Patents by Inventor Gary Rocheleau

Gary Rocheleau 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).

  • Patent number: 6971986
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Jr., Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
  • Publication number: 20050250982
    Abstract: An implantable pump with a plurality of protrusions and grooves is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Kuyava, Randy Morningstar, Randall Rowland, Gary Rocheleau
  • Patent number: 6802807
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The invention is a repositionable handle for an arcuate needle configured to be minimally invasive. The invention is for use with a sling assembly that allows a sling to be controllably implanted in a therapeutically effective position. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Johann J. Neisz, Gary A. Rocheleau, John W. Westrum, Jr., David R. Staskin
  • Publication number: 20040138523
    Abstract: An implantable pump with a plurality of protrusions and grooves is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Kuyava, Randy L. Morningstar, Randall P. Rowland, Gary A. Rocheleau
  • Publication number: 20040106845
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The invention is a repositionable handle for an arcuate needle configured to be minimally invasive. The invention is for use with a sling assembly that allows a sling to be controllably implanted in a therapeutically effective position. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: American Medical Systems
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Johann J. Neisz, Gary A. Rocheleau, John W. Westrum, David R. Staskin
  • Publication number: 20040068159
    Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6612977
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: American Medical Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Jr., Gary A. Rocheleau
  • Publication number: 20030050530
    Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
  • Publication number: 20030045774
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
  • Publication number: 20030023250
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
  • Publication number: 20020183762
    Abstract: Bone anchor inserters are described. The inserters may be used in novel methods. Kits that include the novel inserters are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Johann J. Neisz, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert E. Lund
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20020147382
    Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
  • Publication number: 20020099258
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
  • Publication number: 20020099259
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The invention is a repositionable handle for an arcuate needle configured to be minimally invasive. The invention is for use with a sling assembly that allows a sling to be controllably implanted in a therapeutically effective position. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Johann J. Neisz, Gary A. Rocheleau, John W. Westrum, David R. Staskin
  • Patent number: 4798197
    Abstract: Safety features for a continuous motion therapy system of the type including a carriage for supporting a patient's limb, a drive unit for driving the carriage through a range of reciprocal angular movement, first and second channel neuromuscular stimulators for applying electrical stimulation to muscles of a patient's limb, and a controller for controlling the drive unit and stimulators. Both stimulator channels must be turned OFF after the controller is powered up before either stimulator channel will operate. The drive unit is enclosed by a cover. When pressure on the cover is sensed, the controller stops and reverses the direction of the carriage. The drive unit includes a drive motor which is coupled to the carriage by a linkage. Limit switches provide limit signals when the linkage reaches predetermined limit positions. In response, the controller stops and reverses direction of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignee: Empi, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Nippoldt, Gary A. Rocheleau, Thomas C. Wright
  • Patent number: D296364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Empi, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Nippoldt, Gary A. Rocheleau