Patents by Inventor John Remmers
John Remmers 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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Patent number: 11129745Abstract: Oral appliances, and systems and methods, which include oral appliances are described herein. An example oral appliance device for treatment of a sleep disorder or condition in a subject can include an upper portion configured to receive at least one maxillary tooth of the subject, and a lower portion configured to receive at least one mandibular tooth of the subject. The upper and lower portions are engageable such that the portions maintain a restricted orientation relative to each other when engaged, and the engaged restricted orientation is configured to maintain the mandible of the subject in a predetermined clinically beneficial orientation relative to the maxilla.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.Inventors: John Remmers, Shouresh Charkhandeh, Peter Santosham, Terry Macartney, Sabina Bruehlmann
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Publication number: 20200337886Abstract: Systems and methods for performing a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A system includes a mandibular displacement device configured to be positioned in an oral cavity of a subject, a monitoring unit configured to sense one or more physiological inputs from the subject; and a control unit. The system is configured to configure at least one of the mandibular displacement device or the monitoring unit during the diagnostic sleep test protocol, perform the diagnostic sleep test protocol, configure at least one of the mandibular displacement device or the monitoring unit during the titration for oral appliance therapy protocol, and perform the titration for oral appliance therapy protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
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Patent number: 10709599Abstract: Systems and methods for setting one or more parameters for a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A method can include performing a titration for oral appliance therapy during a first test period, identifying a variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period, and setting a parameter for a titration for oral appliance therapy to be performed during a second test period. The parameter can be dependent on the variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period. The method can also include performing the titration for oral appliance therapy during the second test period, and establishing an outcome of oral appliance therapy based on the titrations performed during the first and second test periods.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
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Publication number: 20200170570Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subject's breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
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Patent number: 10492722Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subjects breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
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Publication number: 20190246975Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
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Publication number: 20190167467Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse
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Patent number: 10195070Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse
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Patent number: 10172548Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
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Publication number: 20180078403Abstract: Systems and methods for setting one or more parameters for a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A method can include performing a titration for oral appliance therapy during a first test period, identifying a variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period, and setting a parameter for a titration for oral appliance therapy to be performed during a second test period. The parameter can be dependent on the variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period. The method can also include performing the titration for oral appliance therapy during the second test period, and establishing an outcome of oral appliance therapy based on the titrations performed during the first and second test periods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
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Publication number: 20180000629Abstract: Oral appliances, and systems and methods, which include oral appliances are described herein. An example oral appliance device for treatment of a sleep disorder or condition in a subject can include an upper portion configured to receive at least one maxillary tooth of the subject, and a lower portion configured to receive at least one mandibular tooth of the subject. The upper and lower portions are engageable such that the portions maintain a restricted orientation relative to each other when engaged, and the engaged restricted orientation is configured to maintain the mandible of the subject in a predetermined clinically beneficial orientation relative to the maxilla.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: John Remmers, Shouresh Charkhandeh, Peter Santosham, Terry Macartney, Sabina Bruehlmann
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Publication number: 20170181692Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subjects breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
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Publication number: 20160022205Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
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Publication number: 20150164682Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse
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Publication number: 20150007830Abstract: Provided herein are oral appliances and methods of using oral appliances for treatment of sleep disorders and conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: John Remmers, Shouresh Charkhandeh, Peter Santosham, Terry Macartney, Sabina Bruehlmann
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Publication number: 20140279208Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing an electronic shopping system/service. A computer server for providing an electronic shopping service includes a purchase predictive data collector configured to collect purchase predictive data of a user, a product purchase interval predictor configured to predict a product purchase interval of a product for the user at least partially based on the purchase predictive data of the user, and a product recommender configured to recommend additional products to the user at least partially based on the purchase predictive data of the user and to provide data analytics and shopper marketing to retailers, wholesalers, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RosieInventors: Nickita Michael NICKITAS, Michael John Remmer RYZEWIC
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Publication number: 20090323353Abstract: A light collar includes an outside diameter, a first inside diameter, a second inside diameter greater than the first inside diameter forming a bore for receiving an ampoule well, and at least one port in an outer surface of the collar having a depth for receiving a light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: INDUSTRIAL MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC.Inventors: Peter E. Rising, John Remmer
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Patent number: 7193717Abstract: A liquid testing system includes a first well for receiving a sample to be tested, a first light, having a first wavelength, for illuminating the first well, and a second light, having a second wavelength, for illuminating the first well. The liquid testing system further includes a light control, coupled to the first light and the second light, for selecting one of the first light or the second light to illuminate the first well, a light detector receiving light passing into the first well, and a processor, coupled to the light control and the light detector, for determining a light characteristic of the sample over time.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Industrial Municipal Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Peter Rising, John Remmer
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Publication number: 20060201505Abstract: A system for reducing central sleep apnea (CSA) is described in which certain methods of increasing a patient's rebreathing during periods of the sleep cycle are used. By increasing rebreathing during periods of overbreathing, the over-oxygenation which typically results from the overbreathing period can be reduced, thus reducing the compensating underbreathing period and effectively reducing the loop gain associated with the central sleep apnea. Nasal occlusion and a leak resistant oral interface provide control for gas leaks from a patent interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: John Remmers, Eric Hajduk, Ronald Platt
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Publication number: 20060011200Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for automatically and continuously regulating the level of nasal pressure to an optimal value during OSA treatment. OSA therapy is implemented by a device which automatically re-evaluates an applied pressure and continually searches for a minimum pressure required to adequately distend a patient's pharyngeal airway. For example, this optimal level varies with body position and stage of sleep throughout the night. In addition, this level varies depending upon the patient's body weight and whether or not alcohol or sleeping medicine has been ingested.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: University Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: John Remmers, Thomas Feroah