Patents by Inventor Mark Carota
Mark Carota 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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Patent number: 11904180Abstract: An illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of panels. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of panels. The plurality of light sources are configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The illuminator also includes a heat source configured to emit heat to a patient. The heat increases the generation of a photoactivatable agent and thus shortens the time needed to complete photodynamic therapy.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka, Michael Leccese
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Patent number: 11890440Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a solution having two or more components includes a hollow body having a head provided at one end of the hollow body for dispersion of the solution and a breaking mechanism attached to the hollow body. The breaking mechanism includes at least one projection extendable into an interior of the hollow body. The applicator further includes a plurality of ampoules placed in the interior of the hollow body. The plurality of ampoules contains the two or more components. Upon activation of the breaking mechanism, the at least one projection applies a force to the plurality of ampoules such that the plurality of ampoules break and release the two or more components to form the solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota
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Patent number: 11697028Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka
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Publication number: 20230145771Abstract: A method of performing photodynamic therapy is provided. The method includes applying, to the skin of a patient, a topical composition. The topical composition includes 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) hydrochloride, and a vehicle comprising at least one chelating agent to enhance accumulation of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in the skin. The method further includes incubating the topical composition, and following incubation, applying, to the skin, heat from a heat source for at least a first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA, Pradeep SANGHVI, Scott LUNDAHL, Xiaopin JIN, Brenden B. HADJIKEZIAN, Jerzy ZADYKOWICZ, Haydar ABDALGHAFOR, Tasnuva HAQUE
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Publication number: 20230001227Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA
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Publication number: 20220387816Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA
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Patent number: 11446512Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka
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Publication number: 20220040494Abstract: An illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of panels. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of panels. The plurality of light sources are configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The illuminator also includes a heat source configured to emit heat to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA, Michael LECCESE
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Patent number: 11179574Abstract: A method of administering 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to a patient uses an adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface and which includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka
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Publication number: 20210001101Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a solution having two or more components includes a hollow body having a head provided at one end of the hollow body for dispersion of the solution and a breaking mechanism attached to the hollow body. The breaking mechanism includes at least one projection extendable into an interior of the hollow body. The applicator further includes a plurality of ampoules placed in the interior of the hollow body. The plurality of ampoules contains the two or more components. Upon activation of the breaking mechanism, the at least one projection applies a force to the plurality of ampoules such that the plurality of ampoules break and release the two or more components to form the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA
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Publication number: 20200398071Abstract: A method of administering 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to a patient uses an adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface and which includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA
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Patent number: 10814114Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a solution having two or more components includes a hollow body having a head provided at one end of the hollow body for dispersion of the solution and a breaking mechanism attached to the hollow body. The breaking mechanism includes at least one projection extendable into an interior of the hollow body. The applicator further includes a plurality of ampoules placed in the interior of the hollow body. The plurality of ampoules contains the two or more components. Upon activation of the breaking mechanism, the at least one projection applies a force to the plurality of ampoules such that the plurality of ampoules break and release the two or more components to form the solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota
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Publication number: 20200288691Abstract: An apparatus and method for inflating fishing bait is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a compressible air reservoir, and needle, wherein a distal end of the needle is operably coupled to the compressible air reservoir. A proximal end of the needle terminates in a dull hollow rectangular prism. There is a continuous air passage between the dull hollow rectangular prism of the needle and the compressible air reservoir. The compressible air reservoir has a vent such that it can refill with air while the continuous air passage through the needle is obstructed. The vent can be covered up by a hand of a user when the apparatus is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: Mark A. Carota
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Publication number: 20200269063Abstract: An illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of panels. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of panels. The plurality of light sources are configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The illuminator also includes a heat source configured to emit heat to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka, Michael Leccese
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Publication number: 20200246630Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka
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Patent number: 10603508Abstract: An illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of panels. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of panels. The plurality of light sources are configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The illuminator also includes a heat source configured to emit heat to a patient. The heat increases the generation of a photoactivatable agent and thus shortens the time needed to complete photodynamic therapy.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka, Michael Leccese
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Patent number: 10589122Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: DUSA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka
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Publication number: 20170216616Abstract: An illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of panels. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of panels. The plurality of light sources are configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The illuminator also includes a heat source configured to emit heat to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark CAROTA, Brian MAZEJKA
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Publication number: 20170157379Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a solution having two or more components includes a hollow body having a head provided at one end of the hollow body for dispersion of the solution and a breaking mechanism attached to the hollow body. The breaking mechanism includes at least one projection extendable into an interior of the hollow body. The applicator further includes a plurality of ampoules placed in the interior of the hollow body. The plurality of ampoules contains the two or more components. Upon activation of the breaking mechanism, the at least one projection applies a force to the plurality of ampoules such that the plurality of ampoules break and release the two or more components to form the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Mark Carota
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Publication number: 20170106205Abstract: An adjustable illuminator for photodynamically diagnosing or treating a surface includes a plurality of first panels and at least one second panel. The plurality of first panels have wider widths and the at least one second panel has a narrower width. The narrower width is less than the wider widths. The illuminator further includes a plurality of light sources, each mounted to one of the plurality of first panels or the at least one second panel and configured to irradiate the surface with substantially uniform intensity visible light. The plurality of first panels and the at least one second panel are rotatably connected. The at least one second panel is connected on each side to one of the plurality of first panels. The second panel acts as a “lighted hinge” to reduce or eliminate optical dead spaces between adjacent panels when the illuminator is bent into a certain configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thomas BOYAJIAN, Mark Carota, Brian Mazejka