Patents by Inventor Joseph Catanese, III

Joseph Catanese, III 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: 11304793
    Abstract: Methods and devices for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, body lumens. Although applicable in a variety of different body lumens, the methods and devices of this invention are specifically useable for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, veins which drain blood from the brain for treatment of multiple sclerosis or other neurodegenerative disorders that are caused, triggered or exacerbated by venous occlusion or venous insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: ExploraMed Development, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Earl A. Bright, II, Theodore M. Bender, Joseph Catanese, III, John Y. Chang, Thomas King, Clinton Slone, Theodore C. Lamson, Aziz Imraan
  • Publication number: 20210378784
    Abstract: A transurethral system for delivering and depositing fiducial markers usable to delineate the prostate during radiation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Alexander Charles Gordon, Kevin Alexander Lessard, Curtis Yarra, Christopher Zaler, Joseph Catanese III
  • Publication number: 20210378658
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210378659
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Patent number: 11129608
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210267579
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 11090036
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nerney Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Publication number: 20210220111
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Patent number: 10925587
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 10912637
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Publication number: 20200187931
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Patent number: 10575844
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Publication number: 20200015837
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • Publication number: 20190365522
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Patent number: 10492792
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Publication number: 20190298334
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Patent number: 10426509
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • Publication number: 20190282225
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore Charles Lamson, Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, III, Jacqueline Nemey Welch, Amrish Jayprakash Walke, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson
  • Publication number: 20190254799
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Brian Y. Tachibana, Michael Gearhart
  • Patent number: 10349932
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson