Patents by Inventor Floria Cheng

Floria Cheng 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).

  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20120245600
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Anchor delivery system with replaceable cartridge
    Patent number: 8216254
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Median Lobe Destruction Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110166564
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • Median Lobe Band Implant Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110160748
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Brian Y. Tachibana, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Ling-Kang Tong, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson
  • Continuous Indentation Lateral Lobe Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110160747
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Kevin McDermott, Ben Thompson, Earl A. Bright, II
  • Median Lobe Retraction Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110144423
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, R. James Yu, Daniel Merrick, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson, Brian Y. Tachibana, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II
  • Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 7909836
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110060349
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Andrew Johnston, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Paul Suarez, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Multi-Actuating Trigger Anchor Delivery System
    Publication number: 20110054493
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110046648
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Micahel Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • DEFORMING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110040312
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes deformable structure for engaging a connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean
  • Methods and devices for concentration and fractionation of analytes for chemical analysis
    Publication number: 20100292105
    Abstract: A multi-well cassette configuration and an instrument capable of accepting the cassette and thereafter pre-concentrating and purifying analytes from biological samples held in the cassette wells, such as human serum, for subsequent analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Ryan Braymer, Floria Cheng, Eric Claude, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Craig Mauch, Ralph Paul, Ron Wilson
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20100030262
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • SLOTTED ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100030263
    Abstract: A slotted anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The slotted anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration and of a rigidity to substantially prevent deflection of the prongs. The prongs include inwardly facing protrusions that are configured to capture and deform the connector between the protrusions and prevent the connector from disengaging from the slotted anchor once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Neotracrt, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean, Michael Wei, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Earl A. Bright, II
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090018553
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080039893
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell Barham, Andrew Johnston, Joseph Catanese, Theodore Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080033458
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell Barham, Andrew Johnston, Joseph Catanese, Theodore Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Methods and devices for concentration and fractionation of analytes for chemical analysis
    Publication number: 20070258864
    Abstract: A multi-well cassette configuration and an instrument capable of accepting the cassette and thereafter pre-concentrating and purifying analytes from biological samples held in the cassette wells, such as human serum, for subsequent analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ryan Braymer, Floria Cheng, Eric Claude, Jeffrey Loper, Craig Mauch, Ralph Paul, Ron Wilson