Patents by Inventor David E. Altobelli
David E. Altobelli 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: 20120101598Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 8157774Abstract: Apparatus and methods for collecting stem cells from an umbilical cord utilize a plurality of needles that are inserted into the umbilical cord. The needles may be fenestrated, and may have a common output to a line via which the stem cells are collected. A negative pressure source, such as a vacuum, may be used to draw the cells through the needles and the line. Apparatus for holding the umbilical cord, compressing the umbilical cord, positioning the plurality of needles in relation to the umbilical cord, guiding insertion of the needles toward and into the umbilical cord, withdrawing blood from the umbilical cord, and/or collecting blood withdrawn from the umbilical cord may be provided. One or more one-way check valves may be used to control fluid flow. Additionally or alternatively, a shunt may be used during blood collection to prevent backflow through the needles.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventor: David E. Altobelli
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Patent number: 8105265Abstract: A cardiopulmonary bypass system utilizing membrane-based reciprocating positive displacement blood pumps (“pod pumps”). In one aspect, the pod pumps are constructed to provide reduced shear forces on the blood being pumped. In another aspect blood flow through the pod pumps can be controlled by a controller using information from pressure sensors in the control chamber of the pod pumps. In another aspect, the pod pumps are included on a disposable unit that can be received and held by a receptacle means on a base unit, the base unit also providing pressurized control fluid to the pod pumps on the disposable unit through the receptacle means.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Jason A. Demers, Larry B. Gray, James D. Dale, N. Christopher Perry, David E. Altobelli
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Patent number: 8074559Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 8062285Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, LLCInventors: Tim Langloss, Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David M. Flynn, Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein
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Publication number: 20110247321Abstract: A dynamic support system includes a control system for controlling inflation and deflation of at least one actuator having an inlet connectable to the a control unit of the dynamic support system. The control unit may be in communication with a sensor and may control inflation and deflation of the at least one actuator in response to information provided by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Alexander D. Streeter, David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20110218600Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to heat-exchanger systems that can be used to heat or cool a fluid such as blood. Pod pumps that provide low shear and low turbulence may be used in such systems, particularly for systems that pump blood. A certain heat-exchanger system used to heat blood or other fluids may be used to provide whole-body hyperthermic treatments or regional hyperthermic chemotherapy treatments. A disposable unit may be used to separate the fluid path from the fluid control systems. The disposable unit typically includes a heat-exchanger component that is received by a corresponding heat exchanger in a base unit. Fluid pumped through the heat-exchanger component is heated by the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Dean Kamen, Jason A. Demers, David E. Altobelli, Larry B. Gray, N. Christopher Perry, Brian Tracey, James D. Dale, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Kingston Owens
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Patent number: 8002758Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, LLCInventors: Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David Flynn, Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein
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Publication number: 20110190719Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ASPIRE BARIATRICS, LLCInventors: Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David Flynn, Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein
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Publication number: 20110079220Abstract: An apparatus comprises a detector, a pressure sensor and a processor. The detector is operable to detect light that is scattered by an aerosol that is associated with a pressure. The pressure sensor is operable to measure the pressure. The processor is coupled to the detector and to the pressure sensor, and is configured to receive at least a signal from the detector and the pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to use the received signals to calculate a volume of the first aerosol, and to output an output signal associated with the calculated volume. The various measurements can be repeated and compared, and the output signal can be a feedback signal for metering subsequent amounts of the aerosol, based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Publication number: 20110029260Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Russell H. Beavis, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Patent number: 7815629Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Samuel Klein, Stephen B Solomon, Moshe Shike, Dean Kamen, Michael Ambrogi, David E Altobelli, Eric Yeaton
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Patent number: 7806116Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Russell Beavis, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Publication number: 20100241090Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Samuel Klein, Stephen B. Solomon, Moshe Shike, Dean Kamen, Michael Ambrogi, David E. Altobelli, Eric Yeaton
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Publication number: 20100211189Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Patent number: 7648479Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Deka Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Kenneth S. Solovay, Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David Flynn, Samuel Klein
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Publication number: 20090298017Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a scanning system for capturing highly detailed digital dental models. These models may be used within a dentist's office for a wide array of dental functions including quality control, restoration design, and fitting. These models may also, or instead, be transmitted to dental laboratories that may, alone or in collaboration with the originating dentist or other dental professionals, transform the digital model into a physical realization of a dental hardware item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: 3M INNIVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Joseph Boerjes, Simon K.J. Schiessl, Michael P. Girard, Micah J. Rosenbloom, Eric B. Paley, Edward K. Tekeian, Steven V. Weeks, David E. Altobelli, Douglas M. Johnston, Janos Rohaly
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Publication number: 20090271000Abstract: A dynamic support apparatus having a frame, a dynamic interface, a temperature control mechanism, and a control system. The dynamic interface is capable of changing its geometry and is disposed on the top surface of the frame. The control system is operably connected to the dynamic interface and controls the changing geometry of the dynamic interface. There is also a temperature control mechanism disposed on the top surface of the frame for maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture environment between the apparatus and the user's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, N. Christopher Perry
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Publication number: 20090213373Abstract: An apparatus comprises a detector, a pressure sensor and a processor. The detector is operable to detect light that is scattered by an aerosol that is associated with a pressure. The pressure sensor is operable to measure the pressure. The processor is coupled to the detector and to the pressure sensor, and is configured to receive at least a signal from the detector and the pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to use the received signals to calculate a volume of the first aerosol, and to output an output signal associated with the calculated volume. The various measurements can be repeated and compared, and the output signal can be a feedback signal for metering subsequent amounts of the aerosol, based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane
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Patent number: 7548314Abstract: An apparatus comprises a detector, a pressure sensor and a processor. The detector is operable to detect light that is scattered by an aerosol that is associated with a pressure. The pressure sensor is operable to measure the pressure. The processor is coupled to the detector and to the pressure sensor, and is configured to receive at least a signal from the detector and the pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to use the received signals to calculate a volume of the first aerosol, and to output an output signal associated with the calculated volume. The various measurements can be repeated and compared, and the output signal can be a feedback signal for metering subsequent amounts of the aerosol, based on the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: David E. Altobelli, Larry B. Gray, Derek G. Kane