Patents by Inventor Erik M. Meyer

Erik M. Meyer 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).

  • Vocal fold movement translation device and method of using same
    Patent number: 9084675
    Abstract: A vocal fold movement translation device includes a reverse motion linkage configured to interface with a first vocal fold and a second vocal fold. The reverse motion linkage includes a mechanical component configured to move the first vocal fold in a first movement direction in response to movement of the second vocal fold in a second movement direction that is opposite the first movement direction. The reverse motion linkage is movable between a first configuration corresponding to an abducted position of the first and second vocal folds and a second configuration corresponding to an adducted position of the first and second vocal folds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Derek Roe Eller, Erik M. Meyer
  • Vocal Fold Movement Translation Device And Method Of Using Same
    Publication number: 20140195245
    Abstract: A vocal fold movement translation device includes a reverse motion linkage configured to interface with a first vocal fold and a second vocal fold. The reverse motion linkage includes a mechanical component configured to move the first vocal fold in a first movement direction in response to movement of the second vocal fold in a second movement direction that is opposite the first movement direction. The reverse motion linkage is movable between a first configuration corresponding to an abducted position of the first and second vocal folds and a second configuration corresponding to an adducted position of the first and second vocal folds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Derek Roe Eller, Erik M. Meyer