Patents by Inventor Lewis H. Marten
Lewis H. Marten 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: 10039631Abstract: An implant device having a proximal end and a distal end, and a suturing fixture offset from the proximal end. The suturing fixture has a profile that extends from the surface of the elongate body. For example, the suturing fixture may have the shape of a cone, or the shape of a disc. The implant device may be used for placement within a salivary gland duct.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: E. BENSON HOOD LABORATORIESInventors: Dennis F. Creedon, Lewis H Marten
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Patent number: 9662195Abstract: An implant device for placement within a salivary gland duct having a first end adjacent a parotid gland and a second end adjacent a submandibular gland. The implant device comprises an elongate body having a lumen, and a first and a second plate offset from the proximal end of the elongate body. The first plate is located on one side of the elongate body and the second plate is located on the other side of the elongate body. The first plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the first plate to a location adjacent the parotid gland. The second plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the second plate to a location adjacent the submandibular gland.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: E. BENSON HOOD LABORATORIESInventors: Dennis Creedon, Lewis H Marten, Christopher Vettori, Rohan R Walvekar
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Publication number: 20170135804Abstract: The present invention relates to devices used in the management of bodily airways including tracheostomy tubes, laryngectomy tubes, bronchial stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, and nasal stents. The devices may comprise a protective coating to prevent the accumulation of mucus, crusting and granulation on or around airway management devices, as well as prevent adhesion to tissues which can cause bleeding upon removal, and prevent build-up of blood, or blood clots, to the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis Creedon
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Patent number: 9592117Abstract: The present invention relates to devices used in the management of bodily airways including tracheostomy tubes, laryngectomy tubes, bronchial stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, and nasal stents. The devices may comprise a protective coating to prevent the accumulation of mucus, crusting and granulation on or around airway management devices, as well as prevent adhesion to tissues which can cause bleeding upon removal, and prevent build-up of blood, or blood clots, to the stent.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: E. BENSON HOOD LABORATORIESInventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis Creedon
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Publication number: 20160045301Abstract: An implant device having a proximal end and a distal end, and a suturing fixture offset from the proximal end. The suturing fixture has a profile that extends from the surface of the elongate body. For example, the suturing fixture may have the shape of a cone, or the shape of a disc. The implant device may be used for placement within a salivary gland duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Dennis F. Creedon, Lewis H. Marten
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Patent number: 8709080Abstract: Devices used in the management of bodily airways including bronchial and tracheal stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, nasal septal buttons, and nasal stents. The present invention also relates to devices used to manage the esophagus, such as salivary bypass tubes. These devices may comprise a fiber mesh imbedded in the walls of the device in order to provide integrity to the device wall and permit anchoring and suturing of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis Creedon, Christopher Vettori
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Publication number: 20130268086Abstract: An implant device for placement within a salivary gland duct having a first end adjacent a parotid gland and a second end adjacent a submandibular gland. The implant device comprises an elongate body having a lumen, and a first and a second plate offset from the proximal end of the elongate body. The first plate is located on one side of the elongate body and the second plate is located on the other side of the elongate body. The first plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the first plate to a location adjacent the parotid gland. The second plate includes a first and a second hole operable to suture the second plate to a location adjacent the submandibular gland.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Dennis Creedon, Lewis H. Marten, Christopher Vettori, Rohan R. Walvekar
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Patent number: 8517971Abstract: A cannula for placement within a salivary gland duct having a first end adjacent an oral cavity and a second end adjacent a salivary gland is provided. The cannula includes an elongate body having a lumen and a first and a second plate offset from a proximal end of the elongate body. The first plate is located on one side of the elongate body and the second plate is correspondingly located on the other side of the elongate body and adjacent the first plate. The first plate has a first hole that is operable to suture the first plate to a location adjacent the first end of the salivary duct adjacent the oral cavity, whereby upon placement of the cannula within the salivary gland duct, saliva flows through the elongate body's lumen from the salivary gland to the oral cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Dennis Creedon, Lewis H. Marten, Barry Michael Schaitkin
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Publication number: 20120053669Abstract: Device for delivering an airway stent to patients and methods of using the stent. The device may comprise a sheath to position the stent in the airway, and a fiber scope or ventilator to assist in delivering the stent. The device may be used to deliver, for example, a tracheal or nasal stent. Further, a device for folding stents and a device for loading folded stents into a stent delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Dennis Creedon, Lewis H. Marten
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Publication number: 20120010555Abstract: A cannula for placement within a salivary gland duct having a first end adjacent an oral cavity and a second end adjacent a salivary gland is provided. The cannula includes an elongate body having a lumen and a first and a second plate offset from a proximal end of the elongate body. The first plate is located on one side of the elongate body and the second plate is correspondingly located on the other side of the elongate body and adjacent the first plate. The first plate has a first hole that is operable to suture the first plate to a location adjacent the first end of the salivary duct adjacent the oral cavity, whereby upon placement of the cannula within the salivary gland duct, saliva flows through the elongate body's lumen from the salivary gland to the oral cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Dennis Creedon, Lewis H. Marten, Barry Michael Schaitkin
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Publication number: 20100076555Abstract: Devices used in the management of bodily airways including bronchial and tracheal stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, nasal septal buttons, and nasal stents. The present invention also relates to devices used to manage the esophagus, such as salivary bypass tubes. These devices may comprise a fiber mesh imbedded in the walls of the device in order to provide integrity to the device wall and permit anchoring and suturing of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Lewis H. MARTEN, Dennis Creedon, Christopher Vettori
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Publication number: 20090093668Abstract: This invention relates to a device for brachytherapy treatment of a tissue growth on the inner surface of an airway lumen. The invention also relates to a device for treatment of an obstructing tissue growth on the inner surface of an airway lumen. The device is comprised of a cylindrical tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a continuous open cavity therebetween, wherein the device is deployed against the inner surface of the lumen. There is at least one longitudinal channel contained within the wall of the tube for positioning a treatment radiotherapy source in close proximity to said tissue growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis F. Creedon
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Publication number: 20090064999Abstract: This invention relates to a dual-cannula tracheostomy device comprising an outer cannula and an inner cannula for insertion into the trachea of patients with normal-sized and extra-long stomas. The inner cannula comprises an interlocking means which interacts with a connecting means on the outer cannula in order to stabilize the inner cannula when it is inserted in the outer cannula. The inner cannula may also comprise a gripping means, such as ridges, which improve handling of the inner cannula during its insertion and removal from the outer cannula. The invention further comprises an obturator to help guide the outer cannula while it is being inserted into the trachea. The obturator similarly comprises an interlocking means which interacts with the connecting means on the outer cannula to stabilize the obturator while it is inserted in the outer cannula. Finally, the invention comprises a method of inserting the tracheostomy device into the trachea of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis F. Creedon
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Publication number: 20090062927Abstract: The present invention relates to devices used in the management of bodily airways including tracheostomy tubes, laryngectomy tubes, bronchial stents, bronchial Y-tubes, bronchial TY-tubes, and nasal stents. The devices may comprise a protective coating to prevent the accumulation of mucus, crusting and granulation on or around airway management devices, as well as prevent adhesion to tissues which can cause bleeding upon removal, and prevent build-up of blood, or blood clots, to the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis Creedon
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Publication number: 20070276486Abstract: The present invention is directed to an airway management device including a tube with a lumen extending therethrough and with the tube having an inner and outer surface. The outer surface and inner surface of the tube have a protective polymeric coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Lewis H. Marten, Dennis Creedon
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Patent number: 7195016Abstract: An apparatus and method for implanting a surgical apparatus including a first flange having an opening, a second flange having an opening, and a shaft having a lumen connecting the first and second flange openings. The surgical apparatus is inserted into a stoma formed in the trachea of a patient. The surgical apparatus receives and secures an oxygen supply line for patients who have difficulty breathing.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: James Loyd, Dennis Creedon, Lewis H. Marten
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Patent number: 6966888Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for treating animals, such as humans and dogs, with primary glaucoma by draining or diverting aqueous humor extraocularly comprising a shunt implant wherein the length and tubing of the shunt ensure fluid flow from the eye directly into the frontal sinus cavity via tubing. The device has crossbeam aids in anchoring the device; four slit valves to control fluid flow at required volume; and bulb that anchors in the frontal sinus cavity. The device is preferably made of medical grade radiopaque silicone rubber, and is flexible. Other improvements and a method for implanting the device are disclosed as well.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Eagle Vision, Inc.Inventors: Cheryl Cullen, Lewis H. Marten
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Patent number: 6709404Abstract: A pharyngometer or similar wavetube-based apparatus which includes a wavetube which is detachable from the electronic platform. As the wavetube includes no electronic components, the wavetube can be sterilized thermally or chemically between patients without damaging the electronics of the electronic platform. The wavetube is attached to the electronic platform by a tab in the electronic platform which fits into a lateral groove within the wavetube. Similarly, a threaded member in the electronic platform engages a threaded aperture in the wavetube.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: E Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Dennis Creedon, Philip Drinker, Gary Glass, Lewis H. Marten, Anthony Sacchetti
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Publication number: 20030135149Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for treating animals, such as humans and dogs, with primary glaucoma by draining or diverting aqueous humor extraocularly comprising a shunt implant wherein the length and tubing of the shunt ensure fluid flow from the eye directly into the frontal sinus cavity via tubing. The device has crossbeam aids in anchoring the device; four slit valves to control fluid flow at required volume; and bulb that anchors in the frontal sinus cavity. The device is preferably made of medical grade radiopaque silicone rubber, and is flexible. Other improvements and a method for implanting the device are disclosed as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Cheryl Cullen, Lewis H. Marten
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Patent number: 6328754Abstract: A device for dilating nasal passageway which includes a resilient bar having pads on opposite ends for insertion into respective nasal passageways and the bar when bent causes a biasing outward force on the pads to dilate the anterior section of the nasal cavity with said bar having notches thereon which can be selectively cut to reduce the bearing force on the pads.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: E. Benson Hood LaboratoriesInventors: Lewis H Marten, Anthony M Sacchetti