Patents by Inventor Jason Westrum
Jason Westrum 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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Patent number: 9888912Abstract: Collapsible tissue anchor device and method for inserting into a tissue structure in a first non-collapsed configuration and collapsing into a second collapsed configuration. A sleeve is provided having a bolt or shank extending through an interior. The bolt or shank exerts a force upon the sleeve to collapse it thereby forming flanges that engage or abut tissue. A sling, suture, mesh or the like may be coupled to a portion of the anchor to support tissue or an organ.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Patent number: 9877717Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical system for positioning an implant in a patient. The surgical system includes an insertion needle and a connector. The insertion needle has a distal end with a channel formed therein. The channel has a first end and a second end. The first end extends to the distal end. The second is laterally offset from the first end and does not extend to the distal end. The connector has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the implant that is to be positioned in the patient. The second end has a recess formed therein. The recess generally conforms to the distal end of the insertion needle. The connector has an inwardly directed extension that extends into the recess. The inwardly directed extension engages the insertion needle through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jason Westrum Ogdahl, John F. Otte, Mark S. Bouchier, Brian P. Watschke
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Publication number: 20150223801Abstract: Collapsible tissue anchor device and method for inserting into a tissue structure in a first non-collapsed configuration and collapsing into a second collapsed configuration. A sleeve is provided having a bolt or shank extending through an interior. The bolt or shank exerts a force upon the sleeve to collapse it thereby forming flanges that engage or abut tissue. A sling, suture, mesh or the like may be coupled to a portion of the anchor to support tissue or an organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventor: Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Patent number: 9017382Abstract: Collapsible tissue anchor device and method for inserting into a tissue structure in a first non-collapsed configuration and collapsing into a second collapsed configuration. A sleeve is provided having a bolt or shank extending through an interior. The bolt or shank exerts a force upon the sleeve to collapse it thereby forming flanges that engage or abut tissue. A sling, suture, mesh or the like may be coupled to a portion of the anchor to support tissue or an organ.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventor: Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Patent number: 8672829Abstract: Improved methods and devices for treatment of rectal prolapse are provided. A suturing console for suturing the rectal fascia at, to, or about the sacral vertebral fascia is disclosed. A method of repairing prolapsed rectum via a vaginal incision or perineal incision is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Richard C. Kaleta, Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Patent number: 8460169Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism is attached to and extends through an adjustment spacing between sling intermediate ends within at least one sling end portion. The adjustment spacing is lengthened to decrease sling tension and shortened to increase sling tension.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lund, Jason Westrum Ogdahl, Jessica Lynn Roll, Kelly Ann Chapman
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Publication number: 20110144418Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical system for positioning an implant in a patient. The surgical system includes an insertion needle and a connector. The insertion needle has a distal end with a channel formed therein. The channel has a first end and a second end. The first end extends to the distal end. The second is laterally offset from the first end and does not extend to the distal end. The connector has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the implant that is to be positioned in the patient. The second end has a recess formed therein. The recess generally conforms to the distal end of the insertion needle. The connector has an inwardly directed extension that extends into the recess. The inwardly directed extension engages the insertion needle through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jason Westrum Ogdahl, John F. Otte, Mark S. Bouchier, Brian P. Watschke
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Patent number: 7909753Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical system for positioning an implant in a patient. The surgical system includes an insertion needle and a connector. The insertion needle has a distal end with a channel formed therein. The channel has a first end and a second end. The first end extends to the distal end. The second is laterally offset from the first end and does not extend to the distal end. The connector has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the implant that is to be positioned in the patient. The second end has a recess formed therein. The recess generally conforms to the distal end of the insertion needle. The connector has an inwardly directed extension that extends into the recess. The inwardly directed extension engages the insertion needle through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Jason Westrum Ogdahl, John F. Otte, Mark S. Bouchier, Brian P. Watschke
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Publication number: 20100261950Abstract: Systems for providing support to body tissue to alleviate incontinence are disclosed that comprise an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus and first and second sling end portions extending from the central support portion through body tissue and a tension adjustment mechanism acting on or within one or both of the sling end portions. The sling tension adjustment mechanism is attached to and extends through an adjustment spacing between sling intermediate ends within at least one sling end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Robert E. Lund, Jason Westrum Ogdahl, Jessica Lynn Roll, Kelly Ann Dockendorf now Chapman
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Publication number: 20090287229Abstract: Collapsible tissue anchor device and method for inserting into a tissue structure in a first non-collapsed configuration and collapsing into a second collapsed configuration. A sleeve is provided having a bolt or shank extending through an interior. The bolt or shank exerts a force upon the sleeve to collapse it thereby forming flanges that engage or abut tissue. A sling, suture, mesh or the like may be coupled to a portion of the anchor to support tissue or an organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventor: Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Publication number: 20090221867Abstract: The present invention includes implantable sling systems for treating urinary incontinence and methods of forming such sling systems. In one embodiment, the sling includes connectors which are integrally molded over each end of the sling. The connectors are releasably attachable to a surgical needle during implantation in a tissue pathway to treat incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Westrum Ogdahl, Mona Nasseff Dahdah, Robert E. Lund, Mark S. Bouchier, Jose' W. Jimenez
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Publication number: 20080207989Abstract: A surgical system for positioning organs in a patient. The surgical system includes a mesh retrieval device and a mesh support structure. The mesh support structure is suitable for implanting in the patient to position the organ at a desired location in the patient. The mesh retrieval device is engageable with the mesh support structure. The system includes specialized needles and cannulas for delivery of the mesh retrieval device to the mesh support structure and the subsequent positioning of the mesh support structure, which results in the positioning of the organ. Methods of positioning organs in a patient using such devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Richard C. Kaleta, Robert E. Lund, Jose' W. Jimenez, Matthew J. Olson, John F. Otte, Jason Westrum Ogdahl
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Publication number: 20060287658Abstract: A system for ligating a uterine artery in a patient generally includes a suture transfer tool, suture transfer darts, and one or more sutures. The suture transfer tool includes an upper jaw that is pivotally joined to a lower jaw. The lower jaw of the tool includes a number of suture capturing pins. The suture transfer darts are configured to be tissue piercing and are positionable within the suture capturing pins. Each end of the suture is connected to a suture transfer dart. When operating the tool, the suture transfer darts pierce through the tissue to either side of a patient's cardinal ligament, which contains the uterine artery, and simultaneously present an end of the suture to either side of the cardinal ligament. As such, the suture is in an open loop configuration about the cardinal ligament and can be tied tight to the ligament to occlude the uterine artery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: James Mujwid, Kevin Arnal, Robert Lund, Brian Price, James Cox, Kevin Guenther, Jason Westrum, Mark Bouchier