Patents by Inventor John F. Zak

John F. Zak 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).

  • Patent number: 11458039
    Abstract: The system includes a pump, a heat exchanger, a bladder, a thermometer, and a controller. The heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the pump. The bladder is configured to be placed over a carotid artery, and is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The thermometer is located with respect to the heat exchanger and configured to measure a temperature of fluid downstream from the heat exchanger. The controller is in electrical communication 28 with the thermometer and the heat exchanger. The controller is configured to 20 control power delivered to or flow through the heat exchanger such that the temperature of the fluid downstream from the heat exchanger measured by the thermometer is between 2 degrees C. and 10 degrees C. for between 10 minutes and 50 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TecTraum, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Zak, III, Jason R. Ertel, Sergey Makarov, David J. Boll, Alex Velet, Virginia Stewart
  • Publication number: 20210128345
    Abstract: The system includes a pump, a heat exchanger, a bladder, a thermometer, and a controller. The heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the pump. The bladder is configured to be placed over a carotid artery, and is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The thermometer is located with respect to the heat exchanger and configured to measure a temperature of fluid downstream from the heat exchanger. The controller is in electrical communication 28 with the thermometer and the heat exchanger. The controller is configured to 20 control power delivered to or flow through the heat exchanger such that the temperature of the fluid downstream from the heat exchanger measured by the thermometer is between 2 degrees C. and 10 degrees C. for between 10 minutes and 50 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: John F. Zak, III, Jason R. Ertel, Sergey Makarov, David J. Boll, Alex Velet, Virginia Stewart
  • Patent number: 10675064
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a system for distraction osteogenesis of long bones. Selectively adjustable drive magnets disposed in the system can be used to distract the device. An external drive device generating a magnetic field may be used to rotate the drive in externally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON, AUSTEN BIOINNOVATION INSTITUTE IN AKRON
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fening, Todd Ritzman, John F. Zak
  • Patent number: 10016226
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a system for noninvasive adjusting fastener tensioning has an elongated shaft having a slot defined therein. The shaft has a first end oppositely disposed from the second end. An associated rod or rods may pass through each end. Selectively adjustable fasteners may have a plurality of magnets disposed in the head of the fastener. An external drive device generating a magnetic field may be used to rotate the fasteners via the magnets in the fastener head externally without the need for surgery. The fasteners may move in and out from the shaft and contact the rod to adjust tensioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignees: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON, AUSTEN BIOINNOVATION INSTITUTE IN AKRON
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fening, Todd Ritzman, John F. Zak
  • Publication number: 20180132900
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a system for distraction osteogenesis of long bones. Selectively adjustable drive magnets disposed in the system can be used to distract the device. An external drive device generating a magnetic field may be used to rotate the drive in externally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fening, Todd Ritzman, John F. Zak
  • Publication number: 20140296918
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a system for noninvasive adjusting fastener tensioning has an elongated shaft having a slot defined therein. The shaft has a first end oppositely disposed from the second end. An associated rod or rods may pass through each end. Selectively adjustable fasteners may have a plurality of magnets disposed in the head of the fastener. An external drive device generating a magnetic field may be used to rotate the fasteners via the magnets in the fastener head externally without the need for surgery. The fasteners may move in and out from the shaft and contact the rod to adjust tensioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fening, Todd Ritzman, John F. Zak, William G. Stuart, Jr.