Patents by Inventor Armand A. Morin
Armand A. Morin 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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Publication number: 20050090706Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, devices, and methods for treating urinary incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand Morin
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Publication number: 20040236349Abstract: A method and device for sealing a patient's cervix around a medical device is described. The device comprises a tenaculum including a base with a device receiving opening extending therethrough and a plurality of arms extending between proximal ends connected to the base and distal ends adapted to apply radial pressure to the cervix in combination with an arm closing element slidable along the arms between open and closed positions. An alternative cervical sealing device comprises an elongated frame with a distal end for placement adjacent to a cervix. The elongated frame defines a device receiving passage and a constriction element coupled to a distal end thereof. The constriction element is operable between a constricted and open configurations for selectively applying a radially inwardly directed force to the cervix. A manual control actuates the constriction element between the constricted and open configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Armand Morin, Jozef Slanda, Michael Barenboym
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Publication number: 20040230207Abstract: Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary incontinence are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
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Publication number: 20040230206Abstract: Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary incontinence are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
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Patent number: 6752814Abstract: Guide member placement devices are provided herein. The guide member placement devices of the invention are particularly useful for blunt dissection and introduction of a guide member into a body in a minimally invasive manner. The disclosed guide member placement devices are also useful in pelvic floor reconstruction procedures because they permit a surgeon to introduce a guide member beneath a urethra without puncturing the vaginal wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
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Publication number: 20040087970Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Joseph John Raneri, Michael Frank Weiser, Armand Morin
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Publication number: 20040059341Abstract: A bone anchor placement device includes a handle and a shaft extending in a distal direction from the handle. A head is disposed at a distal end of the shaft and a retractable anchor driver is disposed within the head. The recessed anchor mount is operable to advance from the head during placement of an anchor in to a supporting structure. The recessed anchor mount is operable to retract into the head during insertion of the placement device within a human body. The recessed anchor mount may include a push wire for advancing and retracting the retractable anchor mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Ghaleb A. Sater, Armand Morin, Stephen P. Beaudet
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Publication number: 20030204191Abstract: Manual bone anchor placement devices include a lever, a force translator and a rotary force mechanism. The devices are substantially gun- or pistol-shaped and are actuated when a user squeezes the lever to the gripping portion of a handle. Manual, linear force on the lever is mechanically translated through the force translator to the rotary force mechanism which transmits a rotary force to a securing element, or coupler, which mates with a bone anchor screw. The rotation of the securing element or coupler applies a torque on the bone anchor screw thereby placing the screw into bone. Kits comprising any of: a molded flexible sleeve for enclosing a suture, a retaining clip for preventing the suture from slipping out of the sleeve, a buttress-shaped bone anchor screw comprising a micropolished eyelet for receiving a suture, and a suture which may, or may not be pre-attached to the bone anchor screw, are disclosed. A collapsible, protective cover for a bone anchor screw is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ghaleb A. Sater, Armand Morin, Barry N. Gellman, Steven P. Beaudet
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Patent number: 6589249Abstract: Manual bone anchor placement devices include a lever, a force translator and a rotary force mechanism. The devices are substantially gun- or pistol-shaped and are actuated when a user squeezes the lever to the gripping portion of a handle. Manual, linear force on the lever is mechanically translated through the force translator to the rotary force mechanism, which transmits a rotary force to a securing element, or coupler, which mates with a bone anchor screw. The rotation of the securing element or coupler applies a torque on the bone anchor screw thereby placing the screw into the bone. A collapsible, protective cover for a bone anchor screw is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ghaleb A. Sater, Armand Morin, Barry N. Gellman, Steven P. Beaudet
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Publication number: 20030114862Abstract: A needle is guided to a target along a pre-determined needle insertion trajectory. A method that utilizes a fluoroscope can be used to locate the target. The target can be an internal structure within the human body. A device can be used with the fluoroscope to aim and insert a needle or sharp probe along the predetermined trajectory to the target. By using the device with the fluoroscope, a user can receive real time visual confirmation of contact between the needle and the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Armand A. Morin, Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda
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Patent number: 6575987Abstract: The invention provides a driver and methods for advancing needles, cannulas, and other medical devices through the pubic bone. The driver may be used in connection with a driver frame assembly for proper positioning and stabilization of the driver, and with other devices for creating a cavity in the urethral floor and for positioning medical devices therein. The invention also provides simple connections for attaching a suture to a device within the cavity in the urethral floor or in the vagina, and also for attaching sutures to the pubic bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, David Sauvageau, Rodney Brenneman, Armand A. Morin, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell
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Publication number: 20030009181Abstract: A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Armand Morin, Jozef Slanda, Richard C. Tah
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Publication number: 20020156488Abstract: A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Armand Morin, Jozef Slanda, Richard C. Tah
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Publication number: 20020151909Abstract: A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jianmin Li, Armand Morin, Jozef Slanda, Richard C. Tah
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Publication number: 20020151910Abstract: A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jianmin Li, Armand Morin, Jozef Slanda, Richard C. Tah
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Patent number: 6440154Abstract: Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application in maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck. Protective sheaths for covering a bone anchor on a bone anchor implantation device are disclosed. The protective sheaths protect the bone anchor from contacting tissue during insertion and prevent contamination of the bone anchor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, David J. Sauvageau, Armand A. Morin, Rodney Brenneman
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Patent number: 6423080Abstract: Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary continence are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
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Publication number: 20020055748Abstract: Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary continence are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
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Patent number: 6319272Abstract: Bone anchor implantation devices and methods for their use are disclosed. The bone anchor implantation devices and methods find particular application in maintaining or improving urinary continence by suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck. The devices and methods simplify procedures for suspending or stabilizing the bladder neck and further reduce their invasiveness.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, Barry N. Gellman, Armand A. Morin
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Publication number: 20010029376Abstract: Manual bone anchor placement devices include a lever, a force translator and a rotary force mechanism. The devices are substantially gun- or pistol-shaped and are actuated when a user squeezes the lever to the gripping portion of a handle. Manual, linear force on the lever is mechanically translated through the force translator to the rotary force mechanism which transmits a rotary force to a securing element, or coupler, which mates with a bone anchor screw. The rotation of the securing element or coupler applies a torque on the bone anchor screw thereby placing the screw into bone. Kits comprising any of: a molded flexible sleeve for enclosing a suture, a retaining clip for preventing the suture from slipping out of the sleeve, a buttress-shaped bone anchor screw comprising a micropolished eyelet for receiving a suture, and a suture which may, or may not be pre-attached to the bone anchor screw, are disclosed. A collapsible, protective cover for a bone anchor screw is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Ghaleb A. Sater, Armand Morin, Barry N. Gellman, Steven P. Beaudet