Patents by Inventor Patrick C. Melder
Patrick C. Melder 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: 11744726Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder, P. Arun Mohan
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Publication number: 20210015656Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicants: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder, P. Arun Mohan
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Patent number: 10799388Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder, P. Arun Mohan
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Publication number: 20180289392Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Patrick C. Melder, Darin Schaeffer, Kathryn Hardert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
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Patent number: 10022263Abstract: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Arun Mohan, Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder
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Publication number: 20180153732Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder, P. Arun Mohan
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Patent number: 9980631Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Publication number: 20180084978Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Patent number: 9867733Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignees: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, COOK BIOTECH INCORPORATEDInventors: P. Arun Mohan, Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder
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Patent number: 9833130Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Publication number: 20150327945Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Patent number: 9089631Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Publication number: 20150148612Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Kathryn Evert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
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Publication number: 20150034095Abstract: Tissue adjustment implants useful for adjusting a position of tissue in a patient are described. In an embodiment, a tissue adjustment implant includes a main body having a series of outwardly-extending projections. The tissue adjustment implants can be used in a variety of treatments, such as in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and snoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: P. Arun Mohan, Christine Bronikowski, Ryan Bernstein, Joseph Obermiller, Patrick C. Melder
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Patent number: 8945142Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Kathryn Evert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
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Publication number: 20140276597Abstract: An apparatus for creating an accessory maxillary ostium for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, or procedural work within the maxillary antrum. An introducer having a ventilation tube and grommet is provided to create and then provide access through the accessory maxillary ostium. An irrigation catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Patrick C. Melder
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Publication number: 20130225937Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
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Publication number: 20130056009Abstract: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Arun Mohan, Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder
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Publication number: 20120162401Abstract: A unified imaging platform is disclosed. The unified imaging platform can be adapted for use with a variety of medical imaging devices. The unified medical imaging platform can include a display, a processor, a data storage device and one or more external interfaces. The unified imaging platform can be removably coupled to a medical imaging device such as an endoscope. The unified imaging platform can be coupled to the medical imaging device via a wired or wireless link. Using web services, the unified imaging platform can also transfer image data to other devices including a local desktop computer system, a mobile device and/or a remote system. Also disclosed is a medical imaging system including a router module wirelessly transmitting image data to a tablet PC or other distinct display device. The tablet PC may communicate corresponding image data to another tablet PC via a wireless telephone network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Envisionier Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick C. MELDER, David S. GUY
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Publication number: 20120150119Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Kathryn Evert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley