Patents by Inventor Justin H. Huelman
Justin H. Huelman 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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Patent number: 11331472Abstract: A device for delivery of electrical current to an area of the skin includes a first pad shaped in the form of a base having four finger-shaped protrusions; a second pad shaped in the form of a palm having a single thumb-shaped protrusion, where the first pad and the second pad each comprises a conductive layer and preferably has tabs on the edges; a first electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the first pad; a second electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the second pad; a controller circuit connected to the first electrical connection system and second electrical connection system; and a wearable power source. Alternatively, the device may also have the shape of a foot or other body part.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Justin H. Huelman, Véronique Paule-Alberte D Peiffer
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Patent number: 10653411Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman, William S. Tremulis, Thomas O. Viker
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Publication number: 20190374768Abstract: A device for delivery of electrical current to an area of the skin includes a first pad shaped in the form of a base having four finger-shaped protrusions; a second pad shaped in the form of a palm having a single thumb-shaped protrusion, where the first pad and the second pad each comprises a conductive layer and preferably has tabs on the edges; a first electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the first pad; a second electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the second pad; a controller circuit connected to the first electrical connection system and second electrical connection system; and a wearable power source. Alternatively, the device may also have the shape of a foot or other body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Justin H. Huelman, Véronique Paule-Alberte D. Peiffer
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Patent number: 10500027Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Karl A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Patent number: 10406348Abstract: A device for delivery of electrical current to an area of the skin includes a first pad shaped in the form of a base having four finger-shaped protrusions; a second pad shaped in the form of a palm having a single thumb-shaped protrusion, where the first pad and the second pad each comprises a conductive layer and preferably has tabs on the edges; a first electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the first pad; a second electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the second pad; a controller circuit connected to the first electrical connection system and second electrical connection system; and a wearable power source. Alternatively, the device may also have the shape of a foot or other body part.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Justin H. Huelman, Véronique Paule-Alberte D Peiffer
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Patent number: 10390813Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Patent number: 10058240Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for transvaginally accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Justin H. Huelman, Chaouki A. Khamis, Micah D. Thorson, Thomas O. Viker
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Patent number: 9943392Abstract: An adjusting and cutting tool including a distal end engageable with an elongate portion of an implantable article to facilitate manipulation of the elongate portion relative to a support portion of the implantable article and to facilitate cutting of the elongate portion. Also included is method of treating vaginal prolapse, the method including the steps of providing a multi-piece implantable article having at least one extension portion piece and a support portion piece, placing the support portion piece in contact with vaginal tissue, placing at least one extension portion piece in contact with tissue of a component of sacral anatomy, adjusting a position of the at least one extension portion piece relative to the support portion piece using a adjusting and cutting tool, and cutting the at least one extension portion with the adjusting and cutting tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas O. Viker, James A. Alexander, Micah D. Thorson, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman
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Publication number: 20170354816Abstract: A device for delivery of electrical current to an area of the skin includes a first pad shaped in the form of a base having four finger-shaped protrusions; a second pad shaped in the form of a palm having a single thumb-shaped protrusion, where the first pad and the second pad each comprises a conductive layer and preferably has tabs on the edges; a first electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the first pad; a second electrical connection system electrically connected to the conductive layer of the second pad; a controller circuit connected to the first electrical connection system and second electrical connection system; and a wearable power source. Alternatively, the device may also have the shape of a foot or other body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Justin H. Huelman, Véronique Paule-Alberte D Peiffer
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Patent number: 9717582Abstract: Various embodiments of an adjustable pessary device are provided. The device can include an elastic ribbon or band, such as Nitinol, encapsulated in a soft or flexible structure, such as a rubber shell. In addition to providing a conforming, comfortable shape, the rubber layer can have additional structures to interface and fit with the anatomical structures within the vagina.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, Justin H. Huelman, Janet L. DeMarchi
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Publication number: 20170042564Abstract: Surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods that are used for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue, adjusting the length of implant components, and cutting the implant to a desired length.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Brian G. Fischer, Karl A. Jagger, Jason W. Ogdahl, Jeffrey M. O'Hern, John F. Otte, Jessica L. Roll, Andrew P. VanDeWeghe, Justin H. Huelman, Chaouki A. Khamis
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Patent number: 9492191Abstract: Surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods that are used for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue, adjusting the length of implant components, and cutting the implant to a desired length.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: Brian G. Fischer, Karl A. Jagger, Jason W. Ogdahl, Jeffrey M. O'Hern, John F. Otte, Jessica L. Roll, Andrew P. VanDeWeghe, Justin H. Huelman, Chaouki A. Khamis
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Publication number: 20160256151Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: James A. ALEXANDER, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman, William S. Tremulis, Thomas O. Viker
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Patent number: 9351723Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: James A. Alexander, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman, Thomas O. Viker
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Publication number: 20150305846Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Kari A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Publication number: 20150105623Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Publication number: 20140343579Abstract: An adjusting and cutting tool comprising a distal end engageable with an elongate portion of an implantable article to facilitate manipulation of the elongate portion relative to a support portion of the implantable article and to facilitate cutting of the elongate portion. Also included is method of treating vaginal prolapse, the method including the steps of providing a multi-piece implantable article having at least one extension portion piece and a support portion piece, placing the support portion piece in contact with vaginal tissue, placing at least one extension portion piece in contact with tissue of a component of sacral anatomy, adjusting a position of the at least one extension portion piece relative to the support portion piece using a adjusting and cutting tool, and cutting the at least one extension portion with the adjusting and cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: AMS Research corporationInventors: Thomas O. Viker, James A. Alexander, Micah D. Thorson, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman, William S. Tremulis
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Publication number: 20140221733Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the implants that are useful for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: James A. Alexander, Chaouki A. Khamis, Justin H. Huelman, Scott S. Juetter
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Publication number: 20140107402Abstract: Various embodiments of an adjustable pessary device are provided. The device can include an elastic ribbon or band, such as Nitinol, encapsulated in a soft or flexible structure, such as a rubber shell. In addition to providing a conforming, comfortable shape, the rubber layer can have additional structures to interface and fit with the anatomical structures within the vagina.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Benjamin Y. Arcand, Justin H. Huelman, Janet L. DeMarchi
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Publication number: 20130035543Abstract: Surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods that are used for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue, adjusting the length of implant components, and cutting the implant to a desired length.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Brian G. Fischer, Karl A. Jagger, Jason W. Ogdahl, Jeffrey M. O'Hern, John F. Otte, Jessica L. Roll, Andrew P. VanDeWeghe, Justin H. Huelman, Chaouki A. Khamis