Patents by Inventor Alexander Brethauer

Alexander Brethauer 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).

  • Implantable medical devices for tissue repositioning
    Patent number: 11357660
    Abstract: A medical device for repositioning tissue within an animal has a main body with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion defines a series of passageways and the second end portion defines a bulbous shape, a slot, and a tab portion. Methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies, LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter O'Connor, Wade Colburn, Chelsea McKiernan, Andrew P. Isch, Alexander Brethauer
  • Implantable Medical Devices for Tissue Repositioning
    Publication number: 20190000661
    Abstract: A medical device for repositioning tissue within an animal has a main body with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion defines a series of passageways and the second end portion defines a bulbous shape, a slot, and a tab portion. Methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Peter O'Connor, Wade Colburn, Chelsea McKiernan, Andrew P. Isch, Alexander Brethauer