Patents by Inventor Denham Ward

Denham Ward 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).

  • Myofunctional training with negative airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea
    Patent number: 12508382
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for treating a subject suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In one embodiment, the method of the present invention is configured to deliver negative airway pressure to a subject's airway to strengthen the airway muscle tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Denham Ward, Suzanne Karan
  • MYOFUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH NEGATIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
    Publication number: 20220401679
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for treating a subject suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In one embodiment, the method of the present invention is configured to deliver negative airway pressure to a subject's airway to strengthen the airway muscle tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Denham Ward, Suzanne Karan