Patents by Inventor Brett Nowlin

Brett Nowlin 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).

  • Pelvic floor repair system
    Patent number: 10251738
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170252142
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Pelvic floor repair system
    Patent number: 9675436
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150366647
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Pelvic floor repair system
    Patent number: 9132002
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Systems, devices, and methods for sub-urethral support
    Patent number: 9022920
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Systems, devices, and methods for treating pelvic floor disorders
    Patent number: 8944989
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Elastic sling system and related methods
    Patent number: 8777834
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to adjustable length implantable sling assemblies for providing support to anatomical locations. In certain embodiments, the sling includes at least one elastic member to aid in the placement and tensioning of the sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Nowlin, Michael S. H. Chu
  • PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130324790
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Pelvic floor repair system
    Patent number: 8535216
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20120130156
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SUB-URETHRAL SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20120004500
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Systems, devices and methods for treating pelvic floor disorders
    Patent number: 8057383
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • ELASTIC SLING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110263931
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to adjustable length implantable sling assemblies for providing support to anatomical locations. In certain embodiments, the sling includes at least one elastic member to aid in the placement and tensioning of the sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Nowlin, Michael S. H. Chu
  • Systems, devices, and methods for sub-urethral support
    Patent number: 8016741
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Elastic sling system and related methods
    Patent number: 7981023
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to adjustable length implantable sling assemblies for providing support to anatomical locations. In certain embodiments, the sling includes at least one elastic member to aid in the placement and tensioning of the sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Nowlin, Michael S. H. Chu
  • PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110098526
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Pelvic floor repair system
    Patent number: 7878969
    Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Detachable grid
    Patent number: 7871405
    Abstract: Medical devices can be positioned within a patient by use of apparatus and methods according to the invention. The apparatus and methods permit insertion of the medical devices into various locations of the patient's body without requiring removal and reinsertion of already-inserted medical devices. The apparatus and methods are typically used to place medical devices into a male patient's urinary system to treat a disease or condition. The medical devices can be cryoablation probes that are inserted into the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Nowlin, Arthur R. Madenjian, Richard Tah, Weenna Bucay-Couto
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20100234672
    Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin