Patents by Inventor John Polidoro
John Polidoro 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: 20230293761Abstract: A ceiling, wall- or surface-mounted light fixture with a housing containing one or more external visible light sources to illuminate the space where the light fixture is mounted, one or more emitters inside or outside the housing to destroy bacteria, viruses, and pathogens in area inside or outside the housing, and one or more fans inside the housing that recirculate the air in a space and subject the air to bacteria, viruses, and pathogen-destroying influence inside the housing, destroying bacteria, viruses, and pathogens in the air passing though the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventor: John Polidoro
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Patent number: 11660368Abstract: A ceiling-mounted decontamination unit with one or more internal decontamination sources, which may be UV-C emitters, inside a housing with a hingable panel for access to the internal space of the housing for maintenance and repairs, and one or more fans inside the housing that re-circulate the air in a room and subject the air to the germicidal internal decontamination source inside the housing, decontaminating the air passing through the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit's internal space and destroying viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The ceiling-mounted decontamination unit draws the air in from the room or area where the ceiling-mounted unit is installed, subjects the air to the internal decontamination source destroying pathogens, and returns the decontaminated air back to the same room or area from which the air is drawn. An optional luminaire or external decontamination source may be attached to the room- or area-facing exterior of the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventor: John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20220202981Abstract: A ceiling-mounted decontamination unit with one or more internal decontamination sources, which may be UV-C emitters, inside a housing with a hingable panel for access to the internal space of the housing for maintenance and repairs, and one or more fans inside the housing that re-circulate the air in a room and subject the air to the germicidal internal decontamination source inside the housing, decontaminating the air passing through the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit's internal space and destroying viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The ceiling-mounted decontamination unit draws the air in from the room or area where the ceiling-mounted unit is installed, subjects the air to the internal decontamination source destroying pathogens, and returns the decontaminated air back to the same room or area from which the air is drawn. An optional luminaire or external decontamination source may be attached to the room- or area-facing exterior of the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventor: John Polidoro
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Patent number: 11293665Abstract: A wall- or surface-mounted light fixture with a housing containing one or more external visible light sources to illuminate the space where the light fixture is mounted, one or more UV emitters inside or outside the housing to destroy bacteria and pathogens, and one or more fans inside the housing that recirculate the air in a space and subject the air to the UV radiation inside the housing, destroying bacteria and pathogens in the air passing though the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: John Polidoro
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Patent number: 11291743Abstract: A ceiling-mounted decontamination unit with one or more internal decontamination sources, which may be UV-C emitters, inside a housing with a hingable panel for access to the internal space of the housing for maintenance and repairs, and one or more fans inside the housing that re-circulate the air in a room and subject the air to the germicidal internal decontamination source inside the housing, decontaminating the air passing through the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit's internal space and destroying viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The ceiling-mounted decontamination unit draws the air in from the room or area where the ceiling-mounted unit is installed, subjects the air to the internal decontamination source destroying pathogens, and returns the decontaminated air back to the same room or area from which the air is drawn. An optional luminaire or external decontamination source may be attached to the room- or area-facing exterior of the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20210003317Abstract: A wall- or surface-mounted light fixture with a housing containing one or more external visible light sources to illuminate the space where the light fixture is mounted, one or more UV emitters inside or outside the housing to destroy bacteria and pathogens, and one or more fans inside the housing that recirculate the air in a space and subject the air to the UV radiation inside the housing, destroying bacteria and pathogens in the air passing though the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: John Polidoro
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Patent number: 10808964Abstract: A wall- or surface-mounted light fixture with a housing containing one or more external visible light sources to illuminate the space where the light fixture is mounted, one or more UV emitters inside the housing to destroy bacteria and pathogens, and one or more fans inside the housing that recirculate the air in a space and subject the air to the UV radiation inside the housing, destroying bacteria and pathogens in the air passing though the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20200289698Abstract: A ceiling-mounted decontamination unit with one or more internal decontamination sources, which may be UV-C emitters, inside a housing with a hingable panel for access to the internal space of the housing for maintenance and repairs, and one or more fans inside the housing that re-circulate the air in a room and subject the air to the germicidal internal decontamination source inside the housing, decontaminating the air passing through the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit's internal space and destroying viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. The ceiling-mounted decontamination unit draws the air in from the room or area where the ceiling-mounted unit is installed, subjects the air to the internal decontamination source destroying pathogens, and returns the decontaminated air back to the same room or area from which the air is drawn. An optional luminaire or external decontamination source may be attached to the room- or area-facing exterior of the ceiling-mounted decontamination unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: John Polidoro
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Publication number: 20170321877Abstract: A wall- or surface-mounted light fixture with a housing containing one or more external visible light sources to illuminate the space where the light fixture is mounted, one or more UV emitters inside the housing to destroy bacteria and pathogens, and one or more fans inside the housing that recirculate the air in a space and subject the air to the UV radiation inside the housing, destroying bacteria and pathogens in the air passing though the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: John Polidoro
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Patent number: 7588556Abstract: Syringe having a plunger, a barrel and a restrictor mechanism between the shaft of the plunger and the barrel and including a first part engaged with the barrel for limiting movement of the first part with respect to the barrel in a first direction, and a second part. The restrictor mechanism and/or plunger shaft carries a formation for limiting movement of the restrictor mechanism with respect to the plunger in the first direction. The restrictor mechanism as a further member which restricts movement of the restrictor mechanism with respect to the barrel or plunger shaft in a second direction. A latch member prevents he further member from restricting movement of the restrictor mechanism with respect to the barrel or plunger shaft in the second direction until a predetermined point in an operation cycle of the syringe.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: ID-Tech LimitedInventors: Phillip Owen Byrne, Penelope Rosemary Attridge, Harry Raymond Ingham, John Polidoro, Spencer Kinsey, Chad Smutney
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Publication number: 20080021391Abstract: An auto-disable syringe (50,150) is disclosed which prevents re-use of the syringe whatever dose is delivered on the first use. A restrictor bobbin comprises an element (1,100) which spans the barrel of the syringe and which, after initial distal movement of the plunger (52, 152) rotates and wedges in the barrel when the plunger is moved proximally. The wedged restrictor bobbin (1, 100) prevents further substantial proximal movement of the plunger (52, 152) whilst allowing further distal movement. A small degree of repeated proximal and distal movement is permitted to allow for an aspiration step.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: ID-Tech-LimitedInventors: John Polidoro, Spencer Kinsey, Chad Smutney
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Publication number: 20070203454Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir subassembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. Simple removal of an interlock allows a disk, or Belleville spring assembly to apply an essentially even and constant pressure to the contents of the fluid reservoir assembly, and allows the device to then be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact surface. A push button activation assembly is provided which can then be used to release and seat one or more spring-loaded patient needles into the skin surface, and establish a fluid communication path between the patient needles and the pressurized fluid reservoir contents thereby delivering an infusion into the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventors: Charles Shermer, Kenneth Powell, Alexander Lastovich, P. Kinsey, Chad Smutney, John Polidoro, Ed Browka, Carl Sahi, James Fentress, David Chapin, Daniel Stipe, Jeff Moss, Melody Kuroda
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Publication number: 20070095424Abstract: A retainer for filling and sealing containers having one or more flexible sides which has features for filling semi-flexible containers is disclosed. Non-standard containers for holding fluid are releasably supported during the filling and sealing process. Both the interior and exterior of the filled container are subjected to an environment of reduced pressure to minimize the headspace and sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kenneth Powell, Carl Sahi, Charles Shermer, John Polidoro, Chad Smutney
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Publication number: 20070073226Abstract: An auto-disable syringe (50,150) is disclosed which prevents re-use of the syringe whatever dose is delivered on the first use. A restrictor bobbin comprises an element (1,100) which spans the barrel of the syringe and which, after initial distal movement of the plunger (52, 152) rotates and wedges in the barrel when the plunger is moved proximally. The wedged restrictor bobbin (1, 100) prevents further substantial proximal movement of the plunger (52, 152) whilst allowing further distal movement. A small degree of repeated proximal and distal movement is permitted to allow for an aspiration step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: John Polidoro, Spencer Kinsey, Chad Smutney
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Publication number: 20070005022Abstract: An auto-disable syringe is disclosed which prevents re-use of the syringe whetver dose is delivered on the first use. A restrictor bobbin comprises two elements: a plunger lock 1 and a barrel lock 20 which are relatively freely movable for a limited distance. The barrel lock includes a barb 27 which engages with the barrel interior wall to prevent proximal movement of the barrel lock, whilst the plunger lock includes a barb 6 which engages with the plunger to prevent distal movement of the plunger withy respect to the barrel lock. The plunger lock includes a further barb 9 which is engageable with the plunger to prevent proximal movement of the plunger. A lock release 40 inlcudes a latch tine 53 which, in the syringe as shipped, prevents engagement of the barb 9 with the plunger. After withdrawal of fluid, e.g. a liquid medicament, initial distal movement of the plunger causes the latch 53 to disengage with the barb 9, thereby preventing any further proximal movement of the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: BTG International LimitedInventors: Phillip Byrne, Penelope Attridge, Harry Ingham, John Polidoro, Spencer Kinsey, Chad Smutney
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Patent number: 7150138Abstract: Methods for filling and sealing containers having one or more flexible sides. Non-standard containers for holding fluid are releasably supported during the filling and sealing process. Both the interior and exterior of the filled container are subjected to an environment of reduced pressure to minimize the headspace and sealed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kenneth G. Powell, Carl Sahi, Charles Shermer, John Polidoro, Chad C. Smutney
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Publication number: 20060137297Abstract: Methods for filling and sealing containers having one or more flexible sides. Non-standard containers for holding fluid are releasably supported during the filling and sealing process. Both the interior and exterior of the filled container are subjected to an environment of reduced pressure to minimize the headspace and sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kenneth Powell, Carl Sahi, Charles Shermer, John Polidoro, Chad Smutney
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Publication number: 20060106346Abstract: A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Vincent Sullivan, Ge Jiang, Matthew Ferriter, Kenneth Powell, P. Kinsey, Carl Sahi, John Polidoro
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Patent number: 7024836Abstract: Methods for filling and sealing containers having one or more flexible sides. Non-standard containers for holding fluid are releasably supported during the filling and sealing process. Both the interior and exterior of the filled container are subjected to an environment of reduced pressure to minimize the headspace and sealed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kenneth G. Powell, Carl Sahi, Charles Shermer, John Polidoro, Chad C. Smutney
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Publication number: 20050261635Abstract: An auto-disable syringe is disclosed which prevents re-use of the syringe whetver dose is delivered on the first use. A restrictor bobbin comprises two elements: a plunger lock 1 and a barrel lock 20 which are relatively freely movable for a limited distance. The barrel lock includes a barb 27 which engages with the barrel interior wall to prevent proximal movement of the barrel lock, whilst the plunger lock includes a barb 6 which engages with the plunger to prevent distal movement of the plunger withy respect to the barrel lock. The plunger lock includes a further barb 9 which is engageable with the plunger to prevent proximal movement of the plunger. A lock release 40 inlcudes a latch tine 53 which, in the syringe as shipped, prevents engagement of the barb 9 with the plunger. After withdrawal of fluid, e.g. a liquid medicament, initial distal movement of the plunger causes the latch 53 to disengage with the barb 9, thereby preventing any further proximal movement of the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: BTG International LimitedInventors: Phillip Byrne, Penelope Attridge, Harry Ingham, John Polidoro, Spencer Kinsey, Chad Smutney