Patents by Inventor John A. Bostrom

John A. Bostrom 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).

  • Patent number: 11160647
    Abstract: Described are surgical implants that include releasable reinforcement, and related methods, particular example implants and methods being useful for treating pelvic tissue, cardiac tissue, and hernia, wherein the releasable reinforcement can be released (removed or disabled) during a surgical procedure to affect a mechanical property of the implant or a portion of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Albrecht, Ram Kumar Balachandran, John A. Bostrom
  • Patent number: 10820978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical implants with adjustable size features, and methods for treating pelvic conditions by use of the implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ram Kumar Balachandran, Thomas A. Albrecht, John A. Bostrom
  • Publication number: 20170304037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical implants with adjustable size features, and methods for treating pelvic conditions by use of the implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas A. Albrecht, Ram Kumar Balachandran, John A. Bostrom
  • Publication number: 20170304038
    Abstract: Described are surgical implants that include releasable reinforcement, and related methods, particular example implants and methods being useful for treating pelvic tissue, cardiac tissue, and hernia, wherein the releasable reinforcement can be released (removed or disabled) during a surgical procedure to affect a mechanical property of the implant or a portion of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas A. Albrecht, Ram Kumar Balachandran, John A. Bostrom