This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Zachary Fortune and His Patent for an Interactive Oral Appliance
Introduction
Zachary Fortune is an inventor associated with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. His patent work includes an intelligent oral appliance designed to periodically open and close the mouth to help prevent discomfort and mouth breathing.
Latest Patents
Fortune is credited with 1 patent: “System and Method for Interactive Oral Appliance to Open and Close Mouth Periodically to Prevent Discomfort and Mouth Breathing.” The invention describes an appliance with maxillary and mandibular components connected by an electromagnetic clamp. Sensors detect body or head position and characteristics associated with sleep-disordered breathing or snoring, while a timer supplies preset intervals. A controller uses these inputs to lock the components together during air-flow-prevention cycles and release them during periodic relaxation cycles, responding to powering on or detected engagement and disengagement events.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work on an adaptive oral appliance that combines sensing, timing, and electromagnetic control. Its described operation is intended to alternate between clamping and relaxation cycles based on detected conditions and preset intervals.
Collaborations
Fortune’s listed coworkers include Dirk Ernest Von Hollen and Nicholas Ernest Genco. His company affiliation is Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Conclusion
Zachary Fortune’s patent describes a sensor-guided oral appliance that alternates between secured and relaxed states, bringing together mechanical components, monitoring, and timed control.
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