Patents by Inventor Murat Haluk Ozkul

Murat Haluk Ozkul 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).

  • Surgical implant for electronic activation of dysfunctional eustachian tube
    Patent number: 8532780
    Abstract: This invention comprises a totally implantable Eustachian tube activation device which is intended for patients suffering from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ailment. The device electrically stimulates the muscles activating the Eustachian tube to perform the opening maneuver of the Eustachian tube valve to aerate the middle ear cavity. The unit is hermetically sealed in a suitable biocompatible container and implanted in a suitable location in close proximity to Eustachian tube. The frequency of the stimulation of the implant may be fixed or can be altered depending on the condition of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventors: Tarik Ozkul, Murat Haluk Ozkul
  • SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR ELECTRONIC ACTIVATION OF DYSFUNCTIONAL EUSTACHIAN TUBE
    Publication number: 20120296393
    Abstract: This invention comprises a totally implantable Eustachian tube activation device which is intended for patients suffering from Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ailment. The device electrically stimulates the muscles activating the Eustachian tube to perform the opening maneuver of the Eustachian tube valve to aerate the middle ear cavity. The unit is hermetically sealed in a suitable biocompatible container and implanted in a suitable location in close proximity to Eustachian tube. The frequency of the stimulation of the implant may be fixed or can be altered depending on the condition of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Tarik Ozkul, Murat Haluk Ozkul