Patents by Inventor Matthew Durack

Matthew Durack 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: 8985116
    Abstract: Described herein are nasal devices. In particular, layered nasal respiratory devices are described. Layered nasal device may include a layered airflow resistor that is configured to resist airflow in a first direction more than airflow in a second direction and that includes a flap valve adjacent to a flap valve limiting layer and an adhesive holdfast layer that is configured to secure the layered airflow resistor in communication with the subject's nasal cavity. Methods of using and methods of assembling layered nasal device are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Theravent, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack, Daniel Francis Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20140345623
    Abstract: Improved passive resistance nasal devices for treating a patient (and particularly, but not exclusively, a sleeping patient) that inhibit exhalation more than inhalation. For example, described herein are passive-resistance nasal devices having a variable sized opening leak path that change the size of the leak path opening depending on the pressure extended across the nasal device. Also described herein are passive nasal devices including a deployable insertion guide member. Also described herein are passive nasal devices including an extension member to hold the airflow resistor portion of the nasal device slightly apart from the subject's nose, even as the nasal device itself may be secured against the nose or nostril openings. Methods of operating these nasal devices and methods of treating patients using these devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ryan K. Pierce, Kenneth Chou, Matthew Durack, Mark C. Feldmeier, Michael L. Favet, Frank W. Wang, Arthur Ferdinand
  • Patent number: 8281557
    Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20120031048
    Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20110240038
    Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
  • Patent number: 8020700
    Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
  • Patent number: 7987852
    Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20090188493
    Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20090145788
    Abstract: Described herein are packaging systems for nasal devices, and methods of packaging and/or dispensing nasal devices. A packaging system may include one or a plurality of nasal devices removably secured to a support backing, and a dispenser. In some variations an applicator may also be included. Methods of using and methods of assembling packaging systems and dispensers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Enrique F. Mendez, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Matthew Durack
  • Patent number: 7506649
    Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur G. Sandoval, Jeffrey W. Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20080041373
    Abstract: Described herein are adhesive nasal devices. In particular, the adhesive nasal respiratory devices described herein are configured to be worn in communication with a subject's nasal cavity and may include a rim body having a passageway therethrough, an airflow resistor in communication with the passageway of the rim body, and a flexible, adhesive holdfast layer extending outward from the periphery of the rim body. The rim body region may be formed from multiple parts (e.g., a first and a second rim body region), and the airflow resistor may be secured between the parts forming the rim body. Methods of manufacturing and assembling these adhesive nasal devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: VENTUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Pierce, Elliot Sather, Arthur Sandoval, Jeffrey Servaites, Sandrine Lebas, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20070283962
    Abstract: Described herein are nasal devices. In particular, layered nasal respiratory devices are described. Layered nasal device may include a layered airflow resistor that is configured to resist airflow in a first direction more than airflow in a second direction and that includes a flap valve adjacent to a flap valve limiting layer and an adhesive holdfast layer that is configured to secure the layered airflow resistor in communication with the subject's nasal cavity. Methods of using and methods of assembling layered nasal device are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: VENTUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Bryan Loomas, Ryan Pierce, Arthur Ferdinand, Arthur Sandoval, Jeffrey Servaites, Matthew Durack, Daniel Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20070275456
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in an assay process includes a pre-incubation chamber (10) defining a plurality of wells (14) having a porous base (18). The pre-incubation chamber (10) is attachable to a housing (12) carrying a porous membrane (32) disposed above and touching a body of absorbent material (36). A pattern of capture analyte is carried on the porous membrane (32). Pins depending from the underside (20) of the pre-incubation chamber locate in holes defined in corners on the top of the housing to locate the chamber housing in a set position on top of the housing such that capture analyte is disposed under the bases of the wells of the pre-incubation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: David Marlborough, Matthew Durack
  • Publication number: 20050072678
    Abstract: An apparatus for electrophoresis comprises a base incorporating an integral or separable tray defining a plurality of parallel troughs into which IPG strips may be placed is disclosed. The apparatus further includes a lid. The lid has a top and depending sides and is configured to fit over the base. The lid defines at least one opposed pair of depending electrodes, and also, spaced inwardly of the electrodes relative to the sides of the lid, a pair of opposed depending members for applying pressure to IPG strips located in use, in troughs of the tray. In a variant the lid provides individually addressable electrodes for each of the grooves in the tray wherein the lower edge of the depending electrode bars and the IPG holder bars are all crenellated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: William Hunter, Gerard Rummery, Benjamin Herbert, Matthew Durack