Patents by Inventor David A. D'Alessandro

David A. D'Alessandro 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: 20210228067
    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: BRUCE LAURENCE KENNEDY, DAVID A. D'ALFONSO
  • Patent number: 10980407
    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Laurence Kennedy, David A. D'Alfonso
  • Publication number: 20200221940
    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: BRUCE LAURENCE KENNEDY, DAVID A. D'ALFONSO
  • Patent number: 10638921
    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Laurence Kennedy, David A. D'Alfonso
  • Publication number: 20200022570
    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes multiple illuminating endoscopes with cameras having image sensors exposure control and a frame memory. The exposure control of each camera activates the frame memory and light source for collection of selected frame images by the frame memory. A data link among the endoscopes synchronizes exclusive initiation of the exposure controls in recurring serial order for activation of each respective frame memory and light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Laurence Kennedy, David A. D'Alfonso
  • Patent number: 9156574
    Abstract: An apparatus for filling an upright container having a base and an open top with a number of similar articles from an elevated source includes an inlet and an auger assembly. The inlet is adapted to be proximate the elevated source of the similar articles such that the articles enter the apparatus therethrough. The auger includes a substantially helical ramp disposed about a shaft. The auger is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shaft and is translatable along the longitudinal axis. An end of the auger is disposed proximate the container and includes a discharge through which the articles are discharged into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Han-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon S. Tobin, Timothy Lemley, Duane L. Hawkins, David A. D'Orazio, Scott C. Trescott, Mark W. VandeSande, Todd W. VandeSande
  • Patent number: 7772780
    Abstract: Disclosed are a lamp igniter module and method of assembling a lamp igniter module. The lamp igniter module comprises a transformer carrier, a slide-in electrical connector, a pc board, and a housing. Assembly of the lamp igniter module is accomplished by initially inserting a transformer carrier assembly within the housing and subsequently installing a slide-in electrical connector which may or may not be attached to the pc board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Rajendra K. Pokharna, David J. Kachmarik, Virgil Chichernea, Bruce Roberts, David A. D'Onofrio
  • Publication number: 20090084462
    Abstract: An apparatus for filling an upright container having a base and an open top with a number of similar articles from an elevated source includes an inlet and an auger assembly. The inlet is adapted to be proximate the elevated source of the similar articles such that the articles enter the apparatus therethrough. The auger includes a substantially helical ramp disposed about a shaft. The auger is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shaft and is translatable along the longitudinal axis. An end of the auger is disposed proximate the container and includes a discharge through which the articles are discharged into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Han-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon S. Tobin, Timothy Lemley, Duane L. Hawkins, David A. D'Orazio, Scott C. Trescott, Mark W. VandeSande, Todd W. VandeSande
  • Publication number: 20080157696
    Abstract: Disclosed are a lamp igniter module and method of assembling a lamp igniter module. The lamp igniter module comprises a transformer carrier, a slide-in electrical connector, a pc board, and a housing. Assembly of the lamp igniter module is accomplished by initially inserting a transformer carrier assembly within the housing and subsequently installing a slide-in electrical connector which may or may not be attached to the pc board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Rajendra K. Pokharna, David J. Kachmarik, Virgil Chichernea, Bruce Roberts, David A. D'Onofrio
  • Patent number: 7378385
    Abstract: GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor antagonists have been found to have a sedative or anxiolytic effect on the mammalian central nervous system. Conversely, GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor agonists increase nervous system activity and the stress response. The invention relates, in one aspect, to the use of GLP-1 agonists and antagonists to modulate the stress response in a mammal. In an aspect GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor antagonists are used to treat stress-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Randy John Seeley, David A. D'Alessio, Kimberley P. Kinzig
  • Patent number: 7013825
    Abstract: A jack plate (9) moveable upwardly and downwardly between various positions has a trim tab (28) disposed on a fixed portion (10) of the jack plate near the base of the transom (11) of a boat. The moveable portion (12) of the jack plate has a push cap (44) that, at a pickup position of the jack plate, pushes a rod (43) which rotates a lever (38) to move an arm (33) to push the trim tab (28) into an operative position aft of and below the hull of the boat. Above the pickup position, the push cap does not contact the rod; a return spring (50) causes the trim tab (28) to rotate upwardly, into a position where it is ineffective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: David A. D'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 6923136
    Abstract: A trim tab (18, 204) hinged (19) at the bottom edge of a boat transom (12, 179) is rotated into a position below the boat when the drive (58, 186) is in a lowest-most trim position, and is raised up, when the drive is above a selected pickup trim position. A push tube (58) connected to the motor (16) operates a push rod (49) and a trim tab (18). A push bar (96, 97) is moved by the drive, causing pieces (104, 105) to rotate trim tabs (18a). A fluidic slave cylinder (142) is operated by a master cylinder (134) or by a pump (148) responding to a position detector (150). Levers (164, 167) may be connected by a cable (155). A hydraulic master cylinder (195) is disposed on a part (186) of an outdrive that rotates for trim, its cylinder rod (200) contacting a fixed part (184), driving fluid to a slave cylinder (201) mounted on a fixed part (183) with its piston rod (202) moving a trim tab (204).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: David A. D'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 6767324
    Abstract: An epicardial cooled stabilizer system is useful for surgical or laparoscopic applications, especially beating heart surgery. The system comprises a stabilizer connected to a cooler/pump where coolant flows into tubing at the distal end of the stabilizer. The tubing is positioned at a surgical site to enhance traction and minimize trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: David A. D'Alessandro, Mehmet C. Oz
  • Publication number: 20040116331
    Abstract: GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor antagonists have been found to have a sedative or anxiolytic effect on the mammalian central nervous system. Conversely, GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor agonists increase nervous system activity and the stress response. The invention relates, in one aspect, to the use of GLP-1 agonists and antagonists to modulate the stress response in a mammal. In an aspect GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor antagonists are used to treat stress-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Randy John Seeley, David A. D'Alessio, Kimberley P. Kinzig
  • Publication number: 20030065372
    Abstract: An epicardial cooled stabilizer system is useful for surgical or laparoscopic applications, especially beating heart surgery. The system comprises a stabilizer connected to a cooler/pump where coolant flows into tubing at the distal end of the stabilizer. The tubing is positioned at a surgical site to enhance traction and minimize trauma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: David A. D'Alessandro, Mehmet C. Oz
  • Patent number: 6476642
    Abstract: An improved differential current driver circuit of the invention provides techniques for programming a bus termination voltage and an output non-zero absolute current value of the driver circuit. This information is used by the driver circuit to closely match the internal elements of the circuit so as to produce two very stable (over temperature and IC processing) complementary output currents. The improved circuit also employs active feedback mechanisms to ensure a close match of the two complementary output currents. This may be done using a novel balanced bridge circuit in the output stage of the current generation portion of the driver circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Agere Systems Guardian Corp.
    Inventor: David A. D. Morano
  • Patent number: 6464083
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting, transporting and releasing ferrous debris from a floor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a magnet movable between a lowered and a raised position to provide a sufficient magnetic field intensity to capture debris from the floor in the lowered position and to permit gravity induced separation of the debris in the raised position. The magnet may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: HM Cross & Sons
    Inventors: Paul S. Harrison, David A. D'Orazio, Robert H. Muraco
  • Publication number: 20020083635
    Abstract: In a method of fishing utilizing the flippin technique, a loop of line is drawn from between two eyelets, rather than from between the reel and an eyelet. A flippin rod (10a, 10b) has an additional eyelet (27) mounted between the reel (13) and the closest guide (19) of a plurality of conventional eyelet fishing guides (16-19). Fishing utilizing the flippin technique with the rod (10a, 10b) includes grasping the line (21) between the guides (19, 27) and pulling the line into a loop (29). The eyelet (27) prevents the loop (29) from tangling with the reel (13) when the loop is released, and also provides additional line (31) so the bait will achieve a deeper depth. In a telescoping rod (11b), the eyelet (27) is positioned so as not to interfere with retracting the distal portion (34) of the rod (11b) into the proximal portion (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: David A. D'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 6370808
    Abstract: In a method of fishing utilizing the flippin technique, a loop of line is drawn from between two eyelets, rather than from between the reel and an eyelet. A flippin rod (10a, 10b) has an additional eyelet (27) mounted between the reel (13) and the closest guide (19) of a plurality of conventional eyelet fishing guides (16-19). Fishing utilizing the flippin technique with the rod (10a, 10b) includes grasping the line (21) between the guides (19, 27) and pulling the line into a loop (29). The eyelet (27) prevents the loop (29) from tangling with the reel (13) when the loop is released, and also provides additional line (31) so the bait will achieve a deeper depth. In a telescoping rod (11b), the eyelet (27) is positioned so as not to interfere with retracting the distal portion (34) of the rod (11b) into the proximal portion (33).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: David A. D'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 6313868
    Abstract: A video camera system is described which may store operating parameter information for reading by the system to provide optimum operating conditions, which may collect information reflecting system uses for later reading by the system to provide a performance history, and which is relatively small and operates with a reduced number of electrical lines to transmit electrical information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: David A. D'Alfonso, Jordan C. Christoff