Patents by Inventor Cheryne Ray

Cheryne Ray 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).

  • Method and devices for tissue reconfiguration
    Patent number: 8287554
    Abstract: An instrument for reconfiguring stomach tissue includes a sealing member that seals a section of a tissue manipulator from contact with bodily fluids. The tissue manipulator includes a first portion that is configured for releasable coupling to an actuating member and a second portion configured to receive an implant to be deployed within the patient. The tissue manipulator also includes a rectangular member and a cavity for receiving a coupler of the actuating member. The tissue manipulator has a first member with tissue penetrating elements and a second member with engaging elements configured to deflect the tissue penetrating elements upon relative movement of the first and second members. The actuating member includes a tissue penetrating element support positioned to limit bending of the tissue manipulator. The instrument includes an actuating mechanism that is configured to move at least one of the first and second members of the tissue manipulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos G. Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Cheryne Ray, Joseph M. Gordon, David Robson, Daniel Nelsen, Aidan Petrie
  • Method and devices for tissue reconfiguration
    Publication number: 20040010245
    Abstract: An instrument for reconfiguring stomach tissue includes a sealing member that seals a section of a tissue manipulator from contact with bodily fluids. The tissue manipulator includes a first portion that is configured for releasable coupling to an actuating member and a second portion configured to receive an implant to be deployed within the patient. The tissue manipulator also includes a rectangular member and a cavity for receiving a coupler of the actuating member. The tissue manipulator has a first member with tissue penetrating elements and a second member with engaging elements configured to deflect the tissue penetrating elements upon relative movement of the first and second members. The actuating member includes a tissue penetrating element support positioned to limit bending of the tissue manipulator. The instrument includes an actuating mechanism that is configured to move at least one of the first and second members of the tissue manipulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Cerier, Amos G. Cruz, Jonathan O'Keefe, Cheryne Ray, Joseph M. Gordon, David Robson, Daniel Nelsen, Aidan Petrie