Andrew P Joseph

US Patent:

7057134, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Oct 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/691481

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Pickerington OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

B23K 26/02

US Classification:

21912178, 21912168

Abstract:

A laser manipulation system controllably moves a laser head relative to a surface of an inhabitable structure for irradiating the surface with laser light from the laser head. The laser manipulation system includes a positioning mechanism coupled to the laser head. The positioning mechanism includes a first-axis position system adapted to move the laser head along a first direction substantially parallel to the surface. The positioning mechanism further includes a second-axis position system coupled to the first-axis position system and adapted to move the laser head along a second direction substantially parallel to the surface. The laser manipulation system further includes an anchoring mechanism coupled to the positioning mechanism and releasably coupled to the structure.

US Patent:

7060932, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/690983

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Pickerington OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Hilliard OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

B23K 26/00

US Classification:

2191216, 21912178

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes a laser manipulation system which includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and a positioning mechanism coupled to the anchoring mechanism and coupled to the laser head. The laser manipulation system is adapted to controllably adjust the position of the laser head relative to the structure. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit and the laser manipulation system.

US Patent:

7180920, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803272

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Johnstown OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Dublin OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Murfreesboro TN, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

H01S 3/00

US Classification:

372 3802, 21912168, 21912178

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input.

US Patent:

7379483, May 27, 2008

Filed:

Aug 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/205290

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Johnstown OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Dublin OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Murfreesboro TN, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

H01S 3/00

US Classification:

372 3802, 219121681, 21912178

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit which irradiates an interaction region with laser light, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head includes a containment plenum which confines and removes material from the interaction region. The containment plenum includes a rubber seal which contacts the structure and which substantially surrounds the interaction region, thereby facilitating confinement and removal of material from the interaction region, and providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit.

US Patent:

7620085, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Jan 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653081

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Pickerington OH, US
John S. Philips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Hilliard OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

H01S 3/00

US Classification:

372 3802, 372 14

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input.

US Patent:

7880114, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Apr 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/401114

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Pickerington OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Hilliard OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

B23K 26/00

US Classification:

2191216, 21912178, 21912182, 21912186

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a base unit adapted to provide energy waves to an interaction region, the energy waves removing material from the structure. The base unit includes an energy wave generator and a head coupled to the energy wave generator. The head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes a manipulation system which includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and a positioning mechanism coupled to the anchoring mechanism and coupled to the head. The manipulation system is adapted to controllably adjust the position of the head relative to the structure. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the base unit in response to user input.

US Patent:

8306079, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Oct 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/577070

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Johnstown OH, US
Joseph S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Ta-Chieh Huang - Dublin OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Murfreesboro TN, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

H01S 3/00

US Classification:

372 3802, 372 14, 21912168, 21912178

Abstract:

An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input.

US Patent:

8624158, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Apr 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/401116

Inventors:

Paul E. Denney - Columbus OH, US
Jay R. Eastman - Westerville OH, US
Paul M. Fallara - Columbus OH, US
Andrew P. Joseph - Pickerington OH, US
John S. Phillips - Powell OH, US
Michael N. Patena - Pataskala OH, US
Tim Burnham - Reynoldsburg OH, US
Paul Coleman - Westerville OH, US

Assignee:

Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda CA

International Classification:

B23K 26/02
B23K 26/08

US Classification:

21912178, 21912168, 21912179, 21912169

Abstract:

A manipulation system controllably moves a head relative to a surface of an inhabitable structure for irradiating the surface with energy waves from the head. The manipulation system includes a positioning mechanism coupled to the head. The positioning mechanism includes a first-axis position system adapted to move the head along a first direction substantially parallel to the surface. The positioning mechanism further includes a second-axis position system coupled to the first-axis position system and adapted to move the head along a second direction substantially parallel to the surface. The manipulation system further includes an anchoring mechanism coupled to the positioning mechanism and releasably coupled to the structure.