Patents by Inventor Ronald G. French
Ronald G. French 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: 20220273327Abstract: Components, systems and kits for capturing and removing tissue from mammalian bodies include a tissue container that may be introduced into a body cavity and within which a tissue specimen may be placed, cut and removed from the body cavity. Methods of using these components, systems and kits are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Joseph N. JONES, Daniel E. FRANCIS, Kevin LE, Alexey SALAMINI, Steven W. KIM, Scott ANDERSON, Ronald G. FRENCH
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Publication number: 20200253639Abstract: Components, systems and kits for capturing and removing tissue from mammalian bodies include a tissue container that may be introduced into a body cavity and within which a tissue specimen may be placed, cut and removed from the body cavity. Methods of using these components, systems and kits are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Steven W. KIM, Joseph N. JONES, Alexey SALAMINI, Scott ANDERSON, Ronald G. French
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Publication number: 20200205837Abstract: Described herein are passive nasal respiratory devices, in particular, passive nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. These devices may include a flap valve that opens on inhalation nested with a spring valve that opens when exhalation pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The device may be configured to be comfortably worn by a sleeping subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Benjamin K. CLINE, Ronald G. FRENCH, Frank W. WANG, Rajiv DOSHI, Ryan K. PIERCE
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Patent number: 10610228Abstract: Described herein are passive nasal respiratory devices, in particular, passive nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. These devices may include a flap valve that opens on inhalation nested with a spring valve that opens when exhalation pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The device may be configured to be comfortably worn by a sleeping subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Theravent, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin K. Cline, Ronald G. French, Frank W. Wang, Rajiv Doshi, Ryan K. Pierce
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Publication number: 20160361067Abstract: Described herein are passive nasal respiratory devices, in particular, passive nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. These devices may include a flap valve that opens on inhalation nested with a spring valve that opens when exhalation pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The device may be configured to be comfortably worn by a sleeping subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Theravent, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin K. CLINE, Ronald G. FRENCH, Frank W. WANG, Rajiv DOSHI, Ryan K. PIERCE
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Patent number: 8794243Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Publication number: 20140128761Abstract: Described herein are passive nasal respiratory devices, in particular, passive nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. These devices may include a flap valve that opens on inhalation nested with a spring valve that opens when exhalation pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The device may be configured to be comfortably worn by a sleeping subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Benjamin K. CLINE, Ronald G. FRENCH, Frank W. WANG, Rajiv DOSHI, Ryan K. PIERCE
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Patent number: 8613749Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Publication number: 20130296899Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Benard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8419755Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Publication number: 20120178988Abstract: A surgical device for reinforcing the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to assist in the treatment of congestive heart failure includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior. The interior surface limits adhesions or accepts ingrowth with the myocardial tissue of the epicardium. The exterior surface is adapted to adhere to or otherwise attach to the pericardium to provide reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Ronald G. French, Sunmi K. Chew, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas
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Patent number: 8137367Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8137366Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8123765Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8080022Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8080025Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 8075577Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Publication number: 20110152899Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: SATIETY, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 7909838Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Satiety, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French
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Patent number: 7862574Abstract: Various obesity treatment tools and methods are described herein, as well as treatments for other gastric-related diseases, e.g., GERD. Treatment includes reducing the size of the stomach pouch to limit the caloric intake as well as to provide an earlier feeling of satiety. This may be done by creating a smaller gastric pouch within the stomach directly from the interior of the stomach itself. The smaller pouches may be made through the use of individual anchoring devices, rotating probes, or volume reduction devices. A pyloroplasty procedure may also be performed to render the pyloric sphincter incompetent. A gastric bypass procedure may additionally be performed using atraumatic magnetic anastomoses devices so that sugars and fats are passed directly to the bowel while bypassing the stomach. Many of these procedures may be done in a variety of combinations. Treatment may create enforced behavioral modifications by discouraging the ingestion of high-caloric foods.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Satiety, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas, Ronald G. French