Patents by Inventor Babak Shadgan

Babak Shadgan 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).

  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20220346673
    Abstract: A system for performing near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitors tissue oxygenation and/or hemodynamics. The system comprises a sensor coupled to a controller and/or processing device. The sensor comprises a light source which is operable to emit light of various distinct wavelengths and a detector which is operable to collect corresponding backscattered light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Babak SHADGAN, Brian KWON, Peyman SERVATI, Behnam MOLAVI, Shahbaz ASKARI, Amir SERVATI
  • Monitoring urodynamics by trans-vaginal NIRS
    Patent number: 8977345
    Abstract: The invention relate to the demonstration herein that it is feasible to use a transvaginal NIRS probe to interrogate functioning urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter, the bladder detrusor muscle, and pelvic floor musculature, to obtain clinically relevant information. The present invention accordingly provides methods and devices for transvaginal monitoring or imaging of the urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter and/or the bladder, and/or pelvic floor musculature, using NIRS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventors: Lynn Stothers, Andrew J. MacNab, Babak Shadgan
  • MONITORING URODYNAMICS BY TRANS-VAGINAL NIRS
    Publication number: 20110224553
    Abstract: The invention relate to the demonstration herein that it is feasible to use a transvaginal NIRS probe to interrogate functioning urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter, the bladder detrusor muscle, and pelvic floor musculature, to obtain clinically relevant information. The present invention accordingly provides methods and devices for transvaginal monitoring or imaging of the urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter and/or the bladder, and/or pelvic floor musculature, using NIRS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Lynn Stothers, Andrew J. MacNab, Babak Shadgan