Patents by Inventor Alwin Kolster

Alwin Kolster 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).

  • Suture for wound closure, tissue approximation, tissue support, suspension and/or fixation
    Patent number: 7582105
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes an elongated flexible body which may be either a single filament for a multiple strand braided or woven body, supporting a plurality of shaped tissue-engaging elements in a generally spaced arrangement thereon. A curved body having a sharp point is joined to one end of the flexible body while a straight pointed body is joined to the remaining end of the flexible body. In alternate embodiments, the tissue-engaging elements define a variety of cross-section shapes. In a further alternate embodiment, the tissue-engaging elements are divided into first and second oppositely facing sets to provide a bidirectional suture. In a still further alternate embodiment, the elongated flexible body supports an elongated tissue-bonding sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Silhouette Lift Societad Limitada
    Inventor: Alwin Kolster
  • SUTURE FOR WOUND CLOSURE, TISSUE APPROXIMATION, TISSUE SUPPORT, SUSPENSION AND/OR FIXATION
    Publication number: 20090182375
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes an elongated flexible body which may be either a single filament for a multiple strand braided or woven body, supporting a plurality of shaped tissue-engaging elements in a generally spaced arrangement thereon. A curved body having a sharp point is joined to one end of the flexible body while a straight pointed body is joined to the remaining end of the flexible body. In alternate embodiments, the tissue-engaging elements define a variety of cross-section shapes. In a further alternate embodiment, the tissue-engaging elements are divided into first and second oppositely facing sets to provide a bidirectional suture. In a still further alternate embodiment, the elongated flexible body supports an elongated tissue-bonding sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Nicanor G. Isse, Alwin Kolster
  • Suture for wound closure, tissue approximation, tissue support, suspension and/or fixation
    Patent number: 7468068
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes an elongated flexible body supporting a plurality of frusto-conically shaped tissue-engaging elements in a generally spaced arrangement thereon. A curved body having a sharp point is joined to one end of the flexible body while a straight pointed body is joined to the remaining end of the flexible body. In alternate embodiments, the tissue-engaging elements are elliptical or polygonal in cross-section. In a still further alternate embodiment, the tissue-engaging elements are divided into first and second oppositely facing sets to provide a bidirectional suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Alwin Kolster
  • Suture for wound closure, tissue approximation, tissue support, suspension and/or fixation
    Publication number: 20070038249
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes an elongated flexible body which may be either a single filament for a multiple strand braided or woven body, supporting a plurality of shaped tissue-engaging elements in a generally spaced arrangement thereon. A curved body having a sharp point is joined to one end of the flexible body while a straight pointed body is joined to the remaining end of the flexible body. In alternate embodiments, the tissue-engaging elements define a variety of cross-section shapes. In a further alternate embodiment, the tissue-engaging elements are divided into first and second oppositely facing sets to provide a bidirectional suture. In a still further alternate embodiment, the elongated flexible body supports an elongated tissue-bonding sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Alwin Kolster
  • Suture for wound closure, tissue approximation, tissue support, suspension and/or fixation
    Publication number: 20060079935
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes an elongated flexible body supporting a plurality of frusto-conically shaped tissue-engaging elements in a generally spaced arrangement thereon. A curved body having a sharp point is joined to one end of the flexible body while a straight pointed body is joined to the remaining end of the flexible body. In alternate embodiments, the tissue-engaging elements are elliptical or polygonal in cross-section. In a still further alternate embodiment, the tissue-engaging elements are divided into first and second oppositely facing sets to provide a bidirectional suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Alwin Kolster