Patents Assigned to Fulfillium, Inc.
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Publication number: 20220125612Abstract: In one aspect, an obesity treatment device includes multiple inflatable space-filling compartments and a valve system for introducing fluid into each compartment, where the device forms, upon filing the compartments, to a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the stomach. In one aspect, a method for deploying a gastric balloon structure in a gastric cavity includes determining dimensions of the gastric cavity in a feeding state, selecting a fill volume for each of a number of isolated chambers of the balloon structure, and filling each chamber while the balloon structure is in the gastric cavity. In one aspect, a system for treating obesity includes a means for conforming a flexible, space-filling structure to a natural kidney shape of the gastric cavity, a means for maintaining at least two isolated inflatable regions of the flexible, space-filling structure, and a means for introducing fluid into each inflatable region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Patent number: 11026825Abstract: In one aspect, an obesity treatment device includes multiple inflatable space-filling compartments and a valve system for introducing fluid into each compartment, where the device forms, upon filing the compartments, to a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the stomach. In one aspect, a method for deploying a gastric balloon structure in a gastric cavity includes determining dimensions of the gastric cavity in a feeding state, selecting a fill volume for each of a number of isolated chambers of the balloon structure, and filling each chamber while the balloon structure is in the gastric cavity. In one aspect, a system for treating obesity includes a means for conforming a flexible, space-filling structure to a natural kidney shape of the gastric cavity, a means for maintaining at least two isolated inflatable regions of the flexible, space-filling structure, and a means for introducing fluid into each inflatable region.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Patent number: 10524946Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Publication number: 20190240052Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventors: Richard D.Y. CHEN, Craig A. JOHANSON, Christopher S. JONES, Reinhold H. DAUSKARDT, Marc B. TAUB
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Patent number: 10285835Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Patent number: 10179060Abstract: In one aspect, an obesity treatment device includes multiple inflatable space-filling compartments and a valve system for introducing fluid into each compartment, where the device forms, upon filing the compartments, to a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the stomach. In one aspect, a method for deploying a gastric balloon structure in a gastric cavity includes determining dimensions of the gastric cavity in a feeding state, selecting a fill volume for each of a number of isolated chambers of the balloon structure, and filling each chamber while the balloon structure is in the gastric cavity. In one aspect, a system for treating obesity includes a means for conforming a flexible, space-filling structure to a natural kidney shape of the gastric cavity, a means for maintaining at least two isolated inflatable regions of the flexible, space-filling structure, and a means for introducing fluid into each inflatable region.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Mark B. Taub
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Patent number: 9808367Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Mark B. Taub
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Publication number: 20170273813Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Mark B. Taub
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Publication number: 20170119566Abstract: In one aspect, a gastric balloon structure includes multiple isolated non-concentric inflatable chambers and a valve system for introducing fluid into each chamber, where the structure assumes, upon inflating, a curved shape conforming to a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventors: Richard D.Y. CHEN, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Mark B. Taub
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Publication number: 20170035593Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventors: Richard D.Y. CHEN, Craig A. JOHANSON, Christopher S. JONES, Reinhold H. DAUSKARDT, Mark B. TAUB
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Patent number: 9445930Abstract: Upon filling multiple inflatable chambers of a gastric balloon structure in a patient's stomach, the gastric balloon structure assumes a natural three-dimensional kidney shape of the gastric cavity. A flexible central spine may span a gap between two inflatable chambers and may include lumens for inflation of one or both chambers. The plurality of compartments, when in an inflated state, may form a cavity therebetween through which food may pass and may leave in a stomach a residual volume of 10 ml to 100 ml.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventors: Richard D. Y. Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Publication number: 20160100800Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal. In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventor: Richard D.Y. CHEN
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Publication number: 20160101281Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal. In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: FULFILLIUM, INC.Inventor: Richard D.Y. CHEN
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Publication number: 20160095730Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. CHEN, Christopher S. JONES, Reinhold H. DAUSKARDT, Mark B. TAUB
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Publication number: 20160081831Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. Chen, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Mark B. Taub
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Patent number: 8070807Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal. In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventor: Richard D. Y. Chen
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Patent number: 8066780Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt
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Publication number: 20090275973Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. Chen, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Marc B. Taub
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Publication number: 20080109027Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard D.Y. Chen, Christopher Scott Jones
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Publication number: 20060111632Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal. In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventor: Richard Chen