Patents by Inventor Andrew Frazier
Andrew Frazier 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).
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Patent number: 8777958Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Patent number: 8757163Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and retrieval of the same. In one embodiment, disclosed is a tissue tensioner that includes an elongate flexible tether having a first end and a second end, a bone anchor configured to be connected to a patient's mandible, a tissue ingrowth implant configured to be implanted in a patient's tongue and connected to the second end of the tether, and an adjustment mechanism configured to be held by the bone anchor adjacent the patient's mandible and configured to receive the first end of the tether and configured to adjust tension in the flexible tether between the patient's mandible and tongue. Various anchors, tethers, securement mechanisms, and adjustment mechanisms that can be used with glossal and palatal remodeling systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Michael Dineen, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Damien Shulock, Andrew Frazier, Chad Roue, Erik Van Der Burg
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Publication number: 20140107642Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for forming a fistula between two vessels. In some instances, the fistula may be formed between a proximal ulnar artery and a deep ulnar vein. The fistula may be formed using an electrode, and may be formed with a first catheter placed in a first blood vessel and a second catheter placed in a second blood vessel. In some instances, access to the proximal ulnar artery may be achieved through a brachial artery, and access to the deep ulnar vein may be achieved through a brachial vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: TVA Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jesus M. RIOS, William E. COHN, Dheeraj K. RAJAN, Adam L. BERMAN, Dana R. MESTER, Damian A. JELICH, Andrew FRAZIER, James E. DEATON, Lynn Warren HAMRICK
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Publication number: 20140088463Abstract: A method is described for modifying at least one property of a tissue of or near a nasal valve of a nose, without using a surgical incision or an implant, to decrease airflow resistance or perceived airflow resistance in a nasal airway. The method may involve contacting a treatment element of a treatment device with the at least one tissue inside the nasal airway, with sufficient force to at least temporarily deform the at least one tissue, applying energy to, or removing energy from, the at least one tissue, using the treatment element, and removing the treatment element from the nostril.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: AERIN MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott J. WOLF, Andrew FRAZIER
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Publication number: 20130146065Abstract: Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, a glossal suspension system includes a tissue tensioner that includes a suture loop made of one or more sutures configured to suspend the tongue with at least one portion configured to extend laterally through the tongue, and a securement mechanism configured to be attached to a patient's mandible that includes one more more adjustment assemblies for engaging the one or more sutures and adjusting tension on the suture loop. Various tethers and anchors that can he used with the glossal suspension system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON, Damien SHULOCK, Andrew FRAZIER, Char ROUE, Erik VAN DER BURG, Michael DINEEN
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Publication number: 20130072266Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to a mobile device (e.g., cellular phone) case and neck lanyard (with integrated headphones and microphone) allowing hands-free use of the mobile device. An embodiment magnetically couples the case to the lanyard. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Casey SHATTUCK, Adam BERMAN, Andrew FRAZIER
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Patent number: 8371307Abstract: Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, a glossal suspension system includes a tissue tensioner that includes a suture loop made of one or more sutures configured to suspend the tongue with at least one portion configured to extend laterally through the tongue, and a securement mechanism configured to be attached to a patient's mandible that includes one more adjustment assemblies for engaging the one or more sutures and adjusting tension on the suture loop. Various tethers and anchors that can be used with the glossal suspension system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Damien Shulock, Andrew Frazier, Chad Roue, Erik van der Burg, Michael Dineen
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Publication number: 20120323227Abstract: Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and/or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and/or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: AERIN MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott J. Wolf, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20120323232Abstract: Methods and devices for treating nasal airways are provided. Such devices and methods may improve airflow through an internal and/or external nasal valve, and comprise the use of mechanical re-shaping, energy application and other treatments to modify the shape, structure, and/or air flow characteristics of an internal nasal valve, an external nasal valve or other nasal airways.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: AERIN MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott J. Wolf, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20120296340Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20120266895Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the palatal tissue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the soft palate and may be secured to other surrounding, less mobile structures such as the hard palate or the mucosa overlying the hard palate. The implant may be manipulated to displace at least a portion of the soft palate in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the soft palate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Andrew FRAZIER, Chad ROUE, Erik van der BURG, Michael DINEEN, Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON
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Publication number: 20120216818Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for remodeling the tongue. One or more spaces or cavities are formed in the tongue using, for example, surgical or RF ablative techniques. The cavities can be closed or collapsed by inserting a tethered soft tissue anchor into the tongue and attaching the tethered portion of the soft tissue anchor to a bony structure such as the mandible or hyoid bone in order to exert a collapsing force on the one or more spaces or cavities. The insertion pathway of the tethered soft tissue anchor may pass adjacent to or even through one or more cavities. Also disclosed herein is a tongue remodeling system that includes means for creating a space in the tongue, and a tissue anchor configured to close the space. The tissue anchor may be tethered or expandable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Erik Van der BURG, Beverly TUCKER WOODSON, Michael DINEEN, Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON, Andrew FRAZIER, Chad ROUE
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Patent number: 8220466Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the palatal tissue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the soft palate and may be secured to other surrounding, less mobile structures such as the hard palate or the mucosa overlying the hard palate. The implant may be manipulated to displace at least a portion of the soft palate in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the soft palate.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Andrew Frazier, Chad Roue, Erik van der Burg, Michael Dineen, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson
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Publication number: 20120179157Abstract: Systems and methods for securing a screen-type active electrode to the distal tip of an electrosurgical device used for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within or on a patient's body. A securing electrode is disposed through the screen electrode and mechanically joined to an insulative support body while also creating an electrical connection and mechanical engagement with the screen electrode. The electrosurgical device and related methods are provided for resecting, cutting, partially ablating, aspirating or otherwise removing tissue from a target site, and ablating the tissue in situ. The present methods and systems are particularly useful for removing tissue within joints, e.g., synovial tissue, meniscus, articular cartilage and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Andrew Frazier, Johnson E. Goode, David A. Cox, Philip M. Tetzlaff
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Patent number: 8186355Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for remodeling the tongue. One or more spaces or cavities are formed in the tongue using, for example, surgical or RF ablative techniques. The cavities can be closed or collapsed by inserting a tethered soft tissue anchor into the tongue and attaching the tethered portion of the soft tissue anchor to a bony structure such as the mandible or hyoid bone in order to exert a collapsing force on the one or more spaces or cavities. The insertion pathway of the tethered soft tissue anchor may pass adjacent to or even through one or more cavities. Also disclosed herein is a tongue remodeling system that includes means for creating a space in the tongue, and a tissue anchor configured to close the space. The tissue anchor may be tethered or expandable.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Erik van der Burg, Beverly Tucker Woodson, Michael Dineen, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Andrew Frazier, Chad Roue
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Publication number: 20120111341Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and retrieval of the same. In one embodiment, disclosed is a tissue tensioner that includes an elongate flexible tether having a first end and a second end, a bone anchor configured to be connected to a patient's mandible, a tissue ingrowth implant configured to be implanted in a patient's tongue and connected to the second end of the tether, and an adjustment mechanism configured to be held by the bone anchor adjacent the patient's mandible and configured to receive the first end of the tether and configured to adjust tension in the flexible tether between the patient's mandible and tongue. Various anchors, tethers, securement mechanisms, and adjustment mechanisms that can be used with glossal and palatal remodeling systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Michael DINEEN, Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON, Damien SHULOCK, Andrew FRAZIER, Chad ROUE, Erik VAN DER BURG
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Publication number: 20120041556Abstract: Methods and devices for rhinoplasty and treating nasal valve stenosis are disclosed herein. The nasal valve acts as a flow-limiter and can contribute to airway obstruction if resistance within the nasal valve is excessive. In one embodiment, a system for treating nasal valve stenosis includes a first elongate implant and a second elongate implant configured to support the nasal valves when implanted. The implants can be coupled together by connecting elements, such as eyelets, tethers, complementary socket joints, and button-rivet supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: ERIK VAN DER BURG, MICHAEL DINEEN, MARK HIROTSUKA, JASPER JACKSON, ANDREW FRAZIER, CHAD ROUE
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Patent number: 8096303Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and retrieval of the same. In one embodiment, disclosed is a tissue tensioner that includes an elongate flexible tether having a first end and a second end, a bone anchor configured to be connected to a patient's mandible, a tissue ingrowth implant configured to be implanted in a patient's tongue and connected to the second end of the tether, and an adjustment mechanism configured to be held by the bone anchor adjacent the patient's mandible and configured to receive the first end of the tether and configured to adjust tension in the flexible tether between the patient's mandible and tongue. Various anchors, tethers, securement mechanisms, and adjustment mechanisms that can be used with glossal and palatal remodeling systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.VInventors: Michael Dineen, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Damien Shulock, Andrew Frazier, Chad Roue, Erik van der Burg
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Patent number: 8080014Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20110270031Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the configuration of the airway. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace the trachea in an inferior direction, resist superior displacement of the trachea and/or to alter the tracheal wall tension. The implant restrains the trachea in the manipulated configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Andrew FRAZIER, Chad C. ROUE, Michael T. DINEEN, Erik J. VAN DER BURG