Patents by Inventor Joseph Niemann

Joseph Niemann 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: 20240099703
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a system, method, and non-transitory computer readable media for an ultrasound probe configured to capture ultrasound images of an examination region. The system includes a first set of one or more sensors coupled to the ultrasound probe and configured to estimate a first positional information associated with the ultrasound probe. The system includes a second set of one or more sensors coupled to the ultrasound probe and configured to capture electromagnetic force (EMF) measurements in the examination region to estimate a second positional information associated with the ultrasound probe. The second positional information is used to calibrate the first set of one or more sensors. The system includes a controller configured to use at least one of (i) the first positional information, or (ii) the second positional information to generate a reconstruction of the examination region based on ultrasound images captured by the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Martin Zoellner, Daniel Edward Rosenfeld, Ashley Quinn Swartz, John Paul Issa, Joseph Hollis Sargent, Ningrui Li, Phillip Yee, Ulrich Niemann, Qianyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 9744163
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger, Joseph Niemann
  • Publication number: 20170100483
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger, Joseph Niemann
  • Patent number: 9446036
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger, Joseph Niemann
  • Publication number: 20140296282
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger, Joseph Niemann
  • Publication number: 20140275046
    Abstract: Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Lee Ann Lynn Schillinger, Joseph Niemann
  • Patent number: 7714398
    Abstract: A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadav Ben-Barak, Daniel M. Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Joseph Niemann, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20100056892
    Abstract: A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Nadav Ben-Barak, Daniel M. Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Joseph Niemann, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20070048181
    Abstract: An electronic system and method for detecting analytes, such as carbon dioxide, is provided, using an improved nanostructure sensor (CO2 sensor). The CO2 sensor may comprise a substrate and a nanostructure, such as a one or more carbon nanotubes disposed over the substrate (e.g., as a network). One or more conductive elements may electrically communicate with the nanostructure. A counter or gate electrode may be positioned adjacent the nanostructure. A functionalization material reactive with carbon dioxide may be included, either disposed in contact with the nanostructure or isolated by a dielectric. The sensor may be connected to a circuit responsive to changes in CO2 concentration in the environment. Embodiments are described of medical sensing systems including one or more CO2 sensors. One embodiment comprises a breath sampling cannula which is connected to a sensor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Chang, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, William Mickelson, Joseph Niemann, John Passmore, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20070048180
    Abstract: Nanoelectronic sensors, including sensors for detecting analytes such as CO2, NO, anesthesia gases, and the like in human breath. An integrated multivalent monitor system is described which permits two or more analytes to be measured in breath, for example to monitor pulmonary conditions such as asthma. The monitor system may be configured to be compact, light weight, inexpensive, and to include a microprocessor capable of both analyzing measurements to determine patient status, and storing measurement history. Wireless embodiments provide such enhancements as remote monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Joseph Niemann, Alexander Star, David Thomas, Christian Valcke