Patents by Inventor Paul J. Gindele
Paul J. Gindele 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: 20220226119Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member defining a lumen and including a structural member. The inflatable member includes a coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
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Patent number: 11324596Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member defining a lumen and including a structural member. The inflatable member includes a coating.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
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Patent number: 10813762Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant including an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member defines a lumen and includes a structural member. At least a portion of the structural member is disposed within the lumen defined by the inflatable member. In some implementations, the implant includes a reservoir configured to hold fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Lund, Matthew Lee Nelson, Douglas Lawrence Evans, Mark Edward DiLoreto, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Paul J. Gindele
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Publication number: 20200022813Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member defining a lumen and including a structural member. The inflatable member includes a coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
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Publication number: 20190091025Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant including an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member defines a lumen and includes a structural member. At least a portion of the structural member is disposed within the lumen defined by the inflatable member. In some implementations, the implant includes a reservoir configured to hold fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Jonathan J. Lund, Matthew Lee Nelson, Douglas Lawrence Evans, Mark Edward DiLoreto, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Paul J. Gindele
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Patent number: 10039629Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Patent number: 9889292Abstract: A system includes an introducer sheath having a sheath wall and a longitudinal axis, an electrode lead including a lead body and at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body. The distal end of the lead body is received within the sheath. At least one anchor wire is within the sheath and has a proximal end attached to the distal end of the lead body. The a least one anchor wire moves through at least one opening in the sheath wall responsive to movement of the lead body relative to the introducer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
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Patent number: 9731112Abstract: An implantable electrode assembly configured to deliver electrical stimulation signals to tissue of a patient includes an implantable mesh comprising a plurality of electrically conductive wires. A plurality of electrodes are fastened to the electrically conductive wires. The electrodes include a stimulation surface and an electrically conductive path between the stimulation surface and the wire, to which the electrode is attached. In one embodiment, the plurality of electrodes each comprise first and second members that are fastened together around one of the electrically conductive wires.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Brian P. Watschke
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Publication number: 20160331957Abstract: A system includes an introducer sheath having a sheath wall and a longitudinal axis, an electrode lead including a lead body and at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body. The distal end of the lead body is received within the sheath. At least one anchor wire is within the sheath and has a proximal end attached to the distal end of the lead body. The a least one anchor wire moves through at least one opening in the sheath wall responsive to movement of the lead body relative to the introducer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
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Patent number: 9427573Abstract: One embodiment of an electrode lead comprises a lead body, at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body, an actuatable member and at least one anchor wire. The actuatable member is positioned within a lumen of the lead body. The at least one anchor wire has a proximal end that is attached to the actuatable member. Movement of the actuatable member relative to the lead body moves the at least one anchor wire through at least one opening in the lead body.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
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Publication number: 20160051356Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Patent number: 9179992Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Publication number: 20140357940Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Patent number: 8808162Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Publication number: 20140228922Abstract: An implantable electrode assembly configured to deliver electrical stimulation signals to tissue of a patient includes an implantable mesh comprising a plurality of electrically conductive wires. A plurality of electrodes are fastened to the electrically conductive wires. The electrodes include a stimulation surface and an electrically conductive path between the stimulation surface and the wire, to which the electrode is attached. In one embodiment, the plurality of electrodes each comprise first and second members that are fastened together around one of the electrically conductive wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Paul J. Gindele, Brian P. Watschke
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Patent number: 8380312Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system are provided. The implant, such as a mesh implant, can include a support structure, e.g., mesh sling or implant, one or more stimulation elements (e.g., leads), and an energizing element. Leads or electrodes can be positioned in desired stimulation zones of the implant. As such, the implant can include multiple electrically isolated mesh electrode pads or regions.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventor: Paul J. Gindele
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Publication number: 20120253107Abstract: 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 supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
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Publication number: 20120010627Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an electrode implantation tool that is designed to assist in the accurate implantation of one or more electrodes in tissue of a patient. One embodiment of the electrode implantation tool comprises a catheter guide and introducer support, and catheter guide and an introducer. The catheter guide and introducer support comprises a first alignment member, a second alignment member, and a body member that is attached to the first and second alignment members. The body member fixes the relative orientations of the first and second alignment members. The catheter guide is supported by the first alignment member and comprises an elongate body having a distal end and a channel that is aligned with a longitudinal axis. The introducer comprises a sheath (166) that is supported by the second alignment member. The sheath defines a longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Brian P. Watschke, John J. Buysman, Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai
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Publication number: 20110313427Abstract: One embodiment of an electrode lead comprises a lead body, at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body, an actuatable member and at least one anchor wire. The actuatable member is positioned within a lumen of the lead body. The at least one anchor wire has a proximal end that is attached to the actuatable member. Movement of the actuatable member relative to the lead body moves the at least one anchor wire through at least one opening in the lead body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
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Publication number: 20110160793Abstract: Various embodiments of an implant system are provided. The implant, such as a mesh implant, can include a support structure, e.g., mesh sling or implant, one or more stimulation elements (e.g., leads), and an energizing element. Leads or electrodes can be positioned in desired stimulation zones of the implant. As such, the implant can include multiple electrically isolated mesh electrode pads or regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventor: Paul J. Gindele