Patents by Inventor Rob Van Ess, II

Rob Van Ess, II 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: 20160303360
    Abstract: A transdermal delivery system including a first passive portion containing a substance for delivery in a reservoir and a second active portion that includes an ultrasonic source. The ultrasonic source includes piezoelectric element(s) that receive electrical stimulation and move radially. A support member fixed to one side of the piezoelectric element(s) restricts movement at that side, so the opposite side expands and contracts. A fulcrum attached to the support member opposite of the piezoelectric element(s) provides an anchor point about which the piezoelectric element(s) bends and flexes upon electrical stimulation. This provides a low ultrasound frequency with a smaller sized transducer than previously known. The active portion is applied to provide electrical stimulation for a certain length of time and removed, whereas the passive portion may remain for a longer duration. A feedback loop also monitors and adjusts the electrical stimulation to maintain a uniform or constant resonance frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Maureen L. Mulvihill, Kevin A. Snook, Rob Van Ess, II, Ryan S. Clement, Jason A. Showers, Andrew J. Meehan, Roger B. Bagwell