Patents by Inventor Ira Sanders

Ira Sanders 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).

  • Publication number: 20120022389
    Abstract: The device relates to methods and devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Linguaflex, Inc.
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 8092781
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 8088360
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 8088361
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 8074655
    Abstract: Methods and devices to prevent and/or treat breathing disorders (e.g., upper airways disorders) in mammals related to impaired airflow are described. Methods and devices apply force to soft tissue that avoids obstruction of airflow in the mammel's airway. Breathing disorders that are avoided by the methods and/or devices include apnea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Linguaflex, Inc.
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 8034357
    Abstract: Methods of using clostridial toxins and other biological agents to thin skin and control fine wrinkles in humans are provided. In preferred embodiments the methods provide beneficial effects in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Ira Sanders, Rosemary Aquila-Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110230727
    Abstract: An implantable tissue retractor for treatment of a breathing disorder and related methods. The implantable tissue retractor comprises a shaft sized for insertion into a soft tissue located in a patient's oral cavity or pharynx. The implantable tissue retractor also comprises a retractor member at or near a first end of the shaft. The implantable tissue retractor also comprises a removable coupler connected at or near a second end of the shaft. At least one of a portion of the shaft or the retractor member is positionable on a surface of the soft tissue. At least one of the shaft, retractor member, or removable coupler is adjustable to vary a force to prevent a deformation of at least a portion of the soft tissue to prevent obstruction of the patient's airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Linguaflex , Inc.
    Inventors: Ira Sanders, Cliff Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20110160145
    Abstract: Methods of using clostridial toxins and other biological agents to thin skin and control fine wrinkles in humans are provided. In preferred embodiments the methods provide beneficial effects in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Ira Sanders, Rosemary Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110150975
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110091505
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110091504
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110086072
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20110054442
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of modulating cellular function and treatment of disease in mammals comprising locally administering a regulated SNARE inhibitor and a translocating agent to the mammal. Regulated SNARE inhibitors include clostridial neurotoxins, tetanus neurotoxin and their free light chain portions and IgA protease. Translocating agents include acids, encapsulating vectors, and transduction domains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 7879340
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for blocking or reducing physiological reaction in a mammal to the interaction of IgE antibodies present in said mammal upon contact with the corresponding antigen, by the administration to said mammal of a therapeutically effective amount of a neurotoxin (CnT) derived from Clostridia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 7824693
    Abstract: Methods of using clostridial toxins and other biological agents to thin skin and control fine wrinkles in humans are provided. In preferred embodiments the methods provide beneficial effects in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Patent number: 7666435
    Abstract: Methods of using clostridial toxins and other biological agents to thin skin and control fine wrinkles in humans are provided. In preferred embodiments the methods provide beneficial effects in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: Ira Sanders, Rosemary Aquila-Sanders
  • Publication number: 20090142430
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of treating or preventing complications of airway control devices comprising administering to a patient having an airway control device a pharmaceutical composition comprising botulinum neurotoxin to one or more of the upper or lower aerodigestive secretory glands, the cricopharyngeus or the gastric or esophageal mucosal wall of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Ira Sanders, Christopher Shaari
  • Patent number: 7494661
    Abstract: Methods of using tetanus toxin to modulate or control neural functions or nonneural cellular activities at selected sites in animals, particularly in mammals, and more particularly in humans, are provided. Pharmaceutical formulations to modulate neural functions or non-neural cellular activities of an animal at selected sites in animals, particularly in mammals, and more particularly in humans are also provided. Uses of tetanus toxin in preparation of medicaments for methods of treating clinical disorders or symptoms of animals, particularly mammals and more particularly humans are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20090014012
    Abstract: The device relates to methods and devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Ira Sanders
  • Publication number: 20080208280
    Abstract: Airway disorders in a horse are relieved by electrical stimulation of the airway tissue. Particular disorders and techniques include electrical stimulation to relieve laryngeal hemiplegia. A pacemaker processor generates an electrical treatment signal to be applied to upper airway tissue of the horse for treating the upper airway disorder. One or more stimulation electrodes interfaces with the upper airway tissue for delivering the treatment signal to the upper airway tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: MED-EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERAETE GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Lindenthaler, Ira Sanders, Norm G. Ducharme