Patents by Inventor David Zee

David Zee 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).

  • Device for magnetic stimulation of the vestibular system
    Patent number: 10646723
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a magnetic vestibular stimulation (MVS) system for rehabilitation of subjects with vestibular and balance disorders. The magnetic vestibular stimulation system includes a magnet and a cooling system. In some embodiments, the subject wears video goggles in order to stimulate the subject to orient to a virtual reality. The subject can lie, sit or stand in or near a strong magnetic field generated by the system. The magnetic field generated by the system stimulates the vestibular system to counteract the inherent imbalance created by a naturally-occurring vestibular disorder. Particularly important, the direction and amplitude of vestibular stimulation can be easily manipulated by altering the orientation and distance of the head relative to the magnetic field vector. Thus, MVS can be precisely tailored to a patient's specific pattern of vestibular disturbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Daniel H. Reich, Collin L. Broholm, David Zee, Dale Roberts, Michael C. Schubert, Jorge Otero-Millan, Bryan Ward
  • DEVICE FOR MAGNETIC STIMULATION OF THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180036549
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a magnetic vestibular stimulation (MVS) system for rehabilitation of subjects with vestibular and balance disorders. The magnetic vestibular stimulation system includes a magnet and a cooling system. In some embodiments, the subject wears video goggles in order to stimulate the subject to orient to a virtual reality. The subject can lie, sit or stand in or near a strong magnetic field generated by the system. The magnetic field generated by the system stimulates the vestibular system to counteract the inherent imbalance created by a naturally-occurring vestibular disorder. Particularly important, the direction and amplitude of vestibular stimulation can be easily manipulated by altering the orientation and distance of the head relative to the magnetic field vector. Thus, MVS can be precisely tailored to a patient's specific pattern of vestibular disturbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel H. Reich, Collin L. Broholm, David Zee, Dale Roberts, Michael C. Schubert, Jorge Otero-Millan, Bryan Ward
  • METHOD FOR STABILIZATION OF FLUID BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20140154730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for rapid stabilization of fluid biological samples, such as blood samples. More specifically, the method is based on heat stabilization of the fluid biological sample absorbed in a matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: DENATOR AB
    Inventors: Olof Sköld, David Zee-Berg, Karl Sköld, Mats Borén