Patents by Inventor James A. Kazmierkoski

James A. Kazmierkoski 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).

  • Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions
    Patent number: 10335256
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Richard C. Kaleta, James A. Kazmierkoski, Kelly Ann Chapman, Kimberly A. Anderson
  • Film encapsulated pelvic implant system and method
    Patent number: 9987115
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant devices and systems are provided. The implant devices can include a mesh or implant encapsulated or otherwise coated, in whole or in part, with a film or coating. The coating or film can include methylcellulose or ethylcellulose to provide tissue regeneration as a hydrogel, while also providing a stiff polymer film when dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, James A. Kazmierkoski, Dean W. Hacker, Emily R. Rolfes Meyering
  • SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20150112123
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Richard C. Kaleta, James A. Kazmierkoski, Kelly Ann Chapman, Kimberly A. Anderson
  • Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions
    Patent number: 8932201
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. A pelvic implant (100, 102) may comprise a tissue support portion (104) to be placed in contact with tissue to be supported, extension portions (106, 110) that extend from the tissue support portion to provide additional support, and tissue fasteners (108, 112) to attach extension portions to supportive tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Richard C. Kaleta, James A. Kazmierkoski, Kelly Ann Chapman, Kimberly A. Anderson
  • Film Encapsulated Pelvic Implant System and Method
    Publication number: 20140088343
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant devices and systems are provided. The implant devices can include a mesh or implant encapsulated or otherwise coated, in whole or in part, with a film or coating. The coating or film can include methylcellulose or ethylcellulose to provide tissue regeneration as a hydrogel, while also providing a stiff polymer film when dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, James A. Kazmierkoski, Dean W. Hacker, Emily R. Rolfes Meyering
  • Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions
    Publication number: 20100261952
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. A pelvic implant (100, 102) may comprise a tissue support portion (104) to be placed in contact with tissue to be supported, extension portions (106, 110) that extend from the tissue support portion to provide additional support, and tissue fasteners (108, 112) to attach extension portions to supportive tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Richard C. Kaleta, James A. Kazmierkoski, Kelly Ann Chapman, Kimberly A. Anderson