Patents Assigned to Ventus Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 8365736Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8302606Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8302607Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino
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Patent number: 8291909Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8281557Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
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Patent number: 8240309Abstract: Described herein are adjustable whole-nose nasal devices having a first passageway for communication with a first nasal passage and a second passageway for communication with a second nasal passage, an airflow resistor that inhibits expiration more than inspiration, and an adjustable connector. The adjustable connector may include one or more adjustable joints or regions that allow the whole-nose device to conform to the spacing between a subject's nostrils, and/or the orientation and angle of the subject's nostrils. Also described herein are whole-nose devices having a single airflow resistor communicating with both of a subject's nasal passages. Methods of treating a disorder using the whole-nose nasal devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Elliot Sather, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Patrick A. Myall, Lea Kobeli
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Patent number: 8235046Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8215308Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8061357Abstract: Whole-nose nasal respiratory devices and methods of making and using whole-nose nasal respiratory devices are described and illustrated herein. These devices are typically configured to be adhesively secured to a subject so that they engage both of the subject's nostrils and allow airflow from both nostrils to communicate with an airflow resistor. The airflow resistor is configured so that it inhibits exhalation through the nostrils more than it inhibits inhalation through the nostrils.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Jonathan P. Summers, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Toru Mino
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Patent number: 8020700Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
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Patent number: 7992563Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which has been found to benefit patients suffering from this disease. In a first example, a device is implanted in a trachea or bronchial passage to increase flow resistance, preferably selectively increase resistance to expiration relative to inspiration. In a second embodiment, a mouthpiece is provided, again to increase resistance to expiration, preferably with a lesser increase in flow resistance to inspiration. In a third embodiment, the patient's trachea or bronchial passage is modified by the application of energy in order to partially close the lumen therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Rajiv Doshi
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Patent number: 7992564Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 7987852Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
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Patent number: 7856979Abstract: Described herein are nasal respiratory devices and methods for treating a variety of medical diseases including snoring and sleep apnea through the use of such devices. In general, these devices include an airflow resistor, such as a flap valve and a holdfast for securing the device in communication with the subject's nasal cavity. The devices may be configured to include leak paths to regulate the expiratory pressure when worn by a subject. Methods for using these devices may include securing a device over or at least partially within (or both of) a subject's nasal cavities.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Bryan Loomas
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Patent number: 7806120Abstract: Described herein are nasal respiratory devices, in particular, nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. In some variations, these devices have a threshold pressure for closing during expiration.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Robert A. Howard, Motohide Hatanaka
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Patent number: 7798148Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 7735492Abstract: Described here are methods, devices, and kits for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable nasal devices are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 7735491Abstract: Described here are methods for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable nasal devices are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 7506649Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
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Publication number: 20080178874Abstract: Described herein are adjustable whole-nose nasal devices having a first passageway for communication with a first nasal passage and a second passageway for communication with a second nasal passage, an airflow resistor that inhibits expiration more than inspiration, and an adjustable connector. The adjustable connector may include one or more adjustable joints or regions that allow the whole-nose device to conform to the spacing between a subject's nostrils, and/or the orientation and angle of the subject's nostrils. Also described herein are whole-nose devices having a single airflow resistor communicating with both of a subject's nasal passages. Methods of treating a disorder using the whole-nose nasal devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: VENTUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Elliot Sather, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Patrick A. Myall, Lea Kobeli