Patents by Inventor Jean-Bernard Causse

Jean-Bernard Causse 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).

  • Method of implanting a middle ear prosthesis
    Patent number: 5370689
    Abstract: The middle ear prosthesis includes an elongated link member having an eyelet portion at one end for connection to one of the auditory ossicles and an opposite posting end connectable to part of another auditory ossicle. A hitching member joined to the link member provides a vehicle for attaching the stapedial tendon to the link member to restore the beneficial effects of the stapedial reflex. Movement of the prosthesis and other remaining portions of the auditory ossicles is thus influenced by the stapedial tendon. The hitching member can be formed of a flexible filament or a relatively inflexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Xomed-Treace, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Bernard Causse