Patents by Inventor Nikos Soukos

Nikos Soukos 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: 20120009539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, systems, kits and devices that emit light to the oral cavity. The device includes a light source; a power source in electrical communication with the light source; and a bite actuated switch in electrical communication with the power source and the light source. The device is a size or shape that fits within an oral cavity of an individual. Since the device along with the light and power source are self contained, the user have their hands-free and can perform other activities while using the device. The device, methods, systems, and kits, further include the use of an agent (e.g., antibacterial agents, tooth whitening agents, cleaning agents) that assists or enhances the efficacy of the light therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: J. Max Goodson, Nikos Soukos
  • Patent number: 8021148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, systems, kits and devices that emit light to the oral cavity. The device includes a light source; a power source in electrical communication with the light source; and a bite actuated switch in electrical communication with the power source and the light source. The device is a size or shape that fits within an oral cavity of an individual. Since the device along with the light and power source are self contained, the user have their hands-free and can perform other activities while using the device. The device, methods, systems, and kits, further include the use of an agent (e.g., antibacterial agents, tooth whitening agents, cleaning agents) that assists or enhances the efficacy of the light therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children
    Inventors: J Max Goodson, Nikos Soukos
  • Publication number: 20070259310
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, systems, kits and devices that emit light to the oral cavity. The device includes a light source; a power source in electrical communication with the light source; and a bite actuated switch in electrical communication with the power source and the light source. The device is a size or shape that fits within an oral cavity of an individual. Since the device along with the light and power source are self contained, the user have their hands-free and can perform other activities while using the device. The device, methods, systems, and kits, further include the use of an agent (e.g., antibacterial agents, tooth whitening agents, cleaning agents) that assists or enhances the efficacy of the light therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: J. Goodson, Nikos Soukos
  • Patent number: 7268155
    Abstract: Conjugate molecules which include photosensitizer compositions conjugated to non-antibody non-affinity pair targeting moieties and methods of making and using such conjugates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Tayyaba Hasan, Michael R. Hamblin, Nikos Soukos
  • Publication number: 20060240375
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Nikos Soukos, Max Goodson, Gordon Row, John Warner, R. Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20050221251
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Nikos Soukos, Max Goodson, Gordon Row, John Warner, R. Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20050064371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Nikos Soukos, Max Goodson, Gordon Row, John Warner, R. Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20020183245
    Abstract: Conjugate molecules which include photosensitizer compositions conjugated to non-antibody non-affinity pair targeting moieties and methods of making and using such conjugates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Tayyaba Hasan, Michael R. Hamblin, Nikos Soukos
  • Patent number: 6462070
    Abstract: Conjugate molecules which include photosensitizer compositions conjugated to non-antibody non-affinity pair targeting moieties and methods of making and using such conjugates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Tayyaba Hasan, Michael R. Hamblin, Nikos Soukos