Patents Assigned to MINNESOTA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
  • Publication number: 20240008968
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for treating or managing fecal or bowel incontinence and methods employing them. In an embodiment, such a device can form a seal with at least a portion of the bowel to prevent unwanted discharge of fecal matter from the rectum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Minnesota Medical Technologies
    Inventors: Anthony J. Conway, Sarah L. Grinde, Philip J. Conway, Adil Bharucha
  • Patent number: 11737860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for treating or managing fecal or bowel incontinence and methods employing them. Such a device can form a seal with at least a portion of the bowel to prevent unwanted discharge of fecal matter from the rectum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Minnesota Medical Technologies
    Inventors: Anthony J. Conway, Sarah L. Grinde, Philip J. Conway, Adil Bharucha
  • Publication number: 20210177565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for treating or managing fecal or bowel incontinence and methods employing them. In an embodiment, such a device can form a seal with at least a portion of the bowel to prevent unwanted discharge of fecal matter from the rectum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Minnesota Medical Technologies
    Inventors: Anthony J. Conway, Sarah L. Grinde, Philip J. Conway, Adil Bharucha
  • Patent number: 10959822
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for treating or managing fecal or bowel incontinence and methods employing them. In an embodiment, such a device can form a seal with at least a portion of the bowel to prevent unwanted discharge of fecal matter from the rectum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MINNESOTA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Anthony J. Conway, Sarah L. Grinde, Philip J. Conway, Adil Bharucha