Patents by Inventor Michael A. Botta
Michael A. Botta 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: 12090262Abstract: A device, kit, and method for aspirating graft tissue and delivering the graft tissue to a target delivery site. An injector comprises a cylinder and a plunger that is both linearly and rotatably advanceable and retractable within the cylinder. A kit comprises an injector, a cartridge, and a cartridge coupling element that connects the cartridge to the injector. The kit may also include a container that is configured to retain a cartridge and to facilitate connection between the injector and the cartridge. The container includes at least one fluid barrier that prevents spillage of storage solution from the container when the injector is at least partially inserted into the well of the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignees: TissueCor, LLC, University of MiamiInventors: Alfonso L. Sabater, William B. Buras, Alejandro M. Sabater, Daniel J. Duminuco, Michael A. Botta
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Publication number: 20230060227Abstract: A device, kit, and method for aspirating graft tissue and delivering the graft tissue to a target delivery site. An injector comprises a cylinder and a plunger that is both linearly and rotatably advanceable and retractable within the cylinder. A kit comprises an injector, a cartridge, and a cartridge coupling element that connects the cartridge to the injector. The kit may also include a container that is configured to retain a cartridge and to facilitate connection between the injector and the cartridge. The container includes at least one fluid barrier that prevents spillage of storage solution from the container when the injector is at least partially inserted into the well of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Alfonso L. SABATER, William B. BURAS, Alejandro M. SABATER, Daniel J. DUMINUCO, Michael A. BOTTA
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Patent number: 11202894Abstract: An improved two-part swab applicator is provided, having a handle section and a receptacle section that are engaged through coupling and an end cap. A stem having a swab attached at one end is encompassed by both sections with the swab nesting within the receptacle section. The receptacle section has a hollow body and a plurality of ribs on the body to prevent the applicator from rolling and the liquid from spilling. The receptacle section may also have a collar with one or more notches to prevent rolling of the receptacle section. The end cap may have a collar with one or more notches that prevent the handle section and/or the applicator from rolling and catches any drips of the liquid when the swab is removed for use. The end cap also has a plurality of ribs on its body that prevents the applicator from rolling.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Inventors: Howard Thau, Thomas Nagler, Michael A Botta, Mian S Yousuf
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Publication number: 20210137974Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Stuart D. SHANLER, Christopher POWALA, Christopher PHILLIPS, Brian BEGER, Charles Rodney GREENAWAY-EVANS, Sian Tiong LIM, Marc Barry BROWN, Michael A. BOTTA, Thomas NAGLER
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Patent number: 10753923Abstract: A test meter for analyzing a body fluid sample applied to a test strip includes an outer housing having an opening, an actuator, and a cartridge positioned adjacent the outer housing. The cartridge further includes a dispensing member connected to the actuator, a plurality of stacked test strips biased toward the dispensing member, and a cartridge outer housing that is adjacent at least a portion of the dispensing member. Each time the actuator is actuated, the dispensing member is rotated to cause movement of one test strip from the plurality of stacked test strips through the opening, and another test strip is biased toward the dispensing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
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Patent number: 10729720Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Christopher Powala, Christopher Phillips, Brian Beger, Charles Rodney Greenaway Evans, Sian Tiong Lim, Marc Barry Brown, Michael A. Botta, Thomas Nagler
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Patent number: 10656112Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Patent number: 10653721Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Christopher Powala, Christopher Phillips, Brian Beger, Charles Rodney Greenaway Evans, Sian Tiong Lim, Marc Barry Brown, Michael A. Botta, Thomas Nagler
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Patent number: 10493103Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Christopher Powala, Christopher Phillips, Brian Beger, Charles Rodney Greenaway Evans, Sian Tiong Lim, Marc Barry Brown, Michael A. Botta, Thomas Nagler
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Patent number: 10324081Abstract: A test meter for analyzing a body fluid sample applied to a test strip includes an outer housing having an opening, an actuator, and a cartridge positioned adjacent the outer housing. The cartridge further includes a dispensing member connected to the actuator, a plurality of stacked test strips biased toward the dispensing member, and a cartridge outer housing that is adjacent at least a portion of the dispensing member. Each time the actuator is actuated, the dispensing member is rotated to cause movement of one test strip from the plurality of stacked test strips through the opening, and another test strip is biased toward the dispensing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
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Publication number: 20190046565Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Stuart D. SHANLER, Christopher POWALA, Christopher PHILLIPS, Brian BEGER, Charles Rodney GREENAWAY EVANS, Sian Tiong LIM, Marc Barry BROWN, Michael A. BOTTA, Thomas NAGLER
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Publication number: 20180348160Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Publication number: 20180303875Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Stuart D. SHANLER, Christopher POWALA, Christopher PHILLIPS, Brian BEGER, Charles Rodney GREENAWAY EVANS, Sian Tiong LIM, Marc Barry BROWN, Michael A. BOTTA, Thomas NAGLER
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Patent number: 10098910Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Christopher Powala, Christopher Phillips, Brian Beger, Charles Rodney Greenaway Evans, Sian Tiong Lim, Marc Barry Brown, Michael A. Botta, Thomas Nagler
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Patent number: 10073051Abstract: A blood glucose monitor includes a can, a replaceable sensor cartridge that includes a frame, an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can, a case for housing the can and sealing the frame, a lower spring disposed between the can and the case, and a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame. The can is capable of accepting the replaceable sensor cartridge. The frame of the removable cartridge has at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, and a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange. The frame can further include a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame. The frame may be dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
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Publication number: 20180185413Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Stuart D. SHANLER, Christopher POWALA, Christopher PHILLIPS, Brian BEGER, Charles Rodney GREENAWAY EVANS, Sian Tiong LIM, Marc Barry BROWN, Michael A. BOTTA, Thomas NAGLER
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Patent number: 9980983Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Christopher Powala, Christopher Phillips, Brian Beger, Charles Rodney Greenaway Evans, Sian Tiong Lim, Marc Barry Brown, Michael A. Botta, Thomas Nagler
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Publication number: 20180110805Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a stable composition comprising stabilized hydrogen peroxide and 2-propanol and applicators configured to store, dispense, and apply such stable compositions. Such compositions may be used to treat skin conditions such as warts, condyloma accuminatum, molluscum contagiosum, acrochordons, seborrheic keratosis, or a combination thereof. Some embodiments also describe take home compositions, in office compositions, over-the-counter compositions, and kits for the use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Stuart D. SHANLER, Christopher POWALA, Christopher PHILLIPS, Brian BEGER, Charles Rodney GREENAWAY EVANS, Sian Tiong LIM, Marc Barry BROWN, Michael A. BOTTA, Thomas NAGLER
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Patent number: 9949577Abstract: A product display unit including a width extension includes a first lateral sidewall, a second lateral sidewall, and a track. The first lateral sidewall is configured to releasably engage a sidewall of a product display member. The second lateral sidewall includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The second segment is parallel to the first lateral sidewall. The first segment is disposed at an angle with respect to the second segment. The third segment is disposed at an angle with respect to the second segment. The track is disposed between the first lateral sidewall and the second lateral sidewall. The track is configured to support products thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Display Technologies LLCInventors: Michael A. Botta, Andrew Howard, Stephen J. Cress, Marty Illers
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Patent number: D940304Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Inventors: Howard Thau, Thomas Nagler, Michael A Botta, Mian S Yousuf