Patents by Inventor William Jason Fox

William Jason Fox 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: 20180125560
    Abstract: The invention disclosed here generally relates to devices that can modify a property of a nerve. Specifically, the subject invention is contemplated to modify the posterior nasal nerve signal conduction in such a way so as to reduce the signals transmitted to the nasal cavity. Reduction or interruption of the nerve signals results in the reduction of the distal organ activity. In particular, embodiments of the present invention allow for increased lateral contact or apposition of the target tissue region having at least one posterior nasal nerve with the end effector surface by lateral and/or longitudinal translation of the end effector relative to the surgical probe shaft. This improved lateral surface contact has several benefits, including improved patient outcomes and patient safety as the end effector is adequately in contact with target tissue for subsequent ablation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Vahid Saadat, William Jason Fox, Mojgan Saadat
  • Publication number: 20170231474
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating rhinitis are provided. An integrated therapy and imaging device is provided for single handheld use. The device may have a hollow elongated cannula, a therapeutic element coupled to a distal portion of the cannula, an imaging assembly coupled to the cannula to provide visualization of the therapeutic element, and an articulating region operably coupled to the imaging assembly to articulate the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly may be articulated so as to translate vertically, laterally, axially, and/or rotationally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Arrinex, Inc.
    Inventors: Vahid Saadat, Mojgan Saadat, William Jason Fox
  • Patent number: 9687263
    Abstract: Devices that are adapted to insert a sinus dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus of a subject using minimally invasive dilator insertion procedures are provided. The devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Schreck, Jerome E. Hester, David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Curtis Leslie Rieser
  • Patent number: 9597485
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 9504812
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20160121088
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Todd A. Pelman
  • Patent number: 9149616
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 9138569
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 9005276
    Abstract: Stents and methods of fabricating stents with prohealing layers and drug-polymer layers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: William Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Antonio Garcia, Andrew Tochterman
  • Publication number: 20150065810
    Abstract: Dilators and methods for dilating a stenotic recess of a frontal sinus in a subject using minimally invasive insertion procedures are provided. Also provided are devices and methods for inserting said dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus in a subject. The dilators, devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Jerome E. Hester, Thomas A. Schreck, Curtis Leslie Rieser
  • Publication number: 20140358177
    Abstract: Devices that are adapted to insert a sinus dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus of a subject using minimally invasive dilator insertion procedures are provided. The devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas A. Schreck, Jerome E. Hester, David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Curtis Leslie Rieser
  • Publication number: 20130345795
    Abstract: Stents and methods of fabricating stents with prohealing layers and drug-polymer layers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: William Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Antonio Garcia, Andrew Tochterman
  • Publication number: 20130267987
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130261550
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130253567
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Publication number: 20130253564
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8535372
    Abstract: Stents and methods of fabricating stents with prohealing layers and drug-polymer layers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: William Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Antonio Garcia, Andrew Tochterman
  • Publication number: 20130231693
    Abstract: Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SINUSYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, William Jason Fox, Wiliam L. Gould, Jerome E. Hester, Bradley F. Marple, Curtis Leslie Rieser, Thomas A. Schreck
  • Patent number: 8114144
    Abstract: Delivery system for delivery of a medical device includes an inner member having a proximal section, a distal section and a longitudinal axis therebetween. The inner member has a first layer and a second layer wherein the first layer and the second layer are attached together at a first segment and a second segment. The second segment is spaced from the first segment along a length of the inner member and the first layer and the second layer are free of attachment between the first segment and the second segment. The inner member further includes at least two wires disposed along the length of the inner member between the first layer and the second layer. As disclosed, the at least two wires can include a first coil and a second coil moveable relative to each other between the first and second segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Mina Chow, William Jason Fox, Gregory W. Chan, William E. Webler, Jr.
  • Patent number: D774649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: SinuSys Corporation
    Inventors: William Jason Fox, William L. Gould, Curtis Leslie Rieser