable code. The laser treatment system includes a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward a dental hard tissue, and a laser controller configured to control a parameter of the laser beam in order to heat at least a portion of a surface of the dental hard tissue to a temperature above 400° Celsius.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Nathan Paul Monty
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Publication number: 20230107384Abstract: A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Jayant Bhawalkar, Charles Holland Dresser, Rajender Katkam
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Patent number: 11607297Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for preventative dental laser treatment that ensures even irradiation of a laser beam. The system includes, a laser arrangement configured to generate the laser beam. The laser beam has one or more of a super-Gaussian energy profile and a transverse ring mode. The system also includes a focus optic. The focus optic is configured to converge the laser beam with a numerical aperture of 0.1 or less to a focal region. The system also includes a hand piece configured to direct the laser beam at a surface of a dental hard tissue. The system additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to control one or more parameters of the laser source, such that a portion of the surface of the dental hard tissue is heated to a temperature in a range between 400° Celsius and 1300° Celsius.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Nathan Paul Monty
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Publication number: 20230053073Abstract: Aspects relate to systems and methods for synergistic laser cleaning and whitening of teeth. In one aspect a system includes a laser system configured to perform a laser treatment on exposed tooth surfaces on a plurality of a patient's teeth, where the laser system includes a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward the exposed tooth surfaces, and a laser controller configured to control the laser beam to remove a pellicle from the exposed tooth surfaces, and a tray configured to apply a whitening agent to the exposed tooth surfaces after the laser treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Nathan Monty
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Publication number: 20230025499Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for preventative dental laser treatment that ensures even irradiation of a laser beam. The system includes, a laser arrangement configured to generate the laser beam. The laser beam has one or more of a super-Gaussian energy profile and a transverse ring mode. The system also includes a focus optic. The focus optic is configured to converge the laser beam with a numerical aperture of 0.1 or less to a focal region. The system also includes a hand piece configured to direct the laser beam at a surface of a dental hard tissue. The system additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to control one or more parameters of the laser source, such that a portion of the surface of the dental hard tissue is heated to a temperature in a range between 400° Celsius and 1300° Celsius.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Enamel Pure, LLCInventors: Charles Holland Dresser, Nathan Paul Monty
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Publication number: 20220395189Abstract: An exemplary tissue detection and location identification apparatus can include, for example, a first electrically conductive layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding a lumen, an insulating layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding the first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer circumferentially surrounding the insulating layer, where the insulating layer can electrically isolate the first electrically conductive layer from the second electrically conductive layer. A further insulating layer can be included which can at least partially surrounding the second electrically conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: TANIA TO, JOE TING, VINCENT ZUO, BEN APOLLONIO, CHARLES HOLLAND DRESSER, JAMES WRIGHT
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Patent number: 11457816Abstract: A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Jayant Bhawalkar, Charles Holland Dresser, Rajender Katkam
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Patent number: 11426074Abstract: A system includes a focus optic configured to converge an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) beam to a focal region located along an optical axis. The system also includes a detector configured to detect a signal radiation emanating from a predetermined location along the optical axis. The system additionally includes a controller configured to adjust a parameter of the EMR beam based in part on the signal radiation detected by the detector. The system also includes a window located a predetermined depth away from the focal region, between the focal region and the focus optic along the optical axis, wherein the window is configured to make contact with a surface of a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Jayant Bhawalkar, Charles Holland Dresser, Rajender Katkam
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Patent number: 11344358Abstract: A method includes depositing within a predetermined region of a target tissue with a plurality of dopant particles. The method also includes focusing a laser beam to a focal region that overlaps with at least a portion of the predetermined region. The focal region includes at least a first dopant particle of the plurality of dopant particles. The method further includes adjusting a first parameter of the laser beam to generate plasma within a plasma volume comprising the first dopant particle.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Avava, Inc.Inventors: Irina Erenburg, Jayant Bhawalkar, Charles Holland Dresser, Joseph Ting
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Publication number: 20220160252Abstract: An exemplary tissue detection and location identification apparatus can include, for example, a first electrically conductive layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding a lumen, an insulating layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding the first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer circumferentially surrounding the insulating layer, where the insulating layer can electrically isolate the first electrically conductive layer from the second electrically conductive layer. A further insulating layer can be included which can at least partially surrounding the second electrically conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: JOE TING, TANIA TO, VINCENT ZUO, JAMES WRIGHT, BEN APOLLONIO, CHARLES HOLLAND DRESSER