Patents by Inventor Todd D. Morgan

Todd D. Morgan 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).

  • Device for providing a measured vertical dimension of occlusion
    Patent number: 10893923
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating respiratory problems of a subject, such as those related to sleep apnea, are presented herein. An implementation of a device may be configured to provide a measured vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and/or mandibular advancement in a subject. Methods for treating a subject through the use of the device may include systematically increasing and/or decreasing the measured VDO provided by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: TODD D. MORGAN, D.M.D., INC.
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan
  • DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A MEASURED VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION
    Publication number: 20200337818
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating respiratory problems of a subject, such as those related to sleep apnea, are presented herein. An implementation of a device may be configured to provide a measured vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and/or mandibular advancement in a subject. Methods for treating a subject through the use of the device may include systematically increasing and/or decreasing the measured VDO provided by the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan
  • DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A MEASURED VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION
    Publication number: 20180360579
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating respiratory problems of a subject, such as those related to sleep apnea, are presented herein. An implementation of a device may be configured to provide a measured vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and/or mandibular advancement in a subject. Methods for treating a subject through the use of the device may include systematically increasing and/or decreasing the measured VDO provided by the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan
  • Device for providing a measured vertical dimension of occlusion
    Patent number: 9999488
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating respiratory problems of a subject, such as those related to sleep apnea, are presented herein. An implementation of a device may be configured to provide a measured vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and/or mandibular advancement in a subject. Methods for treating a subject through the use of the device may include systematically increasing and/or decreasing the measured VDO provided by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: TODD D MORGAN DMD, INC.
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan
  • Oral Exercise Appliance
    Publication number: 20150182373
    Abstract: A dental device relating to a mouth-engageable component positioned on the palatal portion of the mouth, and configured for employment by the user for exercising and strengthening the pharyngeal muscles. Repetitive use results in a strengthening of the muscles relating to tongue movement and provides an increase of the area of their pharyngeal airway. Such an increase can provide a reduction in the severity of snoring and sleep apnea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan, DMD
  • MOUTH SEAL DEVICE FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY
    Publication number: 20140076335
    Abstract: A device for significantly reducing the leakage of air through the mouth of a patient undergoing positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. The device provides a mouth seal which is fitted to the teeth and gums of the user and a tongue receiving portion which positions the tongue in a forward position in a manner to significantly reduce or prevent the passage of air out of the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Todd D. Morgan