Patents Assigned to GT Urological, LLC
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Patent number: 9597170Abstract: A totally implantable method for occluding the urethra or bladder neck utilizing an occlusive cuff connected to a control mechanism via a conduit tube. The occlusive cuff is reversibly changed from an activated (occlusive condition) to a deactivated (non-occlusive) condition by depressing a deactivation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric sheath surrounding the control mechanism. The occlusive condition is once again obtained by depressing an activation button also situated within the resilient sheath. In the occlusive condition, a preset tension is applied to a flexible diaphragm through a tensioning suture by a constant force spring contained within the control mechanism. This tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck sufficient to prevent urinary leakage.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Bernard J. Esarey
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Patent number: 9532847Abstract: A package system for a medical device is disclosed. The package system may include a first part and a second part, where a holding platform can be incorporated into the first part of the package system and a collection tray can be incorporated into the second part of the package system. The first part may include leg portions. The leg portions of the first part can be folded and fitted into matching pockets of the second part, so that the first part of the package system can provided a relatively elevated and stable holding platform to hold the medical device. The package system can contain the medical device in the package system in a storage state, and hold the medical device with the holding platform in an application state.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David L. Hendrickson, David W. Anderson
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Patent number: 9301824Abstract: A totally implantable method for occluding the urethra or bladder neck utilizing an occlusive cuff connected to a control mechanism via a conduit tube. The occlusive cuff is reversibly changed from an activated (occlusive condition) to a de-activated (non-occlusive) condition by depressing a deactivation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric sheath surrounding the control mechanism. The occlusive condition is once again obtained by depressing an activation button also situated within the resilient sheath. In the occlusive condition, a preset tension is applied to a flexible diaphragm through a tensioning suture by a constant force spring contained within the control mechanism. This tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck sufficient to prevent urinary leakage.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Bernard J. Esarey
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Patent number: 8753363Abstract: An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Bernard J. Esarey, Gerald W. Timm
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Publication number: 20130274546Abstract: A totally implantable method for occluding the urethra or bladder neck utilizing an occlusive cuff connected to a control mechanism via a conduit tube. The occlusive cuff is reversibly changed from an activated (occlusive condition) to a de-activated (non-occlusive) condition by depressing a deactivation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric sheath surrounding the control mechanism. The occlusive condition is once again obtained by depressing an activation button also situated within the resilient sheath. In the occlusive condition, a preset tension is applied to a flexible diaphragm through a tensioning suture by a constant force spring contained within the control mechanism. This tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck sufficient to prevent urinary leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: GT UROLOGICAL, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Bernard J. Esarey
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Publication number: 20120184980Abstract: An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: GT UROLOGICAL, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Bernard J. Esarey, Gerald W. Timm
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Patent number: 8062205Abstract: An implantable incontinence device and method provides for occluding the urethra in preventing urine leakage. The device includes an occluding member connected to a control mechanism. The occluding member is movable from a contracted (occlusive) condition to an expansive (non-occlusive) condition by activating and deactivating the control mechanism. A drug coating is disposed on a portion of the implantable incontinence device. The drug coating elutes a bioaffecting or pharmaceutical composition to minimize capsular tissue formation, so that prevention of urine leakage can be facilitated.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: Gerald W. Timm, David W. Anderson, Laura B. Skadsberg
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Patent number: 8007429Abstract: An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Gerald W. Timm
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Patent number: 7926489Abstract: A penile compression device for preventing urinary leaking and method for the same. First and second semi-rigid support arm are connected at opposing ends in their length direction. The support arms are biased towards each other in a resting position. The support arms are compressible from the length direction such that the support arms deform away from each other. An open region is formed between the support arms when the support arms are deformed, and enables penis insertion between the support arms. Releasing compression of the support arms enables the support arms to bias from a deformed position to a clamped position, whereby the support arms compress a male urethra to prevent urinary leakage. An absorbent sleeve may be affixed to the support arms to capture and hold any urine leakage.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Gerald W. Timm, Claire Yang
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Patent number: 7658194Abstract: A penile compression device for preventing urinary leaking and method for the same. First and second semi-rigid support arm are connected at opposing ends in their length direction. The support arms are biased towards each other in a resting position. The support arms are compressible from the length direction such that the support arms deform away from each other. An open region is formed between the support arms when the support arms are deformed, and enables penis insertion between the support arms. Releasing compression of the support arms enables the support arms to bias from a deformed position to a clamped position, whereby the support arms compress a male urethra to prevent urinary leakage. An absorbent sleeve may be affixed to the support arms to capture and hold any urine leakage.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Gerald W. Timm, Claire Yang
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Publication number: 20090036729Abstract: A penile compression device for preventing urinary leaking and method for the same. First and second semi-rigid support arm are connected at opposing ends in their length direction. The support arms are biased towards each other in a resting position. The support arms are compressible from the length direction such that the support arms deform away from each other. An open region is formed between the support arms when the support arms are deformed, and enables penis insertion between the support arms. Releasing compression of the support arms enables the support arms to bias from a deformed position to a clamped position, whereby the support arms compress a male urethra to prevent urinary leakage. An absorbent sleeve may be affixed to the support arms to capture and hold any urine leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: GT UROLOGICAL, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Gerald W. Timm, Claire Yang
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Publication number: 20090012351Abstract: An implantable vessel occlusive device and method for occluding a vessel are described, for example to occlude the urethra or bladder neck. The devices and methods described utilize an occlusive member connected to a control mechanism. The occlusive member is reversibly changed from a non-occlusive condition to an occlusive condition, for example by depressing an activation button contained within a resilient, elastomeric cover surrounding the control mechanism. In the occlusive position, an initial tension is applied to the occlusive member through a tensioning suture. The tension is translated into an occlusive pressure applied to the urethra or bladder neck that is sufficient to prevent urinary leakage. The non-occlusive position can be obtained by depressing the de-activation button. The occlusive member is constructed to allow elution of drugs, such as may be required to combat infection or tissue encapsulation from its surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: GT UROLOGICAL, LLCInventors: David W. Anderson, Gerald W. Timm
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Publication number: 20080011310Abstract: A penile compression device for preventing urinary leaking and method for the same are described. The penile compression device includes a cuff component and an absorbent component. The penile compression device compresses the penis and imparts an occlusive effect on the urethra. A result of this compression is the control of urine leakage in men suffering from urinary stress incontinence. Urethral compression may be concentrated on the urethra through penile compression device, where the device may be opened for penile insertion between a smaller (compressive) configuration and a larger (non-compressive) configuration. The absorbent component can capture and hold any inadvertent urine that may leak past the cuff component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: GT Urological, LLCInventors: David ANDERSON, Gerald Timm
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Patent number: 7223228Abstract: A urethral occlusive assembly includes an implant component and external component. The implant component includes a flexible bridge member connecting two opposed implant supports. The implant component is implanted about a dorsal surface of an animal urethra. An external component is disposed external to and proximate the animal urethra. The external component operatively communicates with the implant component to transmit a compressive load on the urethra. By communication between the implant and external components, either the implant component or the external component actively compresses the urethra against the flexible bridge member, thereby effecting urinary continence.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: GT Urological, LLCInventors: Gerald W. Timm, David W. Anderson
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Publication number: 20060264697Abstract: An implantable incontinence device and method provides for occluding the urethra in preventing urine leakage. The device includes an occluding member connected to a control mechanism. The occluding member is movable from a contracted (occlusive) condition to an expansive (non-occlusive) condition by activating and deactivating the control mechanism. A drug coating is disposed on a portion of the implantable incontinence device. The drug coating elutes a bioaffecting or pharmaceutical composition to minimize capsular tissue formation, so that prevention of urine leakage can be facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: GT UROLOGICAL, LLC.Inventors: Gerald Timm, David Anderson, Laura Skadsberg