Patents by Inventor Karen Pilney Montpetit

Karen Pilney Montpetit 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).

  • SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20100174134
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Karen Pilney Montpetit, Kelly Ann Chapman (Formerly Kelly A. Dockendorf)
  • Prolapse and Perineal Repair Concepts
    Publication number: 20090156891
    Abstract: A pelvic implant assembly having a support member and an insertion tool. The insertion tool having an implant support portion for supporting the support member as it is being inserted into a tight therapeutic location within a patient. The support member is coupled to and extends between the implant support portions prior to insertion into the incision. Once the insertion tool and accompanied support member are in the therapeutic location the insertion tool can open and spread out the support member. The insertion tool can also dilate the tissue as it opens, thereby, eliminating the need to dissect tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amanda J. Heys, Karen Pilney Montpetit, David J. Kupiecki, John A. Zawacki, Daniel Taut, Shawn Michael Wignall, Gregory L. Koeller
  • TISSUE ANCHOR
    Publication number: 20090012592
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an anchor used to secure a position of a device or component relative to internal tissue of a patient and prevent migration of the component relative to the tissue of the patient. In one embodiment, the anchor is combined with an electrode lead that is configured for implantation in a patient. The electrode lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, a stimulating electrode and an anchor. The stimulating electrode is attached to the lead body at the distal end. The anchor is positioned at the distal end of the lead body and comprises one or more protruding elements that are configured to embed within tissue of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: John Jason Buysman, Jason W. Ogdahl, Karen Pilney Montpetit, James E. Cox, Jessica L. Roll
  • Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Vaginal Anterior Repairs
    Publication number: 20090005633
    Abstract: An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Matthew J. Olson
  • Pelvic floor health articles and procedures
    Publication number: 20080269552
    Abstract: Articles and procedures for preventing or treating vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the pelvic floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, James E. Cox, Kimberly A. Anderson
  • Method and apparatus for correction of urinary and gynecological pathologies, including treatment of incontinence cystocele
    Patent number: 7407480
    Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Kimberly A. Anderson, Karen Pilney Montpetit, John W. Westrum, Jr., Brian P. Watschke, James E. Cox
  • Method and Apparatus for Cystocele Repair
    Publication number: 20080183031
    Abstract: A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of said patient is supported by said support member and a bulge of said bladder into a vagina of said patient is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Kimberly A. Anderson, Brian P. Watschke
  • Pelvic floor health articles and procedures
    Patent number: 7393320
    Abstract: Articles and procedures for preventing or treating vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the pelvic floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, James E. Cox, Kimberly A. Anderson
  • Pelvic health implants and methods
    Publication number: 20080140218
    Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: David R. Staskin, Kimberly A. Anderson, Karen Pilney Montpetit, John W. Westrum, Brian P. Watschke, James E. Cox
  • Method and apparatus for cystocele repair
    Patent number: 7351197
    Abstract: A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap connected thereto such that said bladder of said patient is supported by said support member and a bulge of said bladder into a vagina of said patient is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Kimberly A Anderson, Brian P Watschke
  • Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Vaginal Anterior Repairs
    Publication number: 20080039678
    Abstract: An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance between the pair of superior support arms and pair of inferior support arms can be increased or decreased by modifying the shape of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Matthew J. Olson
  • Pelvic health implants and methods
    Publication number: 20040039453
    Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Anderson, Karen Pilney Montpetit, John W. Westrum, Brian P. Watschke, James E. Cox