Patents by Inventor Mitchell B. HOLLANDER

Mitchell B. HOLLANDER 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).

  • DUAL-MODE VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MALE CONTRACEPTION
    Publication number: 20160106573
    Abstract: A valve assembly adapted for implantation into the vas deferens of a male patient. The valve assembly is operable in a first mode to block the flow of sperm and in a second mode to permit the flow of sperm. The surgeon is permitted to shift the valve assembly between its first and second functional modes by moving a moveable valve member. The valve assembly includes a valve retention feature for releaseably retaining the valve member is a selected position associated with each of the two distinct functional modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Mitchell B. HOLLANDER
  • Implantable Valve Assembly For Male Contraception
    Publication number: 20140048076
    Abstract: A valve assembly adapted for implantation into the vas deferens of a male patient. The valve assembly is operable in a first mode to block the flow of sperm and in a second mode to permit the flow of sperm. The surgeon is permitted to shift the valve assembly between its first and second functional modes by moving a moveable valve member. The valve assembly includes a valve retention feature for releasably retaining the valve member is a selected position associated with each of the two distinct functional modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Mitchell B. HOLLANDER