Patents by Inventor Michael Kerns

Michael Kerns 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: 12636114
    Abstract: A medical illumination system is provided for modulating properties of light emitted by a light source of the illumination system based on properties of a spot size defining an area illuminated by the emitted light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Lumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Carolyn Guzik, Michael Kerns, Nicolette Diehl, Jessica Quartermaine, Heather Allen, Alan Greszler
  • Publication number: 20260014388
    Abstract: A phototherapy system and spectral absorption measurement device are provided for adjusting parameters used to generate phototherapeutic light by determining a tissue's spectral absorption characteristics by employing detector assemblies that analyze the tissue's effect on specific wavelengths of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: LUMITEX, INC.
    Inventor: Michael KERNS
  • Publication number: 20250352818
    Abstract: A phototherapy apparatus is provided for delivering light to an infant. The phototherapy apparatus includes a light source sheet having light emitters that are electrically isolated from the external environment using an isolating covering. Light from the light emitters is diffused by a spacing layer before being emitted from the spacing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: LUMITEX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael KERNS, Anton ZONNEVELD, Joseph DOMBROWSKI, Alan GRESZLER
  • Publication number: 20250249274
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a controller for modulating phototherapeutic treatment of inflammatory conditions by modulating electromagnetic radiation output from a phototherapy apparatus based on respiratory data from a respiration sensor. The controller modulates a property of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source based on the received respiratory data, such that at least one of: the phototherapy is decreased in response to a positive trend in the respiratory data or the phototherapy is increased in response to a negative trend in the respiratory data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: LUMITEX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael KERNS, Alan GRESZLER, Anton ZONNEVELD, Shawn Lamont BRAXTON
  • Patent number: 12343556
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating ischemic stroke by illuminating a skin surface to reduce free radical generation in subsurface target tissues (e.g., the brain following an ischemic event). The method utilizes a waveguide that receives light from a light source. The waveguide is placed adjacent a skin surface of a patient and the waveguide emits light that passes through the skin surface and illuminates a subsurface target tissue. The waveguide includes light-extracting features configured to emit light at a target angle relative to the surface tissue. That is, the light-extracting features alter a trajectory of light emitted by the waveguide, such that a larger percentage of light emitted by the light guide has an angle that is +/?25 degrees off of a center line of the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Lumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kerns, Alan Greszler, Timothy Orr, Dinusha Thotagamuwa, Carolyn Guzik
  • Publication number: 20250017684
    Abstract: A medical illumination system is provided for modulating properties of light emitted by a light source of the illumination system based on properties of a spot size defining an area illuminated by the emitted light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: LUMITEX, INC.
    Inventors: Carolyn GUZIK, Michael KERNS, Nicolette DIEHL, Jessica QUARTERMAINE, Heather ALLEN, Alan GRESZLER
  • Publication number: 20240359029
    Abstract: A phototherapeutic footwear is provided for treating vitamin D deficiency using UVB light and red light. The phototherapy device includes a light source configured to emit UVB light to stimulate production of vitamin D by a patient's body and to emit red light to stimulate melatonin production by the patient's body. The light source and a power source are mechanically supported by a main body, such that the UVB light and red light are directed onto a skin of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: LUMITEX, INC
    Inventors: Michael KERNS, Alan GRESZLER, Mark REA, Andrew BIERMAN
  • Patent number: 12090336
    Abstract: A phototherapy system having sensor(s) for detecting parameters associated with light generation by a light source and circuitry for modulating the light source based on the detected parameters. Also, a phototherapy system having a light guide interfacing with a light source at a connection point, an ambient light sensor, a connector light sensor for detecting (at the connection point) ambient light received by a light emitting pad that is directed into the light guide, and circuitry for determining whether the light guide is correctly connected to the light source based on a difference between the output of the ambient light source and the connector light sensor. Further, a phototherapy system including a light emitting pad having an identification tag and circuitry that modulates a light source based on the identification tag. Additionally, a phototherapy system including a casing encapsulating multiple light emitters and a light emitting pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Kerns, David G. Felty, Peter Broer
  • Patent number: 11980773
    Abstract: An illuminated bassinet including a light source for delivering therapeutic light and anti-bacterial light, where an interlock prevents the anti-bacterial light from being emitted while an infant is located in the bassinet. Also, a surgical illuminator configured to concurrently or alternately emit different wavelengths of light for treating a physiological condition and for affecting perception of the surgical opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Broer, Vedang Kothari, Alan Greszler, Joseph Dombrowski, David Felty, Michael Kerns
  • Patent number: 11931596
    Abstract: A phototherapy device including a flexible light emitting pad is provided. The phototherapy device allows an infant to be swaddled while the infant simultaneously receives phototherapy treatment on his/her front, back, and sides without the use of external light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Andrich, Peter W. Broer, Michael Kerns, David G. Felty
  • Publication number: 20230120782
    Abstract: A photobiomodulation (PBM) device including eyewear (e.g., incorporating prescription or non-prescription lenses) that is worn throughout the day is provided. The PBM device provides longer-term light delivery throughout the day and may capture patient compliance, provide real-time dose adjustments, and allow for HIPAA-compliant communication with the prescribing clinician. The PBM device provides a wearable, open eye device format designed for increased compliance, lower cost, and greater convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Anton Zonneveld, Alan Greszler, Michael Kerns, Carolyn Guzik, Dinusha Thotagamuwa
  • Publication number: 20230001229
    Abstract: An illuminated bassinet including a light source for delivering therapeutic light and anti-bacterial light, where an interlock prevents the anti-bacterial light from being emitted while an infant is located in the bassinet. Also, a surgical illuminator configured to concurrently or alternately emit different wavelengths of light for treating a physiological condition and for affecting perception of the surgical opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Broer, Vedang Kothari, Alan Greszler, Joseph Dombrowski, David Felty, Michael Kerns
  • Publication number: 20220395697
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating ischemic stroke by illuminating a skin surface to reduce free radical generation in subsurface target tissues (e.g., the brain following an ischemic event). The method utilizes a waveguide that receives light from a light source. The waveguide is placed adjacent a skin surface of a patient and the waveguide emits light that passes through the skin surface and illuminates a subsurface target tissue. The waveguide includes light-extracting features configured to emit light at a target angle relative to the surface tissue. That is, the light-extracting features alter a trajectory of light emitted by the waveguide, such that a larger percentage of light emitted by the light guide has an angle that is +/?25 degrees off of a center line of the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: MICHAEL KERNS, ALAN GRESZLER, TIMOTHY ORR, DINUSHA THOTAGAMUWA, CAROLYN GUZIK
  • Publication number: 20220339466
    Abstract: A phototherapy device including a flexible light emitting pad is provided. The phototherapy device allows an infant to be swaddled while the infant simultaneously receives phototherapy treatment on his/her front, back, and sides without the use of external light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: BRIAN ANDRICH, PETER W. BROER, MICHAEL KERNS, DAVID G. FELTY
  • Publication number: 20220193444
    Abstract: A phototherapy system having sensor(s) for detecting parameters associated with light generation by a light source and circuitry for modulating the light source based on the detected parameters. Also, a phototherapy system having a light guide interfacing with a light source at a connection point, an ambient light sensor, a connector light sensor for detecting (at the connection point) ambient light received by a light emitting pad that is directed into the light guide, and circuitry for determining whether the light guide is correctly connected to the light source based on a difference between the output of the ambient light source and the connector light sensor. Further, a phototherapy system including a light emitting pad having an identification tag and circuitry that modulates a light source based on the identification tag. Additionally, a phototherapy system including a casing encapsulating multiple light emitters and a light emitting pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Kerns, David G. Felty, Peter Broer
  • Publication number: 20220088409
    Abstract: A surgical site disinfection device is provided for disinfecting a surgical site. The surgical site disinfection device directs electromagnetic radiation having germicidal properties into the surgical site using a light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Dombrowski, Alan Greszler, Michael Kerns, Dinusha Thotagamuwa
  • Patent number: 11160225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with diplodia ear rot (DER), a fungal disease associated with Stenocarpella spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to DER.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Daniel Rossouw, Heyder Diniz Silva, Gilberto Pozar, Michael Kerns, Humberto Gutierrez, Justino Mario
  • Publication number: 20200084987
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with diplodia ear rot (DER), a fungal disease associated with Stenocarpella spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to DER.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Johannes Daniel Rossouw, Heyder Diniz Silva, Gilberto Pozar, Michael Kerns, Humberto Gutierrez, Justino Mario
  • Patent number: 10492396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with diplodia ear rot (DER), a fungal disease associated with Stenocarpella spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to DER.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Daniel Rossouw, Heyder Diniz Silva, Gilberto Pozar, Michael Kerns, Humberto Gutierrez, Justino Mario
  • Publication number: 20180027758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with diplodia ear rot (DER), a fungal disease associated with Stenocarpella spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to DER.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Johannes Daniel Rossouw, Heyder Diniz Silva, Gilberto Pozar, Michael Kerns, Humberto Gutierrez, Justino Mario