Patents by Inventor Michael A. Axelrod

Michael A. Axelrod 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: 20120259237
    Abstract: An injection system for transferring a volume of fluid from a syringe into a patient comprises a syringe assembly having a syringe adapter configured to securely receive a pre-filled syringe and a plunger assembly configured to be selectively moved relative to the syringe adapter. The injection system further comprises a fluid delivery module comprising at least one motor to move an actuator in at least one direction. In some embodiments, the injection system additionally comprises a motion transfer cable. In one embodiment, one end of the motion transfer cable is mechanically coupled to the actuator of the fluid delivery module, and the other end is mechanically coupled to the plunger assembly of the syringe assembly. In some embodiments, movement of the actuator by the motor is transferred through the motion transfer cable to the plunger assembly, resulting in the plunger assembly moving a desired distance relative to the pre-filled syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: CARTICEPT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Axelrod
  • Publication number: 20120253269
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20120253182
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20120179036
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Patent number: 8142414
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Carribeth Ramey, Michael Axelrod
  • Patent number: 8079976
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20110306932
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Patent number: 8007487
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Carribeth Ramey, Michael Axelrod
  • Patent number: 8002736
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20110021905
    Abstract: Devices and systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, a joint or intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a needle extending from its distal end, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medicaments, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to a cassette or other portion of the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090301472
    Abstract: Methods, systems and/or devices for generating and aerosol from one or more composition are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew H.J. Kim, Stephanie R.S. Anderson, Michael Axelrod, James E. Maciariello, Joseph L. Kapushion, Doug E. Zaugg, Andrew S. Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20090171193
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090171194
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090171316
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090171191
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090171192
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Publication number: 20090163860
    Abstract: Systems for injecting fluids and/or other materials into a targeted anatomical location, in particular, an intra-articular space, include a handpiece assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end of the handpiece assembly, a fluid delivery module comprising a cassette and a fluid transfer device. A conduit is generally configured to place the fluid delivery module in fluid communication with the handpiece assembly. Medications, formulations and/or other fluids or materials contained within vials that are secured to the fluid delivery module can be selectively delivered into an anatomy through a needle located at the distal end of the handpiece assembly. In some embodiments, ultrasound or other imaging technologies can be used to locate a joint or other targeted anatomical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Carticept Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick, Richard Knostman, Michael Axelrod, Carribeth Ramey
  • Patent number: 7504176
    Abstract: A flexible tongue having guide tabs is used in a battery capturing mechanism to engage alignment grooves formed in a battery cartridge. The guide tabs form hooks so that when the battery has been inserted, thereby causing the tongues to deflect at a flexible hinge as the battery slides into the capturing mechanism, the hooks retain the battery. Preferably tapered guide rails are aligned with the tabs and are formed on a rigid floor to which the tongue's flexible hinge attaches, thereby guiding a connector of the battery into electrical engagement with a corresponding connector that is part of the device into which the battery capturing mechanism is used. To remove the battery, the tongue may be depressed and battery grips grasped to retrieve the battery from the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Arris International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Axelrod
  • Patent number: 7202977
    Abstract: A method for positioning a print integrity image capture device comprises the steps of creating electronic document data; adding print integrity markings to the electronic document data; sending the electronic document data to a raster image processor; determining the location of integrity markings for a tangible print of electronic document data; automatically adjusting an image capture device location based on integrity marking location information; providing necessary scheduling information to a feeding device and/or a sorting device; printing a tangible print of electronic document data; scanning a tangible print of electronic document data based on a determined image capture location; analyzing an image to determine which integrity marking is located on the tangible print of electronic document data; relaying an integrity marking number to a production management algorithm; determining whether all tangible prints of electronic document data have been printed; and determining whether all documents have be
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Robinson, Michael Axelrod
  • Patent number: D512371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Arris International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Axelrod