Patents by Inventor Michael Eric Gertner
Michael Eric Gertner 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).
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Publication number: 20240189179Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Patent number: 11141347Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Patent number: 10952923Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Patent number: 10842710Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20200222729Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20200179728Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20190232091Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20180104514Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eric Gertner, Jimin Zhang
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Publication number: 20080300618Abstract: In some embodiments, an extragastric balloon is described in which the balloon is contoured to fit a portion of the stomach but not circumscribe the stomach. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon comprises multiple material components. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon comprises multiple inflateable compartments. In some embodiments, the extragastric balloon is filled with one or more of a gas, liquid, solid, or foams to create portions of the balloon with differing densities or buoyancies. In some embodiments, multiple anchors contact the stomach each of which are inflateable with a fluid such as a liquid, gas, or gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Michael Eric Gertner
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Publication number: 20080161717Abstract: In one embodiment, a pressure sensing system is described which transmits data to a patient management system external to a patient. The pressure sensing system can rigidly couple to an implantable port or flexibly couple to an implantable port. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system communicates with a hydraulic actuating system. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system is implantable and comprises a circuit capable of wireless transmission through the skin of a patient to an external receiver which is part of a patient management system. A patient management system is described which receives up to date as well as historical data from the pressure sensing system and manages the these data in the context of a patient database. In some embodiments, an extragastric balloon is described in which the balloon is contoured to ?..it..i poi.jL??o± the stomach nur not circumscribe the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: Michael Eric Gertner
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Publication number: 20080147002Abstract: In one embodiment, a pressure sensing system is described which transmits data to a patient management system external to a patient. The pressure sensing system can rigidly couple to an implantable port or flexibly couple to an implantable port. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system communicates with a hydraulic actuating system. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system is implantable and comprises a circuit capable of wireless transmission through the skin of a patient to an external receiver which is part of a patient management system. A patient management system is described which receives up to date as well as historical data from the pressure sensing system and manages the these data in the context of a patient database. In some embodiments, an extragastric balloon is described in which the balloon is contoured to fit a portion of the stomach but not circumscribe the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Michael Eric Gertner
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Patent number: 6090114Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial alignment which allows the independent establishment of two separate geometric planes to be used as a reference for the cutting of the tibial plateau during total knee arthroplasty. Two separate frame assemblies with extending rods are coupled to the tibia with a fixed relative angle between them, thereby allowing alignment with the mechanical axis of the bone. A cutting block is mounted on one of the assembly frames and is positioned against the tibia. Stabilizing pins are then placed in the cutting block, allowing the proper tibial plateau resection plane to be created.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Shigeo Matsuno, Carlos Esteban Collazo, Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Michael Eric Gertner
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Patent number: 5916219Abstract: An apparatus and method for tibial alignment which allows the independent establishment of two separate geometric planes to be used as a reference for the cutting of the tibial plateau during total knee arthroplasty. Two separate frame assemblies with telescoping rods are attached to the tibia with a fixed relative angle between them, thereby allowing alignment with the mechanical axis of the bone. A cutting block is mounted on one of the assembly frames and is positioned against the tibia. Stabilizing pins are then placed in the cutting block, allowing the proper tibial plateau resection plane to be created.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Inventors: Shigeo Matsuno, Carlos Esteban Collazo, Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Michael Eric Gertner