Patents by Inventor Rich Ewers

Rich Ewers 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).

  • Patent number: 8540740
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point, moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point to form a tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold near the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies, as well as anchor delivery systems, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Cang Lam, Rich Ewers, Alexander Khairkhahan, Vahid C. Saadat
  • Publication number: 20120277775
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point, moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point to form a tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold near the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies, as well as anchor delivery systems, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Cang Lam, Rich Ewers, Alexander Khairkhahan, Vahid C. Saadat
  • Publication number: 20100211086
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: USGI Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Ewers, Vahid C. Saadat, Ken Michlitsch, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang Lam, Eugene Chen
  • Publication number: 20090018552
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point, moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point to form a tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold near the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies, as well as anchor delivery systems, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Cang Lam, Rich Ewers, Alexander Khairkhahan, Vahid C. Saadat
  • Patent number: 7416554
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point, moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point to form a tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold near the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies, as well as anchor delivery systems, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: USGI Medical Inc
    Inventors: Cang Lam, Rich Ewers, Alexander Khairkhahan, Vahid C. Saadat
  • Publication number: 20050245945
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: USGI Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Ewers, Vahid Saadat, Ken Michlitsch, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang Lam, Eugene Chen
  • Publication number: 20050075653
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: USGI Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Vahid Saadat, Kenneth Michlitsch, Rich Ewers, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang Lam, Eugene Chen
  • Publication number: 20040225183
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL
    Inventors: Ken Michlitsch, Vahid C. Saadat, Rich Ewers, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang Lam, Eugene Chen
  • Publication number: 20040225305
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL
    Inventors: Rich Ewers, Vahid C. Saadat, Ken Michlitsch, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang Lam, Eugene Chen
  • Publication number: 20040147958
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point, moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point to form a tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold near the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies, as well as anchor delivery systems, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL
    Inventors: Cang Lam, Rich Ewers, Alexander Khairkhahan, Vahid C. Saadat