Patents by Inventor John Fritz Otte
John Fritz Otte 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).
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Patent number: 11547542Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Publication number: 20220287816Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Publication number: 20200113664Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Patent number: 10537416Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Patent number: 9867685Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Publication number: 20170273771Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Publication number: 20160030147Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperitieai pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Longhini, James B. Presthus
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Publication number: 20150297391Abstract: A delivery system for delivering an occluding device to a body lumen comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a delivery means for delivering the occluding device to a desired location within the body lumen, and a flexible atraumatic tip on the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal end of the elongated shaft is insertable into the body lumen. The atraumatic tip is configured to guide the elongated shaft through the body lumen while avoiding perforation of the body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: W. Stephen Tremulis, Kevin R. Arnal, Jeffrey P. Callister, James R. Mujwid, John Fritz Otte, Lori Garlie
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Publication number: 20150238297Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Patent number: 9084664Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperineal pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Longhini, James B. Presthus
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Patent number: 9017243Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Patent number: 8961532Abstract: A delivery system for delivering an occluding device to a body lumen comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a delivery means for delivering the occluding device to a desired location within the body lumen, and a flexible atraumatic tip on the distal end of the elongated shaft. The distal end of the elongated shaft is insertable into the body lumen. The atraumatic tip is configured to guide the elongated shaft through the body lumen while avoiding perforation of the body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Bayer Essure Inc.Inventors: W. Stephen Tremulis, Kevin R. Arnal, Jeffrey P. Callister, James R. Mujwid, John Fritz Otte, Lori Garlie
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Publication number: 20120203060Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jessica L. Roll, John Fritz Otte, Mona N. Dahdah, Brian G. Fischer
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Publication number: 20100010631Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperitieai pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Loughini, James B. Presthus
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Publication number: 20090259092Abstract: Systems for providing support within the pelvic region of a patient. The systems can include an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus, and a sling tension adjustment mechanism operatively attached to the elongated sling. The sling tension adjustment mechanism can include a plunger device adapted for traversal within an interior of the housing, and an inflatable bladder provided within the housing to selectively control traversal of the plunger. Alternatively, the adjustment mechanism can include a bobbin device within the housing and one or more retention devices to selectively restrict unwinding of a suture from the bobbin device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Robert E. Lund, Jessica L. Roll, Kelly Ann Chapman, John Fritz Otte
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Publication number: 20090112052Abstract: The present invention discloses an implant for placement in the retropubic space of a patient. Novel methods and assemblies for use in conjunction with the implant are also described, which include mechanical positioning of the sling, placement of a mechanical implant underneath the urethra or mechanical vibration (intermittent) under the urethra or other incontinence lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lund, Edouard A. Koullick, John Fritz Otte