Patents by Inventor Christopher William STIVERS
Christopher William STIVERS 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: 20230346383Abstract: Systems and methods for treating heart failure by redirecting blood flow in the azygos vein are disclosed, as well as systems, devices, and methods for controllably and selectively occluding, restricting, and/or diverting flow within a patient’s vasculature. Systems, devices and methods that redirect blood flow in the azygos vein. Devices may include an implant configured to redirect blood from a pulmonary artery to an azygos vein, and an implant configured to be positioned in an azygos vein of a patient to at least partially occlude blood flow from the azygos vein into a superior vena cava.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Arshad Quadri, J. Brent Ratz, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20230218584Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating or preventing vector-borne diseases including Lyme disease via delivery of one, two, or more systemic doses of an isoxazoline anti-parasitic therapeutic agent to an individual with confirmed or suspected infestation of Lyme disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Bobak Robert Azamian, Douglas Michael Ackermann, Christopher William Stivers, Shawn D. Hickok
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Publication number: 20230036909Abstract: A system or device for isolating pulmonary pressure from left atrial pressure and/or improving cardiac output. The device may be an implantable cardiac device comprising an intravascular shield. The system may comprise an intravascular shield and a trans-septal delivery sheath. The intravascular shield can be sized and configured to be positioned in a pulmonary vein or a left atrium to restrict fluid flow from the left atrium through one or more pulmonary veins to the lungs while allowing fluid flow from the lungs through the one or more pulmonary veins to the left atrium. The trans-septal delivery sheath can be configured to contain the intravascular shield in a collapsed configuration and deliver the intravascular shield to the left atrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Arshad Quadri, J. Brent Ratz, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20220160682Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating or preventing infections associated with organisms, or preventing vector-borne diseases including Plasmodium infestation and/or malaria via delivery of one, two, or more systemic doses of an isoxazoline anti-parasitic therapeutic agent to an individual with confirmed or suspected infestation of Plasmodium and/or malaria.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Bobak Robert Azamian, Douglas Michael Ackermann, Christopher William Stivers, Shawn D. Hickok
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Publication number: 20210307894Abstract: A system for treating aortic dissection including an aortic dissection implant comprising an expandable anchoring structure and an elongate tubular structure. The expandable anchoring structure can be configured to apply radial force to the sinuses of the aortic root and/or the sinotubular junction when expanded. The elongate tubular structure can comprise an expandable support frame and one or more layers. The expandable support frame can be configured to extend from the descending aorta to the ascending aorta and curve along with a curvature of the aortic arch when expanded within the aorta. The one or more layers can comprise a first porous layer comprising an atraumatic outer surface positioned over the expandable support frame and a second non-porous layer positioned over a portion of the first porous layer. The second non-porous layer may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the aortic dissection and to be inflatable via blood flow to seal against the dissection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Arshad QUADRI, J. Brent RATZ, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20210069496Abstract: Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: James Donald Loudin, Amitava Gupta, John L. Wardle, Christopher William Stivers, Anand Doraiswamy, Marie Dvorak Christ, F. Richard Christ
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Patent number: 10888414Abstract: A system for treating aortic dissection including an aortic dissection implant comprising an expandable anchoring structure and an elongate tubular structure. The expandable anchoring structure can be configured to apply radial force to the sinuses of the aortic root and/or the sinotubular junction when expanded. The elongate tubular structure can comprise an expandable support frame and one or more layers. The expandable support frame can be configured to extend from the descending aorta to the ascending aorta and curve along with a curvature of the aortic arch when expanded within the aorta. The one or more layers can comprise a first porous layer comprising an atraumatic outer surface positioned over the expandable support frame and a second non-porous layer positioned over a portion of the first porous layer. The second non-porous layer may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the aortic dissection and to be inflatable via blood flow to seal against the dissection.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: inQB8 Medical Technologies, LLCInventors: Arshad Quadri, J. Brent Ratz, Christopher William Stivers
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Patent number: 10799696Abstract: Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Oculeve, Inc.Inventors: James Donald Loudin, Amitava Gupta, John Wardle, Christopher William Stivers, Anand Doraiswamy, Marie Dvorak Christ, F. Richard Christ
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Publication number: 20200297475Abstract: A system for treating aortic dissection including an aortic dissection implant comprising an expandable anchoring structure and an elongate tubular structure. The expandable anchoring structure can be configured to apply radial force to the sinuses of the aortic root and/or the sinotubular junction when expanded. The elongate tubular structure can comprise an expandable support frame and one or more layers. The expandable support frame can be configured to extend from the descending aorta to the ascending aorta and curve along with a curvature of the aortic arch when expanded within the aorta. The one or more layers can comprise a first porous layer comprising an atraumatic outer surface positioned over the expandable support frame and a second non-porous layer positioned over a portion of the first porous layer. The second non-porous layer may be configured to be positioned on opposite sides of the aortic dissection and to be inflatable via blood flow to seal against the dissection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Arshad QUADRI, J. Brent RATZ, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20200038238Abstract: Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may comprise a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further comprise a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Janusz Kuzma, Douglas Michael Ackermann, Christopher William Stivers
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Patent number: 10537469Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may include a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further include a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Oculeve, Inc.Inventors: Janusz Kuzma, Douglas Michael Ackermann, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20180280688Abstract: Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: James Donald LOUDIN, Amitava GUPTA, John WARDLE, Christopher William STIVERS, Anand DORAISWAMY, Marie Dvorak CHRIST, F. Richard CHRIST
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Publication number: 20170368333Abstract: Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: James Donald LOUDIN, Amitava GUPTA, John WARDLE, Christopher William STIVERS, Anand DORAISWAMY, Marie Dvorak CHRIST, F. Richard CHRIST
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Publication number: 20170354536Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may include a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further include a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Janusz KUZMA, Douglas Michael ACKERMANN, Christopher William STIVERS
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Patent number: 9717627Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may include a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further include a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Oculeve, Inc.Inventors: Janusz Kuzma, Douglas Michael Ackermann, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20160367795Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Douglas Michael ACKERMANN, James Donald LOUDIN, John WARDLE, Jarren Armond BALDWIN, Daniel N. HAMILTON, Janusz KUZMA, Christopher William STIVERS, Manfred FRANKE
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Patent number: 9440065Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Oculeve, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, James Donald Loudin, John Wardle, Jarren Armond Baldwin, Daniel N. Hamilton, Janusz Kuzma, Christopher William Stivers, Manfred Franke
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Publication number: 20150238754Abstract: Described herein are polymer formulations for facilitating electrical stimulation of nasal or sinus tissue. The polymer formulations may be hydrogels that are prepared by a UV cross-linking process. The hydrogels may be included as a component of nasal stimulator devices that electrically stimulate the lacrimal gland to improve tear production and treat dry eye. Additionally, devices and methods for manufacturing the nasal stimulators, including shaping of the hydrogel, are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: James Donald LOUDIN, Amitava GUPTA, John WARDLE, Christopher William STIVERS, Anand DORAISWAMY, Marie Dvorak CHRIST, F. Richard CHRIST
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Patent number: 8996137Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Oculeve, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, James Donald Loudin, John Wardle, Jarren Armond Baldwin, Daniel N. Hamilton, Janusz Kuzma, Christopher William Stivers
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Publication number: 20140371812Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Douglas Michael ACKERMANN, James Donald LOUDIN, John WARDLE, Jarren Armond BALDWIN, Daniel N. HAMILTON, Janusz KUZMA, Christopher William STIVERS, Manfred FRANKE