Patents by Inventor Robert Rioux

Robert Rioux 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: 20220288314
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a medication to a person experiencing an emergency medical event without requiring intervention or action on the part of the person. A device encases a reservoir of medication and a delivery mechanism. Sensors in the housing sense a physical attribute of the person and circuitry monitors information collected by the sensors to determine if the person is experiencing a severe medical condition or event based on the information. An input device on or in the housing, such as a button, may be used or activated by the person if the detected condition or event is a false positive to cancel further action. If the system does not include the button or if the user does not press it in time, the system activates the delivery device and injects the medication into the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Robert RIOUX, David NAZZARO
  • Patent number: 11364341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a medication to a person experiencing an emergency medical event without requiring intervention or action on the part of the person. A device encases a reservoir of medication and a delivery mechanism. Sensors in the housing sense a physical attribute of the person and circuitry monitors information collected by the sensors to determine if the person is experiencing a severe medical condition or event based on the information. An input device on or in the housing, such as a button, may be used or activated by the person if the detected condition or event is a false positive to cancel further action. If the system does not include the button or if the user does not press it in time, the system activates the delivery device and injects the medication into the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: INSULET CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Rioux, David Nazzaro
  • Publication number: 20190389186
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20190374714
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a medication to a person experiencing an emergency medical event without requiring intervention or action on the part of the person. A device encases a reservoir of medication and a delivery mechanism. Sensors in the housing sense a physical attribute of the person and circuitry monitors information collected by the sensors to determine if the person is experiencing a severe medical condition or event based on the information. An input device on or in the housing, such as a button, may be used or activated by the person if the detected condition or event is a false positive to cancel further action. If the system does not include the button or if the user does not press it in time, the system activates the delivery device and injects the medication into the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Robert RIOUX, David NAZZARO
  • Patent number: 10434755
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: UNIFRAX I, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fernando, Chad E. Garvey, Robert Rioux, Kenneth B. Miller, Gene Jung
  • Patent number: 10413665
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a medication to a person experiencing an emergency medical event without requiring intervention or action on the part of the person. A device encases a reservoir of medication and a delivery mechanism. Sensors in the housing sense a physical attribute of the person and circuitry monitors information collected by the sensors to determine if the person is experiencing a severe medical condition or event based on the information. An input device on or in the housing, such as a button, may be used or activated by the person if the detected condition or event is a false positive to cancel further action. If the system does not include the button or if the user does not press it in time, the system activates the delivery device and injects the medication into the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Rioux, David Nazzaro
  • Patent number: 9888956
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for the cooling of ablation technology used to treat tissue. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize a multiple use generator assembly which includes an integrated cooling system, and a disposable, single-use subassembly which includes a disposable pump head and ablation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Model, Robert Rioux
  • Publication number: 20170151762
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER, Gene JUNG
  • Publication number: 20170143900
    Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering a medication to a person experiencing an emergency medical event without requiring intervention or action on the part of the person. A device encases a reservoir of medication and a delivery mechanism. Sensors in the housing sense a physical attribute of the person and circuitry monitors information collected by the sensors to determine if the person is experiencing a severe medical condition or event based on the information. An input device on or in the housing, such as a button, may be used or activated by the person if the detected condition or event is a false positive to cancel further action. If the system does not include the button or if the user does not press it in time, the system activates the delivery device and injects the medication into the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Rioux, David Nazzaro
  • Publication number: 20170106623
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER, Gene JUNG
  • Publication number: 20170100908
    Abstract: A burnthrough protection system including a fire barrier layer, a foam insulation material, and a distinct buffer layer disposed between the fire barrier layer and the foam insulation material, wherein the buffer layer is adapted to prevent adhesion between the fire barrier layer and the foam insulation at elevated temperature. The burnthrough protection system may be capable of passing the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII. Also, an aircraft including an exterior skin, an interior liner, and the burnthrough protection system disposed between the exterior skin and the interior liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20170073059
    Abstract: A burnthrough protection system including a fire protection laminate and a foam insulation material, wherein the fire protection laminate includes a fire barrier layer and a buffer layer, the buffer layer being disposed between the fire-barrier layer and the foam insulation material, wherein the buffer layer is adapted to prevent adhesion between the fire barrier layer and the foam insulation at elevated temperature. The burnthrough protection system may be capable of passing the flame propagation and burnthrough resistance test protocols of 14 C.F.R. §25.856(a) and (b), Appendix F, Parts VI and VII. Also, an aircraft including an exterior skin, an interior liner, and the burnthrough protection system disposed between the exterior skin and the interior liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER
  • Patent number: 9538981
    Abstract: A vessel occlusion apparatus includes an elongate shaft having a fluid delivery lumen; and an expandable member carried on a distal an end portion of the shaft, the expandable member comprising a body defining an interior region, the interior region communication with the fluid delivery lumen, the body comprising a wall having one or more embedded fluid pockets therein, each of the one or more pockets containing a fluid capable of being imaged, e.g., having echogenic qualities for detection using ultrasound imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Rioux, David J. Sauvageau
  • Publication number: 20160311206
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER, Gene JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160311207
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate comprising: at least one fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer comprises inorganic fibers, at least one inorganic platelet material, optionally at least one organic binder and/or inorganic binder, and optionally at least one functional filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20160311205
    Abstract: A fire barrier laminate including: at least one non-fibrous fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the non-fibrous fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the non-fibrous fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the non-fibrous fire barrier layer. Also, a method of making the fire barrier laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph A. FERNANDO, Chad E. GARVEY, Robert RIOUX, Kenneth B. MILLER, Gene JUNG
  • Patent number: 8795272
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in a tissue ablation procedure includes a base, a fluid delivery tube coupled to the base, a first lever rotatably coupled to the base, the first lever having a first end biased to press against a portion of the fluid delivery tube to thereby close a lumen within the fluid delivery tube, and a second end, and a securing mechanism for securing the base relative to an ablation device. An ablation system includes an ablation device having an electrode, a fluid delivery tube coupled to the ablation device, and a control for simultaneously activating the electrode and opening the fluid delivery tube. A method of performing tissue ablation includes operating a control to activate an electrode, thereby delivering ablation energy to target tissue, wherein the step of operating the control also causes fluid to be delivered to the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bovie Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Rioux, Jeffrey Bean
  • Publication number: 20140207133
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for cooling of ablation technology used to treat tissue. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize a generator assembly which includes an integrated cooling system, and a disposable subassembly which includes a disposable pump head and ablation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Model, Robert Rioux
  • Patent number: 8758339
    Abstract: Apparatus for positioning of a medical device in body tissue includes an angle indexer which mates in at least two positions with an index-key attached to the medical device. The indexer may be hand held or otherwise secured to a separate device, such as an introducer cannula, with the medical device being rotatable relative to the indexer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bee, Robert Rioux, Christopher J. Elliott
  • Patent number: 8652022
    Abstract: A method of treating a region of diseased tissue using a probe is disclosed. A probe cannula is introduced into the tissue of the patient until a distal end of the cannula is located at or proximate to the treatment region. A plurality of electrodes are then deployed from the distal end of the cannula into the treatment region. Energy (e.g., radiofrequency energy) is then delivered through the plurality of electrodes to the tissue. The cannula is then secured to an immobile object external to the patient. The treatment region is irradiated with a therapeutically effective dose of an ionizing radiation while the plurality of electrodes remain at least partially advanced within the treatment region and while the cannula remains secured to the immobile object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Rioux