Patents by Inventor Joshua Makower

Joshua Makower 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).

  • Devices and Methods for Treatment of Obesity
    Publication number: 20090036910
    Abstract: Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Joshua Makower
  • Implantable Devices and Methods for Treating Sinusitis and Other Disorders
    Publication number: 20090028923
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for stenting, spacing, draining, ventilating and/or delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects, including methods and systems for treating paranasal sinusitis and ethmoid disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, John H. Morriss, William E. Bolger, William M. Facteau, Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Randy S. Chan, Nga K. Van, Anton G. Clifford
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20090018523
    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 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    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
  • SURGICAL IMPLANTATION METHOD AND DEVICES FOR AN EXTRA-ARTICULAR MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090018665
    Abstract: A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional relationships are employed in the implantation approach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Justin Saliman, Michael E. Landry
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090018553
    Abstract: A single trigger 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: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20090012555
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20090012554
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Publication number: 20090012547
    Abstract: Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Theodore M. Bender, Brian K. Shiu, Pablo G. Acosta, Shuji Uemura, Josef L. Friedmann, Crystine Lee
  • Implantable Devices and Methods for Delivering Drugs and Other Substances to Treat Sinusitis and Other Disorders
    Publication number: 20090005763
    Abstract: Implantable devices and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to locations within the body of a human or animal subject to treat or diagnose sinusitis and a variety of other disorders. The invention includes implantable substance delivery devices that comprise reservoirs and barriers that control the rate at which substances pass out of the reservoirs. The delivery devices may be advanced into the body using guidewires, catheters, ports, introducers and other access apparatus. In some embodiments the delivery devices may be loaded with one or more desired substance before their introduction into the body. In other embodiments the delivery devices are loaded and/or reloaded with a desired substance after the delivery device has been introduced into the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: ExploraMed NC1, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Julia D. Vrany, Amrish Jayprakash Walke
  • Devices and Methods for Delivering Therapeutic Substances for the Treatment of Sinusitis and Other Disorders
    Publication number: 20080319424
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic or diagnostic substances to desired locations within the bodies of human or non-human animal subjects. An implantable delivery device comprising a reservoir is initially attached to a deliver catheter or delivery tool and is introduced into the body and positioned at a desired site. A therapeutic or diagnostic substance is then introduced into the reservoir and the delivery catheter or deliver tool is then removed, leaving the implantable delivery device implanted within the body. The substance is then delivered from the reservoir at a rate that causes the desire diagnostic or therapeutic effect. Also provided are substance eluting stents that elute substance from a selected surface of the stent (e.g., the outer surface) but not from another surface of the stent (e.g., the inner surface).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, Joshua Makower, John H. Morriss, John Y. Chang, William M. Facteau, Amrish Jayprakash Walke
  • Devices, systems and methods for treating disorders of the ear, nose and throat
    Patent number: 7462175
    Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: John Y. Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia D. Vrany, Theodore C. Lamson, Amrish Jayprakash Walke
  • Ethmoidotomy System and Implantable Spacer Devices Having Therapeutic Substance Delivery Capability for Treatment of Paranasal Sinusitis
    Publication number: 20080287908
    Abstract: Substance delivering spacer devices may comprise expandable reservoirs that are implantable in paranasal sinuses and other cavities, openings and passageways of the body to maintain patency and to provide sustained local delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic substance. Also provided are sinus penetrator devices and systems for performing ethmoidotomy procedures or for creating other openings in the walls of paranasal sinuses or other anatomical structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan P. Muni, Hung V. Ha, John Y. Chang, Randy S. Chan, Nga K. Van, Joshua Makower, William M. Facteau, Howard L. Levine
  • Methods and Apparatus for Treating Disorders of the Ear Nose and Throat
    Publication number: 20080281156
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Ketan P. Muni, John H. Morriss, Hung V. Ha, Isaac J. Kim, Julia D. Vrany
  • Extra-Articular Implantable Mechanical Energy Absorbing Systems
    Publication number: 20080275555
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275564
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Michael E. Landry, William G. Tammen, Michael Strasser
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275557
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Exploramed NC4, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275559
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
  • EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEMS AND IMPLANTATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20080275558
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080275556
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, William G. Tammen
  • EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEMS AND IMPLANTATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20080275561
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC4, INC.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Richard G. Vecchiotti