Patents by Inventor Bonnie Spring

Bonnie Spring 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (PAP) TREATMENT ADHERENCE OR SLEEP OPTIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20260182909
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for monitoring PAP treatment adherence. Systems and methods disclosed herein provide techniques to quantify PAP wear time in proportion to the time in bed or time asleep, and take into account individual factors affecting sleep patterns to provide feedback to patients and providers for motivating adherent use of the PAP device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Esra Tasali, Becky Tucker, Bonnie Hughes, Bonnie Spring, Angela F. Pfammatter
  • Compositions for treating tobacco withdrawl symtoms and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5179126
    Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, nicotine withdrawl associated as well as experienced by individuals after discontinuing tobacco use as methods of use therefor. The compositions include serotoninergic drugs, such as d-fenfluramine and fluoxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Massachusettes Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, Bonnie Spring
  • Compositions for treating tobacco withdrawal symptoms and methods for their use
    Patent number: 4999382
    Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, nicotine withdrawal associated as well as experienced by individuals after discontinuing tobacco use as methods of use therefor. The compositions include serotoninergic drugs, such as d-fenfluramine and fluoxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, Bonnie Spring