Patents by Inventor Joseph Rimsa
Joseph Rimsa 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: 20160220441Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. HORNE, Sergio SALINAS, Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Michael H. ROSENTHAL, Christopher S. JONES, Joseph RIMSA
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Publication number: 20160166352Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus, Christopher S. Jones, Paul James Lingane
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Patent number: 9308081Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. Horne, Sergio Salinas, Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael H. Rosenthal, Christopher S. Jones, Joseph Rimsa
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Publication number: 20150352292Abstract: Disclosed herein are syringes having temperature modulation capabilities particularly with regard to changing the temperature of the material being ejected from or injected into the syringe and methods of use. In a specific embodiment of this invention, the syringe comprises a phase transition composition which is to be maintained in one phase within the syringe chamber and ejected in a different phase from the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Kenneth Home
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Patent number: 9150045Abstract: A surgical marking pen may include a pen body, a first chamber within the pen body containing at least one powdered dye, a second chamber within the pen body and separated from the first chamber, and a tip in fluid communication with the first chamber or the second chamber. The second container contains a solvent, and the first chamber and the second chamber are selectively placeable into fluid communication with one another. The at least one powdered dye and the solvent, when mixed, form a dye solution which is disposable upon a skin or tissue surface and is able to be visualized simultaneously by a user in ambient light and with a fluorescence imager.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Joseph Rimsa
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Patent number: 8632498Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus, Christopher S. Jones, Paul James Lingane
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Patent number: 8597248Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.P.Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus, Christopher S. Jones, Paul James Lingane
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Patent number: 8563037Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens. More particularly, in various aspects, this invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for joining such non-conjoined lumens, including small lumens typically requiring microsurgical technique.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: TauTona Group, L.P.Inventors: C. Travis Rappleye, Joseph Rimsa, Drew A. Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20130197358Abstract: Device, method and kit are described herein for marking tissue involved in surgery and evaluated using fluorescing imaging systems are described. Generally the device, method, and kit comprises the components to visibly mark an area of interest such that the same area fluoresces and can be viewed simultaneously through a fluorescent imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: TauTona Group Research and Development Company L.L.C.Inventors: Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Joseph RIMSA
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Publication number: 20130150825Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Joseph RIMSA, Brian J. DOMECUS, Christopher S. JONES, Paul James LINGANE
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Publication number: 20130131635Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Joseph RIMSA, Brian J. DOMECUS, Christopher S. JONES, Paul James LINGANE
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Publication number: 20130116782Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Tau Tona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. HORNE, Sergio SALINAS, Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Michael H. ROSENTHAL, Christopher S. JONES, Joseph RIMSA
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Publication number: 20120226214Abstract: The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein assist with the healing process of tissue that was previously or simultaneously treated for a therapeutic or cosmetic effect. The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein can also provide temporary simulated results of a cosmetic procedure to allow for visual assessment to select the type of procedure or for treatment planning in advance of the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael T. Longaker, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Paul Yock, John A. Zepeda, Kenneth N. Horne, Bankim H. Mehta, Michael H. Rosenthal, Joseph Rimsa, Sergio Salinas, Melanie Harris, Greg Spooner, Kin Chan
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Publication number: 20120101575Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. HORNE, Michael H. ROSENTHAL, Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Christopher S. Jones, Sergio Salinas, Joseph Rimsa
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Publication number: 20100204718Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens. More particularly, in various aspects, this invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for joining such non-conjoined lumens, including small lumens typically requiring microsurgical technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: C. Travis Rappleye, Joseph Rimsa, Drew A. Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20070271714Abstract: Embodiments of light-based enhancing apparatuses and methods of use are described. In one embodiment, the light based-enhancing apparatus may comprise a toothbrush that includes a light source, a head with a plurality of bristles (and/or other materials that may be used to brush a tooth such as, e.g., a sponge, plastic prongs or resilient massaging rods/tips) and a window so that light emitted from the light source can pass through the window. In another embodiment, the light-based enhancing apparatus may comprise a razor or an electric razor that has a head with at least one blade and a light source that is adapted for emitting light proximal to the head of the razor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Horst Adam, Victor Esch, Marc Maisel, Joseph Rimsa
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Publication number: 20050156125Abstract: A method and system is provided for improving and organizing workflow of a computed radiography system comprising of one or more storage phosphor readers, and multiple workstations which control and receive image data from the readers. In one embodiment, the method comprises temporarily associating an imaging cassette, containing a storage phosphor imaging plate, with a specific workstation. The imaging cassette is transported to the reader and inserted into the reader. The image plate reader is temporarily associated with the specific workstation. This temporary association allows the workstation to control the reader; and allow for sending of an X-ray image data from the reader only to the specific workstation. In other embodiments, this workflow may be adapted for use with networks having a plurality of image plate readers and a plurality of workstations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicant: ALARA, INC.Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Christopher Mitchell, Karl Minser, Charles Cantoni
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Patent number: D710003Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: LifeCell CorporationInventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus
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Patent number: D737431Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: LifeCell CorporationInventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus
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Patent number: D751692Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: LifeCell CorporationInventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus