Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Poandl

Thomas M. Poandl 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).

  • Urethral catheter stent delivery system
    Patent number: 7507247
    Abstract: A stent delivery system for the placement of non-expandable stents in the urethra is described. The delivery system is generally composed of a catheter with a stent mounted near the distal end of the catheter. The stent is held in place by a balloon or mechanical mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn T. Huxel, Todd Fruchterman, Mark Boomer, Thomas M. Poandl, Ronald W. Marsh
  • Urethral catheter stent delivery system
    Patent number: 6929651
    Abstract: A stent delivery system for the placement of non-expandable stents in the urethra is described. The delivery system is generally composed of a catheter with a stent mounted near the distal end of the catheter. The stent is held in place by a balloon or mechanical mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn T Huxel, Todd Fruchterman, Mark Boomer, Thomas M. Poandl, Ronald W. Marsh
  • Cannulated screw and associated driver system
    Publication number: 20030125749
    Abstract: A driver for inserting cannulated screws has a tool portion, e.g., in the form of a hex wrench that slips into the cannula of the screw. A tapered threaded tip on the tool extends beyond the front tip of the screw. An abutment surface provided, e.g., by the tool holder acts as a limit to rearward motion of the screw when it is being screwed into a substrate such as bone. The threaded tip of the tool cuts the bone to allow the threads of the cannulated screw to follow into the substrate permitting use of a softer material, such as a bioabsorbable material for the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Jenny Yuan, Thomas M. Poandl