Patents by Inventor Sean Caffey

Sean Caffey 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).

  • Treatment of Consumption Disorders with Biostimulation
    Publication number: 20080221642
    Abstract: Nerves that carry taste sensations to the brain are stimulated in order to diminish (or, depending on the application, augment) the pleasure ordinarily associated with consumption behavior to be modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Humayun, Sean Caffey, Jeff Brennan
  • Methods and systems for enhanced medical procedure visualization
    Publication number: 20070244367
    Abstract: The present invention employs image intensification for medical procedures within the human body. Methods and systems of the invention utilize infrared radiation (e.g. greater than about 750 nm) illumination and visualization of a surgical treatment area Preferred methods and systems of the invention incorporate use of an infrared radiation visualization system which may be known as “night vision” systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Sean Caffey, Mark Humayun