Patents by Inventor Ian Oyama

Ian Oyama 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 for supporting and occluding a tissue and method of using the same
    Publication number: 20060199996
    Abstract: A method and sling for supporting a tissue or other lumen in a body. When the sling is used to support the urethra of a female, it is effective in treating urinary incontinence. In one embodiment, the invention is a sling comprising a first end portion and a second end portion; and a support section intermediate the first and second end portions for supporting a tissue (preferably a urethra), the support section having first and second occluding portions and a relief portion intermediate the first and second occluding portions. In another aspect, the invention is a method of using the sling to support and occlude a urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Ricardo Caraballo, Ian Oyama