Patents by Inventor Brent A. Binkowski

Brent A. Binkowski 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).

  • Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions
    Patent number: 9937029
    Abstract: An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Brent A. Binkowski, Jose' W. Jimenez, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jessica L. Roll, Michelle L. Solari, John F. Otte, Mona N. Dahdah
  • Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions
    Publication number: 20150150670
    Abstract: An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Brent A. Binkowski, Jose' W. Jimenez, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jessica L. Roll, Michelle L. Solari, John F. Otte, Mona N. Dahdah
  • Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions
    Patent number: 8951185
    Abstract: An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Brent A. Binkowski, Jose' W. Jimenez, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jessica L. Roll, Michelle L. Solari, John F. Otte, Mona N. Dahdah
  • Surgical Articles and Methods for Treating Pelvic Conditions
    Publication number: 20090240104
    Abstract: An implant, insertion tool, combinations, and associated methods, that involve placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region, wherein an insertion tool includes one or more of an aperture for engaging a guide and an extension guard, the method optionally allowing for initial placement of a self-fixating tip at tissue of the pelvic region and adjustment of the location of the self-fixating tip. A threading guide is provided to assist in threading the guide through the aperture. An anchor also provided to with a retaining member to retain the anchor in tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason W. Ogdahl, Brent A. Binkowski, Jose' W. Jimenez, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jessica L. Roll, Michelle L. Solari, John F. Otte, Mona N. Dahdah