Patents by Inventor Francis A. Papay
Francis A. Papay 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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Patent number: 10675467Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10588585Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can employ multi-modal imaging to provide an image with an enhanced resolution. In some instances, the multi-modal imaging can allow an operator to determine and control a tissue margin without the need for intra-operative tissue pathology. The system can include an imaging system that includes a gamma camera to detect a gamma image and an optical imaging modality to detect an optical image. The system can also include a display device to display an enhanced gamma image created based on a function of the optical image. The enhanced gamma image illustrates a characteristic of a disease in the field of view (e.g., a lymphatic pathway, a sentinel lymph node target, or a satellite disease state).Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: Yang Liu, Francis A. Papay
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Publication number: 20200016401Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Francis A. Papay, Anthony V. Caparso
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Publication number: 20190380561Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an endoscope for facilitating a medical procedure by creating an anatomic space in or adjacent a target bodily tissue to be imaged. The endoscope can comprise a flexible, elongate tubular member defining a central lumen and an expandable dissecting member coupled to a distal end of the tubular member. The tubular member can further include at least one imaging channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The at least one imaging channel can include a visualization system for conveying an image from the distal end of the tubular member to a user. The expandable dissecting member can define a channel in fluid communication with the central lumen of the tubular member. The expandable dissecting member can extend beyond the distal end of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10470806Abstract: A maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) device having an arch bar with a plurality of spaced tabs and gaps, and further having apertured mounting plate members mounted onto the arch bar, each mounting plate member having a slot to receive a tab on the arch bar, whereby the mounting plate members may be repositioned laterally along the arch bar from one tab to another prior to affixing the MMF device to the maxilla or mandible of a patient in order to position the mounting plate members at locations where the underlying tooth root will not be damaged by insertion of a bone screw.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignees: KLS-MARTIN, L.P., THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: Klaus Kohler, Jennifer Pinto, Thomas S. Johnston, Jr., Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10322279Abstract: A surgical guide to facilitate delivery of a therapy delivery device into the pterygopalatine fossa of a subject includes a curvilinear body having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The proximal end portion is defined by oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. The proximal end portion and the intermediate portion define a longitudinal plane that extends between the proximal and distal end portions. The distal end portion has an arcuate configuration relative to the longitudinal plane and is defined by oppositely disposed third and fourth surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventor: Francis A. Papay
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Publication number: 20190069861Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can employ multi-modal imaging to provide an image with an enhanced resolution. In some instances, the multi-modal imaging can allow an operator to determine and control a tissue margin without the need for intra-operative tissue pathology. The system can include an imaging system that includes a gamma camera to detect a gamma image and an optical imaging modality to detect an optical image. The system can also include a display device to display an enhanced gamma image created based on a function of the optical image. The enhanced gamma image illustrates a characteristic of a disease in the field of view (e.g., a lymphatic pathway, a sentinel lymph node target, or a satellite disease state).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Yang Liu, Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10143430Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can employ multi-modal imaging to provide an image with an enhanced resolution. In some instances, the multi-modal imaging can allow an operator to determine and control a tissue margin without the need for intra-operative tissue pathology. The system can include an imaging system that includes a gamma camera to detect a gamma image and an optical imaging modality to detect an optical image. The system can also include a display device to display an enhanced gamma image created based on a function of the optical image. The enhanced gamma image illustrates a characteristic of a disease in the field of view (e.g., a lymphatic pathway, a sentinel lymph node target, or a satellite disease state).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignees: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRONInventors: Yang Liu, Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10105091Abstract: Methods for intra-operatively monitoring nerve evoked potentials such as somatosensory nerve evoked potentials during a surgical procedure. The methods include orthodromic and antidromic monitoring of nerve evoked potentials. Monitoring includes navigating the surgical pathway to avoid insult to anatomical tissue, minimizing activation of sensory nerves that result in undesirable side effects in a patient, and determining the suitable location for placement of an implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Autonomic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Francis A. Papay, Mike Hardage, Anthony V. Caparso, Benjamin D. Pless
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Patent number: 10098662Abstract: A surgical tool configured to facilitate delivery of a neurostimulator to a craniofacial region of a subject includes a handle portion, an elongate shaft having a contoured distal portion, and an insertion groove on the elongate shaft. The elongate shaft is configured to be advanced under a zygomatic bone along a maxillary tuberosity towards a pterygopalatine fossa. The distal portion includes a distal dissecting tip. The insertion groove is configured to receive, support, and guide a medical device or instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Autonomic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carl Lance Boling, Anthony V. Caparso, Francis A. Papay, Ryan Powell, Jennifer Teng, Morgan Clyburn
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Publication number: 20180289936Abstract: A system is provided for healing a wound. The system includes a flexible body, a therapeutic agent delivery mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a power source. The flexible body includes a cover film having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces that define a compartment. The compartment includes a first porous material, a second porous material, and at least one electrode disposed therein. The second porous material is disposed between the first porous material and the at least one electrode. The therapeutic agent delivery mechanism and the suction mechanism are fluidly connected to the compartment. The power source is in electrical communication with the at least one electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Francis A. Papay, Ji-Feng Chen, Shengqiang Gao
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Patent number: 10065038Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10052186Abstract: A prosthetic implant includes an anterior surface, configured for at least partial contact with an underside of a patient's facial soft tissue. A posterior surface is oppositely placed to the anterior surface. The posterior surface is configured for at least partial contact with a patient's facial bony tissue when the anterior surface is in at least partial contact with the patient's facial soft tissue. An implant body is defined by the anterior and posterior surfaces and extends transversely therebetween. A selected portion of the posterior surface has a texture that mechanically differs from a texture of a majority of the anterior surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignees: OSTEOSYMBIONICS LLC, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: Francis A. Papay, Jessie San, Nicholas T. Wilkins, Cameron J. Fordyce
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Patent number: 10022516Abstract: A method is provided for treating a neuromuscular defect in a subject. One step of the method includes locating a target nerve. After locating the target nerve, a treatment probe is provided. The treatment probe includes an elongated body member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes an energy delivery mechanism for stimulating or ablating the target nerve, a monitoring mechanism, and a fluid aspiration/delivery mechanism. Next, the target nerve is verified as an appropriate target for ablation by stimulating and then monitoring the target nerve via the energy delivery mechanism and the monitoring mechanism, respectively. After verifying the target nerve, a tumescent fluid is injected into the tissue surrounding the target nerve. An electric current is then delivered to the energy delivery mechanism to substantially ablate the target nerve.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 10004881Abstract: A system is provided for healing a wound. The system includes a flexible body, a therapeutic agent delivery mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a power source. The flexible body includes a cover film having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces that define a compartment. The compartment includes a first porous material, a second porous material, and at least one electrode disposed therein. The second porous material is disposed between the first porous material and the at least one electrode. The therapeutic agent delivery mechanism and the suction mechanism are fluidly connected to the compartment. The power source is in electrical communication with the at least one electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: Francis A. Papay, Ji-Feng Chen, Shengqiang Gao
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Publication number: 20170296815Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 9757560Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventor: Francis A. Papay
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Patent number: 9687647Abstract: A system is provided for healing a wound. The system includes a flexible body, a therapeutic agent delivery mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a power source. The flexible body includes a cover film having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces that define a compartment. The compartment includes a first porous material, a second porous material, and at least one electrode disposed therein. The second porous material is disposed between the first porous material and the at least one electrode. The therapeutic agent delivery mechanism and the suction mechanism are fluidly connected to the compartment. The power source is in electrical communication with the at least one electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Francis A. Papay, Ji-Feng Chen, Shengqiang Gao
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Publication number: 20170128718Abstract: A surgical guide to facilitate delivery of a therapy delivery device into the pterygopalatine fossa of a subject includes a curvilinear body having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The proximal end portion is defined by oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. The proximal end portion and the intermediate portion define a longitudinal plane that extends between the proximal and distal end portions. The distal end portion has an arcuate configuration relative to the longitudinal plane and is defined by oppositely disposed third and fourth surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Francis A. Papay, Carl L. Boling
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Publication number: 20170106190Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Francis A. Papay