Patents by Inventor James A. Foote

James A. Foote 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: 8100931
    Abstract: A bariatric device and method of causing at least partial satiety includes a body that is adapted to be positioned at i) an abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or ii) a proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. The body has a wall defining a lumen. The wall is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or ii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. A force is exerted with the wall at i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or (ii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the patient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food. The method further includes adjusting the force exerted with the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Paul R. Kemmeter, James A. Foote
  • Publication number: 20110092879
    Abstract: A bariatric device and method of causing at least partial satiety includes a body that is adapted to be positioned at i) an abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or ii) a proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. The body has a wall defining a lumen. The wall is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or ii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. A force is exerted with the wall at i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus and/or (ii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the patient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food. The method further includes adjusting the force exerted with the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: BFKW,LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Paul R. Kemmeter, James A. Foote
  • Patent number: 7846174
    Abstract: A bariatric device includes a body having a wall defining a lumen, the wall configured to generally conform to the shape and size of at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, with the wall adapted to exert pressure on the at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the patient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Paul R. Kemmeter, James A. Foote
  • Publication number: 20100198237
    Abstract: An implantable medical device and method of implanting a medical device in a hollow organ or cavity lined with the mucosa includes providing a medical device having a wall configured to the size and shape of a portion of a cavity or hollow organ lined with the mucosa. At least one opening is provided in the wall that is large enough to receive a section of the mucosa extending in the opening. The wall is positioned against the portion of the cavity or hollow organ thereby receiving the section of the mucosa within the opening. A retainer may be provided to retain the section of the mucosa within the opening while maintaining perfusion of the section of the mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Sentinel Group, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, James A. Foote, Paul R. Kemmeter, Frederick J. Walburn
  • Publication number: 20100063518
    Abstract: A device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device within a hollow organ or cavity through a natural orifice includes providing a needle driver and a shaft. The needle driver is adapted for use with at least one needle. At least a portion of the needle driver is positioned with the shaft at a hollow organ or cavity through the natural orifice. Sufficient force is transmitted with the needle driver to the at least one needle to penetrate mammalian tissue and a portion of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, James A. Foote, Frederick J. Walburn, Peter M. Wilson, Adam I. Lehman, Bryan J. Roodvoets
  • Publication number: 20100030017
    Abstract: A bariatric device and method of causing weight loss in a recipient includes providing a bariatric device having an esophageal member, a cardiac member and a connector connected with the esophageal member and the cardiac member. The esophageal member has an esophageal surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the esophagus. The cardiac member has a cardiac surface that is configured to generally conform to the shape and size of a portion of the cardiac portion of the stomach. The esophageal surface is positioned at the esophagus. The cardiac surface is positioned at the cardiac portion of the stomach. The bariatric device stimulates receptors in order to influence a neurohormonal mechanism in the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: BKFW,LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, James A. Foote, Paul R. Kemmeter, Frederick J. Walburn, Peter M. Wilson, Adam I. Lehman, Barry J. Smith, Robert J. Chappolini
  • Publication number: 20070293716
    Abstract: A bariatric device includes a body having a wall defining a lumen, the wall configured to generally conform to the shape and size of at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, with the wall adapted to exert pressure on the at least one chosen from i) the abdominal portion of the esophagus, ii) the esophageal-gastric junction, and iii) the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the patient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: BFKW, LLC
    Inventors: Randal S. Baker, Paul R. Kemmeter, James A. Foote