Patents by Inventor Christopher Vecchio

Christopher Vecchio 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: 20100094149
    Abstract: A device for providing extracorporeal cardiac pacing. The device includes an ultrasound transducer mountable to the external thorax of a patient and an ultrasound generator for transmitting ultrasound pulses to the ultrasound transducer. The heart rate of a patient is monitored by the device. A controller evaluates the heartbeat as compared with threshold criteria for stimulation of the heart and causes the ultrasound generator to deliver ultrasound pulses to the ultrasound transducer at a prescribed intensity, frequency, and pulse duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Philadelphia Health & Education Corporation, d/b/a Drexel University College of Medicine
    Inventors: Andrew R. Kohut, Peter B. Kurnik, Peter A. Lewin, Christopher Vecchio
  • Publication number: 20040183265
    Abstract: A vehicle that is a two in one unique design. It is a cart (FIG. F) to transport beach items to the beach with the added convenience of converting into a comfortable chair (FIG. E) after arriving. Made of schedule 40 and 80 gauge PVC frame construction (FIG. D) it was designed for the beach resorts, for vacationers, to transport beach accessories with their families safely to the beaches and back. It tilts upward with a handle, that extends, to allow for pulling when in a standing position. Two sand tires allow movement across deep sand and rough terrain. Upon arriving cart is tilted downward which elevates tires and allows cart to sit on legs. Items are removed and when handle is retracted cart turns into a comfortable beach chair for relaxing. When leaving the handle again extends and accessories are loaded for the return trip from the beach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Christopher Vecchio