Patents by Inventor Amanda J. Heys
Amanda J. Heys 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).
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Patent number: 10543074Abstract: A passive artificial sphincter includes a tension member, an outer sleeve, and a connecter. The tension member has first and second ends. The outer sleeve contains the tension member and is formed of a biocompatible material. The connecter is configured to couple the first and second ends together to form an artificial sphincter ring. The artificial sphincter ring is configured for implantation around the lumen to provide passive constriction of the lumen. In a method, an artificial sphincter comprising a tension member contained within an outer sleeve is positioned around a lumen of a patient. The lumen is constricted responsive to the tension in the tension member. The passage of material through the lumen and past the artificial sphincter ring is resisted responsive to the constriction of the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Patent number: 10441400Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, Jose W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Patent number: 10426585Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Natalie Ann Borgos, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Publication number: 20160331502Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Natalie Ann Borgos, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Publication number: 20160302904Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, Jose W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Patent number: 9402704Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Natalie Ann Borgos, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Patent number: 9375302Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, Jose W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Publication number: 20150265388Abstract: Described are implants, systems, kits, and methods useful for treating fecal incontinence, which may involve surgical implantation of the implant to place a tissue support portion at a location to support tissue of a region of anal musculature, with extension portions placed in a position to support the tissue support portion. A needle delivery device can be included to implant the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Amanda J. Heys, Chaouki A. Khamis, Peter L. Rosenblatt
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Publication number: 20150105859Abstract: A passive artificial sphincter includes a tension member, an outer sleeve, and a connecter. The tension member has first and second ends. The outer sleeve contains the tension member and is formed of a biocompatible material. The connecter is configured to couple the first and second ends together to form an artificial sphincter ring. The artificial sphincter ring is configured for implantation around the lumen to provide passive constriction of the lumen. In a method, an artificial sphincter comprising a tension member contained within an outer sleeve is positioned around a lumen of a patient. The lumen is constricted responsive to the tension in the tension member. The passage of material through the lumen and past the artificial sphincter ring is resisted responsive to the constriction of the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Publication number: 20140128664Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture or band, a tensioning device coupled to a suture or band free end, a tissue anchor coupled to one or more of a suture free end and a sling end, a mesh fold, a suture tube, and a sling sheath in various combinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, Jose W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Patent number: 8628463Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling (20) having a central support portion (40) adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus (58, 67) and first and second sling end portions (42, 44) extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture (312, 314) or band, and a tensioning device (310) coupled to a suture or band free end.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, José W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Publication number: 20130053626Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: John R. Frigstad, Amanda J. Heys, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Natalie Ann Borgos, William A. Sturos, Daniel R. Parks
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Publication number: 20110124954Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling (20) having a central support portion (40) adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus (58, 67) and first and second sling end portions (42, 44) extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism comprises one or more of a sling tensioning suture (312, 314) or band, and a tensioning device (310) coupled to a suture or band free end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Jessica L. Roll, Robert E. Lund, Kelly Ann Chapman, José W. Jimenez, Amanda J. Heys
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Publication number: 20090156891Abstract: A pelvic implant assembly having a support member and an insertion tool. The insertion tool having an implant support portion for supporting the support member as it is being inserted into a tight therapeutic location within a patient. The support member is coupled to and extends between the implant support portions prior to insertion into the incision. Once the insertion tool and accompanied support member are in the therapeutic location the insertion tool can open and spread out the support member. The insertion tool can also dilate the tissue as it opens, thereby, eliminating the need to dissect tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Amanda J. Heys, Karen Pilney Montpetit, David J. Kupiecki, John A. Zawacki, Daniel Taut, Shawn Michael Wignall, Gregory L. Koeller