Patents by Inventor Justin Westendorf

Justin Westendorf 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).

  • IUD loading devices and methods for inserting an IUD into an insertion device
    Patent number: 11278445
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for loading an intrauterine device (IUD) with a thread or suture engaged therewith into an insertion device. The devices and methods are suitable for use with an automated knot tying system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: MEDICINES360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Reilly Dillon, Mike Hoffman, Justin Westendorf, Dan Hovde, Greg Vanhecke
  • KITS FOR INTRAUTERINE SYSTEMS AND IUD INSERTION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210393434
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to kits for using an intrauterine system (insertion device) including an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: MEDICINES360
    Inventors: Rob DECKMAN, Richard E. REPP, Curt GUYER, Justin WESTENDORF, Timothy PARMER
  • Methods for using intrauterine systems and IUD insertion devices
    Patent number: 11090186
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of using an intrauterine system (insertion device) including an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient, methods related to the insertion procedure, and methods of manufacture for the insertion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: MEDICINES360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Richard E. Repp, Curt Guyer, Justin Westendorf, Timothy Parmer
  • METHODS FOR USING INTRAUTERINE SYSTEMS AND IUD INSERTION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180303660
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods of using an intrauterine system (insertion device) including an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient, methods related to the insertion procedure, and methods of manufacture for the insertion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: MEDICINES360
    Inventors: Rob DECKMAN, Richard E. REPP, Curt GUYER, Justin WESTENDORF, Timothy PARMER
  • Intrauterine systems, IUD insertion devices, and related methods and kits therefor
    Patent number: 10028858
    Abstract: Intrauterine systems and components thereof. The systems include an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient. The insertion device includes an elongated sheath; an elongated inner member positioned within a lumen of the elongated sheath; a handle with one or more elongated guides; and a moveable sheath slider. Additionally, methods related to the insertion procedure, and methods of manufacture for the insertion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Medicines360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Richard E. Repp, Curt Guyer, Justin Westendorf, Timothy Parmer
  • IUD LOADING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTING AN IUD INTO AN INSERTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170027739
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for loading an intrauterine device (IUD) with a thread or suture engaged therewith into an insertion device. The devices and methods are suitable for use with an automated knot typing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Rob DECKMAN, Reilly DILLON, Mike HOFFMAN, Justin WESTENDORF, Dan HOVDE, Greg VANHECKE
  • INTRAURINARY SYSTEMS, IUD INSERTION DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130014762
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an intrauterine system (insertion device) including an intrauterine device (IUD), an insertion device or applicator for inserting the IUD into the cervix of a female patient, methods related to the insertion procedure, and methods of manufacture for the insertion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Medicines360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Richard E. Repp, Curt Guyer, Justin Westendorf, Timothy Parmer
  • Intrauterine insertion device
    Patent number: D718435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Medicines360
    Inventors: Rob Deckman, Richard E. Repp, Curt Guyer, Justin Westendorf, Timothy Parmer