Patents by Inventor Peter Belafsky

Peter Belafsky 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).

  • Upper esophageal sphincter dilator
    Patent number: 11167116
    Abstract: An apparatus for dilating an upper esophageal sphincter. The apparatus includes an elongated expandable member having a cross-section shaped to support a natural shape of an upper esophageal sphincter. A catheter extends from the elongated inflatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Peter Belafsky
  • UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER DILATOR
    Publication number: 20190117941
    Abstract: An apparatus for dilating an upper esophageal sphincter. The apparatus includes an elongated expandable member having a cross-section shaped to support a natural shape of an upper esophageal sphincter. A catheter extends from the elongated inflatable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Peter BELAFSKY
  • Upper esophageal sphincter dilator
    Patent number: 10052462
    Abstract: An apparatus for dilating an upper esophageal sphincter. The apparatus includes an elongated expandable member having a cross-section shaped to support a natural shape of an upper esophageal sphincter. A catheter extends from the elongated inflatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Peter Belafsky
  • UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER DILATOR
    Publication number: 20150088064
    Abstract: An apparatus for dilating an upper esophageal sphincter. The apparatus includes an elongated expandable member having a cross-section shaped to support a natural shape of an upper esophageal sphincter. A catheter extends from the elongated inflatable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Belafsky
  • PASSAGE EXPANSION DEVICE FOR PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20110213399
    Abstract: A method for opening a portion of a passageway of a patient is disclosed. The patient has a first metallic structure attached to a portion of the patient's neck. The method includes obtaining a second magnetic structure, placing the second magnetic structure proximate the first metallic structure attached to the portion of the patient's neck, and pulling the second magnetic structure away from the patient's neck to thereby open the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Belafsky, Joel Delman, John B. Freese
  • Passage expansion device for patients
    Patent number: 7882840
    Abstract: A method for opening a portion of a passageway of a patient is disclosed. The patient has a first metallic structure attached to a portion of the patient's neck. The method includes obtaining a second magnetic structure, placing the second magnetic structure proximate the first metallic structure attached to the portion of the patient's neck, and pulling the second magnetic structure away from the patient's neck to thereby open the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Peter Belafsky, Joel Delman, John B. Freese
  • PASSAGE EXPANSION DEVICE FOR PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20090137859
    Abstract: A method for opening a portion of a passageway of a patient is disclosed. The patient has a first metallic structure attached to a portion of the patient's neck. The method includes obtaining a second magnetic structure, placing the second magnetic structure proximate the first metallic structure attached to the portion of the patient's neck, and pulling the second magnetic structure away from the patient's neck to thereby open the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
    Inventors: Peter Belafsky, Joel Delman, John B. Freese