Patents by Inventor Brian J. Nissen

Brian J. Nissen 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 Tissue Plication System
    Publication number: 20120165602
    Abstract: A bladder plication system to treat ISD in a patient is provided. The device can include a needle introducer device, and a plication device. The needle introducer device is advanced through the bladder, with the plication device contained and deployable within the needle introducer device. Once inserted in the bladder and positioned, the needle is passed through portions of the bladder wall. The plication device is then deployed through a distal end of the introducer device, wherein the bladder wall is folded near the inner sphincter to reduce forces on the bladder and resolve the patient's SUI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: Brian J. Nissen