Patents by Inventor Paul J. Buscemi
Paul J. Buscemi 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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Publication number: 20100059065Abstract: A patient's obstructive sleep apnea is treated by identifying a patient with sleep apnea attributable at least in part to movement of a base of a tongue of said patient toward a pharyngeal wall of said patient. The method includes identifying a region in the tongue extending from a mandibular-geniohyoid interface to the base of the tongue and stiffening a tissue of the tongue throughout the identified region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Paul J. Buscemi, Kurt D. Krueger
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Patent number: 7491230Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Publication number: 20080234820Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20080078412Abstract: A patient's obstructive sleep apnea is treated by identifying a patient with sleep apnea attributable at least in part to movement of a base of a tongue of the patient toward a pharyngeal wall of the patient. The tongue is stiffened by an implant sized to be placed within the tongue. A distal portion of the implant is sized to extend within the tongue from a first end near a mandibular-geniohyoid interface to a second end near a base of the tongue. A proximal portion is attached to the first end and adapted to be secured to a jaw bone of the patient following a period of healing after placement of the implant in the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Paul J. Buscemi, Kurt D. Krueger, Paula Bushendorf
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Publication number: 20080078411Abstract: A patient's obstructive sleep apnea is treated by identifying a patient with sleep apnea attributable at least in part to movement of a base of a tongue of said patient toward a pharyngeal wall of said patient. The method includes identifying a region in the tongue extending from a mandibular-geniohyoid interface to the base of the tongue and stiffening a tissue of the tongue throughout the identified region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Paul J. Buscemi, Kurt D. Krueger
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Patent number: 7320709Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20070295340Abstract: A patient's obstructive sleep apnea is treated by placing a fibrosis-inducing agent is placed within the tongue in a region extending substantially from a hyoid bone rearward toward a back surface of the tongue and upwardly along the back wall toward a free end of a soft palate of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventor: Paul J. Buscemi
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Patent number: 7255711Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Fertac Bilge, Darlene A. Thometz, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Patent number: 6869443Abstract: A stent includes a main body of a generally tubular shape for insertion into a lumen of a vessel of a living being. The tubular main body includes a substantially biodegradable matrix having collagen IV and laminin that enclose voids within the matrix. The tubular main body also includes a biodegradable strengthening material in contact with the matrix to strengthen the matrix. The tubular main body is essentially saturated with drugs.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Buscemi, Elizabeth A. Stejskal, Donald F. Palme, II, Lixiao Wang
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Publication number: 20040247641Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christoph H. Porter, Laurie E. Lynch, Kristin M. Mortenson
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Publication number: 20040215321Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Publication number: 20040107000Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Patent number: 6692523Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Publication number: 20030220684Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Patent number: 6652587Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20030208257Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Publication number: 20030083738Abstract: Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Darlene A. Thometz, Fertac Bilge, Paul J. Buscemi, David H. Donabedian
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Publication number: 20020183850Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20020173852Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20020127264Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter