Patents by Inventor Karen Wilson

Karen Wilson 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: 20220160386
    Abstract: There is provided a method of biofilm reduction from the tongue which includes the steps of applying water to a selected area of biofilm and applying an Er, CR:YSGG solid state laser to the selected biofilm area from a hand held device. The method includes generating cavitation to the selected area of biofilm by the application of water and the application of the Er, CR:YSGG solid state laser to result in biofilm disruption without tissue injury. The biofilm disruption produces a reduction of the biofilm over a period of time, with a reduction in aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. A comparison of digital image analyses of tongue coatings over a period of time can determine the reduction in biofilm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Yosef Krespi, Victor Kizhner, Karen Wilson
  • Patent number: 11317970
    Abstract: There is provided a process for treatment of rhinitis by diode laser ablation of the posterior nasal nerves. The laser diode delivery device with elongated optic tip is inserted through a patient's nostril and has the length, flexibility and a curvature to reach both above and under the patient's middle turbinate for treatment to both posterior nasal nerves. Skin and tissue temperature is raised to approximately 60-65° C. with the process. Optimal treatment wavelength was found to be approximately 940 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventors: Yosef Krespi, Ron Hadani, Victor Kizhner, Karen Wilson
  • Publication number: 20210007804
    Abstract: There is provided a process for treatment of rhinitis by diode laser ablation of the posterior nasal nerves. The laser diode delivery device with elongated optic tip is inserted through a patient's nostril and has the length, flexibility and a curvature to reach both above and under the patient's middle turbinate for treatment to both posterior nasal nerves. Skin and tissue temperature is raised to approximately 60-65° C. with the process. Optimal treatment wavelength was found to be approximately 940 nanometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Yosef Krespi, Ron Hadani, Victor Kizhner, Karen Wilson
  • Patent number: 10864312
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Publication number: 20200360035
    Abstract: There is provided a method of biofilm reduction from the tongue which includes the steps of applying water to a selected area of biofilm and applying an Er, CR: YSGG solid state laser to the selected biofilm area from a hand held device. The method includes generating cavitation to the selected area of biofilm by the application of water and the application of the Er, CR: YSGG solid state laser to result in biofilm disruption without tissue injury. The biofilm disruption produces a reduction of the biofilm over a period of time, with a reduction in aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. A comparison of digital image analyses of tongue coatings over a period of time can determine the reduction in biofilm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Yosef Krespi, Victor Kizhner, Karen Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180318491
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. SCHNELL, David BELL, Karen WILSON, David S. UTTERBERG
  • Patent number: 10046102
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Publication number: 20160303306
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. SCHNELL, David BELL, Karen WILSON, David S. UTTERBERG
  • Patent number: 9393397
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Publication number: 20130291970
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. SCHNELL, DAVID BELL, KAREN WILSON, DAVID S. UTTERBERG
  • Patent number: 8491518
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: NXSTAGE Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Publication number: 20120130338
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. SCHNELL, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Patent number: 8092414
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David S. Utterberg
  • Publication number: 20110091557
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material, a precursor for forming the composite material and a method of forming the composite material from the precursor. The invention also relates to the use of said composite material and in particular to its use as an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Joanna Jayne Buckley, Adam Fraser Lee, Karen Wilson
  • Patent number: 7578015
    Abstract: A neck supporting pillow apparatus that provides support for both the head and neck by way of adjustable inflation of the resting surface of the pillow is disclosed. An inflatable pillow structure has a head support section and a raised neck support section. The head support section includes a generally concave mid-portion bordered by generally planar side surfaces. The raised neck support includes a top surface that is generally convexly shaped to provide proper neck support. The pillow body defines an internal chamber with an openable cover to allow for insertion of a heat pack or cold pack. Independently inflatable firmness bladders allow for customization of support by increasing or decreasing the pressure in bladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventors: Karen Wilson, Michael Anthony
  • Publication number: 20070179422
    Abstract: A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: William Schnell, David Bell, Karen Wilson, David Utterberg
  • Patent number: 6867267
    Abstract: Petroleum resins are produced using a supported BF3 cocatalyst complex. Preferably the cocatalyst is organic such as an alcohol or a carboxylic acid. Use of the catalyst in supported form together with the cocatalyst enables control over both Bronsted and Lewis acidity leading to better control of resin properties. Waste disposal and catalyst handling problems are also overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lewtas, Maria Leonor Garcia, James Hanley Clark, Karen Wilson
  • Patent number: 6646067
    Abstract: Petroleum resins are produced using a supported BF3 cocatalyst complex. Preferably the cocatalyst is organic such as an alcohol or a carboxylic acid. Use of the catalyst in supported form together with the cocatalyst enables control over both Bronsted and Lewis acidity leading to better control of resin properties. Waste disposal and catalyst handling problems are also overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lewtas, Maria Leonor Garcia, James Hanley Clark, Karen Wilson
  • Patent number: D479512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: New Horizons Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Wilson, John Georgiou, Frank Baldry
  • Patent number: D826795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: SOLSON ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Soliz, Karen Wilson