Patents by Inventor Olivier K. Colliou
Olivier K. Colliou 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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Publication number: 20170224986Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A submucosal gastric implant device is placed within the submucosal layer of a patient's stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall and may use multiple electrode pairs for sequential stimulation. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a therapeutic delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible outside the stomach wall for removal and replacement. An endoscopic delivery system prepares and delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is placed through an opening in the mucosa into the submucosal layer of the stomach wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Harm TenHoff, Kevin Nason, Ted W. Layman
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Patent number: 9668690Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A submucosal gastric implant device is placed within the submucosal layer of a patient's stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall and may use multiple electrode pairs for sequential stimulation. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a therapeutic delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible outside the stomach wall for removal and replacement. An endoscopic delivery system prepares and delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is placed through an opening in the mucosa into the submucosal layer of the stomach wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Harm TenHoff, Kevin Nason, Ted W. Layman
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Publication number: 20170050006Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 9456774Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20150196745Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8915867Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20140058317Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: ENTRACK, INC.Inventors: Mir Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8517961Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8019422Abstract: A system is provided for endoscopically attaching a functional device to a stomach wall wherein the functional device is configured to perform a therapeutic or diagnostic function at the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Intrapace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake
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Publication number: 20110046479Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20100305656Abstract: A device, system and method for electrically stimulating the stomach is provided. A device system and method for attaching a stimulating device to the stomach wall is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman
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Patent number: 7756582Abstract: A device, system and method for electrically stimulating the stomach is provided. A device system and method for attaching a stimulating device to the stomach wall is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman
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Patent number: 7641691Abstract: A bioactive/biodegradable nucleus implant for repairing degenerated intervertebral discs that is inflated inside the nucleus space after the degenerated nucleus has been removed to re-pressurize the nuclear space within the intervertebral disc. The implant is inflated with a high molecular weight fluid, gel or combination of fluid and elastomer, preferably an under-hydrated HA hydrogel/growth factor mixture with or without host cells. The implant includes an internal, integral, self-sealing valve that allows one-way filling of the implant after it is placed within the disc, and is made from a material that allows fibrous in growth thereby stabilizing the implant. A variety of substances can be incorporated into the implant to promote healing, prevent infection, or arrest pain.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Jeffrey C. Lotz, Olivier K. Colliou, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20090299434Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Deepak R. Gandhi, Sharon L. Lake
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Patent number: 7590452Abstract: A method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient?s stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. An endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake
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Publication number: 20090149910Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: InraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake
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Publication number: 20090099415Abstract: An endoscopic delivery system is provided to deliver a functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall. The endoscopic instruments attach or remove the attachment devices and functional devices from the stomach and may be used to assist in determining the optimal attachment location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Intrapace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Deepak R. Gandhi, Sharon L. Lake
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Patent number: 7509174Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Deepak R. Gandhi, Sharon L. Lake
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Patent number: 7483754Abstract: An endoscopic delivery system is provided to deliver a functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall The endoscopic instruments attach or remove the attachment devices and functional devices from the stomach and may be used to assist in determining the optimal attachment location.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Intrapace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake
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Publication number: 20090018605Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A functional device resides within the patient's stomach and is secured to the stomach wall by an attachment device. The functional device may be a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or may be a therapeutic delivery device. The functional device in one embodiment provides a device, system and method for gastric electrical stimulation where stimulating electrodes are secured to the wall of the stomach by the attachment device or otherwise. A preferred device includes: at least one stimulating electrode in electrical contact with the stomach wall; an electronics unit containing the electronic circuitry of the device; and an attachment mechanism for attaching the device to the stomach wall. The functional devices may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake