Patents by Inventor Martin A. Acquadro

Martin A. Acquadro 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: 20210236051
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Baltay, Bruce Rasmussen, Yahya Shehabi, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Clark B. Foster
  • Publication number: 20210113115
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Baltay, Clark B. Foster, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Bruce A. Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 10888268
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brainstem activity is provided. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Baltay, Bruce Rasmussen, Yahya Shehabi, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Clark B. Foster
  • Patent number: 10857215
    Abstract: Methods of using botulinum toxin based pharmaceuticals are disclosed. The methods cause vasodilatation and decreased flow resistance of certain vascular beds for the purpose of increasing blood flow to a region in order to positively impact deterioration from a number of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin A Acquadro
  • Patent number: 10856774
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Michael M Baltay, Clark B Foster, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Bruce A Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20180160968
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brainstem activity is provided. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Baltay, Bruce Rasmussen, Yahya Shehabi, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Clark B. Foster
  • Publication number: 20180116558
    Abstract: An eye sensor, system and method for measuring fixational eye movements of an individual's eyeball (e.g., ocular microtremors and microsaccades) to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The eye sensor comprises a sensor mounted on the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the fixational eye movements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the sensor to an amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician. A method for analyzing the biosignal to determine the brainstem activity of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Michael M. Baltay, Clark B. Foster, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Bruce A. Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 9788760
    Abstract: An ocular micro tremor (OMT) sensor, system and method for measuring micromovements of an individual's eyeball having an amplitude of 40 micrometers or less to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The OMT sensor includes a flexible piezo-active sensing element mounted at the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the micromovements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the piezo-active sensing element to an OMT amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The OMT amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventors: Michael M Baltay, Clark B Foster, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Bruce A Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20170156637
    Abstract: An ocular micro tremor (OMT) sensor, system and method for measuring micromovements of an individual's eyeball having an amplitude of 40 micrometers or less to provide a variable voltage biosignal for measuring the individual's brain stem activity. The OMT sensor includes a flexible piezo-active sensing element mounted at the individual's closed or opened eyelid so as to be deflected by the micromovements of the eyeball. A shielded flexible ribbon assembly supplies the biosignal generated by the piezo-active sensing element to an OMT amplifier located on the individual's skin where the biosignal is amplified. The OMT amplifier is interconnected with a signal processor and a display by which graphical and numerical representations of the biosignal are made accessible to an anesthesiologist, intensivist or clinician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Michael M. Baltay, Clark B. Foster, Ciaran Bolger, Martin Acquadro, Bruce A. Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 9393291
    Abstract: Methods of using botulinum toxin based pharmaceuticals are disclosed. The methods cause vasodilatation and decreased flow resistance of certain vascular beds for the purpose of increasing blood flow to a region in order to positively impact deterioration from a number of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Botulinum Toxin Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin A. Acquadro
  • Publication number: 20160095908
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating primary disorders of mood and affect, including depressive disorders, anxiety, and sleep disorders and CNS disorders comprising the administration of a neurotoxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin Acquadro
  • Publication number: 20160051645
    Abstract: Methods of using botulinum toxin based pharmaceuticals are disclosed. The methods cause vasodilatation and decreased flow resistance of certain vascular beds for the purpose of increasing blood flow to a region in order to positively impact deterioration from a number of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin A. Acquadro
  • Patent number: 8192979
    Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are disclosed for preparing and administering less-painful formulations of Botulinum toxin. The devices, methods and kits of the present invention are comprised of or use an acidic formulation of Botulinum toxin, or, in certain embodiments, a freeze- or flash-dried composition of Botulinum toxin, having a long shelf-life which is subsequently mixed with an acid-neutralizing solution and, optionally a sequestration agent prior to administration to a patient in need thereof. The pH-neutralized formulation of Botulinum toxin is pharmaceutically acceptable for administration to a patient and is significantly less painful than acidic formulations of Botulinum toxin or formulations of Botulinum toxin having unnecessary antigens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Botulinum Toxin Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin A. Acquadro
  • Publication number: 20060147471
    Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are disclosed for preparing and administering less-painful formulations of Botulinum toxin. The devices, methods and kits of the present invention are comprised of or use an acidic formulation of Botulinum toxin, or, in certain embodiments, a freeze- or flash-dried composition of Botulinum toxin, having a long shelf-life which is subsequently mixed with an acid-neutralizing solution and, optionally a sequestration agent prior to administration to a patient in need thereof. The pH-neutralized formulation of Botulinum toxin is pharmaceutically acceptable for administration to a patient and is significantly less painful than acidic formulations of Botulinum toxin or formulations of Botulinum toxin having unnecessary antigens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Borodic, Martin Acquadro
  • Publication number: 20020192239
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of treating pain caused by neuralgia comprising administering botulinum toxin to an afflicted area of a patient. The pain may be caused by trigeminal neuralgia or be associated with dental extraction or reconstruction, and may be facial pain. The neuralgia may be associated with compressive forces on a sensory nerve, intrinsic nerve damage, demyelinating disease, a genetic disorder, a metabolic disorder, central neurologic vascular disease, or trauma. The present invention also includes a method of treating post-operative incisional wound pain comprising administering botulinum toxin to an afflicted area of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Gary E. Borodic, Martin A. Acquadro