Patents Assigned to Nanobiomagnetics, Inc.
  • Device for moving magnetic nanoparticles through tissue
    Patent number: 8001977
    Abstract: The movement of magnetically responsive nanoparticles through a membrane is significantly enhanced by using a varying magnetic field gradient. The magnetic field varies in intensity and/or direction and can be achieved by mechanically varying the position of a magnet with respect to the membrane, or by oscillating the strength of one or more electromagnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: NanoBioMagnetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Seeney, William A. Yuill
  • Method and apparatus for improving hearing
    Patent number: 7819795
    Abstract: A system and method for affecting the function of a mammalian ear. The system and method uses an oscillating magnetic field to move nanospheres comprised of single-domain nanoparticles. In a preferred embodiment a receiving assembly detects sound waves and transmits the sound waves to a processor. The processor drives an electromagnetic coil in response to the detected sound waves. The electromagnetic coil transmits a signal that causes vibration of the nanoparticles and the tissues within which the nanoparticles are implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignees: NanoBioMagnetics, Inc., The Board of Regents of The University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: Charles E. Seeney, Kenneth J. Dormer
  • Method and apparatus for improving hearing
    Patent number: 7344491
    Abstract: A system and method for affecting the function of a mammalian ear. The system and method uses an oscillating magnetic field to move nanospheres comprised of single-domain nanoparticles. In a preferred embodiment a receiving assembly detects sound waves and transmits the sound waves to a processor. The processor drives an electromagnetic coil in response to the detected sound waves. The electromagnetic coil transmits a signal that causes vibration of the nanoparticles and the tissues within which the nanoparticles are implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Nanobiomagnetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Seeney, Kenneth J. Dormer