Patents by Inventor Christopher Danek
Christopher Danek 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: 20240115495Abstract: An aerosolizable liquid formulation for inhalation includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients dissolved in a solvent. The one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients includes a vasodilator active pharmaceutical ingredient and, optionally, non-vasodilator active pharmaceutical ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Mario Danek, Christopher Kar-Heng Cheng, Joseph Gene Walsh
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Patent number: 11925207Abstract: An electronic device includes a hand held base assembly that includes circuitry including memory and firmware executed by a processor or microcontroller of the circuitry; and a cartridge assembly that includes memory that is read by the firmware of the handheld base assembly. The cartridge assembly and the handheld base assembly are configured to removably couple together to define the electronic device for producing an aerosol for inhalation by a person. An enclosed air passageway is defined by the cartridge assembly and by the handheld base assembly, which isolates the airflow from the electronics of the device. The enclosed air passageway extends between the opening of the mouthpiece for taking a breath and a diaphragm of the handheld base assembly, movement of the diaphragm changing the air pressure within an enclosed interior space having a pressure sensor for trigging the pressure sensor when a breath is taken.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: QNOVIA, INC.Inventors: Mario Danek, Kassie Betts, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansansine, Joseph Gene Walsh, Christopher Kar-Heng Cheng, Chris Breen, Josh Rigberg, Toriono Granger, Muawea Rawashdeh, Ryan Hall, Tonya Charles, Jacquelyn Coker
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Publication number: 20080045986Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: John TO, Christopher Danek, Paul Escudero
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Publication number: 20080033396Abstract: A percutaneous luminal access system comprises a thin-walled, collapsible sheath, an introducer, a hemostatic valve, and an access catheter. An introducer may comprise either a pusher tube or an elongate member, or where the introducer is used to axially advance the sheath into a blood vessel or other target lumen. A hemostatic valve may be connected to a proximal end of the sheath, and the access catheter introduced through the hemostatic valve. Pressurized fluid may also be introduced through the hemostatic valve and delivered through a flow region around the catheter within the sheath and optionally through the catheter to the target luminal site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Percutaneous Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Robert S. Behl, Julia Rasor
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Publication number: 20070265639Abstract: Methods for treating a network of organs including generating a map of at least a portion of the network of organs using a rendering system; selecting at least one treatment location within the luminal passageway of the network of organs; and applying an energy therapy to the treatment location to treat the smooth muscle tissue, where the energy therapy applied to the respective treatment location is defined by a plurality of parameters that are associated with a map. Such a system allows for historical or ideal treatment parameters to be identified, visually or otherwise to actual treatment locations. Also, control systems and methods for delivery of energy that may include control algorithms that prevent energy delivery if a fault is detected and may provide energy delivery to produce a substantially constant temperature at a delivery site. In some embodiments, the control systems and methods may be used to control the delivery of energy, such as radio frequency energy, to body tissue, such as lung tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, William Wizeman, Tim Dalbec, Glendon French, Michael Laufer
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Publication number: 20070123961Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for improving treatment to a wall, a cavity or passageway with a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Asthmax, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Gary Kaplan, William Wizeman, Michael Laufer
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Publication number: 20070118190Abstract: This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner
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Publication number: 20070118184Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for treating reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and more particularly, relates to a device for exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in the airway of human lungs. The exchange of energy with this airway tissue in the airways reduces the ability of the air ways to constrict and/or reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway. This also relates to a method for decreasing responsiveness or decreasing resistance to airflow of airways involves the transfer of energy to or from the airway walls to prevent or reduce airway constriction and other symptoms of lung diseases. The treatment reduces the ability of the airway to contract during an acute narrowing of the airways, reduces mucus plugging of the airways, and/or increases the airway diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, Bryan Loomas, Michael Biggs, Keith Burger, Dave Haugaard, Thomas Keast, John Ross, Michael Laufer
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Publication number: 20070112349Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for achieving contact between the wall of a cavity or passageway and a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: ASTHMATX, INC.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, William WIZEMAN
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Publication number: 20070102011Abstract: This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner, William Wizeman
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Publication number: 20070106292Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for achieving contact between the wall of a cavity or passageway and a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Gary KAPLAN, Christopher DANEK, William WIZEMAN, Timothy DALBEC, Noah WEBSTER, Huy PHAN
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Publication number: 20070093802Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for achieving contact between the wall of a cavity or passageway and a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Christopher Danek, William Wizeman
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Publication number: 20070093803Abstract: This relates to methods and devices for achieving contact between the wall of a cavity or passageway and a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Tim Dalbec, Gary Kaplan, Christopher Danek, William Wizeman
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Publication number: 20070083197Abstract: A method for treating the lung during an acute episode of reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as an asthma attack. The method comprises transferring energy to an airway wall of an airway such that a diameter of the airway is increased. The energy may be transferred to the airway wall prior to, during or after an asthma attack. The energy may be transferred in an amount sufficient to temporarily or permanently increase the diameter of the airway. The method may be performed while the airway is open, closed or partially closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Bryan Loomas, Thomas Keast, Michael Laufer
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Publication number: 20070074719Abstract: Control systems and methods for delivery of energy that may include control algorithms that prevent energy delivery if a fault is detected and may provide energy delivery to produce a substantially constant temperature at a delivery site. In some embodiments, the control systems and methods may be used to control the delivery of energy, such as radiofrequency energy, to body tissue, such as lung tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, William Wizeman, Tim Dalbec, Gary Kaplan
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Publication number: 20070062545Abstract: This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: ASTHMATX, INC.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner
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Publication number: 20060278244Abstract: This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: ASTHMATX, INC.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner
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Publication number: 20060278243Abstract: This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: ASTHMATX, INC.Inventors: Christopher DANEK, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner
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Publication number: 20060260617Abstract: A tracheostomy is performed using an access device and a separate ventilation device. The access device is introduced through a surgical opening in the tracheal wall and has an anchor which is expanded in situ to hold the access device in place. The ventilation device is introduced through a passage in the access device and has an expandable cuff which is oriented above the access point through the tracheal wall. A concavity in the expandable cuff collects body secretions, and other materials from the oral and nasal cavities and/or gastro-intestinal reflux into the trachea, and the collected secretions are removed by aspiration through a lumen provided in the ventilation device. A one-way valve may be provided in the expandable cuff in order to permit exhalation through the larynx to assist in speech.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: APMed Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, Scott West, Christopher Lolachi, Christopher Danek
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Publication number: 20060254600Abstract: This relates to treating airways in a lung to decrease asthmatic symptoms. The also includes steps of measuring a parameter of an airway at a plurality of locations in a lung, identifying at least one treatment site from at least one of the plurality of locations based on the parameter, and applying energy to the treatment site to reduce the ability of the site to narrow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Asthmatx, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Danek, Michael Biggs, Bryan Loomas, Michael Laufer, Gary Kaplan, Kelly Shriner, William Wizeman