Patents by Inventor Michele Gandy Davis
Michele Gandy Davis 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: 9855163Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, and a first section having a lumen in fluid communication with a lumen of the collection member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Patent number: 9532862Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 9532861Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 9005222Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 8926577Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device may include a first connector member configured for releasable connection to a second connector member on the waste collection device. The system may also include an insertion device to facilitate insertion of the waste transport device into the rectum of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Publication number: 20140303429Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Publication number: 20140303430Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 8597266Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The waste collection device includes a substantially opaque collection bag with a transparent section.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Robert M. Hine, Ronald L. Bracken
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Publication number: 20120116154Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 8097007Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis
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Patent number: 8075539Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, a first section having a lumen in fluid communication with a lumen of the collection member, and a second section having a distal end connected to a proximal end of the first section, the second section including a flush lumen disposed along a length thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Patent number: 8070736Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device, a waste collection device, and an insertion device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The insertion device is positioned about the collection member and retention cuff to retain the collection member and retention cuff in a collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Publication number: 20100222754Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device may include a first connector member configured for releasable connection to a second connector member on the waste collection device. The system may also include an insertion device to facilitate insertion of the waste transport device into the rectum of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Publication number: 20090247969Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device, a waste collection device, and an insertion device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The insertion device is positioned about the collection member and retention cuff to retain the collection member and retention cuff in a collapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Publication number: 20090227970Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, a first section having a lumen in fluid communication with a lumen of the collection member, and a second section having a distal end connected to a proximal end of the first section, the second section including a flush lumen disposed along a length thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu NISHTALA, Michele Gandy DAVIS, Ronald L. BRACKEN, Robert M. HINE
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Publication number: 20090227971Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The waste collection device includes a substantially opaque collection bag with a transparent section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu NISHTALA, Michele Gandy DAVIS, Ronald L. BRACKEN, Robert M. HINE
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Publication number: 20090216206Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, and a first section having a lumen in fluid communication with a lumen of the collection member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu NISHTALA, Michele Gandy Davis, Ronald L. Bracken, Robert M. Hine
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Publication number: 20040260315Abstract: An implant member has a body made from biocompatible material, and this body has slits formed therein. The slits open when the body is subjected to tension. The implant member is made by providing a body member and forming slits in the body. The slits are dimensioned and disposed so that the slits open when force is applied to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey R. Dell, Michele Gandy Davis, Gary Teague
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Publication number: 20040144395Abstract: A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an implant, and a connector joining the end of the implant to the flattened portion of one of the ends of the introducer needle. These components are used to draw the implant into position, either through vaginal or abdominal incisions, to form a U-shaped loop beneath the urethra. The ends of the implant are adjusted to provide proper support for the urethra. The implant can have slits that open under applied tensile force.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Ken Butcher, Michele Gandy Davis