Patents by Inventor Gerhard Andrew Foelsche
Gerhard Andrew Foelsche 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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Patent number: 11932837Abstract: Tissue-processing containers are disclosed for facilitating multistep processing of tissue. Also disclosed are systems incorporating the tissue-processing containers that include shakers, incubators, controllers, and pumps. Multistep methods are disclosed for processing tissues using the tissue-processing containers. The tissue-processing containers are specially designed to achieve efficiencies in automated tissue processing, exposure of tissues to processing media, and multistep tissue processing protocols. The described tissue-processing containers comprise a cup-like cavity comprising a middle hole covered by a mesh screen, troughs for separate processing steps, and are stackable in a substantially airtight and substantially watertight manner. Tissues for processing using the described tissue-processing containers include nerve tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Axogen CorporationInventors: Daniel Barousse, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche
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Publication number: 20210079328Abstract: Tissue-processing containers are disclosed for facilitating multistep processing of tissue. Also disclosed are systems incorporating the tissue-processing containers that include shakers, incubators, controllers, and pumps. Multistep methods are disclosed for processing tissues using the tissue-processing containers. The tissue-processing containers are specially designed to achieve efficiencies in automated tissue processing, exposure of tissues to processing media, and multistep tissue processing protocols. The described tissue-processing containers comprise a cup-like cavity comprising a middle hole covered by a mesh screen, troughs for separate processing steps, and are stackable in a substantially airtight and substantially watertight manner. Tissues for processing using the described tissue-processing containers include nerve tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Axogen CorporationInventors: Daniel BAROUSSE, Gerhard Andrew FOELSCHE
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Patent number: 9610372Abstract: A disinfection device includes a radiation lamp (112) having an aperture for delivering radiation. A flexible shroud (132) surrounds a perimeter of the aperture. The shroud includes a surface configured to deform and create a seal around the aperture when in contact with a target surface. A sensing circuit (120, 156) is configured to sense a state of the seal and enable the radiation lamp when the seal is complete.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Mark David St.Germain, Robert Alfred Feuersanger, Juris Alex Grauds, Paul Naumann, Lisette Manrique Miller, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche
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Publication number: 20170049554Abstract: A method and device to improve lung function in a patient having restricted ventilation. The device may include an implantable airway bypass device that relieves trapped air. The method may include a treatment procedure that minimizes irritation of tissue to control healing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Soffio Medical Inc.Inventors: Jianmin LI, George BOURNE, Mark GELFAND, Howard LEVIN, Michael BARENBOYM, Ary CHERNOMORSKY, Benjamin David BELL, Gerhard Andrew FOELSCHE, Mark LEUNG
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Patent number: 9072636Abstract: A disposable personal care article includes a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region; wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, the first area including body adhesive properties; wherein at least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer; and wherein the shell has an anterior portion and a posterior portion where the posterior portion exhibits a higher % Extension relative to the anterior portion when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied, as measured by the % Strain Differential Test; and an absorbent structure present in the second area of the shell, wherein the first area is longitudinally separated from the second area.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20150165077Abstract: A disinfection device includes a radiation lamp (112) having an aperture for delivering radiation. A flexible shroud surrounds a perimeter of the aperture. The shroud includes a surface configured to deform and create a seal around the aperture when in contact with a target surface. A sensing circuit (120, 156) is configured to sense a state of the seal and enable the radiation lamp when the seal is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Mark David St.Germain, Robert Alfred Feuersanger, Juris Alex Grauds, Paul Naumann, Lisette Manrique Miller, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche
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Patent number: 8734413Abstract: A packaged feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. At least a portion of the shell extends outward beyond the periphery of the absorbent structure. The absorbent article is configurable between a packaged configuration and a use configuration. At least part of the outward extending portion of the shell is arranged in direct overlapping relationship with a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration. The outward extending portion of the shell is free from overlapping relationship with the absorbent structure in the use configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Luke Delehanty Hagan, Margaux Frances Boyaval, Adrienne Rae Loyd
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Patent number: 8392018Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lens packages. A plurality of ophthalmic lens packages are loaded into the apparatus and the apparatus determines an identity of each ophthalmic lens package. A housing stores the ophthalmic lens packages and records a location and identity of each of the lens packages and dispenses a particular ophthalmic lens package.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Daniel T. Wang, Edward R. Kernick, Hamid A. Darabi, Francis E. Mirmina, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, David Logan Baker, Breck Andrew Petrillo, Carl B. Dumas, Son Minh Luong, Benjamin Beaugh, Christopher T. Zirps
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Patent number: 8292862Abstract: A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J. Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Patent number: 8051999Abstract: A closure construction of the present invention includes a container with male threading on the neck thereof with a pair of locking notches. The cap includes a pair of split arcuate walls with partial threading thereon, which provides, in cooperation with each other, a threaded connection between the cap and the male threading disposed thereby releasably securing the cap to the container. A pair of protrusions are connected to and emanate inwardly from the inner surface of the outer wall. The pair of protrusions are releasably respectively seated in the pair of locking notches when the cap is threaded past a predetermined point onto the neck of the container. When the cap is squeezed in a direction generally perpendicular to a line running through the protrusions, the protrusions lift out of their respective locking notches to permit the cap to be unthreaded from the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. a Rhode Island corporationInventors: Suzanne M. Carmody, Aidan Petrie, Daniel Nelsen, Margaux Boyaval, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Chad E. Rice, Joseph J. Bruchman, W. Gordon Beecroft, Brian Dombrowski, John Anthony Vassallo
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Publication number: 20100181332Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lens packages and methods of its use are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Daniel T. Wang, Edward R. Kernick, Hamid A. Darabi, Francis E. Mirmina, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, David Logan Baker, Breck Andrew Petrillo, Carl B. Dumas, Son Minh Luong, Benjamin Beaugh, Christopher T. Zirps
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Publication number: 20100057034Abstract: A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Melissa Dennis, Russell Frederick Ross, Luke Hagan, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Aidan J. Petrie, Alan Schinazi
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Publication number: 20100021022Abstract: Among other things, a holder for an electronic stylus includes a cavity in which the stylus can be placed when not in use. The cavity includes a receptacle at one end for a writing end of the stylus and a stop at the other end. The stop has an opening into which an opposite end of the stylus can be placed. The receptacle has a resilient element to urge the stylus against the stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Arkady Pittel, Stanislav V. Elektrov, Anatoli Soltan, Ilya Pittel, Eugene Goldenberg, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Benoit Devinat, Paul Tomashevskyi
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Publication number: 20090223985Abstract: A closure construction of the present invention includes a container with male threading on the neck thereof with a pair of locking notches. The cap includes a pair of split arcuate walls with partial threading thereon, which provides, in cooperation with each other, a threaded connection between the cap and the male threading disposed thereby releasably securing the cap to the container. A pair of protrusions are connected to and emanate inwardly from the inner surface of the outer wall. The pair of protrusions are releasably respectively seated in the pair of locking notches when the cap is threaded past a predetermined point onto the neck of the container. When the cap is squeezed in a direction generally perpendicular to a line running through the protrusions, the protrusions lift out of their respective locking notches to permit the cap to be unthreaded from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.Inventors: Suzanne M. Carmody, Aidan Petrie, Daniel Nelsen, Margaux Boyaval, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Chad E. Rice, Joseph J. Bruchman, W. Gordon Beecroft, Brian Dombrowski, John Anthony Vassallo
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Publication number: 20090204090Abstract: A packaged feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. At least a portion of the shell extends outward beyond the periphery of the absorbent structure. The absorbent article is configurable between a packaged configuration and a use configuration. At least part of the outward extending portion of the shell is arranged in direct overlapping relationship with a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration. The outward extending portion of the shell is free from overlapping relationship with the absorbent structure in the use configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Melissa Jean Dennis, Thomas Andrew Lutzow, Gerhard Andrew Foelsche, Luke Delehanty Hagan, Margaux Frances Boyaval, Adrienne Rae Loyd