Patents by Inventor Renea Sturm

Renea Sturm 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: 20230109943
    Abstract: The present invention provides a variable stiffness catheter comprising a pneumatic actuator lumen system that allows manipulation of shape and curvature at one or more locations along the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Hsiue, Marcus Goudie, Lucas Allera, Renea Sturm
  • Publication number: 20220361876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bio-zipper surgical closure devices configured to provide tension-free support of an incision throughout the healing process. Further, the present invention provides a surgical closure device to be used for urethral tubular closure during a urethroplasty. The present invention relates to methods of using the surgical closure device for the closure of various wounds such as urethral tubular closure during a urethroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Renea Sturm, George Aninwene, Peyton Tebon, Mohammad Ali Darabi, Alireza Khademhosseini