Patents by Inventor Michael Botta

Michael 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).

  • Publication number: 20240083539
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame assembly having a front end and a rear end extending along a longitudinally-extending centerline, a front ground-engaging member operably coupled to the front end of the frame assembly at a front rotational axis, and a rear ground-engaging member operably coupled to the rear end of the frame assembly at a rear rotational axis. The vehicle further includes an engine supported by the frame assembly and operably coupled to the front and rear ground-engaging members, and the engine includes a throttle body assembly. Additionally, the vehicle includes an air intake assembly fluidly coupled to the engine and including an airbox and a mounting plate having a first channel and a second channel. The first and second channels are configured to align with the throttle body assembly. The mounting plate is configured to couple the airbox to the throttle body assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Martin Pelz, Matthias Botta, Scott M. Schwintek, Michael Keller, Jason A. Warns, Severin Hefti
  • Publication number: 20230060227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Alfonso L. SABATER, William B. BURAS, Alejandro M. SABATER, Daniel J. DUMINUCO, Michael A. BOTTA
  • Patent number: 11202894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Howard Thau, Thomas Nagler, Michael A Botta, Mian S Yousuf
  • Publication number: 20210137974
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    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
  • Patent number: 10753923
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
  • Patent number: 10729720
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10660299
    Abstract: A waste storage container for a litter box for pets, that consists of a housing having a bottom surface and four side walls, creating an interior cavity therein, and a lip surrounding a top edge of the four side walls, the lip extending outward from the sidewalls and away from the cavity. There is a hook connected to one of the sidewalls, and being configured for attachment to a top edge of a litter box. A foot plate extends outward from the sidewall beneath the hook to keep the waste container in an upright position when the waste container is connected to a litter box with sloped walls. There is also a lid configured for attachment to the housing to cover the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TabbyRoo, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Salvato, Fabiola Simone, Thomas Nagler, Michael Botta, Steven Goldberg
  • Patent number: 10653721
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10656112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
  • Patent number: 10493103
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20190265226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Eugene R. Prais, Michael Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
  • Patent number: 10324081
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Narasinha Parasnis, Serban Peteu, John Creaven, Simin Yao
  • Publication number: 20190046565
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20180348160
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
  • Publication number: 20180303875
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    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
  • Patent number: 10098910
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10073051
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Jeffery S. Reynolds, Robert S. Sams, Simin Yao, Eugene Prais, Michael A. Botta, Steven C. Charlton, Mirza Kokic
  • Publication number: 20180228122
    Abstract: A waste storage container for a litter box for pets, that consists of a housing having a bottom surface and four side walls, creating an interior cavity therein, and a lip surrounding a top edge of the four side walls, the lip extending outward from the sidewalls and away from the cavity. There is a hook connected to one of the sidewalls, and being configured for attachment to a top edge of a litter box. A foot plate extends outward from the sidewall beneath the hook to keep the waste container in an upright position when the waste container is connected to a litter box with sloped walls. There is also a lid configured for attachment to the housing to cover the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: TabbyRoo, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah SALVATO, Fabiola SIMONE, Thomas NAGLER, Michael BOTTA, Steven Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20180185413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    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
  • Patent number: D940304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Howard Thau, Thomas Nagler, Michael A Botta, Mian S Yousuf