Patents by Inventor Gus J. Slotman

Gus J. Slotman 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).

  • Publication number: 20220093221
    Abstract: A system for identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The system of the present invention increases the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventor: Gus J. SLOTMAN
  • Publication number: 20220015834
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and network system for selecting an appropriate bariatric surgery for a patient based upon baseline patient parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventor: Gus J. SLOTMAN
  • Publication number: 20170276676
    Abstract: A system for identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The system of the present invention increases the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20160335406
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and network system for selecting an appropriate bariatric surgery for a patient based upon baseline patient parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20140324446
    Abstract: This invention relates to the selection of an appropriate bariatric surgery for a patient based upon baseline patient parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20140058683
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The methods of the present invention increase the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Patent number: 8577620
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The methods of the present invention increase the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20110238321
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The methods of the present invention increase the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20100185399
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The methods of the present invention increase the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20080311554
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided. The methods of the present invention increase the likelihood of demonstrating clinical efficacy in clinical trial datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Patent number: 7297546
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition prior to development of signs and symptoms using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20030211518
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition prior to development of signs and symptoms using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Publication number: 20020150957
    Abstract: Methods of identifying, monitoring and matching patients with appropriate treatments who are at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition prior to development of signs and symptoms using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Patent number: 6190872
    Abstract: A method of identifying and monitoring patients at risk for developing a systemic inflammatory condition prior to development of signs and symptoms using a systemic mediator-associated physiologic test profile is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Patent number: 5697889
    Abstract: The present invention provides endoscopic instrumentation and surgical techniques especially useful for accessing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc. Vertebrae spreading instruments are provided for spreading adjacent vertebrae to facilitate access to the intervertebral disc are. The disclosed surgical method uses an anterior approach to access the intervertebral disc and spreads adjacent vertebrae utilizing an endoscopic vertebrae spreading instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignees: Gus J. Slotman, Sherman Stein, United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Gus J. Slotman, Sherman Stein, David T. Green, Salvatore Castro, Carlo A. Mililli, Keith Ratcliff
  • Patent number: 5690606
    Abstract: A tissue spreading surgical instrument having a handle assembly which includes a moveable handle assembly; an elongated shaft extending distally from said handle assembly which houses an actuating mechanism moveable in response to movement of the handle assembly and a tissue spreading assembly comprising a plurality of fingers operatively associated with the distal end of the shaft and deployable between a closed and open position wherein the fingers are spread in opposite direction by the actuation mechanism in response to movement of the handle assembly is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventor: Gus J. Slotman
  • Patent number: 5599279
    Abstract: The present invention provides endoscopic instrumentation and surgical techniques especially useful for accessing at least a portion of an intervertebral disc. Vertebrae spreading instruments are provided for spreading adjacent vertebrae to facilitate access to the intervertebral disc are. The disclosed surgical method uses an anterior approach to access the intervertebral disc and spreads adjacent vertebrae utilizing an endoscopic vertebrae spreading instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignees: Gus J. Slotman, Sherman Stein, United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Gus J. Slotman, Sherman Stein, David T. Green, Salvatore Castro, Carlo A. Mililli, Keith Ratcliff