Patents by Inventor Michael Knipfer
Michael Knipfer 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: 10517793Abstract: A cardio-pulmonary compression board includes a board (10) configured for a patient. A leg (20) is pivotally connected to the board, and the leg includes a free end portion having a mechanical feature (35) configured to be received in a compression device to adjustably secure the compression device at a distance from the board in an operational position. A locking mechanism (32, 42) is configured to releasably maintain the leg in the operational position, which is transverse to a plane of the board.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Christopher Walden, Virginia Higley, Michael Knipfer, Ahmed Fouad Said Reda, Mark Payne, John Olson, Mark Dominguez, Daniel Burch
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Patent number: 10500027Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Karl A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Patent number: 10390813Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Patent number: 10130455Abstract: Various embodiments of a sling implant system are provided. Embodiments of the implants can include one or more collapsibility and expandability features or portions adapted to improve introduction and deployment of the implant within the patient. The implants can be folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size or construct to fit within a delivery tool or catheter for later expandability upon deployment of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Knipfer
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Patent number: 9918820Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
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Publication number: 20170156979Abstract: A cardio-pulmonary compression board includes a board (10) configured for a patient. A leg (20) is pivotally connected to the board, and the leg includes a free end portion having a mechanical feature (35) configured to be received in a compression device to adjustably secure the compression device at a distance from the board in an operational position. A locking mechanism (32, 42) is configured to releasably maintain the leg in the operational position, which is transverse to a plane of the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: CHRISTOPHER WALDEN, VIRGINIA HIGLEY, MICHAEL KNIPFER, AHMED FOUAD SAID REDA, MARK PAYNE, JOHN OLSON, MARK DOMINGUEZ, DANIEL BURCH
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Publication number: 20170105828Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
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Publication number: 20170049547Abstract: Various embodiments of a sling implant system are provided. Embodiments of the implants can include one or more collapsibility and expandability features or portions adapted to improve introduction and deployment of the implant within the patient. The implants can be folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size or construct to fit within a delivery tool or catheter for later expandability upon deployment of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Michael A. KNIPFER
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Patent number: 9572648Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer
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Patent number: 9492259Abstract: Various embodiments of a sling implant system are provided. Embodiments of the implants can include one or more collapsibility and expandability features or portions adapted to improve introduction and deployment of the implant within the patient. The implants can be folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size or construct to fit within a delivery tool or catheter for later expandability upon deployment of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventor: Michael A. Knipfer
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Patent number: 9174063Abstract: Described herein is an implantable medical device and methods for making a device that includes a metal housing using a molding process. In one embodiment, the housing includes a header attachment element that extends from the housing. In another embodiment, the implantable medical device includes a header attachment surface comprising one or more header retaining features configured to secure a connector header to the header attachment surface. In another embodiment, the housing includes one or more structural elements extending from and integrally molded with the interior surface of the first or second portions of the housing. Also disclosed are methods of making the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Knipfer, John M. Edgell, Robbie L. Halvorson, Lawrence D. Swanson
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Publication number: 20150305846Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Kari A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Publication number: 20150105623Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Publication number: 20140207222Abstract: Described herein is an implantable medical device and methods for making a device that includes a metal housing a molding process. In one embodiment, the housing includes a header attachment element extends from the housing. In another embodiment, the implantable medical device includes a header attachment surface comprising one or more header retaining features configured to secure a connector header to the header attachment surface. In another embodiment, the housing includes one or more structural elements extending from and integrally molded with the interior surface of the first or second portions of the housing. Also disclosed are methods of making the implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Knipfer, John M. Edgell, Robbie L. Halvorson, Lawrence D. Swanson
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Patent number: 8718774Abstract: Described herein is an implantable medical device and methods for making a device that includes a metal housing a molding process. In one embodiment, the housing includes a header attachment element extends from the housing. In another embodiment, the implantable medical device includes a header attachment surface comprising one or more header retaining features configured to secure a connector header to the header attachment surface. In another embodiment, the housing includes one or more structural elements extending from and integrally molded with the interior surface of the first or second portions of the housing. Also disclosed are methods of making the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Knipfer, John M. Edgell, Robbie L. Halvorson, Lawrence D. Swanson
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Patent number: 8585571Abstract: A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Minnetronix Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. Bachman, Nathan J. Bolyard, Corey D. Brown, Don W. E. Evans, Michael A. Knipfer, Richard A. Nazarian
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Publication number: 20130079586Abstract: Various embodiments of a sling implant system are provided. Embodiments of the implants can include one or more collapsibility and expandability features or portions adapted to improve introduction and deployment of the implant within the patient. The implants can be folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size or construct to fit within a delivery tool or catheter for later expandability upon deployment of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventor: Michael A. Knipfer
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Publication number: 20130035555Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Publication number: 20130006049Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Kari A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Publication number: 20120157761Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Justin M. Crank, Kathryn A. Bertelson, Patricia M. Derus, Gary A. Rocheleau, Michael A. Knipfer