Patents by Inventor David VOLPI

David VOLPI 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).

  • Suspension implant
    Patent number: 10835412
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a surgical implant includes a body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the body having a first section proximal to the distal end and a second section between the first section and the proximal end, a needle attachment member located at the distal end of the body, the needle attachment member configured to attach to a needle for insertion of the surgical implant into a patient's tissue, a plurality of first barbs located on the first section of the body, the first barbs pointed towards the proximal end of the body, and a plurality of second barbs located on the second section of the body, the second barbs pointed towards the distal end of the body, wherein the second barbs are configured to be folded inwardly for insertion of the surgical implant into the patient's tissue by the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: ZELEGENT, INC.
    Inventors: Yosef P. Krespi, David Volpi, Alexander K. Arrow, Joseph F. Paraschac
  • SUSPENSION IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20190029872
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a surgical implant includes a body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, the body having a first section proximal to the distal end and a second section between the first section and the proximal end, a needle attachment member located at the distal end of the body, the needle attachment member configured to attach to a needle for insertion of the surgical implant into a patient's tissue, a plurality of first barbs located on the first section of the body, the first barbs pointed towards the proximal end of the body, and a plurality of second barbs located on the second section of the body, the second barbs pointed towards the distal end of the body, wherein the second barbs are configured to be folded inwardly for insertion of the surgical implant into the patient's tissue by the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Yosef P. Krespi, David Volpi, Alexander K. Arrow, Joseph F. Paraschac
  • Suspension implant
    Patent number: 10105257
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for lifting, suspending and stiffening a patient's tissue are disclosed. In an embodiment, a surgical implant includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end, a needle attachment member located at the distal end of the body, a plurality of first barbs located on the body proximal to the distal end, the plurality of first barbs pointed towards the proximal end of the body, and a plurality of second barbs located on the body between the plurality of first barbs and the proximal end, the plurality of second barbs pointed towards the distal end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: ZELEGENT, INC.
    Inventors: Yosef P. Krespi, David Volpi, Alexander K. Arrow, Joseph F. Paraschac
  • SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND RELATED APPARATUS FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA BY LIFTING, SUSPENDING AND STIFFENING THE SOFT PALATE
    Publication number: 20180206837
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for lifting, suspending and stiffening a patient's tissue are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of lifting and stiffening a patient's tissue includes inserting at least one suture into the patient's tissue in a first direction, pulling the suture in a second direction so as to lift and suspend the tissue in a lifted position and stiffen the tissue in the lifted position, and cutting the suture so that the tissue remains in the lifted position. Preferably, the patient's tissue is the patient's soft palate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Yosef P. KRESPI, David VOLPI
  • Surgical procedure and related apparatus for treating sleep apnea by lifting, suspending and stiffening the soft palate
    Patent number: 9943305
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for lifting, suspending and stiffening a patient's tissue are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of lifting and stiffening a patient's tissue includes inserting at least one suture into the patient's tissue in a first direction, pulling the suture in a second direction so as to lift and suspend the tissue in a lifted position and stiffen the tissue in the lifted position, and cutting the suture so that the tissue remains in the lifted position. Preferably, the patient's tissue is the patient's soft palate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Zelegent, Inc.
    Inventors: Yosef P. Krespi, David Volpi
  • SUSPENSION IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20160220411
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for lifting, suspending and stiffening a patient's tissue are disclosed. In an embodiment, a surgical implant includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end, a needle attachment member located at the distal end of the body, a plurality of first barbs located on the body proximal to the distal end, the plurality of first barbs pointed towards the proximal end of the body, and a plurality of second barbs located on the body between the plurality of first barbs and the proximal end, the plurality of second barbs pointed towards the distal end of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yosef P. Krespi, David Volpi, Alexander K. Arrow, Joseph F. Paraschac
  • SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND RELATED APPARATUS FOR TREATING SLEEP APNEA BY LIFTING, SUSPENDING AND STIFFENING THE SOFT PALATE
    Publication number: 20150088166
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for lifting, suspending and stiffening a patient's tissue are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of lifting and stiffening a patient's tissue includes inserting at least one suture into the patient's tissue in a first direction, pulling the suture in a second direction so as to lift and suspend the tissue in a lifted position and stiffen the tissue in the lifted position, and cutting the suture so that the tissue remains in the lifted position. Preferably, the patient's tissue is the patient's soft palate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Yosef P. KRESPI, David VOLPI