Patents by Inventor Edward James Wright

Edward James Wright 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).

  • TOOLS FOR TRANSURETHRAL DEPLOYMENT AND FIXATION OF GRAFT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF URETHRAL STRICTURES
    Publication number: 20230000650
    Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for the treatment of urethral stricture. The present invention places and holds a graft at an incised urethral stricture site for 5-21 days, while the graft adherences to the incised urethral stricture site. A device of the present invention includes a delivery component, a graft carrier component, and a removal component. In some embodiments, the delivery and removal components may be combined into the same device. The delivery component, the graft carrier component, and the removal component are all configured to enter and exit the urethra without trauma. A method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes harvesting a graft, loading the graft onto the graft carrier component, introducing the delivery device into the urethra with the graft carrier component and graft loaded, and delivering of the graft to the incised urethral stricture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Chanya GODZICH ELAKKAD, Teja MARUVADA, Joseph A. PIA, Shravya SRIGIRI, Kendall COVINGTON, Edward James WRIGHT
  • Tools for transurethral deployment and fixation of graft for the management and treatment of urethral strictures
    Patent number: 11432951
    Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for the treatment of urethral stricture. The present invention places and holds a graft at an incised urethral stricture site for 5-21 days, while the graft adherences to the incised urethral stricture site. A device of the present invention includes a delivery component, a graft carrier component, and a removal component. In some embodiments, the delivery and removal components may be combined into the same device. The delivery component, the graft carrier component, and the removal component are all configured to enter and exit the urethra without trauma. A method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes harvesting a graft, loading the graft onto the graft carrier component, introducing the delivery device into the urethra with the graft carrier component and graft loaded, and delivering of the graft to the incised urethral stricture site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Chanya Godzich Elakkad, Teja Maruvada, Joseph A. Pia, Shravya Srigiri, Kendall Covington, Edward James Wright
  • TOOLS FOR TRANSURETHRAL DEPLOYMENT AND FIXATION OF GRAFT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF URETHRAL STRICTURES
    Publication number: 20200046529
    Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device and method for the treatment of urethral stricture. The present invention places and holds a graft at an incised urethral stricture site for 5-21 days, while the graft adherences to the incised urethral stricture site. A device of the present invention includes a delivery component, a graft carrier component, and a removal component. In some embodiments, the delivery and removal components may be combined into the same device. The delivery component, the graft carrier component, and the removal component are all configured to enter and exit the urethra without trauma. A method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes harvesting a graft, loading the graft onto the graft carrier component, introducing the delivery device into the urethra with the graft carrier component and graft loaded, and delivering of the graft to the incised urethral stricture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Chanya Godzich Elakkad, Teja Maruvada, Joseph A. Pia, Shravya Srigiri, Kendall Covington, Edward James Wright
  • Apparatus for depositing fibrous material into containers
    Patent number: 4048785
    Abstract: Apparatus for depositing fibrous material into containers wherein a predetermined amount of fibrous material is extruded from a chamber holding the main mass of material into a slidable member mounted for reciprocal movement with respect to the chamber. The sliding member is movable to shear the predetermined extruded amount from the main mass and permit it to be deposited into receiving containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Baker Perkins Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Edward James Wright