Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090018553 | MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 01-15-2009 |
20100030262 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 02-04-2010 |
20100030263 | SLOTTED ANCHOR DEVICE - A slotted anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The slotted anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration and of a rigidity to substantially prevent deflection of the prongs. The prongs include inwardly facing protrusions that are configured to capture and deform the connector between the protrusions and prevent the connector from disengaging from the slotted anchor once engaged. | 02-04-2010 |
20100292105 | Methods and devices for concentration and fractionation of analytes for chemical analysis - A multi-well cassette configuration and an instrument capable of accepting the cassette and thereafter pre-concentrating and purifying analytes from biological samples held in the cassette wells, such as human serum, for subsequent analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS). | 11-18-2010 |
20110040312 | DEFORMING ANCHOR DEVICE - An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes deformable structure for engaging a connector. | 02-17-2011 |
20110046648 | LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE - An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054493 | Multi-Actuating Trigger Anchor Delivery System - A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 03-03-2011 |
20110060349 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 03-10-2011 |
20110144423 | Median Lobe Retraction Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110160747 | Continuous Indentation Lateral Lobe Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160748 | Median Lobe Band Implant Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate. | 06-30-2011 |
20110166564 | Median Lobe Destruction Apparatus and Method - A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate. | 07-07-2011 |
20120245600 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 09-27-2012 |
20130096582 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 04-18-2013 |
20130253662 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra. | 09-26-2013 |
20130267772 | MEDIAN LOBE BAND IMPLANT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268001 | SUTURE ANCHORING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. An implant for attachment of soft tissue to bone, an insertion tool for anchoring suture anchors to bone, and a method for anchoring a suture anchor to bone. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274799 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor. | 10-17-2013 |
20130289342 | MEDIAN LOBE RETRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296639 | System for Delivering Anchors for Treating Incontinence - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296889 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296935 | MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes. | 11-07-2013 |
20140005690 | FLEXIBLE SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AN ANCHOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140088587 | MEDIAN LOBE DESTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate. | 03-27-2014 |
20140236230 | LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE - An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged. | 08-21-2014 |
20140275756 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Other Conditions - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 09-18-2014 |
20150025652 | CONTINUOUS INDENTATION LATERAL LOBE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate. | 01-22-2015 |