Patents by Inventor Doreen Rao

Doreen Rao 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).

  • Tissue treatment
    Patent number: 7131997
    Abstract: A method of treating tissue includes placing substantially spherical polymer particles in the tissue. The particles include an interior region having relatively large pores and a first region substantially surrounding the interior having fewer relatively large pores than the interior region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bourne, Marcia S. Buiser, Thomas V. Casey, II, Steve Keenan, Janel L. Lanphere, Jianmin Li, Erin P. McKenna, Zarouhi Minasian, Doreen Rao
  • Dissolvable protective treatment for an implantable supportive sling
    Publication number: 20060224038
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one embodiment, a sling assembly including an implantable supportive sling and a biocompatible dissolvable protective treatment on at least a portion of the sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Doreen Rao
  • Medical slings
    Publication number: 20060195013
    Abstract: A sling in accordance with the invention includes a synthetic material and a non-synthetic material positioned adjacent thereto. The non-synthetic material may be wrapped around or may be attached to the synthetic material. Additionally, the non-synthetic material may include slits. Methods for making such slings are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Gellman, Art Madenjian, Doreen Rao
  • Medical slings
    Patent number: 7070558
    Abstract: A sling in accordance with the invention includes a synthetic material and a non-synthetic material positioned adjacent thereto. The non-synthetic material may be wrapped around or may be attached to the synthetic material. Additionally, the non-synthetic material may include slits. Methods for making such slings are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Gellman, Art Madenjian, Doreen Rao
  • Medical slings
    Publication number: 20050038451
    Abstract: A sling including a material having a plurality of edges. At least one of the edges of the material has a pattern of projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Doreen Rao, Alfred Intoccia, Bard Parkinson, Jianmin Li
  • Bioabsorbable casing for surgical sling assembly
    Publication number: 20050027220
    Abstract: The invention provides a surgical sling assembly for implanting in tissue to provide anatomical support in a patient. The surgical sling assembly includes a sling and a biocompatible casing enclosing at least a portion of the sling. The biocompatible casing is absorbed by the patient's tissues after the surgical sling assembly is positioned within the patient's tissue to provide anatomical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Wagner, Doreen Rao
  • Medical slings
    Publication number: 20040039246
    Abstract: A sling in accordance with the invention includes a synthetic material and a non-synthetic material positioned adjacent thereto. The non-synthetic material may be wrapped around or may be attached to the synthetic material. Additionally, the non-synthetic material may include slits. Methods for making such slings are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Barry Gellman, Art Madenjian, Doreen Rao
  • Bulking agent
    Publication number: 20040037887
    Abstract: The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, aneurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method that reduces the injection pressure required to place the bulking agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bourne, Mike Madden, Art Madenjian, Doreen Rao, Marcia Buiser, Jianmin Li, Raymond Rackley, Barry N. Gellman
  • Tissue treatment
    Publication number: 20030233150
    Abstract: A method of treating tissue includes placing substantially spherical polymer particles in the tissue. The particles include an interior region having relatively large pores and a first region substantially surrounding the interior having fewer relatively large pores than the interior region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: George Bourne, Marcia Buiser, Thomas V. Casey, Steve Keenan, Janel Lanphere, Jianmin Li, Erin McKenna, Zarouhi Minasian, Doreen Rao