Patents by Inventor Scott E. Parazynski

Scott E. Parazynski 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).

  • Patent number: 10722129
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, methods and systems for determining blood oxygenation. By applying near infrared radiation of an appropriate wavelength to the tissue and determining the absorbance at a plurality of points where the distance between the source of the near infrared radiation and the detector are known, the oxygenation state of the hemoglobin can be determined based on position in a three dimensional space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignees: University of Houston System, The Methodist Hospital
    Inventors: Luca Pollonini, Scott E. Parazynski, Kiefer Forseth
  • Publication number: 20190000328
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, methods and systems for determining blood oxygenation. By applying near infrared radiation of an appropriate wavelength to the tissue and determining the absorbance at a plurality of points where the distance between the source of the near infrared radiation and the detector are known, the oxygenation state of the hemoglobin can be determined based on position in a three dimensional space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM, THE METHODIST HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Luca POLLONINI, Scott E. PARAZYNSKI, Kiefer FORSETH
  • Patent number: 10080504
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, methods and systems for determining blood oxygenation. By applying near infrared radiation of an appropriate wavelength to the tissue and determining the absorbance at a plurality of points where the distance between the source of the near infrared radiation and the detector are known, the oxygenation state of the hemoglobin can be determined based on position in a three dimensional space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: University of Houston System, The Methodist Hospital
    Inventors: Luca Pollonini, Scott E. Parazynski, Kiefer Forseth
  • Publication number: 20180207026
    Abstract: A conformal thermal device is described that can conform to one or more body parts of a user for either warming or cooling the body parts to within a desired or therapeutic temperature range. Some embodiments of the conformal thermal device include features that indicate a cooling and/or heating temperature. In addition, some embodiments of the conformal thermal device include modular extensions for adapting the shape of the conformal thermal device to a part of the body. Various other features and functions associated with the conformal thermal device are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Scott E. Parazynski
  • Publication number: 20150164347
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, methods and systems for determining blood oxygenation. By applying near infrared radiation of an appropriate wavelength to the tissue and determining the absorbance at a plurality of points where the distance between the source of the near infrared radiation and the detector are known, the oxygenation state of the hemoglobin can be determined based on position in a three dimensional space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Luca POLLONINI, Scott E. PARAZYNSKI, Kiefer Forseth
  • Patent number: 8839996
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing and delivering fluid to a person comprises, in at least one specific embodiment, a fluid reservoir having an internal volume therein with an opening disposed through a first wall or a second wall of the fluid reservoir and located toward a first end of the fluid reservoir. A first portion of a tube can be exterior to the fluid reservoir and a second portion of the tube can be disposed through the opening and within the internal volume. At least one insulation layer can be disposed about the exterior of the first wall of the fluid reservoir. The second wall of the fluid reservoir can be configured for transferring heat from or to the internal volume or from the person. At least one baffle is disposed within the internal volume and connected to the first wall and the second wall of the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Scott E. Parazynski, Grant C. Bue, Mark E. Schaefbauer, Kase C. Urban
  • Publication number: 20110101050
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing and delivering fluid to a person comprises, in at least one specific embodiment, a fluid reservoir having an internal volume therein with an opening disposed through a first wall or a second wall of the fluid reservoir and located toward a first end of the fluid reservoir. A first portion of a tube can be exterior to the fluid reservoir and a second portion of the tube can be disposed through the opening and within the internal volume. At least one insulation layer can be disposed about the exterior of the first wall of the fluid reservoir. The second wall of the fluid reservoir can be configured for transferring heat from or to the internal volume or from the person. At least one baffle is disposed within the internal volume and connected to the first wall and the second wall of the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Scott E. Parazynski, Grant C. Bue, Mark E. Schaefbauer, Kase C. Urban