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).

  • Patent number: 9539376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ExploraMed NC7, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Brendan M. Donohoe, Sharon Lam Wang, Michele Torosis, Earl Bright, II
  • Patent number: 9539377
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: ExploraMed NC7, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y Chang, Brendan M Donohoe, Sharon Lam Wang, Michele Torosis, Earl Bright, II
  • Patent number: 9532804
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint and a method of implantation 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael E. Landry, David Lowe, Joshua Makower, Mary O'Connell, Alan C. Regala, Michael Rode, Clinton N. Slone
  • Patent number: 9492310
    Abstract: A device for receipt in a user's mouth includes a tongue engagement element having a front region, a rear region, and side regions that define an opening for receiving a user's tongue, means for retaining the user's tongue in a forward position, and means for changing the size of the opening. The tongue engagement element is shaped such that when placed in a user's mouth, the rear region extends over the user's tongue and the front region extends under the user's tongue. A method of securing a tongue engagement element in a user's mouth includes moving an expanded tongue engagement element under a front region of a tongue and over a rear region of the tongue, and allowing the tongue engagement element to return toward a non-expanded state. The tongue engagement element acts to resist rearward motion of the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Sleepy, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Earl A. Bright, II, Eric Goldfarb, William Facteau, Ravinder D. Pamnani, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Imraan Aziz, Kyle Lamson, Michael Strasser, Jason Hegener
  • Publication number: 20160287769
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Brendan M. Donohoe, Sharon Lam Wang, Michele Torosis, Earl Bright, II
  • Publication number: 20160287145
    Abstract: A method for detecting characteristics of a Eustachian tube of a patient includes communicating pressurized air into an oro-nasal cavity of the patient. The method further includes directing an energy signal into the oro-nasal cavity. The method further includes detecting transmission of the energy signal from the oro-nasal cavity through the Eustachian tube with a sensor. The method further includes determining at least one characteristic of the Eustachian tube based on whether the energy signal is detected by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Joshua Makower
  • Publication number: 20160270863
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for performing image guided interventional and surgical procedures, including various procedures to treat sinusitis and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, ears, nose or throat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 9421073
    Abstract: An oral appliance includes a frame for mounting to a user's teeth and a tongue contacting retaining member extending from the frame and configured in use to limit movement of the tongue toward the user's throat when the user is exercising or sleeping to maintain an open air passageway. The retaining member is positioned relative to the frame such that in use the retaining member contacts the tongue in a zone behind the second molars and in front of the pharyngeal reflex region of the tongue. The retaining member is further configured to lightly contact the tongue, and to apply a restraining force to the tongue as the tongue begins to move toward the user's throat during exercise or as the user falls asleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Sleepy, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, James Blackburn Joslin, Michael Strasser, Clinton N. Slone, Earl A. Bright, II, Marc Spinali, Richard A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 9381270
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing or eliminating pain after surgical procedures related to mucosal tissue, including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, or other pharyngeal operations. Certain embodiments provide a biodegradable film or covering that serves as a mechanical barrier to reduce pain caused, for example, by friction between solid food and healing tissue in the first few days after surgery. Some embodiments may include one or more therapeutic substances for locally reducing pain, facilitating healing and/or otherwise treating mucosal tissue at or near a tonsil bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Ketan P. Muni, Wenda Carlyle, Howard Levine, William M. Facteau
  • Patent number: 9370649
    Abstract: Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: John Y. Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia D. Vrany, John H. Morriss, Ketan P. Muni, Isaac J. Kim, Hung V. Ha, William M. Facteau, Amrish Jayprakash Walke
  • Publication number: 20160151236
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting female sexual wellness and function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Earl A. Bright, Eric A. Goldfarb, Arthur Ferdinand, Pablo Acosta, William M. Facteau, Sharon Lam Wang, Alex Goldenberg, Michael Strasser, Imraan Aziz, Kyle Lamson, John Colombo, William Justin Grange, Jose Luis Cordoba
  • Patent number: 9345858
    Abstract: A system of catheter devices and methods for forming channels or passageways between a luminal anatomical structure (e.g., a blood vessel) and a target location (e.g., another blood vessel, an organ, a mass of tissue, etc.) for the purpose of rerouting blood flow or for delivering a substance or instrument, etc. to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Christopher Flaherty, Jason B. Whitt, Patrick E. Macaulay, David R. Tholfsen, John T. Garibotto, Philip C. Evard, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 9320511
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 9314362
    Abstract: Methods, instruments and systems are provided for separating opposite walls of the stomach by extragastric application of suction. Plication of the stomach can be performed between the separated walls after which the separate walls are brought back toward one another. In another aspect, methods, instruments, devices and systems are provided for reducing the effective volume of a stomach by performing one or more extragastric plications of the stomach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Robert M. George, Lisa Serventi, Ed Orbeta, Scott Early, Earl A. Bright, II, Timothy A. Limon
  • Patent number: 9308361
    Abstract: A method for treating ethmoid disease in human or non-human animal subjects includes inserting a sheath containing an implantable device having an expandable member. The sheath is removed from the implantable device causing the expandable member to expand, allowing for stability of the implantable device in the subject. 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 may also be involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, John H. Morriss, William E. Bolger, Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Randy S. Chan, Nga K. Van, Anton G. Clifford, William M. Facteau
  • Publication number: 20160058469
    Abstract: Devices and methods wherein an adapter is used to attach an electromagnetic image guidance component to a medical device such that an electromagnetic image guidance system may be used to track the location of the medical device within the body of a human or animal subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Isaac J. Kim, Eric Goldfarb, Ketan P. Muni, Joshua Makower, Robert K. Deckman
  • Publication number: 20160045321
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint and the patella specifically are disclosed. Full range of motion of the knee joint and tissue integrity are maintained in treatment approaches involving implanting a joint surface load reducing implant proximate the joint to change the direction of the tendons or muscles exerting forces on the joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Gabriel, Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, David Lowe, Michael E. Landry, Heber Saravia, Josef L. Friedmann
  • Publication number: 20160022533
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting female sexual wellness and function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Earl A. Bright, Eric A. Goldfarb, Arthur Ferdinand, Poblo Acosta, William M. Facteau, Sharon Lam Wang, Alxe Goldenberg, Michael Strasser, Imraan Aziz, Kyle Lamson, John Colombo, William Justin Grange, Jose Luis Cordoba
  • Patent number: 9241834
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: John Y. Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia D. Vrany, Theodore C. Lamson
  • Publication number: 20160008017
    Abstract: Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies, endoscopic studies and transillumination studies. Devices and methods for visually confirming the positioning of a distal end portion of an illuminating device placed within a patient include inserting a distal end portion of an illuminating device internally into a patient, emitting light from the distal end portion of the illuminating device, observing transillumination resulting from the light emitted from the distal end portion of the illuminating device that occurs on an external surface of the patient, and correlating the location of the observed transillumination on the external surface of the patient with an internal location of the patient that underlies the location of observed transillumination, to confirm positioning of the distal end portion of the illuminating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Eric Goldfarb, John H. Morriss, William M. Facteau