Patents Assigned to Phagenesis Limited
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Patent number: 11617881Abstract: The present invention provides a catheter for assisting recovery from dysphagia.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: PHAGENESIS LIMITEDInventors: Conor Mulrooney, Veronika Matei-Rascu
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Patent number: 10814125Abstract: A catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of electrodes spaced apart between the proximal and distal ends; and a catheter guide comprising i) a first positioning indicator distal to the pair of electrodes for indicating if the catheter needs inserting further into the patient; and ii) a second positioning indicator proximate the first positioning indicator for indicating correct positioning of a catheter.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Phagenesis LimitedInventors: Conor Mulrooney, Steve Bookbinder
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Patent number: 10743810Abstract: The use of a device to measure patient sensory response through the application of an incrementally increased electrical current to the oropharynx.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Phagenesis LimitedInventor: Conor Mulrooney
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Patent number: 10413358Abstract: A catheter suitable for delivering an electric current to the body, in particular a catheter having electrodes that can be positioned independently of the main elongate shaft of the catheter. More particularly the catheters include a movable sleeve that incorporates the electrodes. A movable sleeve includes one or more electrodes and advances in the construction of the electrodes and related components is disclosed. Methods for positioning electrodes at a treatment site in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic applications, particularly electrical pharyngeal stimulation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: PHAGENESIS LIMITEDInventor: Conor Mulrooney
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Publication number: 20190134389Abstract: The present invention defines a device for the treatment of dysphagia comprising a flexible member mounting an imaging device for insertion into a patient and one or more electrodes proximate the imaging device for imparting electrical stimulation to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Phagenesis LimitedInventor: Conor MULROONEY
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Publication number: 20170189110Abstract: A catheter suitable for delivering an electric current to the body, in particular a catheter having electrodes that can be positioned independently of the main elongate shaft of the catheter. More particularly the catheters include a movable sleeve that incorporates the electrodes. A movable sleeve includes one or more electrodes and advances in the construction of the electrodes and related components is disclosed. Methods for positioning electrodes at a treatment site in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic applications, particularly electrical pharyngeal stimulation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: PHAGENESIS LIMITEDInventor: Conor Mulrooney
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Publication number: 20140288384Abstract: A catheter suitable for delivering an electric current to the body, in particular a catheter having electrodes that can be positioned independently of the main elongate shaft of the catheter. More particularly the catheters include a movable sleeve that incorporates the electrodes. A movable sleeve includes one or more electrodes and advances in the construction of the electrodes and related components is disclosed. Methods for positioning electrodes at a treatment site in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic applications, particularly electrical pharyngeal stimulation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: PHAGENESIS LIMITEDInventor: Conor Mulrooney
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Patent number: 8092433Abstract: A device for assisting recovery from dysphagia, and a method of preventing and/or treating dysphagia. The device includes a catheter suitable for insertion into the body of a patient, for the introduction of nutrients to the stomach of said patient, and electrodes located on a surface of the catheter, the electrodes being positioned such that when the catheter is inserted into a patient the electrodes are in a suitable position for applying electrical pharyngeal stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Phagenesis LimitedInventor: Shaheen Hamdy