Patents by Inventor Nikos Stergiopulos
Nikos Stergiopulos 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: 8932247Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 8821430Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20140039250Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 8506517Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 8079974Abstract: An arterio-venous graft 16 is provided with a constriction device 20 near its arterial end. The constriction device 20 is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110270288Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 7972346Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Allergan Medical S.A.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110152608Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Michel BACHMANN, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110144670Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventor: Nikos STERGIOPULOS
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Publication number: 20110130702Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Allergan Medical S.A.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110130701Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Allergan Medical S.A.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 7901419Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20070055296Abstract: An arterio-venous graft 16 is provided with a constriction device 20 near its arterial end. The constriction device 20 is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: EndoArt SAInventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 7128750Abstract: An arterio-venous graft (16) is provided with a constriction device (20) near its arterial end. The constriction device (20) is used to reduce the flow through the AV graft under normal conditions and to relieve the constriction when high flow through the AV graft is required, such as for vascular access for hemodialysis.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Endoart S.A.Inventor: Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20050143765Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: EndoArt SAInventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20050143766Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: EndoArt SAInventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos