Patents by Inventor Katie Long

Katie Long 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).

  • Publication number: 20220143408
    Abstract: Breast reconstruction and/or mastectomy may be performed to treat or prevent breast cancer or for a variety of other purposes. These procedures can result in disruption of the innervation of the breast, leading to loss of sensation. This loss of sensation can lead to diminishment of sexual function, sexual dysfunction, or other undesired effects. To restore the lost sensory function, an implanted system is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to detect one or more of pressure, stain, or vibration. The detected input is used to determine a stimulus, and the stimulus is provided to one or more of the intercostal nerves to restore sensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Stacy Tessler Lindau, Sliman Bensmaia, Gillian Feldmeth, Katie Long, Sihong Wang