Patents by Inventor Carrie L. Herman

Carrie L. Herman 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: 20220265972
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first balloon and a second balloon at least partially positioned within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon has an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one micro-needle extending outwardly from the outer surface of the second balloon. The delivery system can further include a fluid source in communication with at least one of the micro-needles of the second balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Natalie A. Borgos, Kari L. Cierzan
  • Patent number: 11357955
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first balloon and a second balloon at least partially positioned within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon has an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one micro-needle extending outwardly from the outer surface of the second balloon. The delivery system can further include a fluid source in communication with at least one of the micro-needles of the second balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Natalie A. Borgos, Kari L. Cierzan
  • Patent number: 10500027
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Karl A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
  • Patent number: 10390813
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20150305846
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Kari A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
  • Publication number: 20150265388
    Abstract: Described are implants, systems, kits, and methods useful for treating fecal incontinence, which may involve surgical implantation of the implant to place a tissue support portion at a location to support tissue of a region of anal musculature, with extension portions placed in a position to support the tissue support portion. A needle delivery device can be included to implant the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Amanda J. Heys, Chaouki A. Khamis, Peter L. Rosenblatt
  • Publication number: 20150105623
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20130060189
    Abstract: A multi-needle injection system having a collapsible and expandable frame portion is provided. The system can be adapted for delivery trans-urethrally into the bladder, and expanded to touch or penetrate a wall portion of the bladder. A plurality of positioned needles can inject at multiple points into the bladder wall simultaneously to introduce a therapeutic or treatment substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Natalie A. Borgos
  • Publication number: 20130060229
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first balloon and a second balloon at least partially positioned within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon has an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one micro-needle extending outwardly from the outer surface of the second balloon. The delivery system can further include a fluid source in communication with at least one of the micro-needles of the second balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Natalie A. Borgos, Kari L. Cierzan
  • Publication number: 20130035555
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20130006049
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Kari A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon