Patents by Inventor Robert L. Sakal

Robert L. Sakal 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).

  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Patent number: 8448831
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and Cutting in Resectioning for Full Thickness Resection Devices
    Publication number: 20110186613
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Patent number: 7882995
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and Cutting in Resectioning for Full Thickness Resection Devices
    Publication number: 20080128470
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Patent number: 7334718
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Publication number: 20040158263
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Patent number: 6716222
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Publication number: 20020082616
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • Stapling and cutting in resectioning for full thickness resection devices
    Patent number: 6398795
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal
  • STAPLING AND CUTTING IN RESECTIONING FOR FULL THICKNESS RESECTION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20020065523
    Abstract: A stapling unit for use with an endoscopic stapling system adapted to be advanced along an endoscope to a predetermined location within a body lumen to staple the portion of tissue, as part of an occlusal or full thickness resectioning procedure. The stapling unit comprises a first casing having a distal end, a proximal end and a stapling device mounted thereto adjacent to a first window extending through a periphery of the first casing. The invention includes methods for the stapling, severing and removal of tissue by using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary McAlister, Robert L. Sakal