Patents by Inventor Reza Kassayan
Reza Kassayan 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).
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Publication number: 20220347446Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to interatrial shunting systems and associated devices and methods. For example, a system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include a shunting element implantable into a patient at or adjacent a septal wall. The shunting element can have a lumen that fluidly connects a left atrium and a right atrium of the patient to facilitate blood flow therebetween when the shunting element is implanted. In some embodiments, the system further includes a flow control element to selectively control blood flow between the left atrium and the right atrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Brian Fahey, Tom Saul, Claudio Argento, Reza Kassayan, William Jason Fox, Stefan Schreck, Anthony Pantages, Amr Salahieh, Marwan Berrada, Susan Philip, Veronica Neiman
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Publication number: 20190386195Abstract: A vessel configured to generate an electrical current is disclosed. The vessel includes a reservoir configured to hold a liquid at about a first temperature, and a thermal electric module thermally coupled to the reservoir, wherein the thermal electric module is further configured to generate a first electric current. The vessel also includes a phase change material thermally coupled to the thermal electric module, the phase change material configured to absorb or release thermal energy. The vessel further includes and a temporary electrical energy storage unit electrically coupled to the thermal electric module. The vessel also includes a set of additional electric components electrically coupled to the temporary electrical energy storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Pedram Dibaji, Ashkaan Daneshi, Reza Kassayan, Matt Aguiar
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Publication number: 20190035417Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: SoundMed, LLCInventors: Reza KASSAYAN, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Patent number: 10109289Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: SoundMed, LLCInventors: Reza Kassayan, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 9910094Abstract: Systems and methods for powering a measurement system are provided. In some aspects, a system includes a high energy density electric cell, storing energy for powering the measurement system; a rechargeable electric cell, being charged by the high energy density electric cell and providing high current bursts to the measurement system; and a charging control device, coupled between the high energy density electric cell and the rechargeable electric cell, and enabling the high energy density electric cell to charge the rechargeable electric cell. The high energy density electric cell operates at a current which allows the high energy density electric cell to be in its optimal zone of chemical efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Badger Meter, Inc.Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Publication number: 20160217804Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Reza Kassayan, John Spiridigliozzi
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Patent number: 9247332Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Reza Kassayan, John Spiridigliozzi
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Publication number: 20150253800Abstract: An electronic circuit for use with a variable electrical power source providing input power for use by an electronic device. The electronic circuit can include comparison circuitry for providing at least one transition power characteristic threshold and for comparing the input power to the at least one transition power characteristic threshold and switching circuitry for disconnecting and then reconnecting the power supply to the electronic device when the input power exceeds the at least one transition power characteristic threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Publication number: 20140349597Abstract: An electronic and transducer device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a two-way communication assembly. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a medical tag containing patient identifiable information. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir A. ABOLFATHI, Reza KASSAYAN
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Patent number: 8867994Abstract: Methods and apparatus for signal transmission via body conduction are disclosed herein. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance to form a bearing aid assembly. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device which can enhance and/or optimize received data and/or audio signals for vibrational conduction to the user. Data and/or audio signals may be encoded and transmitted or received along or through the user's body to an oral appliance contained within or along the user's mouth. Alternatively, information may be transmitted between various other devices over the user's body aside from an oral appliance. The encoded signals may be decoded and the auditory signals may be transmitted via vibrational conductance to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Publication number: 20140270268Abstract: A digital audio player device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form an intraoral MP3 player. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a DAP. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir A. ABOLFATHI, Jason R. SHELTON, Reza KASSAYAN
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Patent number: 8795172Abstract: An electronic and transducer device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a two-way communication assembly. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a medical tag containing patient identifiable information. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Abolfathi, Reza Kassayan
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Patent number: 8773085Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter includes two or more inductors coupled to a common core and two or more active switches, where at least one active switch is in an input current path. A controller operates the two or more active switches such that a DC input is driven through one or more of the two or more inductors to implement a power conversion operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: LEDillion Technologies Inc.Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Publication number: 20140177880Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Reza KASSAYAN, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Publication number: 20140139229Abstract: Systems and methods for powering a measurement system are provided. In some aspects, a system includes a high energy density electric cell, storing energy for powering the measurement system; a rechargeable electric cell, being charged by the high energy density electric cell and providing high current bursts to the measurement system; and a charging control device, coupled between the high energy density electric cell and the rechargeable electric cell, and enabling the high energy density electric cell to charge the rechargeable electric cell. The high energy density electric cell operates at a current which allows the high energy density electric cell to be in its optimal zone of chemical efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Patent number: 8660278Abstract: A digital audio player device can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form an intraoral MP3 player. In another embodiment, the device provides an electronic and transducer device that can be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance or other oral device to form a DAP. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device fabricated from a thermal forming process utilizing a replicate model of a dental structure obtained by conventional dental impression methods. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir A. Abolfathi, Jason R. Shelton, Reza Kassayan
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Patent number: 8649536Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for capturing sound for communication by mounting one or more intra-oral microphones to capture sound; and mounting a mouth wearable communicator in the oral cavity to communicate sound with a remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Reza Kassayan, John Spiridigliozzi
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Publication number: 20130324043Abstract: Methods and apparatus for signal transmission via body conduction are disclosed herein. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance to form a bearing aid assembly. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device which can enhance and/or optimize received data and/or audio signals for vibrational conduction to the user. Data and/or audio signals may be encoded and transmitted or received along or through the user's body to an oral appliance contained within or along the user's mouth. Alternatively, information may be transmitted between various other devices over the user's body aside from an oral appliance. The encoded signals may be decoded and the auditory signals may be transmitted via vibrational conductance to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Reza KASSAYAN
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Patent number: 8503930Abstract: Methods and apparatus for signal transmission via body conduction are disclosed herein. The assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a removable oral appliance to form a hearing aid assembly. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made device which can enhance and/or optimize received data and/or audio signals for vibrational conduction to the user. Data and/or audio signals may be encoded and transmitted or received along or through the user's body to an oral appliance contained within or along the user's mouth. Alternatively, information may be transmitted between various other devices over the user's body aside from an oral appliance. The encoded signals may be decoded and the auditory signals may be transmitted via vibrational conductance to the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Sonitus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Reza Kassayan
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Publication number: 20130044903Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a bone conduction communication apparatus with a housing having a shape which is conformable to at least a portion of at least one tooth of a user; a transceiver mounted in the housing; and a transducer disposed within or upon the housing and in vibratory communication with a surface of the at least one tooth to transmit sound through the at least one tooth. A positioning system is provided to transmit positional information to the transceiver to be delivered to the transducer: and a communication device links the transceiver with a second person. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: SONITUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir ABOLFATHI, Reza KASSAYAN