Patents by Inventor Rena Kass

Rena Kass 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: 20230218794
    Abstract: Processes and systems for lessening human spread of coronaviruses can include use of a disinfectants and/or rinses that utilize contact times of up to 2 minutes or less than 2 minutes and also more than 20 seconds. Some embodiments can include gargling a rinse having at least one disinfectant as an active ingredient for up to 2 minutes or for a time period of less than 2 minutes. Other embodiments can include performing a naso-rinse for up to 2 minutes or a time period of less than 2 minutes and also more than 20 seconds with rinse fluid having at least one disinfectant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Craig Matthew Meyers, Rena Kass, David Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10653405
    Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20180235592
    Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon