Patents by Inventor Michael T. Dineen
Michael T. Dineen 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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Patent number: 9211210Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. Van Der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20150272777Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling the operation of endovascular heat exchange devices and/or body surface heat exchange devices such as blankets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 9056004Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 9022024Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the configuration of the airway. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace the trachea in an inferior direction, resist superior displacement of the trachea and/or to alter the tracheal wall tension. The implant restrains the trachea in the manipulated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Andrew Frazier, Chad C. Roue, Michael T. Dineen, Erik J. Van Der Burg
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Patent number: 8968378Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20150005574Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Chad C. ROUE, Adam KESSLER, Mark HIROTSUKA, Jasper JACKSON, Erik J. VAN DER BURG, Michael T. DINEEN, Andrew FRAZIER
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Patent number: 8821495Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 8777958Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20120296340Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20120283562Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: ZOLL Circulation Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20120203201Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 8080014Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20110275935Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20110270368Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Publication number: 20110270031Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the configuration of the airway. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace the trachea in an inferior direction, resist superior displacement of the trachea and/or to alter the tracheal wall tension. The implant restrains the trachea in the manipulated configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Andrew FRAZIER, Chad C. ROUE, Michael T. DINEEN, Erik J. VAN DER BURG
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Patent number: 7997266Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the configuration of the airway. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace the trachea in an inferior direction, resist superior displacement of the trachea and/or to alter the tracheal wall tension. The implant restrains the trachea in the manipulated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Andrew Frazier, Chad C. Roue, Michael T. Dineen, Erik J. van der Burg
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Publication number: 20110054575Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Ariene S. Ginsburg
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Patent number: 7771460Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, legal representative, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 7494504Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Arlene S. Ginsburg, legal representative, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20080228141Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Radiant Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg