Patents by Inventor Alessandro D'Afiero

Alessandro D'Afiero has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • PROSTHESIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE
    Publication number: 20100121460
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a prosthesis (1) to be used for surgical therapy of female urinary incontinence and urogenital prolapse. Said prosthesis comprises a synthetic or biologic non-reabsorbable or partially reabsorbable mesh (9) and positioning means originating from said mesh (9) and comprising self-locking absorbable or non-absorbable threads (3, 3?), which in combination remarkably reduce the material used, which is subsequently left inside the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Alessandro D'Afiero, Maurizio Longo
  • Methods and Apparatus for Treating Pelvic Floor Prolapse
    Publication number: 20090216075
    Abstract: This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing pelvic prolapse in a patient. In particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting and securing the implant to tissue structures in the pelvic region of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Bell, Vaso Adzich, Alessandro D'Afiero