Patents by Inventor Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean 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).

  • Integrated handle assembly for anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 8603106
    Abstract: Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, Theodore C. Lamson, Amik Nagpurkar, Daniel Merrick, Joshua Makower, Claude Vidal, Russell J. Redmond, Michael Collinson, Mitchell C. Barham, Scott West
  • System for Delivering Anchors for Treating Incontinence
    Publication number: 20130296639
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Brian Y. Tachibana, Michael Gearhart
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130296889
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130296935
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • MEDIAN LOBE RETRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130289342
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, R. James Yu, Daniel Merrick, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson, Brian Y. Tachibana, Kristin N. Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II
  • MEDIAN LOBE BAND IMPLANT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130267772
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Brian Y. Tachibana, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Ling-Kang Tong, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson
  • SUTURE ANCHORING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE
    Publication number: 20130268001
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. An implant for attachment of soft tissue to bone, an insertion tool for anchoring suture anchors to bone, and a method for anchoring a suture anchor to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Median lobe band implant apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8529584
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Brian Y. Tachibana, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Ling-Kang Tong, James Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson
  • Median lobe retraction apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8491606
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, R. James Yu, Daniel Merrick, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson, Brian Y. Tachibana, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II
  • Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 8425535
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 8333776
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Andrew Johnston, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Paul Suarez, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20120245600
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Anchor delivery system with replaceable cartridge
    Patent number: 8216254
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Median Lobe Destruction Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110166564
    Abstract: A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Merrick, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, James W. Niederjohn
  • Continuous Indentation Lateral Lobe Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110160747
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Kevin McDermott, Ben Thompson, Earl A. Bright, II
  • Median Lobe Band Implant Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110160748
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Brian Y. Tachibana, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Ling-Kang Tong, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson
  • Median Lobe Retraction Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20110144423
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, R. James Yu, Daniel Merrick, Matthew McLean, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson, Brian Y. Tachibana, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110060349
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Andrew Johnston, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Paul Suarez, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III
  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110046648
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Micahel Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • DEFORMING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110040312
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes deformable structure for engaging a connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean