Patents by Inventor Philippe Pajotin

Philippe Pajotin 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).

  • Preformed curved prosthesis that is adapted to the external iliac vessels
    Patent number: 6740122
    Abstract: A prosthesis is provided for repairing a defect in a muscle or tissue wall. The prosthesis has a preformed shape that conforms to the wall to facilitate placement and minimize shifting of the prosthesis when positioned on the wall. The prosthesis may include a body formed of a sheet of surgical mesh fabric having a flexible body surrounded by a peripheral edge that may be welded or fused so that the body is capable of resuming the preformed shape after being temporarily deformed to allow for implantation. The body is adapted to the inclination of the external iliac vessels. In one embodiment, the body includes a first portion configured with a shape of a cap and a second portion with a substantially spherical shape that is connected to the first portion at the lower edge thereof. The first portion has a first radius of curvature and the second portion has a second radius of curvature that is less than the first radius of curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Philippe Pajotin
  • Performed curved prosthesis having a reduced incidence of developing wrinkles or folds
    Patent number: 6723133
    Abstract: A prosthesis is provide for repairing a defect in a muscle or tissue wall. The prosthesis has a preformed shape that conforms to the wall to facilitate placement and minimize shifting of the prosthesis when positioned on the wall. The prosthesis may include a body formed of a sheet of surgical mesh fabric having a flexible body surrounded by a peripheral edge that may be welded or fused so that the body is capable of resuming the preformed shape after being temporarily deformed to allow for implantation. In one embodiment, the body includes a first portion (1) configured with a substantially spherical shape and a second portion (6) connected to the first portion at an outer edge (2) thereof, wherein the first portion has a first radius of curvature and the second portion has a second radius of curvature that is substantially equal to the first radius of curvature along the outer edge (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Philippe Pajotin