Patents by Inventor Peter M. Breining
Peter M. Breining 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: 8187301Abstract: A suture lock to be used with a suture thread. The suture lock comprises at least one passageway for receiving a suture thread, with the passageway having at least a portion of its length having a longitudinal side opening arranged to slidably receive the suture. The passageway is tapered inwardly and including an interior surface having inwardly converging teeth. The invention may also comprise a suture lock having an adjustable channel located within the suture lock. The channel may be adjusted between an open and a closed position, thereby allowing the suture to be secured. Translation of the suture itself may be utilized to adjust the positioning of the channel. The suture lock may contain a releasable device to retain the channel in multiple positions between the closed and open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Anpa Medical, Inc.Inventors: David F. Lyons, Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20110308527Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20110166631Abstract: A natural family planning device (10) and method which improves the regularity of the female cycle and indicates days during the cycle when there is an increased probability of conception during intercourse. The device (10) provides automated light therapy regimens of varying intensity and duration while the user sleeps with the aim of synchronizing the user's cycle to the illumination cycle provided by the device thereby improving the regularity of the user's cycle. The device also indicates (50, 55) to the user which days of the synchronized cycle represent the highest likelihood of conception during intercourse. This enables the user to time intercourse to coincide with or avoid the dates of increased probability of conception depending on the desire of the user to become or avoid becoming pregnant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20110098743Abstract: A suture lock to be used with a suture thread. The suture lock comprises at least one passageway for receiving a suture thread, with the passageway having at least a portion of its length having a longitudinal side opening arranged to slidably receive the suture. The passageway is tapered inwardly and including an interior surface having inwardly converging teeth. The invention may also comprise a suture lock having an adjustable channel located within the suture lock. The channel may be adjusted between an open and a closed position, thereby allowing the suture to be secured. Translation of the suture itself may be utilized to adjust the positioning of the channel. The suture lock may contain a releasable device to retain the channel in multiple positions between the closed and open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Anpa Medical, Inc.Inventors: DAVID F. LYONS, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 7905880Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 7862584Abstract: A suture lock to be used with a suture thread. The suture lock comprises at least one passageway for receiving a suture thread, with the passageway having at least a portion of its length having a longitudinal side opening arranged to slidably receive the suture. The passageway is tapered inwardly and including an interior surface having inwardly converging teeth. The invention may also comprise a suture lock having an adjustable channel located within the suture lock. The channel may be adjusted between an open and a closed position, thereby allowing the suture to be secured. Translation of the suture itself may be utilized to adjust the positioning of the channel. The suture lock may contain a releasable device to retain the channel in multiple positions between the closed and open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Anpa Medical, Inc.Inventors: David F. Lyons, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 7220259Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 6984128Abstract: Orthodontic methods comprise applying force to reposition teeth and administering a tissue remodeling and/or an angiogenic substance(s) to the periodontal tissue surrounding the teeth to be moved. The substance(s) may be delivered before, during, or after the teeth are moved, and the substance(s) may be selectively applied only to those teeth undergoing movement at any particular time. The substance(s) may be applied from the dental repositioning appliance or may be applied separately, either topically or by injection.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: BAS Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Breining, Dennis R. Stewart
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Publication number: 20040260344Abstract: A suture lock to be used with a suture thread. The suture lock comprises at least one passageway for receiving a suture thread, with the passageway having at least a portion of its length having a longitudinal side opening arranged to slidably receive the suture. The passageway is tapered inwardly and including an interior surface having inwardly converging teeth. The invention may also comprise a suture lock having an adjustable channel located within the suture lock. The channel may be adjusted between an open and a closed position, thereby allowing the suture to be secured. Translation of the suture itself may be utilized to adjust the positioning of the channel. The suture lock may contain a releasable device to retain the channel in multiple positions between the closed and open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Anpa Medical, Inc.Inventors: David F. Lyons, Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20040204720Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20040115587Abstract: Orthodontic methods comprise applying force to reposition teeth and administering a tissue remodeling and/or an angiogenic substance(s) to the periodontal tissue surrounding the teeth to be moved. The substance(s) may be delivered before, during, or after the teeth are moved, and the substance(s) may be selectively applied only to those teeth undergoing movement at any particular time. The substance(s) may be applied from the dental repositioning appliance or may be applied separately, either topically or by injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: BAS Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Breining, Dennis R. Stewart
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Patent number: 6726682Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Publication number: 20020072744Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 6346102Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 6068626Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 5954715Abstract: A device for sterilizing females by occluding the uterotubal junction. The device includes a catheter with a releasable heat generating plug which is used to thermally damage the uterotubal junction and cause it to constrict around the plug, after which the plug is released from the catheter and left in place in the uterotubal junction.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Adiana, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Harrington, Brett Bowman, Peter M. Breining
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Patent number: 5827272Abstract: An electrode catheter (2) includes a handle (4) to which a catheter shaft (6) is mounted. The catheter shaft has a distal end (10) carrying plurality of electrodes (12). Dual purpose wires (18) extend from an electrical connector (14) on the handle, through separate axial lumens (16) in the catheter shaft and to the electrodes. The dual purpose wires are physically secured at their distal and proximal ends to the distal end of the catheter shaft and to the handle, respectively, so that rotation of the handle causes a rotational torque to be transmitted through the dual purpose wires to the distal end of the catheter shaft. Each dual purpose wire has an electrical resistance of no greater than about 0.80 ohms per centimeter and a torsional stiffness of at least about 0.25 to 1.0 inch-ounce (17654 to 70616 dyne-cm) for each 110 cm length of catheter shaft when the proximal end of the catheter shaft is rotated 3 turns. This construction provides a simply constructed, low cost torquing electrode catheter.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Medtronic CardioRhythmInventors: Peter M. Breining, Scott H. West
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Patent number: 5084918Abstract: An integral safety helmet is described in which a chin guard can be folded up. For the release of the chin guard, a central opening bar is provided on the front side of the chin guard. As a result, the locking mechanism can easily be opened by only one hand or by the thumb of the motorcyclist. In certain embodiments, the opening bar is designed as a two-armed lever having an upper arm and a lower lever arm. In this manner, the chin piece can be released in two different manners.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1990Date of Patent: February 4, 1992Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AGInventors: Peter M Breining, Stephen H. Watson, Jerome M. Sivesind, Gerrit Heyl