Patents by Inventor Peter Visconti
Peter Visconti 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: 20230172810Abstract: A system for collecting, storing, and dispensing breastmilk can include stackable containers with various shaped lids and bottles that are shaped complementary to each other to provide stability to the stacked container assembly. In some examples, the lids and bottle also include attachment features that engage with each other to secure a bottle of a top container to the lid of a bottom container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Peter Visconti, Yuka Yamaguchi, Selim Tekin, Simone Stadtmueller, Luke A. Westhoff, Alec Devlin, Patrick Tetzlaff, Brian T. Leadingham, Alex J. Gruber
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Patent number: 10758400Abstract: A retention cuff is disclosed for retaining a fluid collection device or system in an orifice of a patient. The retention cuff has a body has a central opening and an inflationless cuff wall that includes an annular cuff wall and one or more side elements. The retention cuff is non-inflatable and has a self-deployed state or shape. The retention cuff can be coupled to a fecal collection device such that the central opening is in flow communication with a collection tube of the device and with the body of the retention device.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George Cisko, Thomas Gilman, Mark Hermann, Peter Visconti, Noah Meade
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Publication number: 20170000642Abstract: A retention cuff is disclosed for retaining a fluid collection device or system in an orifice of a patient. The retention cuff has a body has a central opening and an inflationless cuff wall that includes an annular cuff wall and one or more side elements. The retention cuff is non-inflatable and has a self-deployed state or shape. The retention cuff can be coupled to a fecal collection device such that the central opening is in flow communication with a collection tube of the device and with the body of the retention device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: George Cisko, Thomas Gilman, Mark Hermann, Peter Visconti, Noah Meade
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Patent number: 9402939Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas A. Doering, Kenneth W. Horton, Janice B. Wells, Robert W. Thomas, James Hansen, Gary P. Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Publication number: 20150073346Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas A. Doering, Kenneth W. Horton, Janice B. Wells, Robert W. Thomas, James Hansen, Gary P. Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Publication number: 20140276494Abstract: A bodily fluid collection device includes: (a) at least one wall that at least partially defines an interior space configured for contacting a bodily fluid, the at least one wall having at least one interior wall surface; (b) a drain port coupled with at least a first portion of the at least one wall, the drain port configured to provide fluid communication between the interior space and an exterior of the device; and (c) at least one surface feature defined by at least a portion of the at least one interior wall surface, the at least one surface feature at least partially defining one or a plurality of flow pathways in the interior space. The one or the plurality of flow pathways is configured to mitigate or prevent collapse of the device, occlusion in the device, and/or closing off of the drain port when suction is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George Cisko, Peter Visconti, David McDonough
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Patent number: 8795232Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas Doering, Ken Horton, Jan Wells, Robert Thomas, James Hansen, Gary P. Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Patent number: 7776014Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas Doering, Ken Horton, Jan Wells, Robert Thomas, James Hansen, Gary P. Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Publication number: 20070173760Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device with a handpiece that provides enhanced comfort of use, maneuverability, and for a variety of hand-held options to the user. Embodiments of the invention include handpieces that include a grip panel comprised of a friction-enhancing material to facilitate gripping of the handpiece by an operator. In addition, embodiments of the invention include handpieces having a generally symmetrical configuration in order to facilitate grasping by an operator's left or right hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Adam Fedenia, Peter Visconti, Michael Milella
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Publication number: 20070161978Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an integrated, disposable medical device assembly including a handpiece having suction, irrigation, and electrosurgical control structure, irrigation tubing configured for connection to an irrigation fluid source at one end and connected to the handpiece at another end, and suction tubing configured for connection to a source of suction at one end and connected to the handpiece at another end. The assembly may include a fluid pump and electrical wiring leading from the handpiece and configured for connection a source of electrosurgical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Adam Fedenia, Peter Visconti
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Publication number: 20070142775Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas Doering, Ken Horton, Jan Wells, Robert Thomas, James Hansen, Gary Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Publication number: 20070106204Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a suction evacuation system, or smoke evacuation system, for incorporation into hand-held surgical devices. In particular, the system according to embodiments of the invention can be used in hand-held surgical suction-irrigation devices that may also include electrical systems which deliver energy to effect cutting, ablation and coagulation effects at the surgical site. Embodiments of the invention provide a smoke evacuation system that can be incorporated into a hand-held surgical device wherein the smoke evacuation system is structurally and functionally integrated with the suction control system of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Adam Fedenia, Peter Visconti, Michael Milella
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Publication number: 20040204679Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable trumpet valve tube cassette assembly, as well as, a surgical irrigation instrument that includes a probe assembly, a pump, a removable pump cartridge, and a socket. The probe assembly provides passage of fluids for irrigating the body interior and for evacuating matter from the body interior. The pump provides for pumping irrigation fluid through the probe assembly into the body interior. A pump cartridge defines a pumping chamber. Electronic control circuitry includes an electronics controller and a trumpet valve switch interface. The electronics controller includes a pulse generator that generates pulses, the duty cycle of the pulses controlling the speed of the motor. The trumpet valve switch interface is in electronic connection to a switch, the interface providing a signal to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Allegiance Healthcare CorporationInventors: Peter Visconti, Thomas Doering, Ken Horton, Jan Wells, Robert Thomas, James Hansen, Gary P. Schroeder, Ashvin Desai
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Patent number: 6217556Abstract: The present invention provides a drainage catheter for the therapeutic or diagnostic aspiration of fluid or air from the thoracic or abdominal cavities. The present invention provides a catheter needle, a catheter, a needle hub, a stop cock, and a self-sealing valve. The stop cock is removably secured to the catheter by use of a Luer connection. The stop cock is additionally removably secured to the self-sealing valve, again by use of a Luer connection. Use of the Luer connection allows the catheter to be disassembled from the stop cock as well as allows the stop cock to be disassembled from the self-sealing valve. This invention allows the additional medical procedures while the catheter still remains in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Eric Ellingson, Greg Groenke, Grant Clark, Randy Raine, Peter Visconti
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Patent number: 5008772Abstract: An improved telephone subscriber circuit protector module providing plural surge voltage and excess current protection elements including so-called sneak current protection. The module includes a three-element gas tube which protects against voltage surges in the range of 200 to 300 volts, and includes fail safe protection relative to the gas tube should the gas tube become non-conductive over its intended range of protection. The fail safe protection is thermally operated under the influence of high current. Secondary air gap protection supplements the operation of the gas tube in the event of gas tube failure, and is operative to ground momentary voltage surges in the area of 1500 volts. Separate sneak current protection employing heat coils are operative in a range below one ampere flow, and an alternate form provides for the opening of the subscriber side of the line rather than the grounding of it. All of the protective elements communicate with a common ground plane forming part of a ground assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1990Date of Patent: April 16, 1991Assignee: Porta Systems Corp.Inventors: Helmuth Neuwirth, Carl Meyerhoefer, William V. Carney, Peter Visconti
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Patent number: 4980909Abstract: An individual telephone subscriber circuit module for use with laminar type connector blocks employing conventional three-element gas tubes of diameter greater than the thickness of an individual lamina. The module houses two gas tubes in side-by-side relation and straddles two adjacent laminae on the block to protect a pair of adjacent circuits.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1989Date of Patent: December 25, 1990Assignee: Porta systems Corp.Inventors: Carl Meyerhoefer, Peter Visconti, Michael Fasano
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Patent number: 4944003Abstract: An individual subscriber circuit protector module employing solid state circuitry for protection against momentary voltage surges, and having firmly sensitive heat coil assemblies for protecting against continuous excess current surges. Fail-safe protection is also provided which becomes operative in the event of failure of the heat coil protection.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1989Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Porta Systems Corp.Inventors: Carl Meyerhoefer, Helmuth Neuwirth, Peter Visconti
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Patent number: 4920637Abstract: A hand-held tool for the convenient attachment and disconnection of conductors to individual insulation displacement terminals on a telephone connector block. The device includes a first member for serially inserting the free end of a conductor into a resiliently expandable slot in the terminal, and severing the end of the wire which projects from the slot at a predetermined length. A second remotely positioned member provides for the engagement of the conductor for removal of an unwanted connection. The last-mentioned member also includes structure for the engagement of a protector module overlying the terminal for purposes of removal of the same to gain access to the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1989Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: Porta Systems Corp.Inventors: Carl Meyerhoefer, Peter Visconti