Patents by Inventor William P. Pennybacker
William P. Pennybacker 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).
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Publication number: 20240065883Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20220387211Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20220047315Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for treating a subject are described herein. In some embodiments, an applicator for selectively affecting a subject's subcutaneous tissue is provided. The applicator can include: a housing; a treatment cup mounted in the housing, wherein the treatment cup defines a tissue-receiving cavity and includes a temperature-controlled surface; at least one thermal device coupled to the treatment cup and configured to receive energy via a flexible connector coupled to the applicator and to cool the temperature-controlled surface; an at least one vacuum port coupled to the treatment cup and configured to provide a vacuum to draw the subject's tissue into the tissue-receiving cavity and against at least a portion of a treatment area of the temperature-controlled surface to selectively damage and/or reduce the subject's subcutaneous tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Mark William Baker, Joseph Coakley, George Frangineas, JR., Russell Lee Gauthier, Roy Christopher Gomes, Clive Heke, Kurt Arthur Kordes, Mark Allen McCall, William P. Pennybacker, Austin Root, Ralph Edward Saunders, Teri L. Stivers, Peter Yee
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Patent number: 11219549Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 11179269Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 10935174Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for treating a patient are disclosed. The systems can include a cryotherapy apparatus for selectively treating targeted tissue. The cryotherapy apparatus includes one or more stress relief couplings located along a conduit to help keep an applicator positioned at a treatment site without significant rotational torque being imparted to the applicator by the conduit so that the applicator does not tend to move relative to patient skin during a tissue treatment. The stress relief couplings can include swivel connectors and clamps that cooperate to minimize or limit a rotational force exerted on the applicator by the conduit after the applicator is applied to the patient's skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: William P. Pennybacker, Craig Carson
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Publication number: 20200368061Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 10675176Abstract: Treatment systems include conformable applicators for performing cryotherapy are described. Aspects of the technology are further directed to methods and conformable applicators capable of affecting target regions. The conformable applicators can be applied a wide range of treatment sites. A strap assembly can hold applicator against the treatment site, and a holder assembly can be adhered to the subject's skin to inhibit, limit, or substantially prevent movement of the applicator along the subject's skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Coakley, William P. Pennybacker, Bryan J. Weber
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Publication number: 20190336327Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 10292859Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20160051308Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for treating a patient are disclosed. The systems can include a cryotherapy apparatus for selectively treating targeted tissue. The cryotherapy apparatus includes one or more stress relief couplings located along a conduit to help keep an applicator positioned at a treatment site without significant rotational torque being imparted to the applicator by the conduit so that the applicator does not tend to move relative to patient skin during a tissue treatment. The stress relief couplings can include swivel connectors and clamps that cooperate to minimize or limit a rotational force exerted on the applicator by the conduit after the applicator is applied to the patient's skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: William P. Pennybacker, Craig Carson
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Publication number: 20150342780Abstract: A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a plurality of cooling elements movable relative to each other to conform to the contour's of the subject's skin. The cooling elements have a plurality of controllable thermoelectric coolers. The cooling elements can be controlled to provide a time-varying cooling profile in a predetermined sequence, can be controlled to provide a spatial cooling profile in a selected pattern, or can be adjusted to maintain constant process parameters, or can be controlled to provide a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Mitchell E. Levinson, Jesse N. Rosen, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20100280582Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Baker, Joseph Coakley, Paul William Martens, Albert L. Ollerdessen, William P. Pennybacker, Jesse N. Rosen, Peter Yee, John W. Allison, Bryan Weber
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Patent number: 7297133Abstract: A surgical irrigation system is suitable for endoscopic and other surgical procedures. A hand held handpiece has a forward protruding hollow tip for supplying irrigation liquid to a surgical site, a hand actuable control for controlling irrigation liquid flow to the tip, and an irrigation liquid inlet. A self contained pumping unit is locatable adjacent a source of irrigation liquid and remote from the handpiece. The pumping unit comprises a housing containing an outlet for irrigation liquid, a pumping member for pumping irrigation liquid through the outlet, a motor for driving the pumping member, and an electric battery assembly for energizing the motor. An elongate tube connects the pumping outlet to the handpiece irrigation liquid inlet for supplying pumped irrigation liquid to the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Charles L. Nelson, Heber Saravia, John Nguyen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 6623445Abstract: A surgical irrigation system is suitable for endoscopic and other surgical procedures. A hand held handpiece has a forward protruding hollow tip for supplying irrigation liquid to a surgical site, a hand actuable control for controlling irrigation liquid flow to the tip, and an irrigation liquid inlet. A self contained pumping unit is locatable adjacent a source of irrigation liquid and remote from the handpiece. The pumping unit comprises a housing containing an outlet for irrigation liquid, a pumping member for pumping irrigation liquid through the outlet, a motor for driving the pumping member, and an electric battery assembly for energizing the motor. An elongate tube connects the pumping outlet to the handpiece irrigation liquid inlet for supplying pumped irrigation liquid to the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Charles L. Nelson, Heber Saravia, John Nguyen, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 6536813Abstract: The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer storage and transport, the pod door is typically held affixed to the pod shell by a latch assembly. When it is desired to separate the pod door from the pod shell, each latch must be actuated outwardly, to withdraw each engagement portion from the pod door, at which time the pod door may be separated. The present invention includes an improved such latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Asyst Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Smith, Robert P. Wartenbergh, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 6513654Abstract: The present invention is a support structure for supporting a reticle or silicon wafer. The support structure includes a support column and a retaining structure. In addition to retaining a wafer, the present invention also creates a discharge path to remove electrostatic charges from the wafer. The retaining structure mechanically engages each support column to create a discharge path from the wafer to a ground. Specifically, electrostatic charges that dissipate from the wafer travel along the support structure to the support column and exit the SMIF pod through the pod door.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Asyst Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Smith, Robert P. Wartenbergh, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20020066692Abstract: The present invention is a support structure for supporting a reticle or silicon wafer. The support structure includes a support column and a retaining structure. In addition to retaining a wafer, the present invention also creates a discharge path to remove electrostatic charges from the wafer. The retaining structure mechanically engages each support column to create a discharge path from the wafer to a ground. Specifically, electrostatic charges that dissipate from the wafer travel along the support structure to the support column and exit the SMIF pod through the pod door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Mark V. Smith, Robert P. Wartenbergh, William P. Pennybacker
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Publication number: 20020021009Abstract: The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer storage and transport, the pod door is typically held affixed to the pod shell by a latch assembly. When it is desired to separate the pod door from the pod shell, each latch must be actuated outwardly, to withdraw each engagement portion from the pod door, at which time the pod door may be separated. The present invention includes an improved such latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Mark V. Smith, Robert P. Wartenbergh, William P. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 6213970Abstract: A surgical irrigation system is suitable for endoscopic and other surgical procedures. A hand held handpiece has a forward protruding hollow tip for supplying irrigation liquid to a surgical site, a hand actuable control for controlling irrigation liquid flow to the tip, and an irrigation liquid inlet. A self contained pumping unit is locatable adjacent a source of irrigation liquid and remote from the handpiece. The pumping unit comprises a housing containing an outlet for irrigation liquid, a pumping member for pumping irrigation liquid through the outlet, a motor for driving the pumping member, and an electric battery assembly for energizing the motor. An elongate tube connects the pumping outlet to the handpiece irrigation liquid inlet for supplying pumped irrigation liquid to the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1996Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Charles L. Nelson, Heber Saravia, John Nguyen, William P. Pennybacker