Patents by Inventor James Presthus

James Presthus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120071905
    Abstract: In general, the present invention contemplates an implantable device for treating excessive bleeding in a body cavity. The device comprises a biocompatible material, for example polyethylene teraphathalate (PET), which is deliverable into the body cavity. The biocompatible material contains an attribute(s) that promotes tissue reaction or growth that results in a tissue response and/or adhesion formation within the body cavity to reduce or stop the excessive bleeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. GIRARD, Paul Danielson, James Elliott Coad, James Presthus, Karen Elizabeth Peterson, Douglas J. Duchon
  • Publication number: 20080264423
    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: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas J. Duchon, James Presthus
  • 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: 20060205996
    Abstract: Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Solorant Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Presthus, Timothy Dietz, Stanley Levy, F. House, Steven Trebotich, Abdul Tayeb, Oren Mosher, George Matlock, Terry Spraker, Daniel Merrick
  • Publication number: 20050171569
    Abstract: In general, the present invention contemplates an implantable device for treating excessive bleeding in a body cavity. The device comprises a biocompatible material, for example polyethylene teraphathalate (PET), which is deliverable into the body cavity. The biocompatible material contains an attribute(s) that promotes tissue reaction or growth that results in a tissue response and/or adhesion formation within the body cavity to reduce or stop the excessive bleeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Girard, Paul Danielson, James Coad, James Presthus, Karen Peterson, Douglas Duchon
  • Publication number: 20050033163
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use or treatment are disclosed for creating fibrosis and resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the device relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrauterine bleeding. In addition, the device is also used as a uterine marker for visualizing endometrial tissue thickness and potential changes. The methods of the present invention serve as a supplement to or a replacement for conventional treatments and procedures used to treat menorrhagia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Duchon, Paul Danielson, 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: 20040152978
    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: August 5, 2004
    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