Patents by Inventor Howard M. Alliger
Howard M. Alliger 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: 10201563Abstract: The present application discloses a method for treating acute and chronic sinusitis, and in particular, severe chronic sinusitis by exposing affected tissue of the sinus and contiguous tissue in the, nasal cavity and greater oral cavity to effective amounts of chlorine dioxide as a bioactive agent. Compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SINOX PHARMA, INC.Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Publication number: 20160074432Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating acute and chronic sinusitis, and in particular, severe chronic sinusitis by exposing affected tissue of the sinus and contiguous tissue in the, nasal cavity and greater oral cavity to effective amounts of chlorine dioxide as a bioactive agent. Compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Publication number: 20130108714Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating acute and chronic sinusitis, and in particular, severe chronic sinusitis by exposing affected tissue of the sinus and contiguous tissue in the, nasal cavity and greater oral cavity to effective amounts of chlorine dioxide as a bioactive agent. Compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: SINOX PHARMA, INC.Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 6303129Abstract: A process for the preparation of a vaccine from substantially viable spirochetal bacteria of Borrelia, preferably Borrelia burgdorferi having immunogenic or therapeutic properties and capable of inducing an immune or therapeutic response against Lyme Disease when administered to a patient is described. The product for use against Lyme Disease is produced by ultrasound treatment of substantially viable spirochetal bacteria of Borrelia burgdorferi. The invention produces a product and a method of treatment that can be used for the immunization and/or therapy of a patient against Lyme Disease to minimize or prevent the contraction of the disease or to treat the disease.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Rx TechnologiesInventors: Howard M. Alliger, Alan Frey
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Patent number: 5731347Abstract: The present invention relates to the surprising and unexpected discovery that a simple alpha hydroxy organic acid, for example, lactic acid, glycolic acid or any of their pharmaceutically compatible salts, may be used in a therapy for treating aphthous ulcers, including canker sores in humans. The therapeutic method according to the present invention comprises exposing tissue suffering from an outbreak of aphthous ulcers to an effective amount of an alpha hydroxy organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 5582829Abstract: A process for the preparation of a vaccine from substantially viable spirochetal bacteria of Borrelia, preferably Borrelia burgdorferi having immunogenic or therapeutic properties and capable of inducing an immune or therapeutic response against Lyme Disease when administered to a patient is described. The product for use against Lyme Disease is produced by ultrasound treatment of substantially viable spirochetal bacteria of Borrelia burgdorferi. The invention produces a product and a method of treatment that can be used for the immunization and/or therapy of a patient against Lyme Disease to minimize or prevent the contraction of the disease or to treat the disease.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1992Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Rx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Howard M. Alliger, Alan Frey
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Patent number: 5516799Abstract: The present invention relates to the surprising and unexpected discovery that a simple alpha hydroxy organic acid, for example, lactic acid, glycolic acid or any of their pharmaceutically compatible salts, may be used in a therapy for treating aphthous ulcers, including canker sores in humans. The therapeutic method according to the present invention comprises exposing tissue suffering from an outbreak of aphthous ulcers to an effective amount of an alpha hydroxy organic acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Inventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 5443456Abstract: A catheterization assembly comprises an elongate substantially cylindrical catheter having an outer surface, and a flexible collapsible guide element attached to the outer surface of the catheter at a distal end thereof. A guidewire extends generally parallel to the catheter and through the guide element so that the guide element is held in an extended guide configuration away from the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Misonix, Inc.Inventors: Howard M. Alliger, Joseph Librizzi, Robert Ginsburg
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Patent number: 5419761Abstract: A method for removing adipose tissue uses an elongate rigid tube or probe member having a distal end and a proximal end and an axially extending lumen. An incision is formed in a skin surface of a patient, the tube being inserted through the incision into subcutaneous adipose tissues of the patient. Upon insertion of the tube through the incision, an ultrasonic pressure wave is generated at the proximal end of the tube, the waveform being transmitted through the tube to establish a standing wave therein. The standing ultrasonic wave in the insertion tube produces cavitation bubbles at the distal end of the tube, the bubbles causing liquefaction of adipose tissues of the patient at a surgical site located distally of the distal end of the insertion tube. Suction is applied to the lumen of the tube, thereby aspirating the liquefied adipose tissues from the surgical site through the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1993Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: Misonix, Inc.Inventors: Krishna Narayanan, Marc Liang, Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 5397293Abstract: An ultrasonic angioplasty device for use in removing unwanted material from the vascular system of a patient comprises a wire having a proximal end, a sheath or catheter surrounding the wire, and a wave generator operatively connected to the wire at the proximal end for generating an ultrasonic waveform and transmitting the waveform axially along the wire. The ultrasonic device further comprises one or more projections extending radially inwardly from the sheath or catheter towards the wire at a plurality of predetermined axial motion nodes along the wire for minimizing transverse motion of the wire while permitting axial motion of the wire during transmission of the waveform along the wire.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: Misonix, Inc.Inventors: Howard M. Alliger, Ronald R. Manna, Vaclav Padany
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Patent number: 5320532Abstract: Method and device for fracturing the interface between dental structures that have been secured together, and for adhesive removal and cleaning of the teeth. The device comprises an ultrasonic tool for providing hi-directional movement of a preferred amplitude and frequency. The tool is applied against one of the dental structures at an acute angle with respect to a plane in which the interface between the dental structures lies. Alternatively, the dental tool is applied against the adhesive on the tooth surface for removal thereof. In another alternative, the dental tool is utilized with a liquid layer to provide cavitation of the liquid, thereby cleaning and polishing the enamel surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Ormco CorporationInventors: Farrokh Farzin-Nia, Rohit C. L. Sachdeva, Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 5306261Abstract: A catheterization assembly comprises an elongate substantially cylindrical catheter having an outer surface, and a flexible collapsible guide element attached to the outer surface of the catheter at a distal end thereof. A guidewire extends generally parallel to the catheter and through the guide element so that the guide element is held in an extended guide configuration away from the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1993Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Assignee: Misonix, Inc.Inventors: Howard M. Alliger, Joseph Librizzi, Robert Ginsburg
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Patent number: 5248296Abstract: An ultrasonic device having a wire sheath for use in removing plaque from a human artery. This ultrasonic device has a wire for removing the plaque, a sheath around the wire for minimizing transverse displacement during cavitation; a handpiece having a portion joined to the wire at one end, and a transducer in the handpiece for vibrating the wire axially. It may also have a pips fitting having an opening for a syringe for fluid under pressure for a passageway between the wire and sheath.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1990Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Assignee: Sonic Needle CorporationInventor: Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 5106302Abstract: Method for fracturing the interface between dental structures that have been secured together. The device comprises an ultrasonic tool for providing bi-directional movement of a preferred amplitude and frequency. The tool is applied against one of the dental structures at an acute angle with respect to a plane in which the interface between the dental structures lies.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Ormco CorporationInventors: Farrokh Farzin-Nia, Rohit C. L. Sachdeva, Howard M. Alliger
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Patent number: 4920954Abstract: An ultrasonic device for applying cavitation force to an unwanted material is provided. The device is particularly useful for removing plaque from a human artery wherein a portion of the device can enter an artery and pass through the artery to the vicinity of the plaque. The device includes a solid wire of titanium material, a transducer, a generator for providing vibration energy via the transducer, and a handpiece enclosing the transducer and having a tapered end portion with an exponential surface of slightly concave profile. The tapered end portion is fixedly connected to an inner end of the wire. For human applications, the wire has an overall length in the range of about 5 inches to 40 inches and has a uniform outer diameter in the range of about from 0.015 inches to 0.040 inches. The device includes a catheter assembly having a catheter tube enclosing the wire and includes a container unit mounted on the tapered end portion of the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1988Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: Sonic Needle CorporationInventors: Howard M. Alliger, Donald J. Ciervo