Patents Assigned to Aspire Bariatric, Inc.
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Patent number: 10085866Abstract: This invention relates to new apparatuses for draining material from a stomach and infusing fluid into the stomach comprising a tubing connector, a housing unit, and a one-way valve. In an embodiment the connector can have a first port, a second port, a third port and a branched lumen that extends through each of the first, second and third ports. The housing unit can have a housing lumen that is sized and shaped to receive the third port and the housing unit is sized and shaped to receive the connector. The one-way valve can be sized and shaped to be received in the housing lumen.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Wojcik, Sean O'Connor, Kusal Das
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Patent number: 9789030Abstract: Skin port connectors for use as part of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube assembly and methods for connecting such a device to such an assembly are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Wojcik
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Publication number: 20150366692Abstract: This invention relates to new apparatuses for draining material from a stomach and infusing fluid into the stomach comprising a tubing connector, a housing unit, and a one-way valve. In an embodiment the connector can have a first port, a second port, a third port and a branched lumen that extends through each of the first, second and third ports. The housing unit can have a housing lumen that is sized and shaped to receive the third port and the housing unit is sized and shaped to receive the connector. The one-way valve can be sized and shaped to be received in the housing lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Wojcik, Sean O'CONNOR, Kusal DAS
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Patent number: 9055995Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. An artificial obstruction is introduced into the patient's gastrointestinal tract, and a tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein, Stephen B. Solomon, Moshe Shike
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Patent number: 9039677Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for treating obesity. A tube is positioned that passes through a patient's abdominal wall into the upper digestive system of the patient. The patient is allowed to carry out his/her everyday affairs including ingesting food. After the patient has ingested food, the food is extracted by pumping it out of the upper digestive system through the tube. The present invention is less invasive than current surgical procedures for reducing weight and allows patients to live a normal and active lifestyle without experiencing adverse side effects.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Klein, Stephen B. Solomon, Moshe Shike, Dean Kaman, Michael Ambrogi, David E. Altobelli, Eric Yeaton
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Publication number: 20150038920Abstract: Skin port connectors for use as part of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube assembly and methods for connecting such a device to such an assembly are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Aspire Bariatric, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Wojcik
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Patent number: 8808221Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David M. Flynn, Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein
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Patent number: 8632513Abstract: When a patient is fitted with an external gastrostomy connection to the stomach, ingested food can be removed through the gastrostomy connection using a pump-based or siphon-based system to achieve weight loss. The process of removing ingested food can be improved by alternating the infusion of liquid into the stomach with the removal of material from the stomach. Optionally, stomach acid may be captured and returned to the stomach. Optionally, nutritional supplements or medicines may be added to the infused liquid. Optionally, a flush mount connectorized system with a built in valve may be used to simplify the interface with the gastrostomy hardware that remains installed in the patient. Optionally, the system may be configured to disable itself from further use after a triggering event (e.g., the passage of time or a predetermined number of uses) has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Aspire Bariatrics, Inc.Inventors: Dean Kamen, Kevin L. Grant, Eric M. Soederberg, David E. Altobelli, David Flynn, Kenneth S. Solovay, Samuel Klein