Patents by Inventor Christopher Lolachi

Christopher Lolachi 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).

  • Methods and systems for tracheal access and ventilation
    Patent number: 7556042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: APMed Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. West, Amir Abolfathi, Christopher Lolachi
  • Methods and systems for tracheal access and ventilation
    Publication number: 20060260617
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: APMed Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, Scott West, Christopher Lolachi, Christopher Danek
  • Methods and systems for tracheal access and ventilation
    Publication number: 20060260616
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: APMed Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott West, Amir Abolfathi, Christopher Lolachi