Patents by Inventor Bryan Keropian
Bryan Keropian 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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Publication number: 20180200103Abstract: A dental oral appliance to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring, comprising affixing an appliance to the upper or lower teeth, a bar that extends from the inside of the right side teeth and the left side teeth, a bendable wire tail affixed to the bar, extending back from the bar, with a plastic plate affixed to the posterior end of the wire tail to depress the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20150238347Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverge, or wire clasps, on the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the upper and lower teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal bar or translingual bar, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the right molars to the inside of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. A posterior tongue restrainer has two parts, the first part being embedded in the transpalatal bar and the second part removably attachable to the first part, in order to further inhibit the upward and backward movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Dan Rosen, Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20150020812Abstract: A dental oral appliance to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea comprising, a body, structure configured to removably affix the appliance to the upper or lower teeth, structure to prevent occlusion of the upper and lower teeth, a transpalatal member that extends from the lingual of the right molars to the lingual of the left molars, a posterior tongue restrainer attached to the transpalatal member, and one or more tubes extending from the anterior of the appliance to the posterior of the appliance for the delivery of oxygen into the oropharyngeal airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Bryan KEROPIAN, Brian SPRIGGS
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Publication number: 20140216469Abstract: A dental oral appliance to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring or sleep apnea comprising, a mandibular structure configured to removably affix the appliance to the upper and lower teeth, structure attached to said mandibular structure to advance the lower teeth forward, and one or more tubes extending from the anterior of the appliance to the posterior of the appliance, the tubes being connected to a supply of 21% to 100% oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Bryan Keropian, Brian Spriggs
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Patent number: 8132567Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverage of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the posterior teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal member, which extends from the lingual of the right molars to the lingual of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. The transpalatal member may be curved and may slidably fit in the body of the appliance. A posterior tongue restrainer may be attached to the transpalatal member.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20110120476Abstract: A dental oral appliance for patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and keep the airways open during sleep Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverge of the upper or lower teeth A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the upper and lower teeth to open the airway A transpalatal bar, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the right molars to the inside of the left molars, inhibits the upward/backward movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Patent number: 7861722Abstract: A dental oral appliance to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper or lower teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverge of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the posterior teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal bar, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the right molars to the inside of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. An anterior tongue restrainer which is attached to the transpalatal bar at one end and the front of the appliance at the other end, aids in inhibiting and restraining the upward and backward movement of the tongue.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Patent number: 7861724Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by either clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area or by an occlusal coverage of the upper teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior raised ramps, separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. A transverse, transpalatal member, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars, covers the tongue, preventing it from moving upward or backward during sleep, opening the airway.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20100224197Abstract: A device for reducing snoring and/or sleep apnea comprising, in combination, a dental oral appliance, removably attached to a continuous positive airway pressure machine, to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, said dental oral appliance comprising, a body portion covering the inside of the upper teeth, said body having an open-palate, means to removably affix the appliance to the upper teeth, means to prevent occlusion of the upper and lower teeth, and a transpalatal bar that extends from the inside of the right teeth to the inside of the left teeth, to inhibit and restrain the tongue from upward and backward movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20090120448Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverage of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp (110) that extends from the incisal tip of the incisor toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the posterior teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal member (28), which extends from the lingual of the right molars to the lingual of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. The tranpalatal member may be curved and may slidably fit in the body of the appliance. A posterior tongue restrainer may be attached to the transpalatal member. There may be a plurality of raised projections (232, 234, 236) on the bottom of the transpalatal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20090056724Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by either clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area or by an occlusal coverage of the upper teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior raised ramps, separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. A transverse, transpalatal member, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars, covers the tongue, preventing it from moving upward or backward during sleep, opening the airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: BRYAN KEROPIAN
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Patent number: 7451767Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by either clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area or by an occlusal coverge of the upper teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior raised ramps, separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. A transverse, transpalatal ramp, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars, covers the tongue and holds it down, opening the airway.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Publication number: 20080210244Abstract: A dental oral appliance to reduce or eliminate snoring or obstructive sleep apnea and to open the airway for a sleeping patient. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper or lower teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by an occlusal coverge of the upper or lower teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior ramps, separate the posterior teeth to open the airway. A transpalatal bar, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the right molars to the inside of the left molars, inhibits the upward and backward movement of the tongue. An anterior tongue restrainer which is attached to the transpalatal bar at one end and the front of the appliance at the other end, aids in inhibiting and restraining the upward and backward movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventor: BRYAN KEROPIAN
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Publication number: 20060289013Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by either clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area or by an occlusal coverge of the upper teeth. A raised incisor ramp that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the incisors toward the lingual, or posterior raised ramps, separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. A transverse, transpalatal ramp, which extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars, covers the tongue and holds it down, opening the airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventor: Bryan Keropian
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Patent number: 6766802Abstract: A dental oral appliance for use with patients who suffer with sleep disorders, to reduce or eliminate snoring and to open the airway for a sleeping individual who suffers with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance covers the inside (lingual) of the upper teeth and has an open palate. Retention for the appliance is provided by clasps placed over the upper right and left molars and a retainer in the anterior area from cuspid to cuspid. Over the upper central incisors is a raised strip that extends from the incisal tip (biting edge) of the central incisors toward the lingual. It extends back from the middle of the central incisors, where they meet or touch each other, to the middle of the palate. This raised anterior area is to separate the posterior teeth to reduce spasm on the temporalis muscle. There is a transverse strip that extends from the inside (lingual) of the upper right molars to the inside of the upper left molars which covers the tongue, holding it down, opening the airway.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Inventor: Bryan Keropian