Patents by Inventor Joseph LoCicero, III

Joseph LoCicero, 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).

  • Methods and devices for gastroesophageal reflux reduction
    Patent number: 5887594
    Abstract: Methods for reducing gastroesophageal reflux are provided. One method includes passing a piercing device into the esophagus of a patient. The piercing device includes an elongated portion, a manipulation portion, and a hook portion. The hook portion is positioned proximate to the stomach of and the piercing device is manipulated such that the hook portion retracts a portion of stomach tissue proximate to the distal esophagus to form a fold of tissue having a first layer and a second layer. A securing device is passed into the esophagus of the patient, wherein the securing device includes a connector, a manipulation portion, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism is located proximate to the fold of stomach tissue of the patient retracted by the piercing device. The first and second layers of the fold are secured together utilizing the securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph LoCicero, III