Patents Assigned to Vibrynt, Inc.
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Patent number: 9314362Abstract: Methods, instruments and systems are provided for separating opposite walls of the stomach by extragastric application of suction. Plication of the stomach can be performed between the separated walls after which the separate walls are brought back toward one another. In another aspect, methods, instruments, devices and systems are provided for reducing the effective volume of a stomach by performing one or more extragastric plications of the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Robert M. George, Lisa Serventi, Ed Orbeta, Scott Early, Earl A. Bright, II, Timothy A. Limon
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Patent number: 9155528Abstract: Methods, instruments and systems are provided for separating opposite walls of the stomach by extragastric application of suction. Plication of the stomach can be performed between the separated walls after which the separate walls are brought back toward one another. In another aspect, methods, instruments, devices and systems are provided for reducing the effective volume of a stomach by performing one or more extragastric plications of the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Brian K. Shui, Pablo G. Acosta, Robert M. George, Lisa Serventi, Ed Orbeta, Scott Early, Earl A. Bright, Timothy A. Limon
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Patent number: 8585733Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, IncInventors: Matthew B. Newell, Pankaj Rathi, Robert M. George, Marlo Dreissigacker, Narvel M. Brooks, III, Shuji Uemura, Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Dane A. Johnson, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Timothy A. Limon, Beverly Huss, Crystine M. Lee
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Patent number: 8556925Abstract: Implantable devices, methods of implantation and tools for performing the implantations. A device includes a volume occupying member having a working configuration such that, when the device is implanted into the abdominal cavity of the patient, the device performs at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into a space occupied by the volume occupying member in the abdominal cavity; and compression of a portion of the stomach. A device is configured to have substantially neutral buoyancy or a slightly positive buoyancy when implanted in the abdominal cavity external of the stomach. An attachment member is connected to the volume occupying member, and at least a portion of the attachment member is configured to encourage tissue ingrowth from at least one internal abdominal structure when held in contact therewith.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Publication number: 20130261379Abstract: A device includes an expandable body having a helical configuration. The body further includes expandable regions that contact a comparatively high surface area of the stomach as compared to their expanded volume. Methods for implanting the device and for treating a patient are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: VIBRYNT, INC.Inventor: Theodore M. BENDER
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Publication number: 20130261382Abstract: A device includes a reinforcing member with a cross-section that defines a channel. The channel is configured to reinforce a wound. The device further includes a constraining body attachable to the reinforcing member and the constraining body is configured to constrain a patient's stomach. Methods for implanting the device and treating a patient are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: VIBRYNT, INC.Inventor: Pablo ACOSTA
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Publication number: 20130261381Abstract: A device includes an expandable body having a planar configuration and a tongue for fastening the device. The body further includes at least one expandable region that contact a comparatively high surface area of the stomach as compared to its expanded volume. Methods for implanting the device and for treating a patient are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: VIBRYNT, INC.Inventor: Theodore M. BENDER
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Publication number: 20130261380Abstract: A device includes a body having at least first and second edges and a plurality of laces configured and dimensioned to be threaded across the stomach. Multiple devices can be positioned about a stomach. Methods for implanting the device and for treating a patient are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: VIBRYNT, INC.Inventors: Kim Otto, Pankaj Rathi, Zachary Warden-Gabaldon
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Publication number: 20130178698Abstract: Methods, instruments and systems are provided for separating opposite walls of the stomach by extragastric application of suction. Plication of the stomach can be performed between the separated walls after which the separate walls are brought back toward one another. In another aspect, methods, instruments, devices and systems are provided for reducing the effective volume of a stomach by performing one or more extragastric plications of the stomach.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: VIBRYNT, INC.Inventor: Vibrynt, Inc.
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Patent number: 8460321Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Newell, Pankaj Rathi, Robert M. George, Marlo Dreissigacker, Narvel M. Brooks, III, Shuji Uemura, Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Dane A. Johnson, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Timothy A. Limon, Beverly Huss, Crystine M. Lee
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Patent number: 8398668Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Patent number: 8382775Abstract: Methods, instruments and systems are provided for separating opposite walls of the stomach by extragastric application of suction. Plication of the stomach can be performed between the separated walls after which the separate walls are brought back toward one another. In another aspect, methods, instruments, devices and systems are provided for reducing the effective volume of a stomach by performing one or more extragastric plications of the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Robert M. George, Lisa Serventi, Ed Orbeta, Scott Early, Earl A. Bright, II, Timothy A. Limon
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Patent number: 8360069Abstract: Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kim, Joshua Makower
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Patent number: 8356605Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Patent number: 8353925Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Patent number: 8342183Abstract: Methods, devices, tools, instruments and systems for treating a patient to induce weight loss. In one method embodiment, a device, including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration, is passed through an opening in the skin of the patient, and into the abdominal cavity of the patient. At least a portion of the expandable member is anchored relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity, without piercing the stomach. The expandable member is expanded to an expanded configuration in a space in the abdominal cavity to perform at least one of: prevention of expansion of the stomach of the patient into the space; and compression of a portion of the stomach.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Patent number: 8070768Abstract: Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kim, Joshua Makower
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Patent number: 8001974Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
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Patent number: 7976554Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity, continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity, anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Newell, Pankaj Rathi, Robert M. George, Marlo Dreissigacker, Narvel M. Brooks, III, Shuji Uemura, Theodore M. Bender, Joshua Makower, Dane A. Johnson, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Timothy A. Limon, Beverly Huss, Crystine M. Lee
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Publication number: 20090036910Abstract: Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Vibrynt, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kim, Joshua Makower