Nicholas Ernest Genco

Title: Nicholas Ernest Genco and an Intelligent Oral Appliance

Introduction

Nicholas Ernest Genco is an inventor associated with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. His patent describes an intelligent oral appliance designed to periodically open and close the mouth, with the aim of reducing discomfort and mouth breathing during sleep. The available information identifies 1 patent associated with him.

Latest Patents

Genco’s patent, “System and Method for Interactive Oral Appliance to Open and Close Mouth Periodically to Prevent Discomfort and Mouth Breathing,” describes an appliance with maxillary and mandibular components connected by an electromagnetic clamp. Sensors monitor body or head position and characteristics associated with sleep-disordered breathing or snoring, while a timer supplies preset intervals.

A controller operates the clamp in response to detected events. During air-flow-prevention cycles, it can lock the two appliance components together. During periodic relaxation cycles, it disengages the clamp and unlocks the components. The design aims to coordinate these actions using sensor input and timed intervals.

Career Highlights

The patent record connects Genco’s work to Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. The described invention brings together oral-appliance mechanics, sensing, timing, and automated control to address issues that may arise during sleep.

Collaborations

The listed coworkers associated with Genco include Dirk Ernest Von Hollen and Zachary Fortune. The available information does not specify their individual roles in the patent or the development of the appliance.

Conclusion

Nicholas Ernest Genco’s patent presents a sensor-guided oral appliance that alternates between clamping and relaxation cycles, illustrating an approach to managing mouth breathing and discomfort during sleep.