Patents by Inventor Marco Santello
Marco Santello 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: 20240131281Abstract: A sensing module for monitoring dosage delivery of a vaporized material, and a portable vaporization unit including the sensing module, include a light sensor that detects disruptions in a light path across a vapor channel, the disruptions caused by the vaporized material flowing through the vapor channel. The light sensor includes a UV light source, which may emit 370 nm wavelength light, and a UV light detector that converts intensity of incident light in the light path into a signal. A microprocessor of the sensing module compares the signal to a baseline measurement to determine the concentration of a medicament in the vapor; then, using the flow rate and activation time of the device, the microprocessor determines the dosage and can perform monitoring and reporting actions based on the dosage. A measuring circuit measures fluctuations in resistance/impedance of a vaporization element to further determine flow rate and/or dosage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Antonio Garcia, Marco Santello, Christine Woolley
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Patent number: 11847927Abstract: Device for training people to a preferred posture during normal gait comprising of: at least a base for stabilizing at least one rail or post coupled to said base at least one gait regulating component, which will be arranged perpendicularly with respect to said rod or post and parallel to the floor surface, with said gait regulating component provided for defining an obstacle during the normal gait of a user to impose on the latter a predetermined movement of the foot, knee, and hip, facilitating the maintenance of the user's bust erected in a position of equilibrium, with the consequent lengthening of the pushing leg, the gradual transition of the weight of the user's body by the supporting foot posterior to that of the advancing leg, and the oscillation of the arm forward opposite to the lower limb that moves, with a final effect of a steady pace.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventors: Sandro Marzetti, Caterina Germani, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 11707583Abstract: A sensing module for monitoring dosage delivery of a vaporized material, and a portable vaporization unit including the sensing module, include a light sensor that detects disruptions in a light path across a vapor channel, the disruptions caused by the vaporized material flowing through the vapor channel. The light sensor includes a UV light source, which may emit 370 nm wavelength light, and a UV light detector that converts intensity of incident light in the light path into a signal. A microprocessor of the sensing module compares the signal to a baseline measurement to determine the concentration of a medicament in the vapor; then, using the flow rate and activation time of the device, the microprocessor determines the dosage and can perform monitoring and reporting actions based on the dosage. A measuring circuit measures fluctuations in resistance/impedance of a vaporization element to further determine flow rate and/or dosage.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Antonio Garcia, Marco Santello, Christine Woolley
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Patent number: 11701496Abstract: Guidewires useful for cooperating with catheters may be actively steered and/or provide adjustable stiffness. Angle or curvature of a guidewire, and/or flexural modulus of a guidewire, may be adjusted at one or more locations between ends thereof. Variable stiffness segments may include electrically operated compressible and/or extensible materials. Multiple tensile elements may terminate at different body elements to adjust angle or curvature at multiple locations. Multiple circumferentially and/or radially contractible fiber regions may be provided and distributed over a length of a guidewire. Adjustable flexure elements arranged in or along a guidewire may be electrically operated. A flexible core member may be centrally arranged in a tubular body. A flexible guide wire or track may cooperate with electrically operable motor units.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Jeffrey LaBelle, Julio Morera, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 11471619Abstract: Provided herein is a device for ereptiospirating an inhalable material such as a medical wax or solid or highly viscous oil comprising a medication. More particularly, provided herein is a device for continuously ereptiospirating an inhalable material and for delivery of dosages of the inhalable material to patients via direct lung inhalation.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Antonio Garcia, Christine Woolley, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 11446545Abstract: A pneumatically-actuated soft robotics-based variable stiffness haptic interface device for rehabilitation of a hand includes a body having a flexible outer wall and a cavity defined by the outer wall, the outer wall including a plurality of grooves configured to receive a fiber wound around the outer wall. The device further includes a pneumatic actuator in communication with the cavity and configured to provide pressure to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Panagiotis Polygerinos, Frederick Sebastian, Qiushi Fu, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 11419524Abstract: The invention relates to human limb and joint movement pattern detection and analysis and is directed to warning systems for repetitive motion injuries and methods for warning a subject of movements at increased risk for repetitive use injuries, for example, using the warning systems. The invention tracks limb and joint movement of a subject during repetitive motion activities and can signal the subject to perform ergonomically safe movements.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventor: Marco Santello
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Publication number: 20210162183Abstract: Guidewires useful for cooperating with catheters may be actively steered and/or provide adjustable stiffness. Angle or curvature of a guidewire, and/or flexural modulus of a guidewire, may be adjusted at one or more locations between ends thereof. Variable stiffness segments may include electrically operated compressible and/or extensible materials. Multiple tensile elements may terminate at different body elements to adjust angle or curvature at multiple locations. Multiple circumferentially and/or radially contractible fiber regions may be provided and distributed over a length of a guidewire. Adjustable flexure elements arranged in or along a guidewire may be electrically operated. A flexible core member may be centrally arranged in a tubular body. A flexible guide wire or track may cooperate with electrically operable motor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey LaBelle, Julio Morera, Marco Santello
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Publication number: 20210138166Abstract: A sensing module for monitoring dosage delivery of a vaporized material, and a portable vaporization unit including the sensing module, include a light sensor that detects disruptions in a light path across a vapor channel, the disruptions caused by the vaporized material flowing through the vapor channel. The light sensor includes a UV light source, which may emit 370 nm wavelength light, and a UV light detector that converts intensity of incident light in the light path into a signal. A microprocessor of the sensing module compares the signal to a baseline measurement to determine the concentration of a medicament in the vapor; then, using the flow rate and activation time of the device, the microprocessor determines the dosage and can perform monitoring and reporting actions based on the dosage. A measuring circuit measures fluctuations in resistance/impedance of a vaporization element to further determine flow rate and/or dosage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Antonio Garcia, Marco Santello, Christine Woolley
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Patent number: 10967154Abstract: Guidewires useful for cooperating with catheters may be actively steered and/or provide adjustable stiffness. Angle or curvature of a guidewire, and/or flexural modulus of a guidewire, may be adjusted at one or more locations between ends thereof. Variable stiffness segments may include electrically operated compressible and/or extensible materials. Multiple tensile elements may terminate at different body elements to adjust angle or curvature at multiple locations. Multiple circumferentially and/or radially contractible fiber regions may be provided and distributed over a length of a guidewire. Adjustable flexure elements arranged in or along a guidewire may be electrically operated. A flexible core member may be centrally arranged in a tubular body. A flexible guide wire or track may cooperate with electrically operable motor units.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Jeffrey LaBelle, Julio Morera, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 10932688Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enhancing sensorimotor learning using EEG decoding and closed-loop neuromodulation. A plurality of EEG electrodes and a plurality of stimulation electrodes are coupled to a learning subject. An output device of an adaptive learning system provides a sequence of instructions to the learning subject for performing a sensorimotor task in accordance with a defined learning schedule. The defined learning schedule is adjusted based on a monitored EEG signal while performing the task and, in some implementations, a neuromodulation stimulus signal is applied to the learning subject that is designed to cause the monitored EEG signal of the learning subject to approach at least one target EEG signal parameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Marco Santello, Justin Fine
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Patent number: 10849532Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for kinematic tracking and assessment of upper extremity function of a patient. A sequence of 2D images is captured by one or more cameras of a patient performing an upper extremity function assessment tasks. The captured images are processed to separately track body movements in 3D space, hand movements, and object movements. The hand movements are tracked by adjusting a position, orientation, and finger positions of a three-dimensional virtual model of a hand to match the hand in each 2D image. Based on the tracked movement data, the system is able to identify specific aspects of upper extremity function that exhibit impairment instead of providing only a generalized indication of upper extremity impairment.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Marco Santello, Yezhou Yang, Qiushi Fu
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Publication number: 20200279502Abstract: Device for training people to a preferred posture during normal gait comprising of: at least a base for stabilizing at least one rail or post coupled to said base at least one gait regulating component, which will be arranged perpendicularly with respect to said rod or post and parallel to the floor surface, with said gait regulating component provided for defining an obstacle during the normal gait of a user to impose on the latter a predetermined movement of the foot, knee, and hip, facilitating the maintenance of the user's bust erected in a position of equilibrium, with the consequent lengthening of the pushing leg, the gradual transition of the weight of the user's body by the supporting foot posterior to that of the advancing leg, and the oscillation of the arm forward opposite to the lower limb that moves, with a final effect of a steady pace.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Sandro Marzetti, Caterina Germani, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 10706739Abstract: Device for training people to a preferred posture during normal gait comprising of: at least a base for stabilizing at least one rail or post coupled to said base at least one gait regulating component, which will be arranged perpendicularly with respect to said rod or post and parallel to the floor surface, with said gait regulating component provided for defining an obstacle during the normal gait of a user to impose on the latter a predetermined movement of the foot, knee, and hip, facilitating the maintenance of the user's bust erected in a position of equilibrium, with the consequent lengthening of the pushing leg, the gradual transition of the weight of the user's body by the supporting foot posterior to that of the advancing leg, and the oscillation of the arm forward opposite to the lower limb that moves, with a final effect of a steady pace.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Sandro Marzetti, Caterina Germani, Marco Santello
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Patent number: 10558269Abstract: A device for providing cutaneous sensations to a fingertip includes a lower base, an upper platform positioned over and mechanically connected to the lower base, and a shear plate positioned between the lower base and the upper platform and mechanically connected to the lower base. When a fingertip is positioned between the upper platform and the lower base, the upper platform is selectively vertically translatable relative to the lower base to provide a compressive force, and the shear plate is selectively laterally translatable relative to the lower base to provide a shear force. Accordingly, a wearable fingertip device having two degrees-of-freedom (DoF) to provide consecutive and/or concurrent compressive force and/or shear force to a fingertip is provided. The wearable fingertip device can be used in various scenarios; is portable, easily wearable, and easily manufacturable; and has low overall operating power requirements.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignees: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, STC.UNMInventors: Marco Santello, Francesco Chinello, Daisuke Shibata, Domenico Prattichizzo
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Publication number: 20190227632Abstract: A device for providing cutaneous sensations to a fingertip 10 includes a lower base, an upper platform positioned over and mechanically connected to the lower base, and a shear plate positioned between the lower 36 base and the upper platform and mechanically connected to the lower base. When a fingertip is positioned between the upper platform and the lower base, the upper platform is selectively vertically translatable relative to the lower base to provide a compressive force, and the shear plate is selectively laterally translatable relative to the lower base to provide a shear force. Accordingly, a wearable fingertip device having two degrees-of-freedom (DoF) to provide consecutive and/or concurrent compressive force and/or shear force to a fingertip is provided. The wearable fingertip device can be used in various scenarios; is portable, easily wearable, and easily manufacturable; and has low overall operating power requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Marco Santello, Francesco Chinello, Daisuke Shibata, Domenico Prattichizzo
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Publication number: 20190167504Abstract: A pneumatically-actuated soft robotics-based variable stiffness haptic interface device for rehabilitation of a hand includes a body having a flexible outer wall and a cavity defined by the outer wall, the outer wall including a plurality of grooves configured to receive a fiber wound around the outer wall. The device further includes a pneumatic actuator in communication with the cavity and configured to provide pressure to the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Panagiotis Polygerinos, Frederick Sebastian, Qiushi Fu, Marco Santello
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Publication number: 20190069796Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enhancing sensorimotor learning using EEG decoding and closed-loop neuromodulation. A plurality of EEG electrodes and a plurality of stimulation electrodes are coupled to a learning subject. An output device of an adaptive learning system provides a sequence of instructions to the learning subject for performing a sensorimotor task in accordance with a defined learning schedule. The defined learning schedule is adjusted based on a monitored EEG signal while performing the task and, in some implementations, a neuromodulation stimulus signal is applied to the learning subject that is designed to cause the monitored EEG signal of the learning subject to approach at least one target EEG signal parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Marco Santello, Justin Fine
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Publication number: 20190054277Abstract: Guidewires useful for cooperating with catheters may be actively steered and/or provide adjustable stiffness. Angle or curvature of a guidewire, and/or flexural modulus of a guidewire, may be adjusted at one or more locations between ends thereof. Variable stiffness segments may include electrically operated compressible and/or extensible materials. Multiple tensile elements may terminate at different body elements to adjust angle or curvature at multiple locations. Multiple circumferentially and/or radially contractible fiber regions may be provided and distributed over a length of a guidewire. Adjustable flexure elements arranged in or along a guidewire may be electrically operated. A flexible core member may be centrally arranged in a tubular body. A flexible guide wire or track may cooperate with electrically operable motor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey LaBelle, Julio Morera, Marco Santello
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Publication number: 20190022338Abstract: Provided herein is a device for ereptiospirating an inhalable material such as a medical wax or solid or highly viscous oil comprising a medication. More particularly, provided herein is a device for continuously ereptiospirating an inhalable material and for delivery of dosages of the inhalable material to patients via direct lung inhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Antonio Garcia, Christine Woolley, Marco Santello