Patents Assigned to Pavad Medical, Incorporated
  • Airway implant and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 7836888
    Abstract: A system and device for maintaining and/or creating patency in airways is disclosed. The methods of using the system and device are also disclosed. The system includes a power source that energizes a electro-active polymer implant. The energized polymer implant provides stiffness and shape to the airway, thereby minimizing collapse or deformation of the airway. A method of making the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Pavad Medical, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anant V. Hegde, George Y. Choi, Wally S. Buch