Patents by Inventor Robert M. HUMMEL

Robert M. HUMMEL 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: 20190313582
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a plasma-activated liquid or gas, and applying the plasma-activated liquid for agricultural use. A system embodiment includes a hand-held device that can be pointed and directed at different target areas of a plant. A method embodiment includes generating a plasma discharge in a gas environment or a liquid environment, and applying the gas/liquid to a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. HUMMEL, Gregory A. WATSON, Emilia KULAGA, Marc C. JACOFSKY
  • Publication number: 20190254154
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. HUMMEL, Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY
  • Patent number: 10064263
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Patent number: 9744372
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating diseases and disorders comprising applying a therapeutically effective dose of cold plasma. In particular examples, the diseases and disorders include, but are not limited to, diseases and disorders of the skin, musculoskeletal, and immune systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky, Robert M. Hummel
  • Publication number: 20170156200
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Patent number: 9656095
    Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device. In addition, various shaped apertures may be deployed to provide selective targeting of the cold plasma to a treatment area, while shielding other biological structures from cold plasma exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Patent number: 9570273
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Publication number: 20160375263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating diseases and disorders comprising applying a therapeutically effective dose of cold plasma. In particular examples, the diseases and disorders include, but are not limited to, diseases and disorders of the skin, musculoskeletal, and immune systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY, Robert M. HUMMEL
  • Publication number: 20160271412
    Abstract: A system including a cold plasma treatment system, including a controller configured to produce an electrical signal that generates cold plasma, a cold plasma applicator coupled to the controller, including a roller with at least one cold plasma generating region and at least one massage region, wherein the cold plasma applicator is configured to provide a cold plasma treatment and a massage treatment with the at least one cold plasma generating region and a massage treatment with the at least one massage region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, Steven A. Myers
  • Publication number: 20160271411
    Abstract: A system including a cold plasma pressure treatment system including a pump configured to produce negative pressure at a first cold plasma treatment region, and a controller configured to control negative pressure at the first cold plasma treatment region with the pump and an electrical signal that forms cold plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Robert M. Hummel, David J. Jacofsky, Marc C. Jacofsky, Jeffrey I. Meyers, Steven A. Myers
  • Patent number: 9440057
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating diseases and disorders comprising applying a therapeutically effective dose of cold plasma. In particular examples, the diseases and disorders include, but are not limited to, diseases and disorders of the skin, musculoskeletal, and immune systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky, Robert M. Hummel
  • Patent number: 9384947
    Abstract: A cold plasma mask application device for delivery of a cold plasma to the face of a patient. An appropriate gas is introduced into a gas containment area that is energized by one or more electrodes that receive energy from a pulsed source. The plasma can be prevented from contact with the patient's face, or can be allowed to make contact with the patient's face at the appropriate treatment area. A three-layer approach to the manufacture of the cold plasma mask application device is also described. Such a device and method can be used to treat acne as well as complex facial wounds such as those resulting from trauma, melanoma, and other cancers of the face, rosacea, and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Publication number: 20160106993
    Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device. In addition, various shaped apertures may be deployed to provide selective targeting of the cold plasma to a treatment area, while shielding other biological structures from cold plasma exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. HUMMEL, Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY
  • Patent number: 9257264
    Abstract: A gas cartridge is described that is configured to provide sufficient gas to support cold plasma generation for a specific medical process. The gas cartridge has a seal that is pierced upon connection of the gas cartridge to the cold plasma delivery system. Different embodiments are described that use different connection locations between the gas cartridge and the cold plasma delivery system. A shroud is also described that shields the user if the cold plasma delivery system is dropped and the gas cartridge ruptures. Use of an ID system assists in ensuring that the correct gas mixture, correct gas cartridge and correct power supply settings are used for the particular medical treatment process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Hummel, Gregory A. Watson, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Patent number: 9192776
    Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Hummel, Gregory A. Watson, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Publication number: 20150221476
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. HUMMEL, Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY
  • Patent number: 9006976
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Plasmology4, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Watson, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky
  • Publication number: 20140171854
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating diseases and disorders comprising applying a therapeutically effective dose of cold plasma. In particular examples, the diseases and disorders include, but are not limited to, diseases and disorders of the skin, musculoskeletal, and immune systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. Jacofsky, Robert M. Hummel
  • Publication number: 20130068732
    Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Cold Plasma Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. HUMMEL, Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY
  • Publication number: 20130072860
    Abstract: A compact cold plasma device for generating cold plasma having temperatures in the range 65 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compact cold plasma device has a magnet-free configuration and an induction-grid-free configuration. An additional configuration uses an induction grid in place of the input electrode to generate the cold plasma. A high voltage power supply is provided that includes a controllable switch to release energy from a capacitor bank to a dual resonance RF transformer. A controller adjusts the energy input to the capacitor bank, as well as the trigger to the controllable switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Cold Plasma Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. Hummel, Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky