Patents by Inventor Tom Kerber

Tom Kerber 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: 10195459
    Abstract: A method and device for photodynamic therapy for treating cancer. The method includes: providing a photodynamic therapeutic device for treating cancer. The provided device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are positionable in proximity of a patient's body and are adapted to provide a light fluence to a lesion area. The method also includes administering an effective dose of a photosensitizer in the lesion area; positioning the device in proximity to the patient's body; and irradiating the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Tom Kerber
  • Publication number: 20170281965
    Abstract: An assembly for photomedicine therapy comprising: (a) at least partially transparent body having an internal cavity; the internal cavity provided with input and output pipes configured for circulating a cooling agent via said internal cavity; and (b) at least one electrically energizable light source disposed within said internal cavity such that radiation from said at least one light source propagates to the ambient surroundings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Tom KERBER
  • Patent number: 9429334
    Abstract: A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Castillo, Bobby DiFulgentiz, Tom Kerber, Doug Young
  • Publication number: 20150018751
    Abstract: A method and device for photodynamic therapy for treating cancer. The method includes: providing a photodynamic therapeutic device for treating cancer. The provided device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are positionable in proximity of a patient's body and are adapted to provide a light fluence to a lesion area. The method also includes administering an effective dose of a photosensitizer in the lesion area; positioning the device in proximity to the patient's body; and irradiating the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Tom KERBER
  • Publication number: 20130087630
    Abstract: A heating ventilation and cooling system includes a cooling source and/or a heating source, and a controller. The cooling and/or heating sources are configured to respectively cool and heat an enclosed space. The controller is configured to receive an apparent temperature set point. The controller is further configure to operate the cooling and/or heating sources to maintain an absolute air temperature that is different from the apparent temperature set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Castillo, Bobby DiFulgentiz, Tom Kerber, Doug Young
  • Patent number: 8104466
    Abstract: A solar energy collecting assembly useful for transferring solar heat to a heat utilizing system via heat transfer fluid flow, comprising anisotropic graphite sheets coupled to a pipe containing heat transfer fluid, and various configurations and embodiments. Methods useful for extracting collected solar heat and transferring said heat to a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Tom Kerber
  • Publication number: 20120004710
    Abstract: The invention discloses a Light Irradiating Unit (LIU) for providing radiant energy safely to a treatment site within the human body during treatment sessions. the LIU is comprised of the following modules: an Irradiating Array (IA) comprising LED's longitudinally disposed in a single row along a flexible support member; an external LED Controller and Power Supply (CPS); an Array Housing Catheter (AHC) for enclosing and guiding said IA to the treatment site; and a Cooling Catheter (CC) for enclosing and cooling the AHC during treatment sessions; the CC connects to a standard intra venous bag, containing cooling fluid, the is bag adapted to provide gravity induced cooling fluid flow through the CC during treatment sessions; the CC further adapted to provide drainage of the cooling fluid during said treatment sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Tom Kerber
  • Publication number: 20110184336
    Abstract: A photodynamic therapeutic device for treating cancer is disclosed. The therapeutic device comprises at least one light emitting diode attachable to a patient's body adapted to provide an effective light fluence to a lesion area. The therapeutic device further comprises an annular structure embracing the patient's body and a passage connectable to a cooling loop providing a coolant circulative into the passage. The light emitting diode is secured to an inner surface of the annular structure. The coolant accommodated in the passage is adapted for removing heat generated by the light emitting diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Tom Kerber
  • Publication number: 20090056912
    Abstract: A thermal device for heat exchange between a substance in solid state and a substance in liquid state comprising a housing formed by two heat conducting plates disposed in parallel wherein wire-made grid-like 3-dimensional bracing is disposed between said plates and adapted to provide turbulent flow of said substance in liquid state; wires of said bracing are mechanically connected together and to said plates. A thermal device for heat exchange between a substance in solid state and a substance in gaseous state. A heat pipe container having a working fluid enclosed therein, said container formed by two heat conducting plates disposed in parallel against each other and sealed along their perimeter; said container having a capillary microchannel system for reversible fluid-gas circulation, wherein said capillary microchannel system is formed by wire-made grid-like 3-dimensional bracing disposed between said plates; wires of said bracing are mechanically connected together and to said plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Tom KERBER
  • Publication number: 20090056702
    Abstract: A solar energy collecting assembly useful for transferring solar heat to a heat utilizing system via heat transfer fluid flow, comprising anisotropic graphite sheets coupled to a pipe containing heat transfer fluid , and various configurations and embodiments. Methods useful for extracting collected solar heat and transferring said heat to a heat transfer medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Tom KERBER
  • Publication number: 20010030612
    Abstract: A novelty device, which may be portable and connected to an article of clothing, includes an antenna that receives an operating signal carrying an activation command. A receiver within the novelty device is coupled to the antenna and demodulates the modulated operating signal to produce an operating signal, which in turn, is decoded by a decoder to detect the presence or absence of the activation command. An operator-controlled signal source sends an activation command to a transmitting unit, which in turn, modulates the activation command to provide a modulated operating signal to one or more novelty devices via an over-the-air channel. When the decoder detects the presence of the activation command, the decoder operates a switch to activate an indicator, which may produce lights, emit sounds, or perform some mechanical action or any other visual or audio effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Tom Kerber, Ralph Beaver
  • Patent number: RE49724
    Abstract: A method and device for photodynamic therapy for treating cancer. The method includes: providing a photodynamic therapeutic device for treating cancer. The provided device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are positionable in proximity of a patient's body and are adapted to provide a light fluence to a lesion area. The method also includes administering an effective dose of a photosensitizer in the lesion area; positioning the device in proximity to the patient's body; and irradiating the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Tom Kerber