Patents by Inventor Richard Geoffrion

Richard Geoffrion 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: 20250009649
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating chemosensory dysfunction in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a device such as a stent comprising a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Also disclosed herein are devices comprising phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and kits comprising devices comprising phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Ronald KUPPERSMITH
  • Publication number: 20240423908
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating Parkinson's disease in a subject, comprising intranasally administering to the subject phosphodiesterase inhibitors and treatments for Parkinson's disease by a nasal spray device. Also disclosed herein are devices and kits for administering the compositions described herein to a subject in need thereof. The nasal spray devices herein deliver a dosage unit that can be used to treat chemosensory dysfunction resulting from Parkinson's disease. Also described herein are treatments of other neurological diseases by a nasal spray device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Ronald KUPPERSMITH
  • Publication number: 20240423907
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an allergic rhinitis, a nasal polyp, and/or a sinusitis in a subject, comprising intranasally administering to the subject a corticosteroid, an ester thereof, or a salt thereof by a nasal spray device. Also disclosed herein are devices and kits for administering corticosteroids, esters thereof, or salts thereof to a subject in need thereof. The nasal spray devices herein deliver a dosage unit that can be used to treat the diseases disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Ronald KUPPERSMITH
  • Publication number: 20240423990
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a chemosensory dysfunction in a subject, comprising intranasally administering to the subject a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a salt thereof by a nasal spray device. Also disclosed herein are devices and kits for administering phosphodiesterase inhibitors or salts thereof to a subject in need thereof. The nasal spray devices herein deliver a dosage unit that can be used to treat chemosensory dysfunction from a viral infection or another underlying cause of chemosensory dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Ronald KUPPERSMITH
  • Publication number: 20240398816
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating chemosensory dysfunction in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a gel comprising a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating chemosensory dysfunction by administering a phosphodiesterase inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. Also disclosed herein are kits comprising gels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Ronald KUPPERSMITH
  • Patent number: 12011352
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially supporting a leaflet of a regurgitant heart valve includes at least one subvalvular device including a subvalvular supporting portion and an anchor portion. The subvalvular supporting portion and anchor portion are each at least partially formed from at least one of braided mesh strands of a first configuration, braided mesh strands of a second configuration, a balloon, a plurality of longitudinally extending struts, and a plurality of laterally extending struts. A connector neck is interposed longitudinally between, and is attached to both of, the subvalvular supporting portion and the anchor portion. The connector neck penetrates longitudinally through at least one of a base of the leaflet and an annulus of the heart valve at a manufactured puncture site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jose Navia, Samir Kapadia, Torey Hovest, Richard Geoffrion, Robert Farnan
  • Publication number: 20230147101
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a taste and smell disorder caused by a viral infection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating taste and smell loss from COVID-19 by administering a phosphodiesterase inhibitor to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Richard GEOFFRION, Robert I. HENKIN
  • Publication number: 20220031456
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially supporting a leaflet of a regurgitant heart valve includes at least one subvalvular device including a subvalvular supporting portion and an anchor portion. The subvalvular supporting portion and anchor portion are each at least partially formed from at least one of braided mesh strands of a first configuration, braided mesh strands of a second configuration, a balloon, a plurality of longitudinally extending struts, and a plurality of laterally extending struts. A connector neck is interposed longitudinally between, and is attached to both of, the subvalvular supporting portion and the anchor portion. The connector neck penetrates longitudinally through at least one of a base of the leaflet and an annulus of the heart valve at a manufactured puncture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jose Navia, Samir Kapadia, Torey Hovest, Richard Geoffrion, Robert Farnan
  • Patent number: 7563247
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion
  • Patent number: 7241273
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: FlowMedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion
  • Patent number: 7063679
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: FlowMedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion
  • Publication number: 20040059179
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion
  • Publication number: 20040059277
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion
  • Publication number: 20040059276
    Abstract: A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two, nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and perfusing downstream circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: FLOMEDICA, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Maguire, Richard Geoffrion