Patents by Inventor John M. Herman
John M. Herman 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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Publication number: 20220008049Abstract: Tissue plugs for occlusion of hollow anatomical structures and methods for their use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, John M. Herman
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Patent number: 11064985Abstract: Tissue plugs for occlusion of hollow anatomical structures and methods for their use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, John M. Herman
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Patent number: 10980663Abstract: An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David C. Everson, George N. Foutrakis, John M. Herman, Matthew A. Johnson, Peter J. Lutz, Michael L. O'Hara
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Patent number: 10864106Abstract: An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David C. Everson, George N. Foutrakis, John M. Herman, Matthew A. Johnson, Peter J. Lutz, Michael L. O'Hara
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Publication number: 20180221194Abstract: An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David C. Everson, George N. Foutrakis, John M. Herman, Matthew A. Johnson, Peter J. Lutz, Michael L. O'Hara
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Publication number: 20160235393Abstract: Tissue plugs for occlusion of hollow anatomical structures and methods for their use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, John M. Herman
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Publication number: 20120232505Abstract: An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David C. Everson, George N. Foutrakis, John M. Herman, Matthew A. Johnson, Peter J. Lutz, Michael L. O'Hara
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Publication number: 20120035644Abstract: Tissue plugs for occlusion of hollow anatomical structures and methods for their use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, John M. Herman
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Patent number: 7776101Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect. The device is provided with a base member for anchorage made of a composite material having a non-bioabsorable component and a bioabsorbable component.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White
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Publication number: 20090240267Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect. The device is provided with a base member for anchorage made of a composite material having a non-bioabsorable component and a bioabsorbable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7377929Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M Crawley, John M Herman, William D Montgomery, Charles F White
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Patent number: 6991637Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White
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Publication number: 20040260401Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White