Patents Assigned to Conceptus, Inc.
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Patent number: 7918863Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Mimi Nguyen, Rosendo Aguilar, Betsy Swann, Elisa Janine Aldridge, Christopher A. Stout, Philip Albert Bailey
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Patent number: 7699056Abstract: Devices, such as medical devices for inhibiting conception, and methods of using and/or making these devices. In one aspect of the disclosure, a medical device has a delivery system and a first insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a first fallopian tube, and a second insert, which is removably coupled to the delivery system and which is designed to be deployed within a portion of a second fallopian tube. Other aspects of the disclosure include, among other things, inserts made from one or more polymers; inserts which are designed to pierce and remain in place; and inserts which are implanted through a fluid delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Quang Tran, Christopher A. Stout, Elisa J. Aldridge, Betsy Swann
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Patent number: 7694683Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for occluding the lumens of anatomical passageways and/or for delivering drugs or other substances to the bodies of human or animal subjects.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey P. Callister, William S. Tremulis
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Patent number: 7686020Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has a helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization is effected by passing a current through the resilient structure to the tubal walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Julian N. Nikolchev, Dai T. Ton, Ashish Khera, Donnell W. Gurskis, Steven Bacich
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Publication number: 20090277463Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC., A California CorporationInventors: Christian Lowe, Don Gurskis, Ashish Khera, Monica Barnhart, Steven Bacich, Betsy Swann, Roberto Silva-Torres
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Patent number: 7591268Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Christian Lowe, Don Gurskis, Ashish Khera, Monica Barnhart, Steven Bacich, Betsy Swann, Roberto Silva-Torres
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Patent number: 7506650Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Christian Lowe, Don Gurskis, Ashish Khera, Monica Barnhart, Steven Bacich, Betsy Swann, Roberto Silva-Torres
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Patent number: 7237552Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. A distal portion of the contraceptive device can function as a guidewire. The proximal portion may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Ashish Khera, Don Gurskis, Dai Ton That, Betsy Swann, Steven Bacich
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Publication number: 20070044808Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC., a California corporationInventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Publication number: 20050232961Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC.Inventors: Christian Lowe, Don Gurskis, Ashish Khera, Monica Barnhart, Steven Bacich, Betsy Swann, Roberto Silva-Torres
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Publication number: 20050172972Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has a helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization is effected by passing a current through the resilient structure to the tubal walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Ashish Khera, Donnell Gurskis, Steven Bacich
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Patent number: 6871650Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Publication number: 20050061329Abstract: Catheters for intrafallopian contraceptive delivery generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. One or more coils disposed along the catheter near its distal end enhance the ability of the catheter through a tortuous lumen, such as a fallopian tube, without significant kinking or narrowing of the inner diameter of the catheter. A coil also helps maintain the inner diameter of the catheter when it elongates during removal, thus facilitating delivery of a contraceptive device from the catheter. A variable-flexibility distal portion in some embodiments further enhances maneuverability and pushability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Quang Tran, Mimi Nguyen, Rosendo Aguilar
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Publication number: 20050045184Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. A distal portion of the contraceptive device can function as a guidewire. The proximal portion may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC.Inventors: Ashish Khera, Don Gurskis, Dai That, Betsy Swann, Steven Bacich
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Publication number: 20040211429Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC.Inventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Publication number: 20040206358Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC., a California corporationInventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Publication number: 20040163651Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC.Inventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Publication number: 20040163650Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: CONCEPTUS, INC.Inventors: Christian Lowe, Don Gurskis, Ashish Khera, Monica Barnhart, Steven Bacich, Betsy Swann, Roberto Silva-Torres
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Publication number: 20040159324Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Julian Nikolchev, Dai Ton, Amy Thurmond
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Patent number: 6763833Abstract: Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. A distal portion of the contraceptive device can function as a guidewire. The proximal portion may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.Inventors: Ashish Khera, Don Gurskis, Dai Ton That, Betsy Swann, Steven Bacich