Patents by Inventor Alton V. Hallum, III

Alton V. Hallum, III 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).

  • Method and apparatus for levator distension repair
    Patent number: 8262557
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A specialized mesh having a shape for convenient subcutaneous placement to support the levator ani muscles is provided, as is a method of use of such a device. Appropriate devices for introducing such a mesh implant are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Kelly Ann Chapman, Matthew J. Olson, Alton V. Hallum, III
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LEVATOR DISTENSION REPAIR
    Publication number: 20100152528
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A specialized mesh having a shape for convenient subcutaneous placement to support the levator ani muscles is provided, as is a method of use of such a device. Appropriate devices for introducing such a mesh implant are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kelly Ann Dockendorf Chapman, Matthew J. Olson, Alton V. Hallum, III