Patents by Inventor Kelly Dockendorf

Kelly Dockendorf 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).

  • SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20100174134
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Karen Pilney Montpetit, Kelly Ann Chapman (Formerly Kelly A. Dockendorf)
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROLAPSE REPAIR AND HYSTERECTOMY
    Publication number: 20080009667
    Abstract: A hybrid prolapse repair material comprising a polypropylene and a graft body attached together. Attachments are provided for detachably attaching a repair material to a needle. A needle and a system for using the needle are contemplated to get repair material closer to the ischial spine. Graft to arm attachment concepts are taught to couple a mesh to a graft body. Additionally, a hysterectomy tool is provided to allow a surgeon to track vital organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Ross Longhini, Matthew Olson, James Cox, Richard Kaleta, Kelly Dockendorf, John Buysman, Jason Ogdahl, John Otte, Jessica Roll
  • TUBE MESH FOR ABDOMINAL SACRAL COLPOPEXY
    Publication number: 20070293717
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A specialized sacral colpopexy mesh having a mesh cylinder attached to a first end of a main mesh is disclosed, and a method for use thereof in abdominal sacral colpopexy. A novel connector that is used to attach a mesh to the needle, including gripping features that improve the grip and allowing for easier connection and disconnection is disclosed, as well as a novel method and apparatus for connecting a mesh to a needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Kaleta, John Buysman, Kelly Dockendorf, Matthew Olson, James Cox
  • Quick Connector Disposable Tool
    Publication number: 20060288552
    Abstract: Several embodiments of a disposable surgical tool for quickly and easily connecting tubing to implantable components are disclosed. A method for using the novel tool for connecting tubing to components, such as a pump, a reservoir, a connector, etc., is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Jessica Roll, Kelly Dockendorf, Jonathan Lund
  • QUICK CONNECTOR DISPOSABLE TOOL
    Publication number: 20060225894
    Abstract: Several embodiments of a disposable surgical tool for quickly and easily connecting tubing to implantable components are disclosed. A method for using the novel tool for connecting tubing to components, such as a pump, a reservoir, a connector, etc., is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jessica Roll, Kelly Dockendorf, Jonathan Lund, Firas Khamis