Patents by Inventor Bernard Cristalli

Bernard Cristalli 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).

  • Prosthetic implant for sub-urethral support, an instrument, an insertion kit, and a surgical method for implanting it
    Publication number: 20050277806
    Abstract: The invention provides a prosthetic implant for supporting the urethra, the implant comprising a flexible elongate element and being provided: with a central portion for being positioned beneath the urethra when the elongate element is in its functional position in the body; and two ends situated on either side of the central portion; wherein said ends are positioned relative to the central portion in such a manner that when the elongate element is in the functional position, one of the ends of the elongate element is disposed between the right internal obturator muscle and the right external obturator muscle, while the other end is disposed between the left internal obturator muscle and the left external obturator muscle. The prosthetic implant is suitable for correcting urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Bernard Cristalli