Patents by Inventor Samuel Oyer

Samuel Oyer 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).

  • Patent number: 12685832
    Abstract: The Respiratory Interface Device is a novel, mouth-inserted airway management tool designed to facilitate both oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide sampling through an integrated oral pathway. Unlike conventional nasal cannulas or oropharyngeal airways, this device features internal channels configured to house standard or capnography-compatible tubing, allowing simultaneous gas delivery and exhaled gas monitoring. The device includes a contoured dental plate and an airway arch that conforms to the patient's hard palate, maintaining upper airway patency while avoiding stimulation of the protective airway reflex. Its ergonomic design supports a secure oral fit and provides a streamlined interface for procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, emergency airway support, and alternative oxygenation strategies in patients where nasal access is limited or contraindicated. The Respiratory Interface Device represents a versatile, dual-function solution for enhanced airway management and respiratory monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Claudia N. Gutierrez, Rachel Hollingsworth Jonas, Samuel Oyer
  • Publication number: 20250339636
    Abstract: The Respiratory Interface Device is a novel, mouth-inserted airway management tool designed to facilitate both oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide sampling through an integrated oral pathway. Unlike conventional nasal cannulas or oropharyngeal airways, this device features internal channels configured to house standard or capnography-compatible tubing, allowing simultaneous gas delivery and exhaled gas monitoring. The device includes a contoured dental plate and an airway arch that conforms to the patient's hard palate, maintaining upper airway patency while avoiding stimulation of the protective airway reflex. Its ergonomic design supports a secure oral fit and provides a streamlined interface for procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, emergency airway support, and alternative oxygenation strategies in patients where nasal access is limited or contraindicated. The Respiratory Interface Device represents a versatile, dual-function solution for enhanced airway management and respiratory monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Claudia N. Gutierrez, Rachel Hollingsworth Jonas, Samuel Oyer