Patents by Inventor Nir N. Hoftman

Nir N. Hoftman 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).

  • System and methods for lung isolation and one lung ventilation
    Patent number: 9744323
    Abstract: A lung isolation system configured for selective isolation and ventilation of the lung in conjunction with a standard endotracheal tube. The system includes an expandable bronchial isolation tube comprising a collapsible nitinol frame, a bifurcated adapter, and a steerable optical stylet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Nir N. Hoftman, Aman Mahajan
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR LUNG ISOLATION AND ONE LUNG VENTILATION
    Publication number: 20150151063
    Abstract: A lung isolation system configured for selective isolation and ventilation of the lung in conjunction with a standard endotracheal tube. The system includes an expandable bronchial isolation tube comprising a collapsible nitinol frame, a bifurcated adapter, and a steerable optical stylet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Nir N. Hoftman, Aman Mahajan