Patents Examined by Michael Medoza
  • Adjustable tracking reference comprising a curable bonding connection
    Patent number: 8715296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medical tracking reference, comprising a fastening arm and a reference array holding arm to which a reference array is or can be attached, and comprising a joint between the arms which can be fixed using a fixing array, wherein the fixing array of the joint comprises a bonding connection which can be fixed using a curable bonding agent. It also relates to a method for setting the alignment of a medical tracking reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Brainlab AG
    Inventors: Norman Plaβky, Manuel Millahn
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Patent number: 8187297
    Abstract: Devices, methods for treatment of obesity, as well as instruments and tools used in placing, adjusting and maintaining devices for treatment of obesity. Various embodiments of devices that are implanted extra-gastrically are provided. Various embodiments of devices that are implanted intra-gastrically are provided. Methods include laparoscopic, percutaneous and/or trans-oral methods. Alternatively, devices describe can generally also be implanted by open surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Vibsynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Steven Kim, Brian K. Shiu, Shuji Uemura, Pablo G. Acosta