Christopher S Brooks

US Patent:

6631294, Oct 7, 2003

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/872956

Inventors:

Rafael Andino - Lawrenceville GA
Christopher Brooks - Glen Head NY
Donald Van Royen - New York NY

Assignee:

Biofisica, LLC - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

A61N 104

US Classification:

607 46, 607149, 607152

Abstract:

An electrode system is provided that generates a current flow that envelops and permeates an entire wound site. The electrode system includes two electrodes that are shaped and oriented to cause the current to flow from one electrode through the wound to the other electrode. A first electrode is applied to the wound site and the second electrode encircles the first electrode and is applied to the skin surrounding the wound cite. The two electrodes may be mounted to an oxygen-permeable layer that provides support for the electrodes and allows the wound site to breathe. An electrically insulative element may be disposed between the two electrodes. A power supply, which may be local to or remote from the electrode system, is provided for applying a voltage potential across the electrodes. In another suitable embodiment, the two electrodes are comprised of oppositely charged polymers.

US Patent:

6907294, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Jul 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/620727

Inventors:

Rafael Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Christopher Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Donald Van Royen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Biofisica, LLC - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

A61N001/04

US Classification:

607 46, 607149, 607152

Abstract:

An electrode system is provided that generates a current flow that envelops and permeates an entire wound site. The electrode system includes two electrodes that are shaped and oriented to cause the current to flow from one electrode through the wound to the other electrode. A first electrode is applied to the wound site and the second electrode encircles the first electrode and is applied to the skin surrounding the wound cite. The two electrodes may be mounted to an oxygen-permeable layer that provides support for the electrodes and allows the wound site to breathe. An electrically insulative element may be disposed between the two electrodes. A power supply, which may be local to or remote from the electrode system, is provided for applying a voltage potential across the electrodes. In another suitable embodiment, the two electrodes are comprised of oppositely charged polymers.

US Patent:

6997428, Feb 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/524990

Inventors:

Rafael Victor Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Mayuresh Shashikant Tapale - Atlanta GA, US
Christopher John Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Walter Ray Stoeckman - Mahopac NY, US
Donald Fraser VanRoyen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Novartis AG - Basel

International Classification:

B29D 11/00

US Classification:

249134, 4251744, 425808, 264 138

Abstract:

An ophthalmic lens mold includes a first mold half having a front side and a back side. The front side defines an optical surface. A second mold half has a front side defining an optical surface. Upon alignment of the first mold half with respect to the second mold half so that the front sides oppose each other, a mold cavity is formed between the front sides to form an ophthalmic lens therein from a moldable material. The first mold half includes a first section that transmits curing light and that extends from the back side to the front side. The first section includes at an area of the first mold half optical surface enclosed by an outermost circumference of the ophthalmic lens. A second section is co-molded with the first section and blocks the light. The second section is disposed with respect to the first section so that the second section prevents the curing light incident to the-back side from passing through the first mold half into an area of the mold cavity extending from the first mold half front side to the second mold half front side surrounding and extending radially outward of a boundary that includes the ophthalmic lens circumference and so that the first section passes the incident light to an area of the mold cavity bounded by and within the boundary.

US Patent:

20080027509, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Jul 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/494819

Inventors:

Rafael Victor Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Christopher J. Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Michael J. Keating - Hardwick NJ, US
Courtney F. Morgan - Alpharetta GA, US
Donald Van Royen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Biofisica LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A61N 1/18

US Classification:

607 50

Abstract:

Electrode systems and methods are provided for applying electrical stimulation to a wound or skin. The electrode systems may include a feedback sensor configured to detect at least one wound healing factor or other treatment factors and may adjust the electrical stimulation based on feedback sensor measurements. The electrode systems may include multiple center electrodes for attachment to the wound. Multiple therapies may be stored on the electrode systems and a selected one of the stored therapies may be applied. A timer may be included to indicate the length of time a therapy has been applied. The electrode system may include a control module configured as a flexible circuit which conforms to the shape of the wound or the skin to which it is applied. In addition, a medical kit may be supplied for use in applying therapies, including multiple control modules and multiple electrodes.

US Patent:

20090048504, Feb 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/893815

Inventors:

Rafael V. Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Christopher Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Michael Keating - Hardwick NJ, US
Courtney Morgan - Alpharetta GA, US
Donald Van Royen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Biofisica Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A61B 5/04

US Classification:

600393

Abstract:

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated.

US Patent:

20090048635, Feb 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/893814

Inventors:

Rafael V. Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Christopher Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Michael Keating - Hardwick NJ, US
Courtney Morgan - Alpharetta GA, US
Donald Van Royen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Biofisica Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 2, 607115

Abstract:

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated.

US Patent:

20100174343, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Aug 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/537670

Inventors:

Rafael Victor Andino - Lawrenceville GA, US
Christopher J. Brooks - Glen Head NY, US
Michael J. Keating - Hardwick NJ, US
Courtney F. Morgan - Alpharetta GA, US
Donald Van Royen - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Biofisica LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A61N 1/02

US Classification:

607 50

Abstract:

Electrode systems and methods are provided for applying electrical stimulation to a wound or skin. The electrode systems may include a feedback sensor configured to detect at least one wound healing factor or other treatment factors and may adjust the electrical stimulation based on feedback sensor measurements. The electrode systems may include multiple center electrodes for attachment to the wound. Multiple therapies may be stored on the electrode systems and a selected one of the stored therapies may be applied. A timer may be included to indicate the length of time a therapy has been applied. The electrode system may include a control module configured as a flexible circuit which conforms to the shape of the wound or the skin to which it is applied. In addition, a medical kit may be supplied for use in applying therapies, including multiple control modules and multiple electrodes.

US Patent:

20110245777, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Nov 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/944598

Inventors:

Rafael Andino - Grayson GA, US
Christopher Brooks - Glen Head NY, US

Assignee:

Venetec International, Inc. - Covington GA

International Classification:

A61M 25/02

US Classification:

604180, 604174

Abstract:

A pad or medical article is configured to absorb fluids that are discharged from a catheter assembly and/or medical line. The pad includes a body member that can include a backing layer and an absorbent layer disposed over the backing layer. The absorbent layer can include a groove connecting the proximal end of the layer with a recess formed in a surface of the layer. The groove and recess can be configured to draw fluids that come into contact with the layer to the recess to evenly distribute the liquid throughout the absorbent layer. The medical article can also include a retention member disposed on the body member. The retention member can form a receiving space or channel so as to permit at least a portion of a catheter assembly or medical line to be placed within the receiving space.