Patents by Inventor Mitchell Levinson
Mitchell Levinson 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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Publication number: 20200214883Abstract: A device for exchanging heat with a subject having skin is provided. The device includes a heat exchanging member having a heat transfer surface configured to form a heat conducting interface with the subject's skin. The device further includes a substantially flexible sensing device disposed in the interface between the heat exchanging member and the subject's skin. The sensing device is configured to measure a parameter of the interface without substantially impeding heat transfer between the heat exchanging member and the subject's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Mitchell Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen
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Publication number: 20190247104Abstract: Methods for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson
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Publication number: 20190090947Abstract: Apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Publication number: 20170209212Abstract: Apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Patent number: 9636175Abstract: An apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: THERMAGE, INC.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Publication number: 20170049494Abstract: Methods for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson
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Patent number: 9375345Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William Pennybacker
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Patent number: 9132031Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Levinson, Jesse Nicasio Rosen, William Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20140249400Abstract: A diagnostic system for monitoring changes in a medium is disclosed. The system includes a transmitter configured to generate and transmit a time-varying magnetic field into a medium responsive to a first signal. The system also includes a receiver positioned on an opposite side of the medium from the transmitter and configured to generate a second signal responsive to a received magnetic field at the receiver. The system also includes a processing unit configured to determine a phase shift between the transmitted magnetic field and the received magnetic field for a plurality of frequencies of the transmitted time-varying magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: CEREBROTECH MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard WYETH, Mitchell Levinson
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Patent number: 8731636Abstract: A diagnostic system for monitoring changes in a medium is disclosed. The system includes a transmitter configured to generate and transmit a time-varying magnetic field into a medium responsive to a first signal. The system also includes a receiver positioned on an opposite side of the medium from the transmitter and configured to generate a second signal responsive to a received magnetic field at the receiver. The system also includes a processing unit configured to determine a phase shift between the transmitted magnetic field and the received magnetic field for a plurality of frequencies of the transmitted time-varying magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cerebrotech Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wyeth, Mitchell Levinson
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Publication number: 20140128944Abstract: Methods for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Solta Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Patent number: 8685017Abstract: These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a method for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic medium to a back surface of the RF electrode. A dielectric is positioned on a skin surface. The RF electrode is coupled with the dielectric. RF energy is delivered from the RF electrode and the dielectric to the skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Thermage, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Publication number: 20140066918Abstract: An apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SOLTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Patent number: 8603088Abstract: An apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Thermage, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Publication number: 20130116759Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20120283725Abstract: A method of creating a tissue effect at a tissue site delivers electromagnetic energy through a skin surface from an electromagnetic energy delivery device coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. At least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or electromagnetic energy source includes a memory. A reverse thermal gradient is created through the skin surface to sufficiently heat an underlying tissue site to provide that a temperature of the skin surface is lower than a temperature of the underlying tissue. Information is stored from the memory to facilitate operation of at least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or the electromagnetic energy source. Electromagnetic energy is applied through the skin surface to the underlying tissue. A tissue effect is created on at least a portion of the tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: SOLTA MEDICALInventors: Edward W. Knowlton, Bryan Weber, Mitchell Levinson
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Patent number: 8221410Abstract: A method of creating a tissue effect at a tissue site delivers electromagnetic energy through a skin surface from an electromagnetic energy delivery device coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. At least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or electromagnetic energy source includes a memory. A reverse thermal gradient is created through the skin surface to sufficiently heat an underlying tissue site to provide that a temperature of the skin surface is lower than a temperature of the underlying tissue. Information is stored from the memory to facilitate operation of at least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or the electromagnetic energy source. Electromagnetic energy is applied through the skin surface to the underlying tissue. A tissue effect is created on at least a portion of the tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Thermage, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Knowlton, Bryan Weber, Mitchell Levinson
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Patent number: 8192474Abstract: Methods are provided herein for affecting a region of a subject's body, comprising exposing the region to a cooling element under conditions effective to cool subcutaneous adipose tissue in said region; and increasing the blood flow rate to the cooled tissue by exposing the tissue to an energy source. Methods are also provided for treating subcutaneous adipose tissue in a region of a subject's body, comprising exposing said region to a cooling element under conditions effective to cool said tissue; and exposing the tissue to an energy source to increase the blood flow rate to the cooled tissue, thereby stimulating reperfusion in, and/or causing an ischemia-reperfusion injury to, the cooled tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventor: Mitchell Levinson
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Publication number: 20090287207Abstract: An apparatus for transcutaneously treating tissue beneath a skin surface using radiofrequency energy. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly supported by a handpiece. The electrode assembly includes an electrode configured to transfer the radiofrequency energy through the skin surface to the tissue. A force sensor, which is located in the handpiece, is configured to detect an amount of force applied by the electrode against the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: SOLTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Mitchell Levinson, Bryan Weber
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Publication number: 20090082764Abstract: A method of creating a tissue effect at a tissue site delivers electromagnetic energy through a skin surface from an electromagnetic energy delivery device coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. At least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or electromagnetic energy source includes a memory. A reverse thermal gradient is created through the skin surface to sufficiently heat an underlying tissue site to provide that a temperature of the skin surface is lower than a temperature of the underlying tissue. Information is stored from the memory to facilitate operation of at least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or the electromagnetic energy source. Electromagnetic energy is applied through the skin surface to the underlying tissue. A tissue effect is created on at least a portion of the tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Thermage, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Knowlton, Bryan Weber, Mitchell Levinson