Patents by Inventor Sean K. Scorvo

Sean K. Scorvo 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: 7802739
    Abstract: A manually operable device and a method for separating solid waste materials from liquid to be disposed of through a drain, and for reducing the size of pieces of such solid waste materials for more efficient disposal through the drain. A size reduction assembly is manually movable with respect to a stationary body and may include perforated material for catching solid material from a liquid flowing into the drain, and at least one cutting or ripping or abrasion component for reducing the size of pieces of the solid material into smaller pieces that may then pass downward through the drain. In some embodiments the size reduction assembly may be driven downward by pressure from a hand or foot. The reduced-size pieces of material are flushed from the device by liquid draining through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: Sean K. Scorvo, David A. Strayer
  • Publication number: 20070290082
    Abstract: A manually operable device and a method for separating solid waste materials from liquid to be disposed of through a drain, and for reducing the size of pieces of such solid waste materials for more efficient disposal through the drain. A size reduction assembly is manually movable with respect to a stationary body and may include perforated material for catching solid material from a liquid flowing into the drain, and at least one cutting or ripping or abrasion component for reducing the size of pieces of the solid material into smaller pieces that may then pass downward through the drain. In some embodiments the size reduction assembly may be driven downward by pressure from a hand or foot. The reduced-size pieces of material are flushed from the device by liquid draining through the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Sean K. Scorvo, David A. Strayer
  • Patent number: 6969365
    Abstract: An orthotic brace is adjustable in response to a sensed brace parameter or a treatment regimen to optimize the attachment of the brace to a limb and alter the support provided to the muscles and ligaments of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Sean K. Scorvo
  • Publication number: 20040242956
    Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of fluid in a body includes an implantable device for controlling the flow of fluid in a duct, a controller, and, if appropriate, a pressure assist device for a reservoir that is a source of fluid flowing in the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Sean K. Scorvo
  • Publication number: 20040010180
    Abstract: A cardiac assist system for treating heart disease includes a cardiac assist device that restrains dilation of the heart and assists the heart's contraction by controlled actuation of contractile transducers engaging the heart's surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Sean K. Scorvo
  • Publication number: 20030212356
    Abstract: An orthotic brace is adjustable in response to a sensed brace parameter or a treatment regimen to optimize the attachment of the brace to a limb and alter the support provided to the muscles and ligaments of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Sean K. Scorvo