Patents by Inventor Lisette M. Rice

Lisette M. Rice 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).

  • Publication number: 20040236280
    Abstract: A device, and method for making same, for insertion into a hollow organ of an animal, including humans is disclosed. The device includes a first tubular member having a first diameter, a proximal portion, and a distal portion formed to include a first aperture. The device further includes a tubular access assembly comprising a proximal portion having a second diameter and formed to include a second aperture, and a distal portion having said the diameter, where that distal portion of the access assembly is continuously attached to the proximal portion of the first tubular member, and where the second diameter is greater than or equal to the first diameter. The device further includes an inflatable internal retention assembly disposed around the distal portion of the first tubular member, where that inflatable retention assembly comprises a fluorinated siloxane elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Lisette M. Rice, James Bardwell