Patents by Inventor Brian Watschke

Brian Watschke 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).

  • Publication number: 20210244319
    Abstract: Aspects of bladder mapping are described herein. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: generating, with an imaging element, a video feed depicting a bladder wall; establishing, with a processor, markers on the bladder wall in the video feed; tracking, with the processor, relative movements between the markers; and/or identifying, with the processor, a location of a contraction of the bladder wall based on the relative movements. Associated devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Brian WATSCHKE, Timothy HARRAH, Avshalom SHENHAV, Yosi HAZAN
  • Patent number: 11020021
    Abstract: Aspects of bladder mapping are described herein. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: generating, with an imaging element, a video feed depicting a bladder wall; establishing, with a processor, markers on the bladder wall in the video feed; tracking, with the processor, relative movements between the markers; and/or identifying, with the processor, a location of a contraction of the bladder wall based on the relative movements. Associated devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Watschke, Timothy Harrah, Avshalom Shenhav, Yosi Hazan
  • Patent number: 10898198
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Atritech, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Patent number: 10874516
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis system including at least one cylinder that has an elongated inner opening, a cylinder spring positioned within the opening and adjacent to a distal end of the inner opening, an activation plunger positioned within a proximal end of the opening of the cylinder, and a plurality of discrete members within the inner opening between the cylinder spring and the plunger. The system further includes a pump comprising a spring and a tube connected to and extending from the cylinder and the pump, wherein the tube is configured for transferring fluid to the at least one cylinder upon activation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
  • Patent number: 10076335
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20180220938
    Abstract: Aspects of bladder mapping are described herein. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: generating, with an imaging element, a video feed depicting a bladder wall; establishing, with a processor, markers on the bladder wall in the video feed; tracking, with the processor, relative movements between the markers; and/or identifying, with the processor, a location of a contraction of the bladder wall based on the relative movements. Associated devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Watschke, Timothy Harrah, Avshalom Shenhav, Yosi Hazan
  • Publication number: 20180070950
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20170165071
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis system including at least one cylinder that has an elongated inner opening, a cylinder spring positioned within the opening and adjacent to a distal end of the inner opening, an activation plunger positioned within a proximal end of the opening of the cylinder, and a plurality of discrete members within the inner opening between the cylinder spring and the plunger. The system further includes a pump comprising a spring and a tube connected to and extending from the cylinder and the pump, wherein the tube is configured for transferring fluid to the at least one cylinder upon activation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
  • Publication number: 20150230909
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20140081314
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20120239077
    Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20080103351
    Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Karen Montpetit, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20080021264
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an implant, a method and a kit for treatment of fecal and urinary incontinence in a patient. Novel methods and assemblies for use in conjunction with the implant are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Johann Neisz, Kimberly Anderson, Brian Watschke, Robert Lund, James Gohman
  • Publication number: 20070185372
    Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical instrument for placing an implantable article about a tubular tissue structure is disclosed. The surgical instrument is particularly useful for treating urological disorders such as incontinence. Surgical methods using the novel instrument are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Kimberly Anderson, Brian Watschke, Randy Morningstar, Timothy Bachman, Johann Neisz
  • Publication number: 20070135826
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering an implant includes an implant, an actuation shaft, and a concentrically attachable disconnect mount. A distal guide tube is sometimes also provided. A proximal guide tube is also sometimes provided. The implantable device has a proximal, a distal end, and a plurality of supports. The implantable device is moveable between a collapsed and an expanded configuration. The distal guide tube, when provided, is at the distal end of the supports and extends toward the proximal end of the implantable device. The actuation shaft extends through the proximal end of the implantable device and is removeably engageable with the distal guide tube, or the distal end of the device when the distal guide tube is not provided. The disconnect mount is releasably engageable with the proximal end of the implantable device. The disconnect mount is concentrically attachable to the proximal end of the implantable device as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20060199994
    Abstract: A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mona Inman, John Westrum, Johannes Gaston, Douglas VanOrnum, Robert Lund, Brian Watschke, Johann Neisz, Vicki Vandersloot
  • Publication number: 20060069301
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an implant for placement in the retropubic space of a patient. Novel methods and assemblies for use in conjunction with the implant are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Johann Neisz, Kimberly Anderson, Brian Watschke, Robert Lund, James Gohman
  • Publication number: 20060063968
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion includes a substantially helical portion that is a variable spiral portion, extending from the straight spacer portion. The variable spiral portion is sized and shaped to extend from an incision substantially adjacent the patient's obturator foramen through the obturator foramen along a path in a region between the superior pubic ramus and the inferior pubic ramus. The needle portion has a structure near the distal end that associates the instrument with an implantable material configured to treat incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Kimberly Anderson, Brian Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann Neisz
  • Publication number: 20050250977
    Abstract: A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of said patient is supported by said support member and a bulge of said bladder into a vagina of said patient is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Montpetit, Kimberly Anderson, Brian Watschke
  • Publication number: 20050245787
    Abstract: A method of treating pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The method generally includes the steps of establishing a first pathway between the external perirectal region of the patient to the region of the ischial spine in tissue on one side of the prolapsed organ, followed by establishing a second pathway in tissue on the contralateral side of the prolapsed organ. A support member, which includes a central support portion and two end portions, is positioned in a position to reposition said prolapsed organ in said organ's anatomically correct location. The end portions of the support member are introduced through the respective tissue pathways, followed by adjustment of the end portions so that the support member is located in a therapeutic relationship to the prolapsed organ that is to be supported. An apparatus and kit for said treatment is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: James Cox, Kimberly Anderson, Robert Lund, Brian Watschke