Patents by Inventor James B. Kobler

James B. Kobler 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).

  • Systems, devices and methods for imaging and surgery
    Patent number: 9333036
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and methods for treating a vocal fold pathology by forming a substantially planar void below the epithelium of the vocal fold using optical energy. Also provided are devices, systems, and methods for combined imaging and treating of a vocal fold pathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Adela Ben-Yakar, Christopher L. Hoy, William Neil Everett, James B. Kobler, Richard Rox Anderson, William A. Farinelli, Steven M. Zeitels
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMAGING AND SURGERY
    Publication number: 20130211391
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and methods for treating a vocal fold pathology by forming a substantially planar void below the epithelium of the vocal fold using optical energy. Also provided are devices, systems, and methods for combined imaging and treating of a vocal fold pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicants: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Adela BenYakar, Christopher L. Hoy, William Neil Everett, James B. Kobler, Richard Rox Anderson, William A. Farinelli, Steven M. Zeitels
  • Method for assessing mechanical properties of vocal tissue
    Patent number: 8475390
    Abstract: A method for assessing mechanical properties of a selected tissue includes defining an expansion chamber adjacent to the selected tissue and passing pressurized air into the expansion chamber. The method also includes providing an opening through which the pressurized air can escape the expansion chamber, the opening being disposed such that, while escaping from the expansion chamber, air passes by the selected tissue, thereby causing the selected tissue to vibrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: James Tracey Heaton, James B. Kobler
  • METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANALYSIS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT MONITORING OF VOCAL FOLDS BY OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY
    Publication number: 20110224541
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an apparatus and a method can be provided. For example, a first information can be obtained for at least one signal that is (i) at least partially periodic and (ii) associated with at least one structure. In addition, a second information associated with the structure can be generated at multiple time points within a single cycle of the at least one signal. The second information can include information for the structure below a surface thereof. Further, it is possible to generate a third information based on the first information and the second information, where the third information is associated with at least one characteristic of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Seok-Hyun Yun, James B. Kobler
  • AERODYNAMIC TISSUE DRIVER
    Publication number: 20110092843
    Abstract: A method for assessing mechanical properties of a selected tissue includes defining an expansion chamber adjacent to the selected tissue and passing pressurized air into the expansion chamber. The method also includes providing an opening through which the pressurized air can escape the expansion chamber, the opening being disposed such that, while escaping from the expansion chamber, air passes by the selected tissue, thereby causing the selected tissue to vibrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
    Inventors: James Tracey Heaton, James B. Kobler
  • Aerodynamic tissue driver
    Patent number: 7811235
    Abstract: An apparatus for causing air flow to vibrate a selected tissue includes a tube and a deflector. The tube defines a passage for guiding air flow from an inlet to an outlet thereof. The deflector is disposed to receive the air flow from the outlet of the tube. The configuration of the deflector is such as to channel air flow from the outlet past the selected tissue. This causes vibration of the selected tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: James Tracey Heaton, James B. Kobler