Patents by Inventor Josef L. Friedmann

Josef L. Friedmann 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).

  • Patent number: 10631990
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods are directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint, and the patella specifically, maintain alignment or address misalignment of a patella through a full range of motion of the knee joint Exemplary devices include an elastomeric, Y-shaped device which is secured to the femur and patella on opposite ends thereof by bone anchors. The elastomeric device can be either rotatably or non-rotatably connected to the bone anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael E. Landry, David Lowe, Mary O'Connell, Heber Saravia
  • Patent number: 9883947
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint and the patella specifically are disclosed. Full range of motion of the knee joint and tissue integrity are maintained in treatment approaches involving implanting a joint surface load reducing implant proximate the joint to change the direction of the tendons or muscles exerting forces on the joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Gabriel, Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, David Lowe, Michael E. Landry, Heber Saravia, Josef L. Friedmann
  • Patent number: 9532804
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint and a method of implantation includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael E. Landry, David Lowe, Joshua Makower, Mary O'Connell, Alan C. Regala, Michael Rode, Clinton N. Slone
  • Publication number: 20160045321
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint and the patella specifically are disclosed. Full range of motion of the knee joint and tissue integrity are maintained in treatment approaches involving implanting a joint surface load reducing implant proximate the joint to change the direction of the tendons or muscles exerting forces on the joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan Gabriel, Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, David Lowe, Michael E. Landry, Heber Saravia, Josef L. Friedmann
  • Patent number: 9192479
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint and the patella specifically are disclosed. Full range of motion of the knee joint and tissue integrity are maintained in treatment approaches involving implanting a joint surface load reducing implant proximate the joint to change the direction of the tendons or muscles exerting forces on the joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Gabriel, Sr., Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, David Lowe, Michael E. Landry, Heber Saravia, Josef L. Friedmann
  • Publication number: 20140277444
    Abstract: Implant apparatus and methods directed toward treating conditions involving the knee joint and the patella specifically are disclosed. Implants that maintain alignment or address misalignment of a patella through a full range of motion of the knee joint are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael E. Landry, David Lowe, Mary O'Connell, Heber Saravia
  • Publication number: 20140277446
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint and a method of implantation includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael E. Landry, David Lowe, Joshua Makower, Mary O'Connell, Alan C. Regala, Michael Rode, Clinton N. Slone
  • Patent number: 8758372
    Abstract: An implantable device system for controlling the dimensions of internal anatomic passages corrects physiologic dysfunctions resulting from a structural lumen which is either too large or too small. Implantable devices are disclosed which employ various mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the size of an orifice to which they are attached. Systems permit the implants to be implanted using minimally invasive procedures and permit final adjustments to the dimensions of the implants after the resumption of normal flow of anatomic fluids in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Cartledge, Leonard Y. Lee, James I. Fann, Josef L. Friedmann, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20140088679
    Abstract: A stent includes a cylindrical frame consisting of a series of helical winds containing a pattern of alternating zigzag bends. The frame may be made of resilient wire or from a piece of laser cut hypo tubing by placing the stent over a notched portion of a pusher catheter member, and retained on the pusher catheter member by a release wire threaded through the pusher catheter member and over the stent. The stent may also be deployed by placing the stent over a pusher catheter member having opposing notched portions, and retaining the stent and pusher catheter member in a delivery catheter, which can be withdrawn when stent reaches the site to be treated to release the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric W. Leopold, Josef L. Friedmann, Neal H. Padilla
  • Publication number: 20130345802
    Abstract: An implantable device system for controlling the dimensions of internal anatomic passages corrects physiologic dysfunctions resulting from a structural lumen which is either too large or too small. Implantable devices are disclosed which employ various mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the size of an orifice to which they are attached. Systems permit he implants to be implanted using minimally invasive procedures and permit final adjustments to the dimensions of the implants after the resumption of normal flow of anatomic fluids in situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard G. Cartledge, Leonard Y. Lee, James I. Fann, Josef L. Friedmann, James L. Greene
  • Patent number: 8556925
    Abstract: Implantable devices, methods of implantation and tools for performing the implantations. A device includes a volume occupying member having a working configuration such that, when the device is implanted into the abdominal cavity of the patient, the device performs at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into a space occupied by the volume occupying member in the abdominal cavity; and compression of a portion of the stomach. A device is configured to have substantially neutral buoyancy or a slightly positive buoyancy when implanted in the abdominal cavity external of the stomach. An attachment member is connected to the volume occupying member, and at least a portion of the attachment member is configured to encourage tissue ingrowth from at least one internal abdominal structure when held in contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Patent number: 8398700
    Abstract: A stent includes a cylindrical frame consisting of a series of helical winds containing a pattern of alternating zigzag bends. The frame may be made of resilient wire or from a piece of laser cut hypo tubing by placing the stent over a notched portion of a pusher catheter member, and retained on the pusher catheter member by a release wire threaded through the pusher catheter member and over the stent. The stent may also be deployed by placing the stent over a pusher catheter member having opposing notched portions, and retaining the stent and pusher catheter member in a delivery catheter, which can be withdrawn when stent reaches the site to be treated to release the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Micrus Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Leopold, Josef L. Friedmann, Neal H. Padilla
  • Patent number: 8398668
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Patent number: 8356605
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Patent number: 8353925
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Patent number: 8342183
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Publication number: 20120283766
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Publication number: 20120046754
    Abstract: An apparatus and related method for controlling a load on a human hip joint during normal gait while preserving motion. The approach is intended to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without substantially resisting an angular displacement associated with full mobility of the pelvis and femur bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: MOXIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Stefan Gabriel, Michael E. Landry, Mary O'Connell, Josef L. Friedmann, Michael Rode
  • Patent number: 8001974
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Publication number: 20090275945
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a sheath for covering one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. The sheath is generally an elongated structure having an inner space extending the length thereof. In use, the sheath can exclude the energy absorbing system from surrounding tissue and facilitate creating a capsule for its operation. Materials and dimensions are selected to achieve these purposes. The ends of the sheath include various attachment mechanisms for securing the sheath to one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Michael E. Landry, Josef L. Friedmann, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Stefan Gabriel