Patents by Inventor Paul A. Tessier
Paul A. Tessier 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: 20230062473Abstract: A biopsy and aspiration device that can include an outer cannula that has a plurality of apertures formed in an outer surface, a biopsy stylet insertable into the outer cannula having a beveled tip portion and slits formed in the main body, and an aspiration stylet also separately insertable into the outer cannula having a plurality of apertures formed in the main body and an optional sealing element associated therewith. One or more of the apertures of the aspiration stylet can be aligned with one or more of the apertures of the outer cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Paul Tessier, James Elliott Brown
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Patent number: 11587464Abstract: A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Paul Tessier, Olin Lathrop, James Gordon, Mark Ottensmeyer, Aaron Panone, Michael Wollowitz
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Publication number: 20200051462Abstract: A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Paul Tessier, Olin Lathrop, James Gordon, Mark Ottensmeyer, Aaron Panone, Michael Wollowitz
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Patent number: 10460625Abstract: A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Paul Tessier, Olin Lathrop, James Gordon
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Publication number: 20180158376Abstract: A system and method for providing a medical simulation system that adds high-fidelity features to manikin simulators and standardized patients. The medical simulation system includes wearable components that contain modules for simulating pulses, heart and lung sounds, and breathing motion. The wearable components may be coupled to a vital signs display and may be incorporated into a manikin simulator or worn by a standardized patient. The medical simulation system includes an isolation component that isolates the wearable components from the manikin or standardized patient, and isolates the manikin or standardized patient from the wearable components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Paul TESSIER, Mark P. OTTENSMEYER, James GORDON, Biswarup Mukherjee
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Publication number: 20180020881Abstract: A showering assistance device that enables a user to adjust the height of the showerhead through an accessible height adjustment mechanism is discussed. The showering assistance device also allows a user to adjust the circumferential or lateral position of the showerhead with respect to the seat upon which the user is sitting via an angle adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Patent number: 9792465Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Publication number: 20160055767Abstract: A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Paul TESSIER, Mark OTTENSMEYER, Olin LATHROP, Aaron PANONE, Michael WOLLOWITZ, James GORDON
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Publication number: 20150208873Abstract: A showering assistance device that enables a user to adjust the height of the showerhead through an accessible height adjustment mechanism is discussed. The showering assistance device also allows a user to adjust the circumferential or lateral position of the showerhead with respect to the seat upon which the user is sitting via an angle adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventor: Paul TESSIER
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Patent number: 9089194Abstract: A mobility assistance device that employs a movable handle assembly and an extension support, both of which are movable between retracted and extended positions. The handle assembly is positioned when extended above a seating surface and provides leverage for a user to use his/her hands to assist in rising. The extendable support extends from a guide element along the floor beyond the center of gravity of the device and user to prevent tipping and to provide stability. When the extendable support and handle are disposed in the retracted position, the device is used like a typical cane, walker or rollator.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Technology Innovators Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Publication number: 20140246491Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Technology Innovators Inc.Inventor: Paul TESSIER
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Publication number: 20140103110Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS INC.Inventor: Paul TESSIER
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Patent number: 8668145Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Technology Innovators Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Patent number: 8417538Abstract: A system is provided for associating an object with a locale or a second object based on interaction time. The system includes and object identifier linked with an object for providing data identifying the object and a location determining module for determining the location of the object. The location determining modules includes an object location module for determining the location of the object based at least in part on the data and an object association module for associating the object with a second object or locale. The object association module is configured to determine whether the object is in proximity to the second object or the locale for a time period greater than or equal to a threshold time and create an associating between the object and the second object or the locale.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Consortium P, Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Patent number: 8297499Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Technology Innovators Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Patent number: 8217759Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting activities and determining information about the activities. Exemplary embodiments use one or more items of context information on one or more objects to detect an activity. Examples of context information include, but are not limited to, identities of objects, roles or activities associated with objects, locations/locales of objects, historical locations/locales of objects, associations between objects, duration of associations between objects, etc. Upon detecting an activity, exemplary embodiments also determine information about the detected activity.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Consortium P, Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Publication number: 20120042918Abstract: A mobility assistance device that employs a movable handle assembly and an extension support, both of which are movable between retracted and extended positions. The handle assembly is positioned when extended above a seating surface and provides leverage for a user to use his/her hands to assist in rising. The extendable support extends from a guide element along the floor beyond the center of gravity of the device and user to prevent tipping and to provide stability. When the extendable support and handle are disposed in the retracted position, the device is used like a typical cane, walker or rollator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS INC.Inventor: Paul TESSIER
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Publication number: 20100264209Abstract: An automatic identification system for communicating identifying information by coupling signals through the human body is provided. The system includes a battery powered identification device that transmits an identifying signal via a modulated carrier. The identification device is coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The signal from the identification device is received by a reading device that is also coupled to the body of the user via a coupling plate. The reading device may display and/or enunciates the identifying information to the user. The coupling technique, carrier frequency, and construction of the devices are such that the identification information is not inadvertently radiated or coupled to unintentional users or receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Paul TESSIER
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Publication number: 20090198734Abstract: A system is provided for associating an object with a locale or a second object based on interaction time. The system includes and object identifier linked with an object for providing data identifying the object and a location determining module for determining the location of the object. The location determining modules includes an object location module for determining the location of the object based at least in part on the data and an object association module for associating the object with a second object or locale. The object association module is configured to determine whether the object is in proximity to the second object or the locale for a time period greater than or equal to a threshold time and create an associating between the object and the second object or the locale.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Radianse, Inc.Inventor: Paul Tessier
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Publication number: 20090184823Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting activities and determining information about the activities. Exemplary embodiments use one or more items of context information on one or more objects to detect an activity. Examples of context information include, but are not limited to, identities of objects, roles or activities associated with objects, locations/locales of objects, historical locations/locales of objects, associations between objects, duration of associations between objects, etc. Upon detecting an activity, exemplary embodiments also determine information about the detected activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Radianse, Inc.Inventor: PAUL TESSIER