Patents by Inventor Zbigniew Ludwik Topor

Zbigniew Ludwik Topor 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: 20200337886
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A system includes a mandibular displacement device configured to be positioned in an oral cavity of a subject, a monitoring unit configured to sense one or more physiological inputs from the subject; and a control unit. The system is configured to configure at least one of the mandibular displacement device or the monitoring unit during the diagnostic sleep test protocol, perform the diagnostic sleep test protocol, configure at least one of the mandibular displacement device or the monitoring unit during the titration for oral appliance therapy protocol, and perform the titration for oral appliance therapy protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
  • Patent number: 10709599
    Abstract: Systems and methods for setting one or more parameters for a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A method can include performing a titration for oral appliance therapy during a first test period, identifying a variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period, and setting a parameter for a titration for oral appliance therapy to be performed during a second test period. The parameter can be dependent on the variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period. The method can also include performing the titration for oral appliance therapy during the second test period, and establishing an outcome of oral appliance therapy based on the titrations performed during the first and second test periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
  • Publication number: 20200170570
    Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subject's breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
  • Patent number: 10492722
    Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subjects breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
  • Publication number: 20190246975
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
  • Publication number: 20190167467
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse
  • Patent number: 10195070
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse
  • Patent number: 10172548
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: ZST Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
  • Publication number: 20180078403
    Abstract: Systems and methods for setting one or more parameters for a multi-test-period titration for oral appliance therapy are described herein. A method can include performing a titration for oral appliance therapy during a first test period, identifying a variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period, and setting a parameter for a titration for oral appliance therapy to be performed during a second test period. The parameter can be dependent on the variable associated with the titration performed during the first test period. The method can also include performing the titration for oral appliance therapy during the second test period, and establishing an outcome of oral appliance therapy based on the titrations performed during the first and second test periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: John Remmers, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi, Joshua Grosse, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Paul Cataford
  • Publication number: 20170181692
    Abstract: An example method for detecting respiratory disturbances experienced by a subject can include receiving an airflow signal and at least one of an acoustic or vibration signal, where the airflow, acoustic, and/or vibration signals are associated with the subjects breathing. At least one feature can be extracted from the airflow signal and at least one feature can be extracted from at least one of the acoustic or vibration signal. Based on the extracted features, at least one respiratory disturbance can be detected. The respiratory disturbance can be flow limited breath or inspiratory flow limitation (“IFL”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Seyed Abdolali Zareian Jahromi
  • Publication number: 20160022205
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and devices for performing one or more titrations for oral appliance therapy. For example, a method for evaluating an outcome of oral appliance therapy in a subject is discussed herein. The method can include positioning an adjustable mandibular displacement device in an oral cavity of a subject and implementing an automatic titration protocol. The protocol can include controlling a protrusion level of the adjustable mandibular displacement device during a test period, monitoring physiological information from the subject during the test period, and analyzing the physiological information to evaluate the outcome of oral appliance therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: John Remmers, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse, Paul Cataford, Patrick Lecoz
  • Publication number: 20150164682
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: ZST HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: John Remmers, Hugo Tam, Terry Macartney, Peter Santosham, Zbigniew Ludwik Topor, Joshua Grosse