Patents by Inventor Dave Melanson

Dave Melanson 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 for printing an image at multiple locations on a golf ball
    Patent number: 10022954
    Abstract: A method for printing an image at multiple positions on a golf ball is disclosed herein. The plurality of locations for the image is preferably ten. The image is preferably a pentagon. The image is alternatively a hexagon or a circle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Dave Melanson, Peter Molitor
  • Bariatric sleeve delivery devices
    Patent number: 7758535
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Levine, Dave Melanson
  • Bariatric sleeve delivery devices
    Publication number: 20080097466
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Andy Levine, Dave Melanson
  • Bariatric sleeve delivery devices
    Patent number: 7329285
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Levine, Dave Melanson
  • Bariatric sleeve
    Patent number: 7267694
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Levine, John Cvinar, Dave Melanson, John C. Meade
  • Bariatric sleeve
    Patent number: 7025791
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Levine, John Cvinar, Dave Melanson, John Meade
  • Bariatric sleeve delivery devices
    Publication number: 20050080491
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Levine, Dave Melanson
  • Bariatric sleeve removal devices
    Publication number: 20050080431
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Levine, Dave Melanson, John Meade
  • Bariatric sleeve
    Publication number: 20050075622
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: GI Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Levine, John Cvinar, Dave Melanson, John Meade
  • Bariatric sleeve
    Publication number: 20040107004
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve to limit absorption of nutrients in the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Seedling Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Andy H. Levine, John Cvinar, Dave Melanson, John Meade