Andre P Boezaart

US Patent:

20080310579, Dec 18, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/112497

Inventors:

Andre P. Boezaart - Gainesville FL, US

International Classification:

G01C 22/00

US Classification:

377 242

Abstract:

The present invention includes a system and method for monitoring a user's pace and providing an indication of the user's average pace in conjunction with performing an activity. The method according to one embodiment of the present invention includes monitoring a user's pace relating to the performance of the activity and calculating pace data relating the user. In response to a first signal, the method stores the pace data and in response to a second signal retrieves the pace data. The method then calculates an assistance pace for the user over a defined time interval and transmits an output signal reflecting the assistance pace based the pace data, such as in the example of a golf club assisting in the swinging pace of the golf club.

US Patent:

20100087755, Apr 8, 2010

Filed:

Oct 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/571478

Inventors:

Andre P. Boezaart - Gainesville FL, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

600585

Abstract:

A tool () for introducing a catheter or wire into subcutaneous tissue including a housing (). A needle extends forward from the housing so as to serve as the member through which the catheter or wire is introduced. An introducer assembly () attached to the housing allows the practitioner to, with the hand the holds the housing advance/retract the catheter or wire. Other control members () on the housing allow the practitioner to, with the same hand, regulate the level of the stimulating signal sourced to the needle, catheter or wire and to select to which component the needle or the conductor associated with the catheter or wire, to which the stimulating signal is applied.

US Patent:

20200221955, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Sep 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/609087

Inventors:

- Gainesville FL, US
Nikolaus GRAVENSTEIN - Gainesville FL, US
Andre Pierre BOEZAART - Gainesville FL, US
Sean A. FRITH - Gainesville FL, US
Alina Zare GLENN - Newberry FL, US
Sanjeev Jagannatha KOPPAL - Gainesville FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

Abstract:

According to a method for using near infrared spectroscopy to detect compartment syndrome, an optics array is placed around a body region of a patient that contains a vulnerable compartment of tissue. The optics array includes emitters that generate photons at NIR wavelengths and detectors that detect photons at NIR wavelengths. Photons are emitted from at least one of the emitters, and detected at more than one of the detectors after those photons traveled through the tissues of the body region of the patient. A cross-sectional measure of regional differences in absorption within a cross-section of the body region of the patient is displayed so as to allow detection of compartment syndrome. The method is carried out with a device for using near infrared spectroscopy to detect compartment syndrome.

US Patent:

20160184126, Jun 30, 2016

Filed:

Nov 25, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/951926

Inventors:

Theodoor Christian Boezaart - Blacksburg VA, US
Andre Boezaart - Gainesville FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/058

Abstract:

The present invention provides a combination of a splint and a pillow for use in treating and immobilizing a patient. The combination includes a first portion encased in an airtight container and a second portion also encased in an airtight container. The first portion and the second portion are interconnected by an air flow valve having a air flow regulator for controlling airflow between the portions. The first portion may include bean-bag or similar splint and the second portion includes a foam component. The two portions share the same air such that when the first portion is inflated, the second portion is deflated. Wherein, upon opening of the airflow regulator, the air pressure passes between the first portion, deflating the first portion, into the second portion, thus inflating the second portion.

US Patent:

20140343425, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

May 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/276858

Inventors:

- Gainesville FL, US
SAMSUN LAMPOTANG - Gainesville FL, US
DAVID ERIK LIZDAS - Gainesville FL, US
DIETRICH GRAVENSTEIN - Gainesville FL, US
ANDRE BOEZAART - Gainesville FL, US

Assignee:

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED - Gainesville FL

International Classification:

A61B 8/08
A61B 8/00

US Classification:

600440, 600443

Abstract:

Systems and techniques are provided in which the orientation of an ultrasonic image display is configured to match the ultrasound probe orientation for ease of interpretation. The position and the orientation of an ultrasound probe are tracked using a tracking device having one or more position and orientation sensors. The orientation of a displayed ultrasound image is automatically adjusted to reflect the position and orientation of the ultrasound probe relative to the body structure being imaged. In some embodiments, a background image (with possible landmarks) is provided based on the location and orientation of the tracked ultrasound probe.

US Patent:

20140200445, Jul 17, 2014

Filed:

Jul 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/236695

Inventors:

Andre P. Boezaart - Gainesville FL, US
Barys Ihnatsenka - Gainesville FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 8/08
A61M 25/09
A61M 25/06

US Classification:

600424, 600461

Abstract:

In one embodiment, apparatus for facilitating ultrasound-assisted needle placement for drug delivery includes an ultrasound probe cover adapted to receive an ultrasound probe, the cover comprising a first wall and a needle guide associated with the first wall, the needle guide comprising an element adapted to guide a needle into a patient adjacent the cover.