Patents Assigned to Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20020091299Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein, Edward J. Gough
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Patent number: 6358197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein, Edward J. Gough
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Publication number: 20020028979Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Publication number: 20020007221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Richard J. Greff, David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Publication number: 20010031910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Publication number: 20010021796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: September 13, 2001Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Publication number: 20010018548Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: August 30, 2001Applicant: ENTERIC MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6251063Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6251064Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6248058Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6238335Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6234955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Silverman, Alan Stein
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Patent number: 6231613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Enteric Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Greff, David E. Silverman, Alan Stein