Patents by Inventor Robert Nickoloff

Robert Nickoloff 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).

  • Microstimulator treatment for sleep apnea or snoring
    Publication number: 20050267547
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for treating snoring by implanting a stimulating electrode into a patient. The electrode is placed in stimulating contact with an airway passage-controlling muscle of the patient. The electrode is energized to contract the muscle and alter the airway passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Restore Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Knudson, Robert Nickoloff, Timothy Conrad