Patents by Inventor Christopher Scorzelli

Christopher Scorzelli 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).

  • Vascular elastance
    Patent number: 11583420
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
  • VASCULAR ELASTANCE
    Publication number: 20200229950
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS, Christopher SCORZELLI, Eric F. LITTLE
  • Vascular elastance
    Patent number: 10617538
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
  • VASCULAR ELASTANCE
    Publication number: 20180271681
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: John SCANDURRA, Karl VOLLMERS, Christopher SCORZELLI, Eric F. LITTLE
  • Vascular elastance
    Patent number: 9987153
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents Of The University of Minnesota
    Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little
  • ACTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL FOR VASCULAR DISEASE STATES
    Publication number: 20130165964
    Abstract: A system includes a sensor, a controller and an actuator. The sensor is configured to provide a signal corresponding to pressure in a vascular system. The controller is configured to receive the signal and generate an output. The actuator is coupled to the controller and configured to modulate an element of the vascular system based on the pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little, John Scandurra
  • VASCULAR ELASTANCE
    Publication number: 20130079871
    Abstract: A device includes a balloon and an interface. The balloon has an outer surface and a central lumen aligned on a longitudinal axis. The balloon is configured to receive a compressible fluid. The interface is coupled to the outer surface and has an external surface configured to bond with a tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: John Scandurra, Karl Vollmers, Christopher Scorzelli, Eric F. Little