Patents by Inventor James R. Chiapetta

James R. Chiapetta 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: 20240131334
    Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for testing thresholds and configuring the stimulation for a patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: James R. Chiapetta, Paul Rockley, Ronald Schuchard
  • Publication number: 20240108897
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for ophthalmic therapy. Electrical therapy delivery characteristics are determined using a testing or calibration phase and a patient's known disease state. Expected values for phosphene thresholds in the patient's eye are used along with measurements characterizing a relationship between therapy output from electrodes near the eye to the energy that is actually received at the eye, such as by corneal measurements. The result may include a determination of therapy delivery targets and/or an estimate of the patient's disease state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: James R. Chiapetta, Michael A. Moffitt
  • Publication number: 20240008451
    Abstract: A cooling article includes thermally conductive material and heat absorbing material comprising a phase change material having a phase change temperature greater than 0° C. The cooling article may be used to cool a subject or the limb of a subject. A cooling article may include passive cooling material and reinforcing fibers configured to support the passive cooling layer, where the cooling article is configured to conform to a portion of a subject's body. The cooling article may be a sheet, a blanket, or a sleeve. A method of cooling a subject includes cooling the cooling article to a temperature below the phase change temperature; and applying the cooling article to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jan WEBER, James R. CHIAPETTA, Hanna HARTMAN
  • Publication number: 20230292750
    Abstract: An insect repellent articles, such as tubular articles and patches, wherein an exemplary patch includes: a support film having a first major surface and a second major surface; a body-contacting pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface; and a reservoir layer disposed on the second major surface, wherein the reservoir layer comprises an insect repellent incorporated within a polymeric carrier, and wherein the reservoir layer forms a non-contacting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: James R. Chiapetta, Edward Parsonage
  • Patent number: 11471680
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye, comprising eyepieces having a plurality of electrodes that are placed on the eyelid. Some examples are just eyepieces having a periphery that partly surrounds the eye, other examples fully surround the eye or include a temporal portion configured to extend to the temple of the user. Some examples also include a field that covers the eye to take the form of a goggle. Numerous configurations for power supply and therapy output are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Biovisics, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Chiapetta, Paul Rockley
  • Publication number: 20220305265
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for use in delivering stimulation to the head of a patient, including examples directed to delivering electrical or other stimulation to the eye of the patient. In some examples eyepieces or eyepatches are configured to deliver electrical or other stimulus to the eye of a patient by being worn on the face of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Rockley, James R. Chiapetta, Thomas W. Harold, Michael Ashker
  • Publication number: 20220296899
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Rockley, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20220280794
    Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for feedback relating to the stimulus itself as well as the effect of such stimulus on the patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Rockley, Thomas W. Harold, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 11338139
    Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for feedback relating to the stimulus itself as well as the effect of such stimulus on the patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Biovisics Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Rockley, Thomas W. Harold, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 11305118
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for use in delivering stimulation to the head of a patient, including examples directed to delivering electrical or other stimulation to the eye of the patient. In some examples eyepieces or eyepatches are configured to deliver electrical or other stimulus to the eye of a patient by being worn on the face of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Biovisics Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Rockley, James R. Chiapetta, Thomas W. Harold, Michael Ashker
  • Publication number: 20220076221
    Abstract: Methods for creating a collectible item or items, collectible items, and methods and systems for sale, use and distribution thereof. In some examples, a unique collectible item (or set of items) is created relative to an event such as a sporting event by tracking elements of a participant's performance such as with a wearable device, which stores event data related to the participant. The stored event data is then packaged with or without additional data, such as highlights, interviews, images, etc. and provided to a buyer. In some examples, the buyer will have purchased the right to receive the collectible item in advance of the event. The collectible item may be a tangible object, an intangible data file, or a combination of tangible item and data file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: James R. Chiapetta, Edward Blach, Alexander R. Huff
  • Patent number: 10980658
    Abstract: A nasal support device includes a device body. The device body defines a perimeter shape of the nasal support device and also can include a nasal support structure. The nasal support device also includes adhesive carried with the device body. The nasal support device further includes a peelable backing that covers the adhesive and includes at least one peelable backing piece that is divided into a first section and a second section by a pre-defined fold location. The pre-defined fold location is configured such that the first and second sections of the peelable backing piece remain coupled together at the pre-defined fold location after folding at the pre-defined fold location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Flair, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20200324114
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye, comprising eyepieces having a plurality of electrodes that are placed on the eyelid. Some examples are just eyepieces having a periphery that partly surrounds the eye, other examples fully surround the eye or include a temporal portion configured to extend to the temple of the user. Some examples also include a field that covers the eye to take the form of a goggle. Numerous configurations for power supply and therapy output are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: BIOVISICS MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES R. CHIAPETTA, PAUL ROCKLEY
  • Publication number: 20200171307
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for use in delivering stimulation to the head of a patient, including examples directed to delivering electrical or other stimulation to the eye of the patient. In some examples eyepieces or eyepatches are configured to deliver electrical or other stimulus to the eye of a patient by being worn on the face of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: BIOVISICS MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: PAUL ROCKLEY, JAMES R. CHIAPETTA, THOMAS W. HAROLD, MICHAEL ASHKER
  • Publication number: 20200101290
    Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for feedback relating to the stimulus itself as well as the effect of such stimulus on the patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: BIOVISICS MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: PAUL ROCKLEY, THOMAS W. HAROLD, JAMES R. CHIAPETTA
  • Publication number: 20180360584
    Abstract: A nasal support device includes a device body. The device body defines a perimeter shape of the nasal support device and also can include a nasal support structure. The nasal support device also includes adhesive carried with the device body. The nasal support device further includes a peelable backing that covers the adhesive and includes at least one peelable backing piece that is divided into a first section and a second section by a pre-defined fold location. The pre-defined fold location is configured such that the first and second sections of the peelable backing piece remain coupled together at the pre-defined fold location after folding at the pre-defined fold location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 9017360
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20150039022
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20140297384
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for event participation. One method embodiment includes a method for generating income for an owner of an entrant to an event. The method includes defining the event by the owner. The method further includes offering remuneration based upon a fulfillment of the defined event. The remuneration can be memorialized by a remuneration right. The remuneration can be granted from the owner to a participant. And, the remuneration right is granted in exchange for the participant accepting to give consideration to the owner for receiving the remuneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8795314
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passages of a mammal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD overlies the nose and provides support for maintaining the nasal passages open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta