Patents Assigned to Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20020091299
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising an elongate probe member having proximal and distal extremities for use with a suction source to treat a portion of a wall forming a cavity in a body having a natural body opening for accessing the cavity. The elongate probe member has a length so that when the distal extremity is in the vicinity of the portion of the wall the proximal extremity is outside of the body. The distal extremity of the elongate probe member has an outer surface and is provided with at least one recess opening onto the outer surface and an internal passageway communicating with the recess. When the suction source is coupled to the apparatus a suction is created in the recess by means of the passageway to draw the portion of the wall into the recess. A hollow needle is slidably disposed in the elongate probe member and has a distal end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein, Edward J. Gough
  • Patent number: 6358197
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising an elongate probe member having proximal and distal extremities for use with a suction source to treat a portion of a wall forming a cavity in a body having a natural body opening for accessing the cavity. The elongate probe member has a length so that when the distal extremity is in the vicinity of the portion of the wall the proximal extremity is outside of the body. The distal extremity of the elongate probe member has an outer surface and is provided with at least one recess opening onto the outer surface and an internal passageway communicating with the recess. When the suction source is coupled to the apparatus a suction is created in the recess by means of the passageway to draw the portion of the wall into the recess. A hollow needle is slidably disposed in the elongate probe member and has a distal end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein, Edward J. Gough
  • Publication number: 20020028979
    Abstract: A method for forming a valve-like mechanism in a body of a mammal having an esophagus extending through a lower esophageal sphincter to a stomach and formed by a wall having a muscle layer and a mucosal layer. The method comprises the step of forming at least one implant in the muscle layer of the wall in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The at least one implant inhibits opening of esophagus at the lower esophageal sphincter and causes the mucosal layer to appose in the vicinity of the implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Publication number: 20020007221
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for soft tissue augmentation in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer having a water equilibrium content of less than about 15% and a biocompatible solvent is delivered to the tissue of the mammal to be augmented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Publication number: 20010031910
    Abstract: A method for treating a blood vessel in a wall forming a gastrointestinal tract of a body of a mammal. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced from the gastrointestinal tract into the vessel. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the vessel in the vicinity of a portion of the vessel from the least one nonaqueous solution to create an occlusion in the vessel and thus terminate blood flow to the vessel distal of the occlusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Publication number: 20010021796
    Abstract: A method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease in a body of a mammal is provided. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the wall in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed from the at least one nonaqueous solution in the wall to augment the wall. An apparatus for use in the procedure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Publication number: 20010018548
    Abstract: A method for treating a gastrointestinal tract in a body of a mammal. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the wall. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution to treat the wall. A kit for use in the procedure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6251063
    Abstract: A method for treating a gastrointestinal tract in a body of a mammal. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the wall. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution to treat the wall. A kit for use in the procedure is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6251064
    Abstract: A method for forming a valve-like mechanism in a body of a mammal having an esophagus extending through a lower esophageal sphincter to a stomach and formed by a wall having a muscle layer and a mucosal layer. The method comprises the step of forming at least one implant in the muscle layer of the wall in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The at least one implant inhibits opening of esophagus at the lower esophageal sphincter and causes the mucosal layer to appose in the vicinity of the implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6248058
    Abstract: A method for treating a tracheo-esophageal fistula. The method comprises the steps of augmenting the wall forming the esophagus in the vicinity of the fistula and placing a stent over the fistula in the esophagus so as to inhibit material traveling down the esophagus from passing into the trachea. The augmenting of the wall facilitates support of the stent in the esophagus so as to enhance isolation of the fistula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6238335
    Abstract: A method for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease in a body of a mammal is provided. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the wall in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed from the at least one nonaqueous solution in the wall to augment the wall. An apparatus for use in the procedure is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6234955
    Abstract: A method for treating a blood vessel in a wall forming a gastrointestinal tract of a body of a mammal. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced from the gastrointestinal tract into the vessel. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the vessel in the vicinity of a portion of the vessel from the least one nonaqueous solution to create an occlusion in the vessel and thus terminate blood flow to the vessel distal of the occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
  • Patent number: 6231613
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for soft tissue augmentation in a mammal wherein a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer having a water equilibrium content of less than about 15% and a biocompatible solvent is delivered to the tissue of the mammal to be augmented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Greff, David E. Silverman, Alan Stein