Patents by Inventor Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman 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).

  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENTLY STIMULATING HEMIDIAPHRAGMS
    Publication number: 20110230932
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a subject is provided where electrical stimulation may be separately provided to each hemidiaphragm to cause diaphragm contraction. Fatigue may be avoided among other possible benefits. Each hemidiaphragm may also be stimulated with different stimulation parameters. Stimulation may be smoothly transitioned between hemidiaphragms. Such stimulation may provide an increase in functional residual capacity or other therapeutic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, Rose PROVINCE, David LIGON, Amy GOODMAN, Chang LEE, Drew HOFFMANN
  • Device and method to for independently stimulating hemidiaphragms
    Publication number: 20080161878
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a subject is provided where electrical stimulation may be separately provided to each hemidiaphragm to cause diaphragm contraction. Fatigue may be avoided among other possible benefits. Each hemidiaphragm may also be stimulated with different stimulation parameters. Stimulation may be smoothly transitioned between hemidiaphragms. Such stimulation may provide an increase in functional residual capacity or other therapeutic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, Rose Province, David Ligon, Amy Goodman, Chang Lee, Drew Hoffmann
  • Multimode device and method for controlling breathing
    Publication number: 20060247729
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for therapeutic stimulating, augmenting, manipulating and/or controlling breathing, in combination with stimulation of auxiliary respiratory nerves or muscles including the upper airway tract, chest wall muscles or abdominal muscles. Stimulation may be provided, for example, to augment breathing or to prevent closing of the upper airway during therapeutic stimulation. Stimulation may be also provided to the Hypoglossal nerve during exhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman
  • Device and method for improving upper airway functionality
    Publication number: 20060167523
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for improving upper airway functionality by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman
  • Device and method for biasing lung volume
    Publication number: 20060155341
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman
  • Device and method for controlling breathing
    Publication number: 20060149334
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for controlling breathing of a subject by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman
  • Device and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea
    Publication number: 20060142815
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for treating obstructive respiratory events by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the phrenic nerve or diaphragm to elicit a respiratory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman
  • Device and method for increasing functional residual capacity
    Publication number: 20060122662
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for increasing the functional residual capacity of lungs of a subject by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Goodman