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).

  • Publication number: 20220226119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
  • Patent number: 11324596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
  • Patent number: 10813762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Lund, Matthew Lee Nelson, Douglas Lawrence Evans, Mark Edward DiLoreto, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Paul J. Gindele
  • Publication number: 20200022813
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson, Ryan Earl Fredrick, Jonathan J. Lund
  • Publication number: 20190091025
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan J. Lund, Matthew Lee Nelson, Douglas Lawrence Evans, Mark Edward DiLoreto, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Paul J. Gindele
  • Patent number: 10039629
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Patent number: 9889292
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
  • Patent number: 9731112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Brian P. Watschke
  • Publication number: 20160331957
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
  • Patent number: 9427573
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
  • Publication number: 20160051356
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Patent number: 9179992
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Publication number: 20140357940
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Patent number: 8808162
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Publication number: 20140228922
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Brian P. Watschke
  • Patent number: 8380312
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: Paul J. Gindele
  • Publication number: 20120253107
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, William J. Rissmann
  • Publication number: 20120010627
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, John J. Buysman, Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai
  • Publication number: 20110313427
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Paul J. Gindele, Shiva P. Moosai, John Jason Buysman, Karen Pilney Montpetit
  • Publication number: 20110160793
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: Paul J. Gindele