Patents by Inventor Chloe Bertolus

Chloe Bertolus 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).

  • Method and process for placement and fixation of a surgical implant
    Patent number: 12274881
    Abstract: A method of treating obstructive sleep apnea according to this disclosure may include: providing an implant comprising a substantially planar central body portion having a top side and a bottom side; at least two adjustable wing portions; and at least two connecting members, each one of the at least two connecting members extending from opposite sides of the central body portion, the each one of the at least two connecting members being configured for flexibly connecting each one of the at least two wing portions at opposite sides to said central body portion; forming a surgical opening to expose a genioglossus muscle; exposing a branch of a hypoglossal nerve for stimulation by the implant at least on one side of the geniouglossus; forming at least one pocket on at least one side of the geniouglossus; such that the pocket dimensions are configured to fit the at least one of the at least two wing portions of the device; inserting an implant device through the surgical opening such that the central body extends
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Nyxoah SA
    Inventors: Udi Ron, Pierre Gianello, Richard Lewis, Chloe Bertolus
  • Method and Process for Placement and Fixation of a Surgical Implant
    Publication number: 20220339439
    Abstract: A method of treating obstructive sleep apnea according to this disclosure may include: providing an implant comprising a substantially planar central body portion having a top side and a bottom side; at least two adjustable wing portions; and at least two connecting members, each one of the at least two connecting members extending from opposite sides of the central body portion, the each one of the at least two connecting members being configured for flexibly connecting each one of the at least two wing portions at opposite sides to said central body portion; forming a surgical opening to expose a genioglossus muscle; exposing a branch of a hypoglossal nerve for stimulation by the implant at least on one side of the geniouglossus; forming at least one pocket on at least one side of the geniouglossus; such that the pocket dimensions are configured to fit the at least one of the at least two wing portions of the device; inserting an implant device through the surgical opening such that the central body extends
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Nyxoah SA
    Inventors: Udi Ron, Pierre Gianello, Richard Lewis, Chloe Bertolus