Patents by Inventor James B. Presthus

James B. Presthus 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: 20160030147
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperitieai pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Longhini, James B. Presthus
  • Patent number: 9084664
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperineal pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Longhini, James B. Presthus
  • Publication number: 20120136407
    Abstract: Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, JR., F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich, Abdul M. Tayeb, Oren A. Mosher, George L. Matlock, Terry E. Spraker, Daniel D. Merrick
  • Publication number: 20100010631
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperitieai pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: John Fritz Otte, Robert E. Lund, John Jason Buysman, Edouard A. Koullick, Ross A. Loughini, James B. Presthus
  • Patent number: 7052453
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Solorant Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, Jr., F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich, Abdul M. Tayeb, Oren A. Mosher, George L. Matlock, Terry E. Spraker
  • Patent number: 6685623
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and electrodes adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be coupled to the probe body for entering a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice such that coupling of the probe body and guide shaft positions the electrodes adjacent the target tissue. In exemplary embodiments, the guide shaft is coupled at an offset angular alignment from the probe body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: SURx, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, Jr., F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich
  • Publication number: 20030144576
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: SURx, Inc. a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich, Abdul M. Tayeb, Oren A. Mosher, George L. Matlock, Terry E. Spraker
  • Publication number: 20030097038
    Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and electrodes adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be coupled to the probe body for entering a first body orifice The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice such that coupling of the probe body and guide shaft positions the electrodes adjacent the target tissue. In exemplary embodiments, the guide shaft is coupled at an offset angular alignment from the probe body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: SURx, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Presthus, Timothy G. Dietz, Stanley Levy, F. Allen House, Steven H. Trebotich