Patents by Inventor Noah Mark Minskoff

Noah Mark Minskoff 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: 20170014557
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark MINSKOFF, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20170014558
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Publication number: 20170014559
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170014560
    Abstract: A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noah Mark MINSKOFF, James JACKSON, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang, Aaron Olafur Laurence Philippsen
  • Patent number: 9486562
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: INTEGRATED SURGICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 9427711
    Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing a heating element. The heating element vaporizes the atomized substance. The vapors then continue to be pulled by the user through a mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover where they may be inhaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Publication number: 20160228658
    Abstract: A thermally modulating inhalable medicament delivery device may deliver an inhalable medicament as an aerosol, vapor, or partial aerosol and partial vapor mixture. The inhalable medicament may be delivered to a target in a subject. Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering an inhalable medicament to a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Noah Mark MINSKOFF
  • Publication number: 20160217709
    Abstract: An apparatus that simulates a respiratory system for characterizing particle delivery within lungs by an inhaler within lungs is shown and described. The respiratory system simulator comprises a simulated oral cavity to receive an aerosol, a simulated oropharynx cavity, a simulated lung airway system and a breath simulator. The simulated oral cavity is configured to receive a flow of particles and direct the flow to the simulated oropharynx cavity. The simulated oropharynx cavity is configured to receive a flow from the simulated oral cavity and direct the flow to a simulated trachea cavity. The simulated trachea cavity directs the flow to the simulated lung airway system. The simulated lung airway system comprises a plurality of bronchial airway generations simulating bronchial airway generations of a lung or lungs. The respiratory system simulator may be maintained at or near humidity and temperature levels within a respiratory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Patent number: 9352288
    Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing a heating element. The heating element vaporizes the atomized substance. The vapors then continue to be pulled by the user through a mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover where they may be inhaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Publication number: 20160114087
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20160114088
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20160114086
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20160114084
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Publication number: 20160114085
    Abstract: A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, James Jackson, Elisabeth Jacques Leeflang
  • Patent number: 9259035
    Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit t may simulate a cigarette. A flow of electrical power may be coupled through solderless pressure contacts to activate a heating element. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the liquid to be vaporized may be vaporized by an atomizer assembly. Vapors may then be aspirated by the user through an oral aspiration tube, where they may be inhaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Publication number: 20160021930
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette (e-Cig) or personal vaporizer device generates a vapor that is inhaled by a user. Liquid in a cartridge is vaporized or atomized by a heating element that heats the liquid. When the e-Cig is activated, and the user provides suction, the liquid to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through a wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing the heating element. The heating element may be directly written onto substrate. Various sensors may be employed to optimize the liquid usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, Nathan Andrew Terry
  • Publication number: 20150335075
    Abstract: A personal vaporizing unit (PVU) generates a vapor that is inhaled by a user. A substance (e.g. liquid) in a cartridge is vaporized or atomized by a heating element that heats the liquid. When the PVU is activated, and the user provides suction, the liquid to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through a wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing the heating element. The airflow through PVU may have airflow directed around the cartridge and using standoff features to create a more air-tight connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, Nathan Andrew Terry
  • Publication number: 20150328415
    Abstract: A personal vaporizing unit (PVU) generates a vapor that is inhaled by a user. A substance (e.g. liquid) in a cartridge is vaporized or atomized by a heating element that heats the liquid. When the PVU is activated, and the user provides suction, the liquid to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through a wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing the heating element. The cartridge may be removable and utilize different connectors for connecting with the PVU. A seal may be used for the liquid reservoir that can be punctured upon usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, Nathan Andrew Terry
  • Patent number: 9095175
    Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing a heating element. The heating element vaporizes the atomized substance. The vapors then continue to be pulled by the user through a mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover where they may be inhaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Publication number: 20150094718
    Abstract: The invention pertains to techniques or processes for managing surgical smoke. In one embodiment a suction apparatus evacuates the surgical smoke. For example, the suction apparatus may be arranged adjacent to an electrocautery electrode, which may generate smoke during operation, for evacuating smoke from a surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Noah Mark Minskoff, Nathan Andrew Terry