Patents by Inventor Amy Michelle Goodman

Amy Michelle 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 for manipulating tidal volume and breathing entrainment
    Patent number: 9370657
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for manipulating exhalation
    Patent number: 9259573
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea
    Patent number: 8244358
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • THERAPEUTIC DIAPHRAGM STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120158091
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, Rose PROVINCE, Alan SCHWARTZ, David HILLMAN, Peter EASTWOOD, David LIGON, Chang LEE, Drew HOFFMANN, Amy Michelle GOODMAN
  • MULTIMODE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BREATHING
    Publication number: 20120109249
    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: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, David LIGON, Chang LEE, Rose PROVINCE, Amy Michelle GOODMAN
  • Multimode device and method for controlling breathing
    Patent number: 8160711
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Therapeutic diaphragm stimulation device and method
    Patent number: 8140164
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, Rose Province, Alan Schwartz, David Hillman, Peter Eastwood, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Drew Hoffmann, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BIASING LUNG VOLUME
    Publication number: 20120053654
    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: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, David LIGON, Chang LEE, Rose PROVINCE, Amy Michelle GOODMAN
  • Device and method for biasing and stimulating respiration
    Patent number: 8116872
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, Rose Province, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for gradually controlling breathing
    Patent number: 7979128
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for biasing lung volume
    Patent number: 7970475
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: RMX, LLC
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for biasing and stimulating respiration
    Publication number: 20080208281
    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: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Device and method for biasing and stimulating respiration
    Publication number: 20080188903
    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: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Rose Province, Amy Michelle Goodman
  • Therapeutic diaphragm stimulation device and method
    Publication number: 20080167695
    Abstract: A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Amir J. Tehrani, Rose Province, Alan Schwartz, David Hillman, Peter Eastwood, David Ligon, Chang Lee, Drew Hoffman, Amy Michelle Goodman