Patents by Inventor Gary J. Nachreiner

Gary J. Nachreiner 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).

  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Patent number: 8784295
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Gary J. Nachreiner, Johann J. Neisz
  • Sling Assembly with Secure and Convenient Attachment
    Publication number: 20110230704
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner
  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Patent number: 7972262
    Abstract: A surgical assembly for treating fecal incontinence can include an elongate needle, a sling and a coupler to conveniently and securely connect the coupler to an insertion end of the needle by moving the coupler and insertion end of the needle together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner
  • Parylene coated components for artificial sphincters
    Patent number: 7681518
    Abstract: A method of depositing a coating to a surface of an inflatable component by providing a vacuum chamber system having an inner chamber positioned within an outer chamber. At least one coating material is introduced into at least one of the inner and outer chambers to deposit a coating onto an exposed surface of the component. This invention also provides methods of masking portions of surfaces of an inflatable component to prevent a coating from being deposited on the masked portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Kuyava, John W. Westrum, Jr., Gary J. Nachreiner, Mona J. Inman
  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Patent number: 7112171
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner
  • Parylene coated components for artificial sphincters
    Patent number: 7011622
    Abstract: This invention provides an artificial sphincter including a component coated on at least one contacting surface with a polymeric material, the polymeric coating adapted to expand and return to an original configuration and to prevent or inhibit wear or abrasion of the contacting surface. The polymeric material is parylene in some embodiments. The component adapted for inflation and deflation may be a cuff formed from silicon and adapted to surround a urethra or a rectum. Also provided by the present invention is a method of depositing a coating to a surface of an inflatable component by providing a vacuum chamber system having an inner chamber positioned within an outer chamber. At least one coating material is introduced into at least one of the inner and outer chambers to deposit a coating onto an exposed surface of the component. This invention also provides methods of masking portions of surfaces of an inflatable component to prevent a coating from being deposited on the masked portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Kuyava, John W. Westrum, Jr., Gary J. Nachreiner, Mona J. Inman
  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Publication number: 20040015057
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner
  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Patent number: 6641525
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner
  • Parylene coated components for artificial sphincters
    Publication number: 20030028076
    Abstract: This invention provides an artificial sphincter including a component coated on at least one contacting surface with a polymeric material, the polymeric coating adapted to expand and return to an original configuration and to prevent or inhibit wear or abrasion of the contacting surface. The polymeric material is parylene in some embodiments. The component adapted for inflation and deflation may be a cuff formed from silicon and adapted to surround a urethra or a rectum. Also provided by the present invention is a method of depositing a coating to a surface of an inflatable component by providing a vacuum chamber system having an inner chamber positioned within an outer chamber. At least one coating material is introduced into at least one of the inner and outer chambers to deposit a coating onto an exposed surface of the component. This invention also provides methods of masking portions of surfaces of an inflatable component to prevent a coating from being deposited on the masked portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Charles C. Kuyava, John W. Westrum, Gary J. Nachreiner, Mona J. . Inman
  • Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment
    Publication number: 20020151762
    Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Johann J. Neisz, Gary J. Nachreiner