Patents Represented by Attorney Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C.

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  • Systems methods for applying a selected treatment agent into contact with tissue to treat sphincter dysfunction
    Patent number: 7458378
    Abstract: Systems and methods apply a selected treatment agent or agents into contact with tissue at or in the region of a dysfunctional sphincter (in the case of GERD, fecal incontinence, or other dysfunctional sphincter disorders) to affect improved sphincter barrier function and/or to disrupt abnormal nerve pathways. The treatment agent can include at least one cytokine and/or at least one tissue bulking agent and/or at least one vanilloid compound to evoke a desired tissue response. The systems and methods can be used a primary treatment modality, or applied as a supplementary treatment before, during or after a primary intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Respiratory Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: David S Utley, John W Gaiser, Rachel Croft
  • Dressing and an epidermal positioning mechanism and method for using same
    Patent number: 7456332
    Abstract: An epidermal positioning mechanism for use with an application to a predetermined epidermal surface. The epidermal positioning mechanism comprises a strip of material having a first end portion of a predetermined shape, a second end portion of a predetermined shape, and middle portion coupling the first end portion to the second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion each may include a side including an adhesive layer. An overlaying, non-adhesive barrier layer may be located between a portion of the adhesive layer and an end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Wallace J Beaudry
  • Transverse tape application method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7452436
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying tape tabs to a traveling web of material when the tape tabs are moving at a non-parallel angle to the web of material. An anvil that carries the tape tabs moves at a perpendicular or other non-parallel angle to the web. The invention allows placement of the tape tabs at different arrangements, such as the tape tabs running parallel to the web of material. A wheel with a protuberance located near the web contacts the web to press the web down and adhere a tape tap to the moving web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Curt G. Joa, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Andrews
  • Method for treating a sphincter
    Patent number: 7449020
    Abstract: A method for treating a sphincter provides a polymer material having a liquid state. The method also provides a catheter having a distal end, a tissue piercing device carried by the distal end, and an energy delivery device coupled to the tissue piercing device. The tissue piercing device has a lumen. The method introduces the catheter into an esophagus and pierces an exterior sphincter tissue surface within with the tissue piercing device. The method advances the tissue piercing device into an interior sphincter tissue site and conveys the polymer material while in a liquid state through the lumen into the interior sphincter tissue site. The method delivers energy to the tissue piercing device to transform the polymer material into a less liquid state within the interior sphincter tissue site, to thereby remodel the sphincter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Curon Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart D Edwards, David S Utley, Ronald G Lax, John Gaiser
  • Cleavage-enhancing foundation garment
    Patent number: 7448937
    Abstract: A foundation garment enhances cleavage by positioning and supporting the breasts in a more inward position. The foundation garment permits a woman to selectively adjust and control the amount of inward movement of the breasts as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventors: Karey M. Weyenberg, Brian M. Weyenberg
  • Clamp tie
    Patent number: 7437804
    Abstract: A clamp tie includes a locking head and flexible straps extending therefrom. The straps are insertable through the locking head to form spaced loops, which may secure items in a spaced relationship. Pawl mechanisms in the locking head secure the straps in looped configuration. An aperture through the locking head is provided for securing the tie to a mounting structure such as a shouldered mounting stud. An additional pawl mechanism may be provided within the aperture to secure the tie to the stud. Arcuate surfaces extend from the locking head, spaced from the straps, to further engage secured items. The upper and lower surfaces of the locking head have counterbores to receive mounting hardware and provide minimal variance of wall thickness throughout the locking head to reduce cure time and materials required for manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard G. Geiger, Michael E. Puncochar
  • Methods for monitoring or controlling the ratio of hydrogen to water vapor in metal heat treating atmospheres
    Patent number: 7435929
    Abstract: Methods for monitoring a heat treating atmosphere supply a preselected gas atmosphere at a preselected temperature to a heat treating furnace. The preselected temperature is not greater than a temperature at which wustite (FeO) forms. The methods sense the preselected gas atmosphere and the preselected temperature and compute a computed ratio of gaseous hydrogen H2 (g) to water vapor H2O (g) for the preselected atmosphere as a function of the sensed values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Furnace Control Corp.
    Inventors: Robert N. Blumenthal, Andreas T. Melville
  • Dental tool adaptor assembly
    Patent number: 7431587
    Abstract: A disposable extension member for joining a dental handtool to a disposable, hollow, dental tip. The dental handtool includes a chuck for releasably retaining the extension member. The extension member has at least one fluid-tight passageway extending through its body for fluid flow from the dental handpiece to the dental tip. The extension member includes an adaptive releasable locking member having an internally threaded, cuplike end portion dimensioned for releasable threading engagement with the dental tip. The chuck provides easy and efficient clamping means to secure the extension member within the handtool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Gary J. Pond
  • Systems and methods for treating tissue regions of the body
    Patent number: 7422587
    Abstract: Systems and methods deploy a therapeutic or diagnostic element into contact with a body tissue region. The systems and methods can sense position of the therapeutic or diagnostic element relative to a targeted tissue region without direct or indirect visualization, by sensing fluid pressure in a fluid path having an outlet located at or near the therapeutic or diagnostic element. The systems and methods can also inflate the therapeutic or diagnostic element during use, while taking steps to avoid over-inflation and/or while dynamically monitoring the pressure conditions within the expanded element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Respiratory Diagnostic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Bek, John W. Gaiser, Scott H. West, Patrick Rimroth
  • Enclosure with integral snap acting mounting feet
    Patent number: 7416421
    Abstract: An enclosure with integral snap-acting mounting feet for mounting a unit, such as a sensor, to a DIN rail. The unit includes a component portion and a mounting portion. The component portion is the sensor or other apparatus. The mounting portion is integrally formed to the component portion through a flexible hinge portion. The mounting portion includes a tab formed on either side of the mounting portion, and a mounting foot integrally formed to each tab. The flexible hinge portion allows the operator to easily snap the unit onto a DIN rail. The unit is then removed from the DIN rail by pulling on either of the tabs, which causes the hinge portion to flex and allows the mounting foot to be disengaged from the DIN rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Automation Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kapinos, David Updike, Yajun Yang, Troy Schwenn
  • Medical examination table
    Patent number: D574959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventors: Jack A. DeBraal, Vanessa B. Parrish, Richard S. Walters, Michael J. Bargiel, Joey R. Karczewski, Jake W. Myre, Michael F. Hoft, Mark E. Jensen, Scott I. Biba, Michael J. Marchant
  • Medical examination table top
    Patent number: D574960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventors: Vanessa B. Parrish, Richard S. Walters, Michael F. Hoft
  • Gate valve sealing structure
    Patent number: D577106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Adaptor, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Gagas
  • Adjustable work stop assembly
    Patent number: D578145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Urban Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy J. Bernhardt
  • Yard game target
    Patent number: D578166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Henry J. Wiroll
  • Helmet bell
    Patent number: D578426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Harvey A Friess
  • Two-sided zipper pull/keychain ornament for engaging decorative buttons
    Patent number: D578431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Tecre Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Weyer, Bruce Weyer
  • One-sided zipper pull/keychain ornament for engaging a decorative button
    Patent number: D578432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Tecre Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Weyer, Bruce Weyer
  • Fixed-torque limiting handle for a driver
    Patent number: D580730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bradshaw Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Hua Gao
  • Surgical tissue stimulator/locator
    Patent number: D581530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: NDI Medical, LLC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn