Patents by Inventor Benjamin Peter Erickson

Benjamin Peter Erickson 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).

  • Quantitative assessment of orbit soft tissue restriction
    Patent number: 12213894
    Abstract: A portable device, method and system are provided for automated, quantitative assessment of orbital compliance and soft tissue restriction with emphasis on applicability to orbital trauma and fracture management is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Benjamin Peter Erickson, Henry Bair
  • Pressure sensing retractor for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye
    Patent number: 11627876
    Abstract: A pressure sensing retractor device and method is provided for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye. The device uses nested claw-like retractors where the inner claw retractor is capable of pulling an eyelid of the eye of a patient, and the outer claw retractor is capable of sensing the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. The pressure sensing retractor outputs the force sensor signal as a continuous signal of the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. Embodiments of the invention can be applied towards analysis of orbital compartment syndrome, retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH), and canthotomy/cantholysis. Unlike applanation tonometry, retractor placement with the retractor provided herein requires no specialized training. Ease of use can help facilitate appropriate clinical decision, especially in environments without immediate access to ophthalmic consultation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Benjamin Peter Erickson, Henry Bair
  • Quantitative Assessment of Orbit Soft Tissue Restriction
    Publication number: 20220211521
    Abstract: A portable device, method and system are provided for automated, quantitative assessment of orbital compliance and soft tissue restriction with emphasis on applicability to orbital trauma and fracture management is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Peter Erickson, Henry Bair
  • Pressure sensing retractor for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye
    Publication number: 20200390332
    Abstract: A pressure sensing retractor device and method is provided for measuring orbital compartment pressure of an eye. The device uses nested claw-like retractors where the inner claw retractor is capable of pulling an eyelid of the eye of a patient, and the outer claw retractor is capable of sensing the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. The pressure sensing retractor outputs the force sensor signal as a continuous signal of the orbital compartment pressure of the eye. Embodiments of the invention can be applied towards analysis of orbital compartment syndrome, retrobulbar hemorrhage (RBH), and canthotomy/cantholysis. Unlike applanation tonometry, retractor placement with the retractor provided herein requires no specialized training. Ease of use can help facilitate appropriate clinical decision, especially in environments without immediate access to ophthalmic consultation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Peter Erickson, Henry Bair