Patents by Inventor Richard J. Massen

Richard J. Massen 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).

  • LINEAR ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE-BASED ARTIFICIAL MUSCLES, BIO-VALVES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20140005785
    Abstract: A biological function assist apparatus composed of a linear electronmechanical device or system wrapped in protective coating and controlled by a controller, which also provides power to the electromechanically-based system. The electromechanically-based system can be formed as a mesh using linear motors or linear actuators or a larger electromechanically grid and wrapped around a failing heart. The electromechanical system can be formed in a circle forming an artificial valve (e.g., sphincter). The electromechanically-based system can also operate as a bone-muscle interface, thereby functioning in place of tendons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Orsen LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Massen, Luis M. Ortiz