Patents by Inventor Christopher Hermanson
Christopher Hermanson 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: 20230081614Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Patent number: 11529255Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Split Rock Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20210169680Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Patent number: 10874542Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Split Rock Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20200100932Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Patent number: 10420672Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20170231807Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20170225005Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON, James H. AHLMAN, Bruno STRUL
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Patent number: 9610459Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Christopher Hermanson, James H. Ahlman, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20170020724Abstract: An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Gregory W. HALL, Christopher HERMANSON, Amit RAJGURU
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Patent number: 9549841Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Split Rock Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20160143774Abstract: An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: TheraNova, LLCInventors: Daniel Burnett, Gregory Hall, Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20160074671Abstract: Methods of treating or alleviating a patient with incontinence are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises applying a transcutaneous electrical stimulation using an electrode to a limb of the patient and stimulating a nerve running through the limb and emanating from a sacral nerve of the patient through the transcutaneous electrical stimulation. The transcutaneous electrical stimulation causes a signal to propagate to a target nerve in the pelvic floor of the patient and results in a reduction of symptoms associated with incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON
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Publication number: 20160067515Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: EMKINETICS, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON, James H. AHLMAN, Bruno STRUL
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Patent number: 9005102Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Christopher Hermanson, James H. Ahlman, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20140163304Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller electrically connected to the one or more energy generators, and one or more sensors for detecting electric conduction in a target nerve that are connected to the logic controller. The one or more energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy is varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In one embodiment, the energy emitting apparatus is an apparatus for magnetic induction therapy that includes one or more conductive coils disposed in an ergonomic housing that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current from the logic controller based on an input provided by the one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: EMKINETICS, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON
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Patent number: 8588884Abstract: In certain variations, methods, systems and/or devices for enhancing conductivity of an electrical signal through a subject's skin using one or more microneedle electrodes are provided. A microneedle electrode may be applied to the subject's skin by placing the microneedle electrode in direct contact with the subject's skin. The microneedles of the microneedle electrode may be inserted into the skin such that the microneedles pierce stratum corneum of the skin up to or through dermis of the skin. An electrical signal passes or is conducted through or across the microneedle electrode and the subject's skin, where impedance of the microneedle electrode is minimal and greatly reduced compared to existing technologies.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Anant V. Hegde, Amit Rajguru, Daniel Rogers Burnett, Christopher Hermanson
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Publication number: 20130296984Abstract: An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Gregory W. Hall, Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Patent number: 8480648Abstract: An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Velomedix, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Gregory Hall, Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Patent number: 8435166Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller electrically connected to the one or more energy generators, and one or more sensors for detecting electric conduction in a target nerve that are connected to the logic controller. The one or more energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy is varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In one embodiment, the energy emitting apparatus is an apparatus for magnetic induction therapy that includes one or more conductive coils disposed in an ergonomic housing that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current from the logic controller based on an input provided by the one or more sensors.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Christopher Hermanson