Patents by Inventor Steven Tobias

Steven Tobias 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).

  • Fluid containment apparatus for surgery and method of use
    Publication number: 20060293630
    Abstract: A liquid containment system in accordance with the present invention includes a flexible plastic or elastomeric bag with several apertures. Surrounding each aperture is a port member such as a silastic ring. The port member functions at least reduce the escape of airborne particules from the bag while permitting the insertion of a surgical instrument into the bag. The port member may be made at least partially of a silicone based material to provide resistance to damage by ultrasonic tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Misonix Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald Manna, Dan Voic, Theodore Novak, Scott Isola, Christopher Bush, Steven Tobias
  • Electrophoretic assembly of electrochemical devices
    Publication number: 20050272214
    Abstract: Methods are provided for making bipolar electrochemical devices, such as batteries, using electrophoresis. A bipolar device is assembled by applying a field that creates a physical separation between two active electrode materials, without requiring insertion of a discrete separator film or electrolyte layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, A123 Systems
    Inventors: Yet-Ming Chiang, Benjamin Hellweg, Richard Holman, Steven Tobias, Dong-Wan Kim, Ryan Wartena