Patents by Inventor Benjamin Y. Arcand
Benjamin Y. Arcand 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: 10842602Abstract: Described are implants and dilators useful in a sacral colpopexy procedure, and related methods. The present invention relates to systems, tools, and methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse by use of a pelvic implant to support pelvic tissue. The pelvic treatments include, for example, treatment of vaginal prolapse by laparoscopic or abdominal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Kevin R. Arnal, Dean W. Hacker, Karl Alan Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jelica D. Wold
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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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Patent number: 10265152Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant sizing system are provided. An implant can include a gauging portion included with a support portion of the implant, to assist a surgeon in determining what size implant to insert into the pocket created in a tissue plane of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin Y Arcand
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Publication number: 20180271634Abstract: Described are implants and dilators useful in a sacral colpopexy procedure, and related methods. The present invention relates to systems, tools, and methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse by use of a pelvic implant to support pelvic tissue. The pelvic treatments include, for example, treatment of vaginal prolapse by laparoscopic or abdominal procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Kevin R. Arnal, Dean W. Hacker, Karl Alan Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jelica D. Wold
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Patent number: 10058240Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for transvaginally accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Justin H. Huelman, Chaouki A. Khamis, Micah D. Thorson, Thomas O. Viker
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Patent number: 9993323Abstract: Described are implants and dilators useful in a sacral colpopexy procedure, and related methods. The present invention relates to systems, tools, and methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse by use of a pelvic implant to support pelvic tissue. The pelvic treatments include, for example, treatment of vaginal prolapse by laparoscopic or abdominal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Kevin R. Arnal, Dean W. Hacker, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jelica D. Wold
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Patent number: 9987115Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant devices and systems are provided. The implant devices can include a mesh or implant encapsulated or otherwise coated, in whole or in part, with a film or coating. The coating or film can include methylcellulose or ethylcellulose to provide tissue regeneration as a hydrogel, while also providing a stiff polymer film when dry.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, James A. Kazmierkoski, Dean W. Hacker, Emily R. Rolfes Meyering
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Publication number: 20180078353Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Chaouki A. Khamis, Daniel Taut, Thomas O. Viker
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Patent number: 9855126Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant system are provided. In certain embodiments, a tissue fixation device is included. The tissue fixation device can include an eyelet structure having an opening and one or more teeth adapted to grasp tissue to secure the implant in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, Benjamin Y Arcand
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Patent number: 9717582Abstract: Various embodiments of an adjustable pessary device are provided. The device can include an elastic ribbon or band, such as Nitinol, encapsulated in a soft or flexible structure, such as a rubber shell. In addition to providing a conforming, comfortable shape, the rubber layer can have additional structures to interface and fit with the anatomical structures within the vagina.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, Justin H. Huelman, Janet L. DeMarchi
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Publication number: 20170165485Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive management of head pain are disclosed. The system includes a headgear configured to be worn on a patient's head. The headgear can include a base and an extension coupled to the base, and a number of therapy devices removably or adjustably attached to the base or the extension. The therapy devices can deliver various modes of therapeutic energy at respective target sites on the head, including neuromodulation of peripheral pain pathways and/or the cerebral cortex, and therapy modalities to facilitate or enhance the neuromodulation effects. The system can include a portable device that enables the user to control the therapy devices on the headgear. The user can use the portable device to optionally access a web-based repository to acquire information about headgear usage from other users, and use that information to guide the programming of the therapy devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Bryan Allen Clark, John Huss, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Jai Shetake, Bryce Calvin Beverlin, II
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Patent number: 9649405Abstract: Compositions, systems, and methods for the treatment of pelvic tissue conditions that include use of a silk fibroin-containing hydrogel composition are disclosed. The composition may include a water-soluble fibroin and a water-soluble crosslinkable polymer that can be used as a pre-formed hydrogel, and/or delivered to a pelvic tissue site and crosslinked in situ to form a hydrogel. The composition may promote tissue closure, such as vaginal wound or fistula closure; and/or enhance attachment or anchoring of a pelvic implant to a pelvic tissue. The composition may be a hydrogel that is delivered to a pelvic tissue site, formed at the site in situ, and/or associated with a portion of the implant (e.g., a mesh implant) via a tether or implant extension portion, thereby providing improved immobilization of the implant. Systems or kits that include the composition and/or a delivery needle or insertion tool are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Emily R. Rolfes Meyering, Benjamin Y. Arcand
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Publication number: 20170112983Abstract: Disclosed are lactation assistive devices. The lactation assistive device may include a stimulation component and a controller. The stimulation component may include electrical components or mechanical components to stimulate a breast. The stimulation component may be sized to fit within a garment worn about the breast and may define an opening to be located proximate a nipple of the breast when the garment is worn. The controller may be configured to control stimulation of the breast by the stimulation component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Meghan Leigh Thorne, Catherine E. Taylor, Jack B. Stubbs, Benjamin Y. Arcand
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Patent number: 9585786Abstract: A contraceptive or occlusion system for restricting and later opening up a reproductive tract or lumen of the vas deferens. The system is adapted to be reversible after implantation, including implantation on, around or within the vas deferens. A method and system to reconnect a severed body lumen, such as the vas deferens, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand
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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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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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Publication number: 20160113751Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Chaouki A. Khamis, Daniel Taut, Thomas O. Viker
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Patent number: 9192458Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Chartie Khamis, Daniel Taut, Thomas O. Viker
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Publication number: 20150314035Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions, systems, and methods for the treatment of pelvic tissue conditions that include use of a silk fibroin-containing hydrogel composition. The composition includes water-soluble fibroin and a water-soluble crosslinkable polymer. The composition can be used as a pre-formed hydrogel or can be delivered to a pelvic tissue site and crosslinked in situ to form a hydrogel. The composition can be used to promote tissue closure, such as vaginal wound or fistula closure. The composition can also be used to enhance attachment or anchoring of a pelvic implant to a pelvic tissue. A hydrogel delivered to a pelvic tissue site, or formed at the site in situ, is associated with a portion of the implant (e.g., a mesh implant) via a tether or implant extension portion, thereby providing improved immobilization of the implant. Systems or kits that include the composition and a delivery needle or insertion tool are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Emily R. Rolfes Meyering, Benjamin Y. Arcand
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Publication number: 20150265387Abstract: Described are implants and dilators useful in a sacral colpopexy procedure, and related methods. The present invention relates to systems, tools, and methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse by use of a pelvic implant to support pelvic tissue. The pelvic treatments include, for example, treatment of vaginal prolapse by laparoscopic or abdominal procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Kevin R. Arnal, Dean W. Hacker, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jelica D. Wold