Patents by Inventor Jochen Hoepffner

Jochen Hoepffner 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).

  • Aiming device for surgical instrument and method for use for treating female urinary incontinence
    Patent number: 6596001
    Abstract: Described is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. A tape attaches to the needle for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra. The tape may be made from synthetic and natural materials. The needle and tape may also be modified to allow the surgeon to attach and detach the tape during the surgical operation. The needle attaches to a handle on which attaches a mechanical arm to track the position of the needle point as it passes through the body and exits the abdominal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan Stormby, Jorn Lehe, Susanne Landgrebe, Jochen Hoepffner
  • Aiming device for surgical instrument and method for use for treating female urinary incontinence
    Publication number: 20020068948
    Abstract: Described is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. A tape attaches to the needle for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra. The tape may be made from synthetic and natural materials. The needle and tape may also be modified to allow the surgeon to attach and detach the tape during the surgical operation. The needle attaches to a handle on which attaches a mechanical arm to track the position of the needle point as it passes through the body and exits the abdominal wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Johan Stormby, Jorn Lehe, Susanne Landgrebe, Jochen Hoepffner