Patents by Inventor Diann E. Brei

Diann E. Brei 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).

  • Mechanical extension implants for short bowel syndrome
    Patent number: 8268009
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Daniel H. Teitelbaum, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel U. Spencer, Diann E. Brei, Brent A. Utter, Joseph T. Belter, Jennifer L. Vermeesch, Alexander D. Farr, Makram P. Debbas
  • Mechanical extension implants for short bowel syndrome
    Patent number: 7722560
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Daniel H. Teitelbaum, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel Uzziah Spencer, Diann E. Brei
  • MECHANICAL EXTENSION IMPLANTS FOR SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME
    Publication number: 20090240339
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: DANIEL H. TEITELBAUM, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel U. Spencer, Diann E. Brei, Brent A. Utter, Joseph T. Belter, Jehnifer L. Vermeesch, Alexander D. Farr, Makram P. Debbas
  • MECHANICAL EXTENSION IMPLANTS FOR SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME
    Publication number: 20080195224
    Abstract: A bowel extension device implantable into a body for treatment of short bowel syndrome. The bowel extension device comprises a housing and a displaceable member coupled to the housing. The bowel extension device is configured to apply a tensile force sufficient to promote bowel growth without causing damage to the bowel. In some embodiments, the bowel extension device can be completely contained with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel H. Teitelbaum, Jonathan E. Luntz, Ariel Uzziah Spencer, Diann E. Brei
  • Attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 6585442
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism having a first attachment member supported by a first body. The first attachment member includes an engaging portion. A plurality of second attachment members is also provided and is supported by a second body. Each of the plurality of second attachment members includes an engaging portion selectively engageable with the engaging portion of the first attachment member. An actuating device is further provided and coupled with the plurality of second attachment members. The actuation device is operable to selectively actuate the plurality of second attachment members relative to the first attachment member to positionally manipulate the first body relative to the second body while the plurality of second attachment members is engaged with the first attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Diann E. Brei, Joseph W. Clement, Paul W. Alexander, Christopher W. Deyer
  • Attachment mechanism
    Publication number: 20020040949
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism having a first attachment member supported by a first body. The first attachment member includes an engaging portion. A plurality of second attachment members is also provided and is supported by a second body. Each of the plurality of second attachment members includes an engaging portion selectively engageable with the engaging portion of the first attachment member. An actuating device is further provided and coupled with the plurality of second attachment members. The actuation device is operable to selectively actuate the plurality of second attachment members relative to the first attachment member to positionally manipulate the first body relative to the second body while the plurality of second attachment members is engaged with the first attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Diann E. Brei, Joseph W. Clement, Paul W. Alexander, Christopher W. Deyer