Patents by Inventor Joseph DiPisa
Joseph DiPisa 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: 8838263Abstract: The unique advantages of computer-controlled fabrication of a patient-specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3D surface contours and new developments in non-invasive three-dimensional (3D) scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient-specific device with high precision. Such a patient-specific device brings significant improvement in patient-specific fit, comfort, and function of medical devices (and, in particular, to orthoses that require a close fit to the wearer's body to act effectively). The combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient-specific orthotic devices. A patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed. This exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle-foot region, for example, in patients with impaired gait.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignees: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation, Northeastern University, Technest Holding, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Sivak, Richard G. Ranky, Joseph A. DiPisa, Alyssa Leigh Caddle, Kara Lyn Gilhooly, Lauren Chiara Govoni, Seth John Sivak, Michael Lancia, Paolo Bonato, Constantinos Mavroidis
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Publication number: 20090306801Abstract: The unique advantages of computer-controlled fabrication of a patient-specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3D surface contours and new developments in non-invasive three-dimensional (3D) scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient-specific device with high precision. Such a patient-specific device brings significant improvement in patient-specific fit, comfort, and function of medical devices (and, in particular, to orthoses that require a close fit to the wearer's body to act effectively). The combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient-specific orthotic devices. A patient specific ankle-foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed. This exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle-foot region, for example, in patients with impaired gait.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicants: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, TECHNEST HOLDINGS INC., SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Mark L. Sivak, Richard G. Ranky, Joseph A. DiPisa, Alyssa Leigh Caddle, Kara Lyn Gilhooly, Lauren Chiara Govoni, Seth John Sivak, Michael Lancia, Paolo Bonato, Constantinos Mavroidis
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Publication number: 20020067270Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating effective self-management of medication treatment by patients. A Smart Tray monitors and reports to third parties a patient's compliance with various medication treatment regimens. Medication containers are provided with electromagnetic tags that provide various information about medicament contained within a respective container. A Smart Tray is equipped with a processor and reader that interrogates each respective electromagnetic tag to identify medicament(s) contained within each container. Using the retrieved information, a Smart Tray provides visual and/or audio signals to a patient to remind the patient when and how much of various medicaments to take. A Smart Tray also monitors, via the reader, when a medication container is removed. A Smart Tray can communicate with one or more third parties, such as healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other suppliers of healthcare products and services via a computer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Paul Yarin, Richard Fletcher, Joseph DiPisa, Glenn Philander Vonk
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Patent number: 6380858Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating effective self-management of medication treatment by patients. A Smart Tray monitors and reports to third parties a patient's compliance with various medication treatment regimens. Medication containers are provided with electromagnetic tags that provide various information about medicament contained within a respective container. A Smart Tray is equipped with a processor and reader that interrogates each respective electromagnetic tag to identify medicament(s) contained within each container. Using the retrieved information, a Smart Tray provides visual and/or audio signals to a patient to remind the patient when and how much of various medicaments to take. A Smart Tray also monitors, via the reader, when a medication container is removed. A Smart Tray can communicate with one or more third parties, such as healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other suppliers of healthcare products and services via a computer network.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul Yarin, Richard Fletcher, Joseph DiPisa, Glenn Philander Vonk
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Publication number: 20020027507Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating effective self-management of medication treatment by patients. A Smart Tray monitors and reports to third parties a patient's compliance with various medication treatment regimens. Medication containers are provided with electromagnetic tags that provide various information about medicament contained within a respective container. A Smart Tray is equipped with a processor and reader that interrogates each respective electromagnetic tag to identify medicament(s) contained within each container. Using the retrieved information, a Smart Tray provides visual and/or audio signals to a patient to remind the patient when and how much of various medicaments to take. A Smart Tray also monitors, via the reader, when a medication container is removed. A Smart Tray can communicate with one or more third parties, such as healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other suppliers of healthcare products and services via a computer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Paul Yarin, Richard Fletcher, Joseph DiPisa, Glenn Philander Vonk
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Patent number: 6294999Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating effective self-management of medication treatment by patients. A Smart Tray monitors and reports to third parties a patient's compliance with various medication treatment regimens. Medication containers are provided with electromagnetic tags that provide various information about medicament contained within a respective container. A Smart Tray is equipped with a processor and reader that interrogates each respective electromagnetic tag to identify medicament(s) contained within each container. Using the retrieved information, a Smart Tray provides visual and/or audio signals to a patient to remind the patient when and how much of various medicaments to take. A Smart Tray also monitors, via the reader, when a medication container is removed. A Smart Tray can communicate with one or more third parties, such as healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other suppliers of healthcare products and services via a computer network.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul Yarin, Richard Fletcher, Joseph DiPisa, Glenn Philander Vonk
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Patent number: 5441539Abstract: Apparatus for depositing a cell product, such as endothelial cell product, in a graft and inserting the graft in a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus preferably comprises a tunneler tube that has a hollow portion for supporting the graft therein, apertures to permit the flow of cell product, and a pointed end cap attached to a distal end of the tunneler tube. The apparatus also has a handle connected to the graft and releaseably connected to a proximal end of the tunneler tube that provides an inlet for cell product and outlet in fluid communication with the lumen of the graft. During deposition, the cell product thus flows through the handle, into the graft and exits through the apertures. During insertion, the tunneler tube is manipulated by the handle to enter a vessel, and is then released from the handle and removed to accommodate anastomoses.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1993Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul G. Alchas, Jonathan B. Gabel, Stuart K. Williams, Bruce E. Jarrell, Deborah G. Rose, Pauline K. Park, Thomas L. Carter, Frank A. Augello, Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr.
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Patent number: 5372945Abstract: Methods and apparatus for collecting and processing tissue to produce an endothelial cell product having a vessel for rinsing, draining, digesting and isolating tissue. The vessel has a rinsing and digesting chamber for containing tissue during processing. An inlet in the rinsing and digesting chamber allows entry of rinsing solution and tissue from a liposuction device. A waste chamber in fluid communication with the rinsing and digesting chamber preferably connects with a vacuum source. An isolation chamber is separated from the rinsing and digesting chamber by a screen. An ampule in fluid communication with the isolation chamber includes a pair of ports controlled by valve devices to be selectively in fluid communication with the isolation chamber. After processing, the ampule isolates a pellet of endothelial cells and the valve devices permit the pellet to be in fluid communication with the ports.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1992Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Inventors: Paul G. Alchas, Alfred W. Prais, Bruce E. Jarrell, Stuart K. Williams, Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr.
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Patent number: 5312380Abstract: The invention is an endothelial cell procurement and deposition kit for collecting fat from a patient, processing said fat to produce an endothelial cell deposition product, and depositing said product on the surface of a graft, all under sterile conditions established and maintained within the components of said kit comprised of: fat collection means for collecting subcutaneous fat from a patient; digestion means connectable to said fat collection means to maintain sterility during reception of said fat and for retaining said fat under sterile conditions during rinsing and digestion to produce a digested product; endothelial cell isolation means connectable to said digestion means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said digested product and for separating and isolating microvessel endothelial cells from said digested product to produce an endothelial cell product; cell deposition means connectable to said isolation means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said endothelType: GrantFiled: September 25, 1992Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul G. Alchas, Frank A. Augello, Christopher J. Brooks, Tony A. Cutshall, Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr., Stuart K. Williams, Jonathan B. Gabel, Paul J. Mulhauser, Wes Prais, Bruce E. Jarrell, Deborah G. Rose
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Patent number: 5035708Abstract: The invention is an endothelial cell procurement and deposition kit for collecting fat from a patient, processing said fat to produce an endothelial cell deposition product, and depositing said product on the surface of a graft, all under sterile conditions established and maintained within the components of said kit comprised of: fat collection means for collecting subcutaneous fat from a patient; digestion means connectable to said fat collection means to maintain sterility during reception of said fat and for retaining said fat under sterile conditions during rinsing and digestion to produce a digested product; endothelial cell isolation means connectable to said digestion means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said digested product and for separating and isolating microvessel endothelial cells from said digested product to produce an endothelial cell product; cell deposition means connectable to said isolation means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said endothelType: GrantFiled: May 24, 1989Date of Patent: July 30, 1991Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, BectonInventors: Paul G. Alchas, Frank A. Augello, Christopher J. Brooks, Tony A. Cutshall, Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr., Stuart K. Williams, Jonathan B. Gabel, Paul J. Mulhauser, Wes Prais, Bruce E. Jarrell, Deborah G. Rose
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Patent number: 4923464Abstract: An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the lining may engage the vascular wall to provide support therefor.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1985Date of Patent: May 8, 1990Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr.
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Patent number: 4705517Abstract: An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the lining may engage the vascular wall to provide support therefor. An occlusion member is provided for occluding the vascular lumen, when the lining is unrolled, by preventing blood from passing through the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1985Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr.
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Patent number: 4662885Abstract: An intravascular prosthesis comprises a lining rolled upon itself around an axis so that it is introducible into a vascular lumen. An inflatable channel is included for unrolling the lining when the prosthesis is positioned within the lumen so that the lining may engage the vascular wall to provide support therefor. A filter is provided for filtering the blood which passes through the prosthesis when the lining is unrolled.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1985Date of Patent: May 5, 1987Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Joseph A. DiPisa, Jr.
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Patent number: D262942Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1980Date of Patent: February 9, 1982Assignee: Puritan IndustriesInventor: Joseph A. DiPisa, Sr.