Patents by Inventor Francesco Viola
Francesco Viola 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: 20250110111Abstract: A disposable system, in some embodiments, includes a multi-channel or multi-chamber test cartridge device configured to operate with a testing system for evaluation of hemostasis in a subject by in vitro evaluation of a test sample from the subject. The disposable system, in some embodiments, is configured to interrogate the test sample to evaluate clot stiffness, strength, or other mechanical properties of the test sample to assess the function of various physiological processes occur during coagulation and/or dissolution of the resulting clot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Francesco Viola, Timothy Higgins, Andrew Homyk, F. Scott Corey, IV, Franklin F. Regan, IV, William F. Walker, David Bryant, Thomas Givens, Cynthia Ann Lloyd
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Patent number: 12163925Abstract: A device for estimating a mechanical property of a sample is disclosed herein. The device may include a chamber configured to hold the sample; a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of waveforms, including at least one forcing waveform; and a transducer assembly operatively connected to the transmitter and configured to transform the transmit waveforms into ultrasound waveforms. The transducer assembly can also transmit and receive ultrasound waveforms into and out of the chamber, as well as transform at least two received ultrasound waveforms into received electrical waveforms.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: HEMOSONICS LLCInventors: William F. Walker, F. Scott Corey, Andrew Homyk, Tim Higgins, Francesco Viola, Frank Regan, Elisa Ferrante
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Patent number: 12117436Abstract: A disposable system, in some embodiments, includes a multi-channel or multi-chamber test cartridge device configured to operate with a testing system for evaluation of hemostasis in a subject by in vitro evaluation of a test sample from the subject. The disposable system, in some embodiments, is configured to interrogate the test sample to evaluate clot stiffness, strength, or other mechanical properties of the test sample to assess the function of various physiological processes occur during coagulation and/or dissolution of the resulting clot.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: HEMOSONICS, LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, Timothy Higgins, Andrew Homyk, F. Scott Corey, Franklin F. Regan, IV, William F. Walker, David Bryant, Thomas Givens, Cynthia Ann Lloyd
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Patent number: 11880832Abstract: This invention concerns a method and system for improving the security of transaction in an emulated Integrated Circuit. Methods and devices for pre-generating session keys for securing transactions are provided. The generated session key is obfuscated with a preventing data for unauthorized use and/or access of the session cryptographic and encrypted. This encrypted obfuscated key is provisioned from a remote computer to the communication device. The mobile application is configured to decrypt and de-obfuscate the received encrypted obfuscated session cryptographic key, during a transaction. The method may also include generating, by the communication device, a transaction cryptogram using the decrypted and de-obfuscated session cryptographic key, and sending by the communication device to the remote system the transaction cryptogram to conduct the transaction. The transaction can be authorized based on at least whether the decrypted and de-obfuscated session cryptographic key is the expected one.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: THALES DIS FRANCE SASInventor: Francesco Viola
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Publication number: 20230358711Abstract: A device for estimating a mechanical property of a sample is disclosed herein. The device may include a chamber configured to hold the sample; a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of waveforms, including at least one forcing waveform; and a transducer assembly operatively connected to the transmitter and configured to transform the transmit waveforms into ultrasound waveforms. The transducer assembly can also transmit and receive ultrasound waveforms into and out of the chamber, as well as transform at least two received ultrasound waveforms into received electrical waveforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: William F. Walker, F. Scott Corey, Andrew Homyk, Tim Higgins, Francesco Viola, Frank Regan, Elisa Ferrante
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Publication number: 20230358725Abstract: An integrated system for determining a hemostasis and oxygen transport parameter of a blood sample, such as blood, is disclosed. The system includes a measurement system, such as an ultrasonic sensor, configured to determine data characterizing the blood sample. For example, the data could be displacement of the blood sample in response to ultrasonic pulses. An integrated aspect of the system may be a common sensor, sample portion or data for fast and efficient determination of both parameters. The parameters can also be used to correct or improve measured parameters. For example, physiological adjustments may be applied to the hemostatic parameters using a HCT measurement. Also, physical adjustments may be applied, such as through calibration using a speed or attenuation of the sound pulse through or by the blood sample. These parameters may be displayed on a GUI to guide treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker
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Patent number: 11680940Abstract: An integrated system for determining a hemostasis and oxygen transport parameter of a blood sample, such as blood, is disclosed. The system includes a measurement system, such as an ultrasonic sensor, configured to determine data characterizing the blood sample. For example, the data could be displacement of the blood sample in response to ultrasonic pulses. An integrated aspect of the system may be a common sensor, sample portion or data for fast and efficient determination of both parameters. The parameters can also be used to correct or improve measured parameters. For example, physiological adjustments may be applied to the hemostatic parameters using a HCT measurement. Also, physical adjustments may be applied, such as through calibration using a speed or attenuation of the sound pulse through or by the blood sample. These parameters may be displayed on a GUI to guide treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: HemoSonics LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker
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Patent number: 11656206Abstract: A device for estimating a mechanical property of a sample is disclosed herein. The device may include a chamber configured to hold the sample; a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of waveforms, including at least one forcing waveform; and a transducer assembly operatively connected to the transmitter and configured to transform the transmit waveforms into ultrasound waveforms. The transducer assembly can also transmit and receive ultrasound waveforms into and out of the chamber, as well as transform at least two received ultrasound waveforms into received electrical waveforms.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: HEMOSONICS LLCInventors: William F. Walker, F. Scott Corey, Andrew Homyk, Tim Higgins, Francesco Viola, Frank Regan, Elisa Ferrante
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Publication number: 20230118968Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of hemostatic indexes is disclosed. The system includes a communication receiver configured to receive the hemostatic indexes and a graphical user interface (GUI) connected to the communication receiver and configured to simultaneously display the hemostatic indexes. The hemostatic indexes are derived from a plurality of independent measurements, such as the mechanical measurements determined using the sonorheometry systems and processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker, Gregory V. Browne, Adam Looker, Bryan Roy, Bjarne Hansen
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Publication number: 20230020682Abstract: A disposable system, in some embodiments, includes a multi-channel or multi-chamber test cartridge device configured to operate with a testing system for evaluation of hemostasis in a subject by in vitro evaluation of a test sample from the subject. The disposable system, in some embodiments, is configured to interrogate the test sample to evaluate clot stiffness, strength, or other mechanical properties of the test sample to assess the function of various physiological processes occur during coagulation and/or dissolution of the resulting clot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Francesco Viola, Timothy Higgins, Andrew Homyk, F. Scott Corey, Franklin F. Regan, IV, William F. Walker, David Bryant, Thomas Givens, Cynthia Ann Lloyd
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Patent number: 11456071Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of hemostatic indexes is disclosed. The system includes a communication receiver configured to receive the hemostatic indexes and a graphical user interface (GUI) connected to the communication receiver and configured to simultaneously display the hemostatic indexes. The hemostatic indexes are derived from a plurality of independent measurements, such as the mechanical measurements determined using the sonorheometry systems and processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: HemoSonics LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker, Gregory V. Browne, Adam Looker, Bryan Roy, Bjarne Hansen
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Patent number: 11366093Abstract: A disposable system, in some embodiments, includes a multi-channel or multi-chamber test cartridge device configured to operate with a testing system for evaluation of hemostasis in a subject by in vitro evaluation of a test sample from the subject. The disposable system, in some embodiments, is configured to interrogate the test sample to evaluate clot stiffness, strength, or other mechanical properties of the test sample to assess the function of various physiological processes occur during coagulation and/or dissolution of the resulting clot.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: HEMOSONICS, LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, Timothy Higgins, Andrew Homyk, F. Scott Corey, Franklin F. Regan, William F. Walker, David Bryant, Thomas Givens, Cynthia Ann Lloyd
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Patent number: 11243168Abstract: A system for analysis of vent gas of a urea plant, comprising: a Raman spectroscope; a sampling conduit that connects the spectroscope to a main pipe of the urea plant configured to convey a sample stream to be analysed to the spectroscope; and a temperature-adjusting device, operated by a temperature controller and acting on at least one thermal treatment portion of the conduit configured to adjust the temperature of the sample stream circulating in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: SAIPEM S.P.A.Inventors: Cristina Cerrone, Lino Carlessi, Alberto Serrafero, Francesco Viola
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Patent number: 11157912Abstract: This invention concerns a method and system for improving the security of transaction in an emulated Integrated Circuit. During compilation time of a payment application, at least one detection agent are inserted into the code of the payment application. This detection agent is configured to detect an unauthorized use of the payment application. During a runtime of the payment application, if the detection agent result indicates “no threat detected” the payment application retrieves from a predefined map of “no threat detected”, the right value associated to the detection agent, otherwise a random false value is generated. The payment application alters at least one data manipulated during the transaction with the value retrieved or generated. A reverse mechanism of the payment application retrieve the right value and apply a restoration process to the altered data with the retrieved right value. The payment application computes a cryptogram from the restored manipulated data.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: THALES DIS FRANCE SAInventor: Francesco Viola
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Patent number: 11054396Abstract: Provided are devices, systems and methods for the use of a portable unit for the evaluation of hemostasis. For example, a portable system for determining a plurality of hemostatic parameters may be included. The system includes a blood sample receptacle, an analyzer and a housing. The blood sample receptacle is configured to hold at least one blood sample. The analyzer is configured to determine at least two hemostatic parameters of the at least one blood sample. The housing is configured to operably couple the blood sample receptacle and the analyzer. The housing is portable and may, for example, have a thickness of 17.5 cm or smaller.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: HEMOSONICS LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker
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Publication number: 20210199622Abstract: A device for estimating a mechanical property of a sample is disclosed herein. The device may include a chamber configured to hold the sample; a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of waveforms, including at least one forcing waveform; and a transducer assembly operatively connected to the transmitter and configured to transform the transmit waveforms into ultrasound waveforms. The transducer assembly can also transmit and receive ultrasound waveforms into and out of the chamber, as well as transform at least two received ultrasound waveforms into received electrical waveforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: William F. Walker, F. Scott Corey, Andrew Homyk, Tim Higgins, Francesco Viola, Frank Regan, Elisa Ferrante
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Publication number: 20210148889Abstract: An integrated system for determining a hemostasis and oxygen transport parameter of a blood sample, such as blood, is disclosed. The system includes a measurement system, such as an ultrasonic sensor, configured to determine data characterizing the blood sample. For example, the data could be displacement of the blood sample in response to ultrasonic pulses. An integrated aspect of the system may be a common sensor, sample portion or data for fast and efficient determination of both parameters. The parameters can also be used to correct or improve measured parameters. For example, physiological adjustments may be applied to the hemostatic parameters using a HCT measurement. Also, physical adjustments may be applied, such as through calibration using a speed or attenuation of the sound pulse through or by the blood sample. These parameters may be displayed on a GUI to guide treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Francesco Viola, William F. Walker
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Patent number: 11002712Abstract: A device for estimating a mechanical property of a sample is disclosed herein. The device may include a chamber configured to hold the sample; a transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of waveforms, including at least one forcing waveform; and a transducer assembly operatively connected to the transmitter and configured to transform the transmit waveforms into ultrasound waveforms. The transducer assembly can also transmit and receive ultrasound waveforms into and out of the chamber, as well as transform at least two received ultrasound waveforms into received electrical waveforms.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Hemosonics LLCInventors: William F. Walker, F. Scott Corey, Andrew Homyk, Tim Higgins, Francesco Viola, Frank Regan, Elisa Ferrante
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Patent number: D931733Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Luca Mariano Distillery LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, Daniel Matauch
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Patent number: D1066028Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Luca Mariano Distillery LLCInventors: Francesco Viola, Daniel Matauch