Patents by Inventor Johann J. Neisz
Johann J. Neisz 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: 9782547Abstract: Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20170165044Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Johann J. NEISZ, Robert E. LUND, Kimberly A. ANDERSON, Vicki R. VANDERSLOOT, Terrence M. MOORE, Mark S. BOUCHIER, Randy L. MORNINGSTAR, Gary A. ROCHELEAU
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Patent number: 9554884Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
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Publication number: 20160367350Abstract: A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion includes a substantially helical portion that is a variable spiral portion, extending from the straight spacer portion. The variable spiral portion is sized and shaped to extend from an incision substantially adjacent the patient's obturator foramen through the obturator foramen along a path in a region between the superior pubic ramus and the inferior pubic ramus. The needle portion has a structure near the distal end that associates the instrument with an implantable material configured to treat incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann J. Neisz
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Patent number: 9433487Abstract: A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion includes a substantially helical portion that is a variable spiral portion, extending from the straight spacer portion. The variable spiral portion is sized and shaped to extend from an incision substantially adjacent the patient's obturator foramen through the obturator foramen along a path in a region between the superior pubic ramus and the inferior pubic ramus. The needle portion has a structure near the distal end that associates the instrument with an implantable material configured to treat incontinence.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann J. Neisz
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Patent number: 8992465Abstract: A needleless injector including a body at a proximal end, a shaft extending distally from the body, at least one injection orifice at a distal end of the shaft in fluid communication with a fluid chamber at the proximal end, a pressure source in communication with the fluid chamber, and a tissue tensioner located at the distal end of the shaft proximal to the injection orifice, wherein the distal end including the tissue tensioner and injection orifice is positionable within a urethral lumen so that when the tissue tensioner is deployed, tissue of the urethra is tensioned at a location for injection of fluid from the injection orifice into the tissue of the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20150038777Abstract: A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion includes a substantially helical portion that is a variable spiral portion, extending from the straight spacer portion. The variable spiral portion is sized and shaped to extend from an incision substantially adjacent the patient's obturator foramen through the obturator foramen along a path in a region between the superior pubic ramus and the inferior pubic ramus. The needle portion has a structure near the distal end that associates the instrument with an implantable material configured to treat incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20150031944Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
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Patent number: 8864648Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann J. Neisz
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Patent number: 8864646Abstract: Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Johann J. Neisz, Robert E. Lund, Kimberly A. Anderson, Vicki R. Vandersloot, Terence M. Moore, Mark S. Bouchier, Randy L. Morningstar, Gary A. Rocheleau
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Patent number: 8852077Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
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Patent number: 8784295Abstract: Surgical articles that are conveniently and securely coupled are disclosed. Improved surgical procedures are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Gary A. Rocheleau, Gary J. Nachreiner, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20140135733Abstract: Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Patent number: 8702676Abstract: Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Patent number: 8632460Abstract: Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20130267768Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
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Patent number: 8475357Abstract: An apparatus and method of use are disclosed to treat urological disorders. The biocompatible device includes a handle, needle, dilator and sling assembly configured to be minimally invasive and provide sufficient support to the target site. In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation. The device and treatment procedure are highly effective and produce little to no side effects or complications. Further, operative risks, pain, infections and post operative stays are reduced, thereby improving patient quality of life.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: David R. Staskin, Johann J. Neisz, John W. Westrum, Jr., Gary A. Rocheleau, Kimberly A. Anderson, Eva S. Snitkin
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Patent number: 8308629Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical instrument for placing an implantable article about a tubular tissue structure is disclosed. The surgical instrument is particularly useful for treating urological disorders such as incontinence. Surgical methods using the novel instrument are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Brian P. Watschke, Kimberly A. Anderson, Randy L. Morningstar, Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman
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Publication number: 20120277721Abstract: A needleless injector including a body at a proximal end, a shaft extending distally from the body, at least one injection orifice at a distal end of the shaft in fluid communication with a fluid chamber at the proximal end, a pressure source in communication with the fluid chamber, and a tissue tensioner located at the distal end of the shaft proximal to the injection orifice, wherein the distal end including the tissue tensioner and injection orifice is positionable within a urethral lumen so that when the tissue tensioner is deployed, tissue of the urethra is tensioned at a location for injection of fluid from the injection orifice into the tissue of the urethra.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
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Publication number: 20120010458Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke, Georges Mellier, Johann J. Neisz