Patents Assigned to Impres Medical, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7406969
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • Patent number: 7320325
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • Publication number: 20040193043
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • Publication number: 20040152977
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • Patent number: 6708056
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • Publication number: 20020010457
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the apparatus is also used as a uterine marker device for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The method of the present invention serves as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional hysterectomy or ablation/resection procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: Impres Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus