Patents by Inventor Mary Wilmore

Mary Wilmore 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).

  • Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity
    Publication number: 20090149871
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an implanted device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. Special surgical fasteners provide a lasting and durable attachment to the gastrointestinal tissue without causing excessive pressure that could result in tissue erosion and detachment of the implanted device. Fastener delivery devices that facilitate peroral placement and deployment of fasteners and secondary devices are also provided. Also described are implantable devices and attachment means that avoid causing excessive pressure within the tissue by having compliance that is compatible with the gastrointestinal tissues where it is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Jonathan Kagan, Mitchell Dann, Greg Fluet, Sayeed Ikramuddin, Paul Swain, Richard Thomas, Gerard Hoffmann, Mary Wilmore
  • Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity
    Publication number: 20050177181
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an implanted device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesity. Special surgical fasteners provide a lasting and durable attachment to the gastrointestinal tissue without causing excessive pressure that could result in tissue erosion and detachment of the implanted device. Fastener delivery devices that facilitate peroral placement and deployment of fasteners and secondary devices are also provided. Also described are implantable devices and attachment means that avoid causing excessive pressure within the tissue by having compliance that is compatible with the gastrointestinal tissues where it is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Kagan, Mitchell Dann, Greg Fluet, Sayeed Ikramuddin, Paul Swain, Richard Thomas, Gerard Hoffmann, Mary Wilmore