Patents by Inventor James Burke, III
James Burke, III 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: 8915948Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for treating tissue in a region at depth by applying optical radiation thereto of a wavelength able to reach the depth of the region and of a selected relatively low power for a duration sufficient for the radiation to effect the desired treatment while concurrently cooling tissue above the selected region to protect such tissue. Treatment may be enhanced by applying mechanical, acoustic or electrical stimulation to the region.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignees: Palomar Medical Technologies, LLC, The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry Zenzie, Richard Rox Anderson, Dieter Manstein, James Burke, III, Andrew Radl, Michael Z. Smirnov
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Publication number: 20110184334Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-usable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Ilya Yaroslavsky, James Burke, III, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry H. Zenzie, Robert R. Lopez, Christopher Gaal
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Patent number: 7942916Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Ilya Yaroslavsky, James Burke, III, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry Zenzie, Robert R. Lopez, Christopher Gaal
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Patent number: 7942915Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Ilya Yaroslavsky, James Burke, III, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry Zenzie, Robert R. Lopez, Christopher Gaal
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Publication number: 20090024193Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for treating tissue in a region at depth by applying optical radiation thereto of a wavelength able to reach the depth of the region and of a selected relatively low power for a duration sufficient for the radiation to effect the desired treatment while concurrently cooling tissue above the selected region to protect such tissue. Treatment may be enhanced by applying mechanical, acoustic or electrical stimulation to the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicants: PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION d/b/a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITALInventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry H. Zenzie, R. Rox Anderson, Dierer Manstein, James Burke, III, Andrew Radl, Michael Z. Smirnov
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Patent number: 7351252Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for treating tissue in a region at depth by applying optical radiation thereto of a wavelength able to reach the depth of the region and of a selected relatively low power for a duration sufficient for the radiation to effect the desired treatment while concurrently cooling tissue above the selected region to protect such tissue. Treatment may be enhanced by applying mechanical, acoustic or electrical stimulation to the region.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry H. Zenzie, R. Rox Anderson, Dieter Manstein, James Burke, III, Andrew Radl, Michael Z. Smirnov
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Patent number: 7135033Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-useable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Altshuler, Ilya Yaroslavsky, James Burke, III, Andrei V. Erofeev, Henry H. Zenzie, Robert R. Lopez, Christopher Gaal
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Patent number: 6886493Abstract: A motor assisted swivel is disclosed which aids in proper rotation of a swivel in a tether system for animal testing. The swivel may have any number of fluid conduits or electrical or optical leads. A switching mechanism determines a direction of rotation of the tether and activates a motor to rotate the swivel in the direction of rotation. When rotation of the tether stops, further rotation of the swivel causes the switching mechanism to deactivate the motor. The switching mechanism may include a hinged connector with magnets on each side and reed switches to sense movement of the connector about its hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Pro Med-Tec, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Deneintolis, John Kauker IV, James Burke, III
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Patent number: 6648904Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for controlling the temperature of a surface to preheat or precool the surface, to heat or cool the surface to effect a therapeutic treatment or to post-heat or post-cool the surface. A roller, preferably mounted to a handle, is provided which contains a material which is heated or cooled prior to treatment as appropriate so as to undergo a phase change and is then rolled over the surface the temperature of which is to be controlled, gradually undergoing a phase change to return to its initial state as it is rolled over the surface to effect the desired heating or cooling of the surface. The roller preferably has a large internal surface area in contact with the material undergoing the phase change.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Altshuler, James Burke, III