Patents by Inventor Joseph Catanese, III

Joseph Catanese, III 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).

  • Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
    Patent number: 10912637
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20200187931
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
    Patent number: 10575844
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • MEDIAN LOBE DESTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200015837
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190365522
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
    Patent number: 10492792
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190298334
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Median lobe destruction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10426509
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190282225
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING ANCHORS FOR TREATING INCONTINENCE
    Publication number: 20190254799
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Brian Y. Tachibana, Michael Gearhart
  • Anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 10349932
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure
    Patent number: 10299780
    Abstract: Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower, Amik Nagpurkar, Daniel Merrick, Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Richard G. Vecchiotti, Scott H. West, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • FLEXIBLE SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AN ANCHOR
    Publication number: 20190150908
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device including a flexible portion that is suited to access target anatomy. The flexibility of an elongate portion of the delivery device can be varied. Additionally, the delivery device can include structure that maintains the positioning of the delivery device in patient anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Theodore C. Lamson, Raul Macatangay, Matthew McLean, Thomas C. Ryan, Ling-Kang Tong, Brian Y. Tachibana
  • System for delivering anchors for treating incontinence
    Patent number: 10292801
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, James W Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Brian Y Tachibana, Michael Gearhart
  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190133567
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AN ANCHOR
    Publication number: 20190125334
    Abstract: A system for treating a prostate includes a cartridge, a handle configured to receive the cartridge, and an anchor assembly. The cartridge includes the anchor assembly and the handle includes an actuator and a spring mechanism loaded with mechanical energy. The cartridge and handle mate via pivoting and are aligned via alignment features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore M. Bender, Robert M. George, Joseph Catanese, III, Imraan Aziz
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190125516
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Latching anchor device
    Patent number: 10265061
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • System for delivering an anchor
    Patent number: 10201343
    Abstract: A system for treating a prostate includes a cartridge, a handle configured to receive the cartridge, and an anchor assembly. The cartridge includes the anchor assembly and the handle includes an actuator and a spring mechanism loaded with mechanical energy. The cartridge and handle mate via pivoting and are aligned via alignment features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore M Bender, Robert M George, Joseph Catanese, III, Imraan Aziz
  • Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
    Patent number: 10195014
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III