Patents by Inventor George L. Matlock

George L. Matlock 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).

  • Optically aligned pulse oximetry sensor and technique for using the same
    Patent number: 7486979
    Abstract: A physiological sensor is provided that includes an emitter and detector disposed on a frame such that the emitter and detector define an optical axis. The frame includes one or more pair of flexible elements disposed generally symmetric relative to the optical axis. In one embodiment, the emitter and detector remain aligned when moved relative to one another along the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: George L. Matlock
  • Non-surgical incontinence treatment system and method
    Patent number: 7315762
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods can treat incontinence by heating between about 100 and about 800 cubic millimeters of endopelvic fascia for sufficient time to effect substantial collagenous tissue shrinkage. A probe body may directly engage the endopelvic fascia, or may be separated from the endopelvic fascia, heating through (for example) the vaginal wall. In either case, tissue-penetrating electrodes may be inserted from the probe body so as to heat the endopelvic fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Oren A. Mosher, Carine Hoarau, Abdul M. Tayeb, George L. Matlock, Daniel D. Merrick, Terry E. Spraker
  • Incontinence treatment with urethral guide
    Patent number: 7179219
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a urethra. The probe body can be positioned in a vagina and registered relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface in alignment with the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: George L. Matlock
  • Incontinence treatment with urethral guide
    Patent number: 7052453
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Solorant Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, Jr., F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich, Abdul M. Tayeb, Oren A. Mosher, George L. Matlock, Terry E. Spraker
  • Incontinence treatment with urethral guide
    Publication number: 20040236177
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a urethra. The probe body can be positioned in a vagina and registered relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface in alignment with the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Solarant Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: George L. Matlock
  • Non-surgical incontinence treatment system and method
    Publication number: 20040193238
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods can treat incontinence by heating between about 100 and about 800 cubic millimeters of endopelvic fascia for sufficient time to effect substantial collagenous tissue shrinkage. A probe body may directly engage the endopelvic fascia, or may be separated from the endopelvic fascia, heating through (for example) the vaginal wall. In either case, tissue-penetrating electrodes may be inserted from the probe body so as to heat the endopelvic fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicants: SURx, Inc., a Corporation of Delaware, Solarant Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Oren A. Mosher, Carine Hoarau, Abdul M. Tayeb, George L. Matlock, Daniel D. Merrick, Terry E. Spraker
  • Incontinence treatment with urethral guide
    Publication number: 20030144576
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: SURx, Inc. a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich, Abdul M. Tayeb, Oren A. Mosher, George L. Matlock, Terry E. Spraker
  • Zero feed interrupt sheet stacker
    Patent number: 6234473
    Abstract: A zero feed interrupt sheet stacker conveying an uninterrupted stream of sheets in which a sheet accumulator catches holds and deposits a stack of sheets upon a load receiving device. The accumulator includes a curtain which is extended into the stream of sheets at a selected point between two sheets. The curtain type apparatus provides a platform in which the portion of the platform in contact with the carried sheets does not move relative to the sheet while it is extending, during holding, or during retraction of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Martin Family Trust
    Inventors: Robert A. Morgan, Lynn T. Beckwith, George L. Matlock
  • Zero feed interrupt sheet stacker
    Patent number: 6042108
    Abstract: A zero feed interrupt sheet stacker conveying an uninterrupted stream of sheets in which a sheet accumulator catches holds and deposits a stack of sheets upon a load receiving device. The accumulator includes a curtain which is extended into the stream of sheets at a selected point between two sheets. The curtain type apparatus provides a platform in which the portion of the platform in contact with the carried sheets does not move relative to the sheet while it is extending, during holding, or during retraction of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventors: Robert A. Morgan, George L. Matlock, Lynn T. Beckwith