Patents by Inventor Henry Holsten
Henry Holsten 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).
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Publication number: 20140058193Abstract: An adjustable single-incision sling system, includes a tissue support portion, a first tissue anchor, and a second tissue anchor. The first tissue anchor connects to the tissue support portion via a first arm, which spaces the first tissue anchor from the tissue support portion a fixed first distance. The second tissue anchor connects to the tissue support portion via a second arm, which has a free end passing through the second tissue anchor spacing the second tissue anchor from the tissue support portion a variable second distance, such that movement of the free end with respect to the second tissue anchor decreases the second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Doug Evans, Henry Holsten
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Patent number: 8574149Abstract: A tissue support system including an implantable tissue support member is described. The tissue support member includes a tissue support portion, a first arm having a first end joined to a first end of the tissue support portion, a second arm having a first end joined to a second end of the tissue support portion, the second arm defining a lumen, a first tissue anchor fixed to a second end of the first arm, a second tissue anchor slidably positioned over the second arm, and a locking member disposed in the lumen of the second arm between the second tissue anchor and a second end of the second arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Doug Evans, Henry Holsten
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Publication number: 20120253110Abstract: A tissue support system including an implantable tissue support member is described. The tissue support member includes a tissue support portion, a first arm having a first end joined to a first end of the tissue support portion, a second arm having a first end joined to a second end of the tissue support portion, the second arm defining a lumen, a first tissue anchor fixed to a second end of the first arm, a second tissue anchor slidably positioned over the second arm, and a locking member disposed in the lumen of the second arm between the second tissue anchor and a second end of the second arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Doug Evans, Henry Holsten
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Publication number: 20120215063Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods comprising a system for tissue reinforcement, such as stabilization of fascial structures of the pelvic floor in vaginal wall prolapse. The surgical treatment can provide a mechanical support or bridging material for a fascial defect. An implant with four arms, for example two proximal arms and two distal arms, can provide post-surgical adjustability of the graft position, enabling tension free placement of the implant. In addition, a four-point fixation of the implant with apical support can ensure a suitable anatomical repair. Furthermore, instrumentation is disclosed herein, including an introducer device capable of fixing a wide variety of materials, such as mesh arms and suture, to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INCInventors: Henry Holsten, Robert Young, Justin Wolfe, Doug Evans
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Patent number: 8206280Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implants having two arms and a support portion configured to support a body tissue, such as a urethra. The implants are anchored in soft tissue with tissue anchors having a plurality of barbs. The tissue anchors contain an aperture through which a portion of arm is maintained. A locking member is disposed within at least one of the arms to facilitate fixation of the arm to at least one of the anchors.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Doug Evans, Henry Holsten
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Patent number: 8113407Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Henry Holsten, Frank J. Viola, Clifford L. Emmons, John W. Beardsley, Russell Heinrich
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Patent number: 7828189Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Henry Holsten, Frank J Viola, Clifford L Emmons, John W Beardsley, Russell Heinrich
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Patent number: 7666180Abstract: A gastric restrictor assembly for positioning within the digestive tract, e.g., stomach, of a patient to treat obesity is disclosed. The gastric restrictor assembly includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly within a body lumen and a valve assembly for adjusting the diameter of a throughbore defined by valve assembly. The gastric restrictor includes first and second actuators which can be actuated transorally for operating the attachment mechanism and the valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Henry Holsten, Frank J. Viola
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Publication number: 20090137862Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implants having two arms and a support portion configured to support a body tissue, such as a urethra. The implants are anchored in soft tissue with tissue anchors having a plurality of barbs. The tissue anchors contain an aperture through which a portion of arm is maintained. A locking member is disposed within at least one of the arms to facilitate fixation of the arm to at least one of the anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Doug Evans, Henry Holsten
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Publication number: 20080272175Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Henry Holsten, Frank J. Viola, Clifford L. Emmons, John W. Beardsley, Russel Heinrich
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Patent number: 7401721Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Henry Holsten, Frank J. Viola, Clifford L. Emmons, John W. Beardsley, Russell Heinrich
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Publication number: 20080041918Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons, John Beardsley, Russell Heinrich, Nicole Cullinan
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Publication number: 20080035702Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons
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Publication number: 20070213751Abstract: A transdermally actuated gastric banding assembly is provided which includes an adjustable gastric band, a drive assembly and a transmission assembly positioned between the driver assembly and the adjustable gastric band. The drive assembly includes an internal component configured to be mounted within the body of the patient and an external component configured to operate transdermally so as to affect movement of the internal component. At least one of the internal and external components includes a magnetized member. A proximal end of the transmission assembly is connected to the internal component. A distal end of the transmission assembly is connected to a movable portion of the adjustable gastric band. In one embodiment, the internal component is mounted for rotational movement. In a further embodiment, at least one of the internal component and external component includes a plurality of magnetized members situated asymmetrically about a circumference of the at least one internal and external component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Paul Scirica, Henry Holsten, Brian Creston, Frank Viola, Keith Milliman
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Publication number: 20070131732Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons, John Beardsley, Russell Heinrich, Nicola Cullinan
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Publication number: 20070034668Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons
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Publication number: 20070034667Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons, John Beardsley, Russell Heinrich
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Publication number: 20070034666Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Henry Holsten, Frank Viola, Clifford Emmons
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Publication number: 20060278680Abstract: A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Frank Viola, Gregg Krehel, Michael Soltz, Robert DeSantis, Henry Holsten, Russell Heinrich
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Publication number: 20060278679Abstract: A multiple coil staple is provided which includes a backspan and a pair of spaced legs. The backspan includes one or more pockets configured to induce coiling of the legs of the staple. A multiple coil staple applier is also provided which includes a pusher having a distal face defining a staple engagement surface and one or more staple deforming pockets. Each staple deforming pocket is configured to induce coiling of the legs of a staple. The multiple coil staple and staple applier facilitate joining of tissues having wider ranges of thicknesses using a single size staple.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Frank Viola, Richard Gresham, Ken Blier, Paul Merten, Joseph Sapiente, Henry Holsten, Russell Heinrich