Patents by Inventor Robert A. Brommer

Robert A. Brommer 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).

  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY MODIFYING ORGANS TO TREAT PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20070173888
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Neil Sheehan, Robert Brommer
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY MODIFYING ORGANS TO TREAT PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20070167982
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Neil Sheehan, Robert Brommer
  • Devices and methods to treat a patient
    Publication number: 20070027358
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Neil Sheehan, Robert Brommer
  • Devices and methods to treat a patient
    Publication number: 20050216040
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments useful in practicing the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Neil Sheehan, Robert Brommer