Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Diller

Kenneth R. Diller 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).

  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING OF MAMMALIAN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20150216718
    Abstract: Provided are devices for heating, cooling, or maintaining temperature of mammalian tissue. Also provided are methods for using the same. The devices optionally include a plurality of thermoelectric modules. The modules are selectively operable in temporal and spatial dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Daniel W. Hensley, Andrew E. Mark, Sepideh Khoshnevis
  • Altering Temperature in a Mammalian Body
    Publication number: 20140350645
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Daniel W. Hensley, Timothy T. Diller
  • CRYOTHERAPY DEVICES AND METHODS TO LIMIT ISCHEMIC INJURY SIDE EFFECTS
    Publication number: 20140228718
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus that provides cooling and mechanical and/or electrical simulation to the treated site may be used to overcome the problems associated with cryotherapy. In one embodiment, a cryotherapy device for producing a cooling effect for treating tissue includes a temperature control device which alters the temperature of at least a portion of the tissue being treated during treatment; and a blood flow device that alters the blood flow rate through the portion of the tissue being treated during and following treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Sepideh Khoshnevis, Robert Matthew Brothers
  • Altering temperature in a mammalian body
    Patent number: 8617230
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Daniel W. Hensley, Timothy T. Diller
  • MAINTENANCE OF REDUCED CORE MAMMALIAN BODY TEMPERATURE
    Publication number: 20130317578
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for maintaining reduced core body temperature in a subject having a reduced core body temperature. Heat is applied to peripheral thermoregulatory control tissue of the subject to increase or maintain perfusion of blood in glabrous tissue of the subject. A cooling stimulus is applied to the glabrous tissue thereby maintaining reduced core body temperature in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Daniel W. Hensley, Brian Patrick
  • Altering temperature in a mammalian body
    Publication number: 20110066217
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for altering temperature in a mammalian body. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise core body temperature of a mammalian subject. Optionally, the systems and methods can be used to lower or raise the temperature of glabrous skin of a mammalian subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Daniel W. Hensley, Timothy T. Diller
  • Freezing/perfusion microscope stage
    Patent number: 5257128
    Abstract: This invention relates to a microscope stage assembly for use in combination with magnification apparatus. The stage assembly includes a support assembly, temperature control assembly and fluid control assembly. The stage assembly provides for continuous visual observation of an object being magnified while at the same time controlling the thermal and fluid environment of the object. Physical and chemical changes to an object can be viewed continuously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Diller, Douglas B. Walcerz