Patents by Inventor Paul R. Krakovitz

Paul R. Krakovitz 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).

  • Device and method for determining the presence of middle ear fluid
    Patent number: 9918622
    Abstract: A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject includes an elongated probe, a first light source housed within the elongated probe, and a second light source housed within the elongated probe. The elongated probe includes a distal end for inspection of an ear. The First light source is configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane. The second light source is configured to convey light through the distal end of the elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Rahul Seth, Matthew R. Ford, Andrew M. Rollins, Paul R. Krakovitz
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF MIDDLE EAR FLUID
    Publication number: 20170245748
    Abstract: A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject includes an elongated probe, a first light source housed within the elongated probe, and a second light source housed within the elongated probe. The elongated probe includes a distal end for inspection of an ear. The First light source is configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane. The second light source is configured to convey light through the distal end of the elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Rahul Seth, Matthew R. Ford, Andrew M. Rollins, Paul R. Krakovitz