Patents by Inventor Jonathan B. Parmer
Jonathan B. Parmer 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: 20220022950Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Jonathan B. PARMER, Ian F. SMITH, Chun-Chih CHENG, Patrick Karl HOWE, Sean Yasuo SULLIVAN, Jerome JACKSON, Stanley LEVY, Sheree Leigh LUCAS, Steven Marc LOPEZ
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Patent number: 11154349Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: VIVEVE, INC.Inventors: Jonathan B. Parmer, Ian F. Smith, Chun-Chih Cheng, Patrick Karl Howe, Sean Yasuo Sullivan, Jerome Jackson, Stanley Levy, Sheree Leigh Lucas, Steven Marc Lopez
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Publication number: 20210228267Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventor: Jonathan B. PARMER
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Patent number: 10980596Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Viveve, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan B. Parmer
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Publication number: 20200000517Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Jonathan B. PARMER, Ian F. SMITH, Chun-Chih CHENG, Patrick Karl HOWE, Sean Yasuo SULLIVAN, Jerome JACKSON, Stanley LEVY, Sheree Leigh LUCAS, Steven Marc LOPEZ
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Patent number: 10376307Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Viveve, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan B. Parmer, Ian F. Smith, Chun-Chih Cheng, Patrick Karl Howe, Sean Yasuo Sullivan, Jerome Jackson, Stanley Levy, Jr., Sherree Leigh Lucas, Steven Marc Lopez
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Publication number: 20160135876Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Jonathan B. PARMER, Ian F. SMITH, Chun-Chih CHENG, Patrick Karl HOWE, Sean Yasuo SULLIVAN, Jerome JACKSON, Stanley LEVY, JR., Sherree Leigh LUCAS, Steven Marc LOPEZ
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Publication number: 20150327926Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy through the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: VIVEVE, INC.Inventor: Jonathan B. PARMER
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Patent number: 8961511Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a treatment tip that comprises both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. As the treatment tip contacts the epithelial mucosa, the tip cools the mucosa by contact, and delivers energy thought the epithelium to the underlying tissue, thereby creating a reverse thermal gradient. The effect of the applied heat is to remodel genital tissue by tightening it. Such remodeling may include a tighter vagina and a tighter introitus. The tightening may be a consequence of thermal denaturation of collagen as well as a longer term healing response in the tissue that includes an increased deposition of collagen.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Viveve, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan B. Parmer
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Publication number: 20110178584Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Jonathan B. Parmer, Ian F. Smith, Chun-Chih Cheng, Patrick Karl Howe, Sean Yasuo Sullivan, Jerome Jackson, Stanley Levy, JR., Sherree Leigh Lucas, Steven Marc Lopez