Patents by Inventor Joshua Makower

Joshua Makower 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).

  • FEMORAL AND TIBIAL BASE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080275560
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to base components that are usable with implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems. According to one embodiment, the base component includes a low-profile body having a elongate, straight portion at a first end and a curved body portion at a second end. The second end is elevated as compared to the first end. An inner surface of the low-profile body has a raised portion extending along the elongate, straight portion of the low-profile body. The base component also includes a plurality of openings positioned along the low-profile body for alignment and purposes of affixation to body anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone
  • EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEMS AND IMPLANTATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20080275571
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275563
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Exploramed NC4, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, William G. Tammen
  • Methods and Apparatus for Treating Disorders of the Ear Nose and Throat
    Publication number: 20080275483
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Ketan P. Muni, John H. Morriss, Hung V. Ha, Isaac J. Kim, Julia D. Vrany
  • MOUNTS FOR IMPLANTABLE EXTRA-ARTICULAR SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20080275509
    Abstract: A mount usable with an implantable extra-articular system including a body having a first end opposite a second end. The mount includes a coupling connection positioned at the first end of the mount for attaching the mount to a base component. The mount also includes a multi-dimensional articulating connection component configured at the second end of the mount. The body of the mount offsets the articulating connection component away from body anatomy when coupled to the base component. The mount also orients and aligns a link absorber that is coupled to the articulating connection component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275565
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275552
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Christopher A. Miksovsky
  • FEMORAL AND TIBIAL BASE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080275562
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to base components that are usable with implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems. According to one embodiment, the base component includes a low-profile body having a elongate, straight portion at a first end and a curved body portion at a second end. The second end is elevated as compared to the first end. An inner surface of the low-profile body has a raised portion extending along the elongate, straight portion of the low-profile body. The base component also includes a plurality of openings positioned along the low-profile body for alignment and purposes of affixation to body anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone
  • Extra-Articular Implantable Mechanical Energy Absorbing Systems
    Publication number: 20080275567
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20080262515
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • System and Method for the Simultaneous Bilateral Treatment of Target Tissues Within the Ears Using a Guide Block Structure
    Publication number: 20080262468
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear, function by mounting a support structure to the head of the patient; aligning the support structure with a target tissue in an ear canal of the first ear; stabilizing the support structure relative to the target tissue by injecting a material into the canal and hardening the material; and actuating a device while the device is supported by the support system so that the device therapeutically remodels the target tissue of the first ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Clifford, Greg Liu, John Morriss, Joshua Makower, William Facteau, Eric Goldfarb, John Y. Chang
  • System and Method for the Simultaneous Bilateral Placement of Pressure Equalization Tubes
    Publication number: 20080262508
    Abstract: Systems and methods for bilateral treatment of a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear function by aligning a first device with a target tissue of the first ear; aligning a second device with a target tissue of the second ear; and therapeutically remodeling, with synchronization, the target tissues of the first and second ear with the first and second aligned devices, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Clifford, Joshua Makower, William Facteau
  • System and Method for the Simultaneous Bilateral Integrated Tympanic Drug Delivery and Guided Treatment of Target Tissues Within the Ears
    Publication number: 20080262509
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear function by mounting a support system to the head of the patient so that the support system is aligned with a target tissue of the first ear; applying a therapeutic agent to the first ear by energizing an iontophoresis electrode supported by the support system; and actuating a device while the device is supported by the support system so that the device therapeutically remodels the target tissue of the first ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Clifford, Greg Liu, John Morris, Joshua Makower, William Facteau, Eric Goldfarb, John Y. Chang
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20080262521
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20080262523
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20080262520
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20080255602
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices, Systems and Methods for Treating Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat
    Publication number: 20080234720
    Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: John Y. Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia D. Vrany, Theodore C. Lamson, Amrish Jayprakash Walke
  • Methods for treating ethmoid disease
    Patent number: 7419497
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for stenting, spacing, draining, ventilating and/or delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects, including methods and systems for treating paranasal sinusitis and ethmoid disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, John H. Morriss, William E. Bolger, William M. Facteau, Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Randy S. Chan, Nga K. Van, Anton G. Clifford
  • Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic substances for the treatment of sinusitis and other disorders
    Patent number: 7410480
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects. An implantable delivery device comprising a reservoir is initianlly attached to a deliver catheter or delivery tool and is introduced into the body and positioned at a desired site. A therapeutic or diagnostic substance is then introduced into the reservoir and the delivery catheter or deliver tool is then removed, leaving the implantable delivery device implanted within the body. The substance is then delivered from the reservoir at a rate that causes the desire diagnostic or therapeutic effect. Also provided are substance eluting stents that elute substance from a selected surface of the stent (e.g., the outer surface) but not from another surface of the stent (e.g., the inner surface).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, Joshua Makower, John H. Morriss, John Y. Chang, William M. Facteau, Amrish Jayprakash Walke