Patents by Inventor Mark Wasserman

Mark Wasserman 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).

  • Patent number: 10839714
    Abstract: A method for peer-to-peer learning of a common language by a plurality of students. A first student selected from the plurality of students acts as a speaker in the common language with a second student selected from the plurality of students acting as a speller. A word-deck is generated for use by the student-group. The word-deck includes a plurality of words that are selected because they are related to another word, respectively, found in the common language based on a phonetic similarity between the respective words. The first student is provided with a word selected from the plurality of words included in the word-deck where the word has a correct spelling. An audio output is provided to the second student where the audio output includes the word as spoken by the first student. An entry includes a spelling of the word as spelled by the second student following a receipt of the audio output. If the spelling of the word matches the correct spelling of the word, a score for the student-group is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20200132683
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease without invasive techniques or complicated wet-laboratory equipment. The method utilizes the rapid detection of both the CD38 protein and alpha-synuclein protein at a specific concentration that reflects the pathological state of Parkinson's disease, and CD38 protein and the tau protein which are found in significantly elevated concentrations in blood plasma and serum in the disease states. The blood plasma or serum can be collected and utilized as the test material for the pre- and post-symptom Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Wasserman, Todd Flower
  • Publication number: 20190122578
    Abstract: A method for peer-to-peer learning of a common language by a plurality of students. A first student selected from the plurality of students acts as a speaker in the common language with a second student selected from the plurality of students acting as a speller. A word-deck is generated for use by the student-group. The word-deck includes a plurality of words that are selected because they are related to another word, respectively, found in the common language based on a phonetic similarity between the respective words. The first student is provided with a word selected from the plurality of words included in the word-deck where the word has a correct spelling. An audio output is provided to the second student where the audio output includes the word as spoken by the first student. An entry includes a spelling of the word as spelled by the second student following a receipt of the audio output. If the spelling of the word matches the correct spelling of the word, a score for the student-group is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20180364247
    Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing concussions and other CNS afflictions is provided. A diagnostic kit includes a tube containing a predefined amount of lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles, a fluid for mixing with the lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles within the tube, so as to reconstitute the lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles, resulting in a reconstituted mixture, and a swab comprising an absorbent hydrophobic material, the swab configured for absorbing cerebrospinal fluid when swabbed on a patient, wherein when the swab that has absorbed cerebrospinal fluid is placed in the tube containing the reconstituted mixture, the swab is configured to change color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Wasserman, Todd Flower, David Matzilevich
  • Publication number: 20170328916
    Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing concussions, TBI, CTE and other central nervous system disorders is provided. A diagnostic kit includes a tube containing a predefined amount of lyophilized biomarker-specific antibody conjugated to a conjugate with a color functionality, a fluid for mixing with the lyophilized biomarker-specific antibody conjugated to the conjugate within the tube, so as to reconstitute the lyophilized biomarker-specific antibody conjugated to the conjugate, resulting in a reconstituted mixture, and a swab comprising an absorbent hydrophobic material, the swab configured for absorbing cerebrospinal fluid when swabbed on a patient, wherein when the swab that has absorbed cerebrospinal fluid is placed in the tube containing the reconstituted mixture, the swab is configured to change color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Wasserman, Todd Flower, David Matzilevich
  • Publication number: 20170328911
    Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing concussions and other CNS afflictions is provided. A diagnostic kit includes a tube containing a predefined amount of lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles, a fluid for mixing with the lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles within the tube, so as to reconstitute the lyophilized tau-specific antibody conjugated to colored latex nanoparticles, resulting in a reconstituted mixture, and a swab comprising an absorbent hydrophobic material, the swab configured for absorbing cerebrospinal fluid when swabbed on a patient, wherein when the swab that has absorbed cerebrospinal fluid is placed in the tube containing the reconstituted mixture, the swab is configured to change color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Wasserman, Todd Flower, David Matzilevich
  • Publication number: 20140338529
    Abstract: A smoke evacuator that draws smoke generated during a medical surgical procedure away from the site at which the smoke is generated. The smoke evacuator includes a pump that draws air into a filter. A sensor internal to the filter monitors the smoke in the air stream drawn through the filter. Normally the pump runs at a low speed, a speed sufficient to draw some air in the filter. When the sensor detects the presence of an appreciable amount of smoke in the air stream the sensor sends a signal indicating the air stream is in this state to the pump controller. The controller then increases the pump speed to result in a like increase in the volume of air drawn through the smoke evacuator. Since the sensor is contained in the filter, a new sensor is installed in the system each time a new filter is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Reasoner, Brandon Scanlon, Mark Wasserman
  • Patent number: 8535342
    Abstract: A powered surgical handpiece that includes a motor for actuating a cutting accessory. The handpiece has a housing with a bore for receiving the cutting accessory and a coupling member internal to the bore that releasably engages and actuates the cutting accessory. A coil is mounted to the housing adjacent the bore. More particularly, the coil is located so that when the cutting accessory is seated in the bore, the coil is able to exchange signals with a complementary coil integral with the cutting accessory. A locking assembly mounted to the housing releasably holds the cutting accessory in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Don Malackowski, Wenjie Deng, José Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, James Keith Rains, Mark Wasserman
  • Patent number: 8424685
    Abstract: A manifold assembly for use in a medical waste collection device to direct fluid into the medical waste collection device while filtering material from the fluid. The assembly includes a manifold housing having a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom about a first axis, with an outlet port disposed on the manifold housing. A support structure disposed on the bottom has a filter support surface and defines a plurality of open spaces between the filter support surface and the bottom. A manifold cap having a unitary skirt is connected to the manifold housing to define a chamber therebetween, and has an intake port disposed thereon to direct the fluid into the chamber. A filter is supported by the filter support surface to filter the material from the fluid, the periphery of the filter positioned between the skirt and the support structure to prevent fluid received in the chamber from bypassing the filter as the fluid moves from the chamber to the outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Karen L. Smit, Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20100282666
    Abstract: A manifold assembly for use in a medical waste collection device to direct fluid into the medical waste collection device while filtering material from the fluid. The assembly includes a manifold housing having a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom about a first axis. A support structure is disposed on the bottom and has a filter support surface spaced from the bottom to define a plurality of open spaces between the filter support surface and the bottom. The support structure has a ring defining an outer surface and spaced from the wall. At least one filter is supported by the filter support surface to filter the material from the fluid, the filter having a perimeter. A manifold cap is connected to the manifold housing to define a chamber therebetween, and an intake port is disposed on the manifold cap to direct the fluid into the chamber. An outlet port is disposed on the manifold housing, and a skirt is unitary with the cap and has an inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karen L. Smit, Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20090292304
    Abstract: A powered surgical handpiece that includes a motor for actuating a cutting accessory. The handpiece has a housing with a bore for receiving the cutting accessory and a coupling member internal to the bore that releasably engages and actuates the cutting accessory. A coil is mounted to the housing adjacent the bore. More particularly, the coil is located so that when the cutting accessory is seated in the bore, the coil is able to exchange signals with a complementary coil integral with the cutting accessory. A locking assembly mounted to the housing releasably holds the cutting accessory in the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Don Malackowski, Wenjie Deng, Jose Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, James Keith Rains, Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20070135779
    Abstract: A waste collection and disposal system for use in health care facilities is provided. The system includes a mobile waste collection unit for moving between use areas in the health care facility to collect waste material generated during medical procedures including body fluids, body tissues, saline, etc. The waste collection unit includes stacked upper and lower waste containers for receiving the waste material. During use, the upper waste container can be emptied into the lower waste container for temporary storage. In addition, different vacuum levels can be provided in the waste containers during complex procedures. Once a user desires to empty the waste collection unit, the waste collection unit is wheeled to a docking station. At the docking station, the waste material is off-loaded to a waste drain and the waste collection unit is cleaned and rinsed for further use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent Lalomia, Stephen Reasoner, Stephen Isham, Chamara Gamhewage, Mark Wasserman, Glen Rocque, Sean Murray, Troy Durnell, Grant Westphal, Joseph Hepp, Brian MacLachlan, Brandon Scanlon
  • Publication number: 20060184121
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system is provided for delivering fluid to a patient. The system comprises a reservoir for storing the fluid to be delivered to the patient and a fluid discharge device operatively coupled to the reservoir for delivering the fluid from the reservoir to the patient. A controller is configured to operate the fluid discharge device. An input device is in electronic communication with the controller and configured for setting at least one operating parameter of the system. The controller operates the fluid discharge device based on the at least one operating parameter and locks the system after the at least one operating parameter is set such that the at least one operating parameter is unable to be modified. A display is in electronic communication with the controller to at least periodically display a code for resetting the at least one operating parameter. The code is altered at least once during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Christopher Brockman, Mark Wasserman, David Hershberger, Jacob Foor, Michael Strickler, Jason Toman
  • Publication number: 20050189283
    Abstract: A manifold assembly (12) for a medical waste collection device (10) is provided. The manifold assembly (12) comprises a housing (14) and a cap (16) connected to the housing (14) by a snap-fit connection (18). The housing (14) includes a bottom (20) and a wall (24) extending upwardly therefrom about an axis (26). A support structure (22) is disposed on the bottom (20) of the housing (14) to support a plurality of filters (60, 62). An intake port (58) is disposed on the cap (16) at a tangential position relative to the wall (24) such that the fluid and material entering the manifold assembly (12) is directed along the wall (24) to better separate the material from the fluid and increase the life of the filters (60, 62).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Smit, Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20050187529
    Abstract: A waste collection unit is provided for collecting medical waste such as bodily fluids and materials from a patient, and disposing of the medical waste at a docking station. The waste collection unit comprises a canister for containing the medical waste and a carrier with wheels for transporting the waste collection unit between use areas, such as operating rooms, and the docking station. A vacuum housing with a plurality of vacuum ports is provided for connecting to an external vacuum source to draw a vacuum inside of the canister and collect the medical waste from the patient. The waste collection unit also includes a sprinkler system for cleaning the canister after disposing of the collected medical waste. The sprinkler system includes a sprinkler having a helical configuration in a cap of the canister for generating a cone-shaped spray pattern and a spray nozzle in a base of the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Reasoner, Timothy Austin, Glen Rocque, Karen Staley, Jon Hietbrink, Mark Wasserman
  • Patent number: 6902673
    Abstract: A manifold assembly (12) for a medical waste collection device (10) is provided. The manifold assembly (12) comprises a housing (14) and a cap (16) connected to the housing (14) by a snap-fit connection (18). The housing (14) includes a bottom (20) and a wall (24) extending upwardly therefrom about an axis (26). A support structure (22) is disposed on the bottom (20) of the housing (14) to support a plurality of filters (60, 62). The support structure (22) includes spaced inner (38) and outer (40) rings. The support structure (22) further includes a plurality of inner spokes (52) extending radially between the axis (26) and the inner ring (38) and a plurality of outer spokes (44) extending radially between the inner ring (38) and the outer ring (40). The rings (38, 40) and spokes (44, 52) have upper surfaces that are coplanar to define a filter support surface (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Stryker Instruments
    Inventors: Karen L. Smit, Mark Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20050109337
    Abstract: An air filtration system and a helmet for use in the air filtration system are disclosed and utilized to filter air between a head and body of a user and an external environment. The air filtration system and helmet include inner and outer shells that define an air flow channel for channeling air about the user. A fan module is mounted between the inner and outer shells and a scroll housing is mounted adjacent the fan module. The scroll housing includes an air inlet for drawing air into the air filtration system and helmet, and at least one air outlet to distribute air flow to the air flow channel. The helmet includes air exits at front and rear sections that are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and the air outlet or outlets. The air filtration system includes a gown operating as a filter for filtering the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Luis Diaz, Bruce Henniges, Mark Wasserman, Karen Smit
  • Patent number: D936905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Jefferis, Beau Kidman, Stephen Isham, Mark Wasserman
  • Patent number: D936909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Jefferis, Beau Kidman, Stephen Isham, Mark Wasserman
  • Patent number: D1069250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Jefferis, Beau Kidman, Stephen Isham, Mark Wasserman