Patents by Inventor Joseph Obermiller
Joseph Obermiller 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: 20140364902Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. To prevent unintentional displacement of the graft or extrusion of the graft from the fistula of a patient, the graft may be provided with a cap that extends laterally from at least one end of the body of the graft, where the cap may be integral with the body of the graft, attachable to at least one end of the body of the graft, and/or moveable along the body of the graft. The graft may also have a tail that extends from one end of the body of the graft to assist in placement of the graft in a fistula tract. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material, or may include distinct components made of the same or different materials. Methods for closing a fistula tract are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: David N. Armstrong, Brian L. Bates, Mark W. Bleyer, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Patent number: 8877233Abstract: Described are hemostasis devices useful for implantation in biopsy tracts, which device comprise highly compact, dried hemostatic sponge elements. Preferred devices also include compacted sponge matrices exhibiting high density and rigidity in combination with high volumetric expandability when wetted. Also described are methods for making and using such devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Joseph Obermiller, Michael C. Hiles
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Patent number: 8840917Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. To prevent unintentional displacement of the graft or extrusion of the graft from the fistula of a patient, the graft may be provided with a cap that extends laterally from at least one end of the body of the graft, where the cap may be integral with the body of the graft, attachable to at least one end of the body of the graft, and/or moveable along the body of the graft. The graft may also have a tail that extends from one end of the body of the graft to assist in placement of the graft in a fistula tract. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material, or may include distinct components made of the same or different materials. Methods for closing a fistula tract are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: David N. Armstrong, Brian L. Bates, Mark W. Bleyer, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Patent number: 8834351Abstract: This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Brian C. Case, Michael C. Hiles, Jacob A. Flagle, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20140188250Abstract: Described are medical graft materials and devices which can be usefully modified with liquid additives such as cell suspensions, bioactive agents, or combinations of these. Also described are methods for making and using these medical graft materials and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Neal E. Fearnot, Michael C. Hiles, Jeremy Metz, F. Joseph Obermiller, Andrew J. Kaucher, Steven Charlebois
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Patent number: 8663086Abstract: The embodiments described include graft devices for reinforcing patient tissue structures and methods of making and using the graft devices. In certain embodiments the graft devices have a remodelable extracellular matrix material graft body defining a slot and having a portion receivable through the slot to form a closed loop. Such graft devices can be used in encircling reinforcement of patient tissue structures such as anal sphincters or anastomosed vessel segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Mark Duncan, Christopher M. Nelson, F. Joseph Obermiller, Bhavin Shah
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Patent number: 8641776Abstract: This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignees: Cook Biotech Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Brian C. Case, Michael C. Hiles, Jacob A. Flagle, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20130304119Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. To prevent unintentional displacement of the graft or extrusion of the graft from the fistula of a patient, the graft may be provided with a cap that extends laterally from at least one end of the body of the graft, where the cap may be integral with the body of the graft, attachable to at least one end of the body of the graft, and/or moveable along the body of the graft. The graft may also have a tail that extends from one end of the body of the graft to assist in placement of the graft in a fistula tract. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material, or may include distinct components made of the same or different materials. Methods for closing a fistula tract are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: David N. Armstrong, Brian L. Bates, Mark W. Bleyer, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Patent number: 8535349Abstract: This invention provides, in certain aspects, unique devices and methods for treating fistulae. In one embodiment, an inventive device includes an elongate graft body having a proximal end and a distal end. The graft body is configurable to a first condition and a second condition, the second condition including the distal end deflected laterally relative to its position in the first condition of the body. The device also includes a tether, which is connected to the graft body, and is configured to traverse proximally along the body. The tether is manipulable to convert the graft body from the first condition to the second condition. Such a device may also include one or more additional tethers connected to the graft body. For instance, a second tether can be configured to extend distally from the distal end of the graft body, and may be effective in pulling the graft body along a fistula tract.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Steve Chen, Jeremy Metz, F. Joseph Obermiller
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Patent number: 8501217Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. To prevent unintentional displacement of the graft or extrusion of the graft from the fistula of a patient, the graft may be provided with a cap that extends laterally from at least one end of the body of the graft, where the cap may be integral with the body of the graft, attachable to at least one end of the body of the graft, and/or moveable along the body of the graft. The graft may also have a tail that extends from one end of the body of the graft to assist in placement of the graft in a fistula tract. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material, or may include distinct components made of the same or different materials. Methods for closing a fistula tract are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: David N. Armstrong, Brain L. Bates, Mark W. Bleyer, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Patent number: 8470356Abstract: Tissue augmentation devices, as well as methods of manufacturing and using the same, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a tissue augmentation device comprises an elongate tissue penetrating member and an amount of remodelable material, wherein at least a portion of the elongate member is cannulated, and at least a portion of the amount of material is received within at least a portion of the cannulated portion of the elongate member. The elongate tissue penetrating member may provide at least one deformation that is configured to constrict portions of the amount of remodelable material received within the elongate member. In alternate embodiments, a flexible covering over an implantable biomaterial provides protection and allows an easier delivery of the biomaterial to a tissue tract.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Umesh H. Patel, F. Joseph Obermiller, Bhavin Shah, Chad E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20120323271Abstract: Described are methods and systems for treating fistulae and other passageways and openings in the body. In certain aspects, an anchored suture is provided that extends from at or near a first fistula opening and through a fistula tract toward a second fistula opening. Various modes of anchoring may be used in this regard including, in some modes, having the suture extend from a deployed anchoring member positioned in and/or around the first opening. The anchored suture, which has a more slender cross sectional dimension relative to the fistula tract through which it extends, is capable of receiving an optional fill substance therealong in the tract. A fill substance can be or include a variety of biodegradable and/or non-biodegradable objects and materials including flowable and non-flowable materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: F. Joseph Obermiller, Charles W. Agnew, Steve Chen, James B. Hunt
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Publication number: 20120191216Abstract: Described are devices, methods, and systems useful in the treatment of fistulae, and in certain embodiments those having openings extending into the alimentary canal, such as anorectal fistulae. Illustratively, an anorectal fistula can be treated by placing a volumetric construct within the primary opening of the fistula. In certain embodiments, the volumetric construct can include a rolled remodelable material processed to form a substantially unitary body. Advantageous such remodelable materials can include collagenous extracellular matrix materials, such as small intestine submucosa.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: F. Joseph Obermiller, Michael C. Hiles, Matthew R. Graham, Clay D. Fette
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Publication number: 20110288581Abstract: Among other things, there are disclosed apparatuses and methods for medically sealing an opening in a vessel or wall. For example, in medical applications, a delivery tube is provided for insertion through a sheath into a vessel (e.g. a blood vessel). A dome-shaped seal fixed to a filament, an absorbent and/or compressible buffer, and a locking member are provided in the delivery tube. The delivery tube is configured so that it can be inserted into the vessel through a sheath. Tension is maintained on the filament to hold the seal against the tube or sheath. The sheath is pulled out, which pulls out the tube at the same time, leaving the seal over the opening in the vessel wall. The locking member compresses the buffer against the outside of the vessel and with the filament holds the seal in place against the inside of a vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Ram H. Paul, JR., Cleon Stanley, Brian L. Bates, F. Joseph Obermiller, Thomas A. Osbrne, Sean Chambers
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Publication number: 20110224484Abstract: This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Brian C. Case, Michael C. Hiles, Jacob A. Flagle, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20110171181Abstract: This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Brian C. Case, Michael C. Hiles, Jacob A. Flagle, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20110125289Abstract: An implantable graft, which may be inserted into a fistula tract to occlude the primary opening of the fistula, is provided. To prevent unintentional displacement of the graft or extrusion of the graft from the fistula of a patient, the graft may be provided with a cap that extends laterally from at least one end of the body of the graft, where the cap may be integral with the body of the graft, attachable to at least one end of the body of the graft, and/or moveable along the body of the graft. The graft may also have a tail that extends from one end of the body of the graft to assist in placement of the graft in a fistula tract. The graft may be an integral unit made of a single material, such as a heterograft material, or may include distinct components made of the same or different materials. Methods for closing a fistula tract are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: David N. Armstrong, Brain L. Bates, Mark W. Bleyer, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20110077455Abstract: The embodiments described include graft devices for reinforcing patient tissue structures and methods of making and using the graft devices. In certain embodiments the graft devices have a remodelable extracellular matrix material graft body defining a slot and having a portion receivable through the slot to form a closed loop. Such graft devices can be used in encircling reinforcement of patient tissue structures such as anal sphincters or anastomosed vessel segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Mark Duncan, Christopher M. Nelson, F. Joseph Obermiller, Bhavin Shah
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Patent number: 7905826Abstract: This invention relates in one aspect to the treatment of a vascular vessel with a biomaterial. The biomaterial can be a remodelable material that strengthens and/or supports the vessel walls. Additionally the biomaterial can include a variety of naturally occurring or added bioactive agents and/or viable cellular populations.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Cook IncorporatedInventors: Brian C. Case, Michael C. Hiles, Jacob A. Flagle, F. Joseph Obermiller, Umesh H. Patel
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Publication number: 20110060362Abstract: Provided by certain aspects of the invention are methods for treating fistulae and various fistula graft assemblages useful in this regard. Illustratively, some inventive methods are useful in treating fistulae having at least a first fistula opening, a second fistula opening and a fistula tract extending therebetween. In one step, a first capping member is positioned over the first fistula opening such that a first pulling member, which extends from the first capping member, passes through the fistula tract. In another step, a second capping member is positioned over the second fistula opening such that a second pulling member, which extends from the second capping member, passes through the fistula tract. A first pulling force is applied to the first pulling member, and a second pulling force is applied to the second pulling member, for maintaining the first capping member over the first fistula opening and for maintaining the second capping member over the second fistula opening, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Umesh H. Patel, F. Joseph Obermiller