Patents by Inventor Kathryn A. Bertelson

Kathryn A. Bertelson 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).

  • Implantable slings and anchor systems
    Patent number: 9918820
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant systems are provided. The implants can include one or more anchors, arms and the like. The anchors can include hingeable or patterned finger extension to facilitate tissue penetration and retention. Various tensioning and adjustment mechanisms, devices and methods are further provided for the implant systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
  • Implantable Slings and Anchor Systems
    Publication number: 20170105828
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant systems are provided. The implants can include one or more anchors, arms and the like. The anchors can include hingeable or patterned finger extension to facilitate tissue penetration and retention. Various tensioning and adjustment mechanisms, devices and methods are further provided for the implant systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
  • Implantable slings and anchor systems
    Patent number: 9572648
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant systems are provided. The implants can include one or more anchors, arms and the like. The anchors can include hingeable or patterned finger extension to facilitate tissue penetration and retention. Various tensioning and adjustment mechanisms, devices and methods are further provided for the implant systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF FLUID TO TISSUE
    Publication number: 20160184523
    Abstract: Described are devices useful to inject fluid to tissue without the use of a needle, and related methods; the devices include one or a combination of features such as ejection orifices (40), distal end control features, or combinations of these; the systems can include a fluid delivery system having an injector source and an access device; the access device can comprise a minimally invasive, tubular delivery lumen (34) such as a catheter or endoscope; the tube-like device further includes one or more apposing jets that are selectively fired to force the injection orifice of the tube-like device against the target tissue; selective firing can include a continuous firing during the injection to improve the efficiency of the treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson
  • Devices, systems and related methods for delivery of fluid to tissue
    Patent number: 9283353
    Abstract: Described are devices useful to inject fluid to tissue without the use of a needle, and related methods; the devices include one or a combination of features such as ejection orifices (40), distal end control features, or combinations of these; the systems can include a fluid delivery system having an injector source and an access device; the access device can comprise a minimally invasive, tubular delivery lumen (34) such as a catheter or endoscope; the tube-like device further includes one or more apposing jets that are selectively fired to force the injection orifice of the tube-like device against the target tissue; selective firing can include a continuous firing during the injection to improve the efficiency of the treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn Bertelson
  • Implantable Slings and Anchor Systems
    Publication number: 20120157761
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant systems are provided. The implants can include one or more anchors, arms and the like. The anchors can include hingeable or patterned finger extension to facilitate tissue penetration and retention. Various tensioning and adjustment mechanisms, devices and methods are further provided for the implant systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF FLUID TO TISSUE
    Publication number: 20110282318
    Abstract: Described are devices useful to inject fluid to tissue without the use of a needle, and related methods; the devices include one or a combination of features such as ejection orifices (40), distal end control features, or combinations of these; the systems can include a fluid delivery system having an injector source and an access device; the access device can comprise a minimally invasive, tubular delivery lumen (34) such as a catheter or endoscope; the tube-like device further includes one or more apposing jets that are selectively fired to force the injection orifice of the tube-like device against the target tissue; selective firing can include a continuous firing during the injection to improve the efficiency of the treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn Bertelson