Patents by Inventor Rodney A. Brenneman

Rodney A. Brenneman 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).

  • ENDOLUMINAL TOOL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110046441
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for endoscopic procedures involving tissue manipulations beyond the capabilities of traditional endoscopic instruments. Embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body having a scope therethrough. Some embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body which is rigidizable and/or torque transmitting to improve manipulation through passageways in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brent R. WILTSHIRE, Richard C. EWERS, Rodney BRENNEMAN, Eugene CHEN, Vahid SAADAT
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ARTIFICIAL ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA
    Publication number: 20110015657
    Abstract: A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: ROX MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney A. BRENNEMAN, J. Christopher FLAHERTY, Dean Schaefer, Peter Davis, Brad KELLERMAN
  • SINUS DELIVERY OF SUSTAINED RELEASE THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20110004195
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Mary Lynn MORAN, Rodney A. BRENNEMAN
  • SINUS DELIVERY OF SUSTAINED RELEASE THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20110004193
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Mary Lynn Moran, Rodney A. Brenneman
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TREATING PARANASAL SINUS CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20110004194
    Abstract: Described here are paranasal sinus devices for treating paranasal sinus conditions. The devices include a cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion. One or more of the cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion may deliver an active agent for sustained release to treat the paranasal sinus condition. Exemplary paranasal sinus conditions are sinus inflammation due to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinosinusitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Thomas R. Tice, David B. Downie, Patrick A. Arensdorf, Rodney Brenneman, Danielle L. Biggs
  • SINUS DELIVERY OF SUSTAINED RELEASE THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20110004196
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Mary Lynn Moran, Rodney A. Brenneman
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TREATING PARANASAL SINUS CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20110004192
    Abstract: Described here are paranasal sinus devices for treating paranasal sinus conditions. The devices include a cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion. One or more of the cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion may deliver an active agent for sustained release to treat the paranasal sinus condition. Exemplary paranasal sinus conditions are sinus inflammation due to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinosinusitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Thomas R. Tice, David B. Downie, Patrick A. Arensdorf, Rodney Brenneman, Danielle L. Biggs
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PELVIC SURGERY
    Publication number: 20100298817
    Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, devices, and methods for treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
  • Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula
    Patent number: 7828814
    Abstract: A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: ROX Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. Brenneman, J. Christopher Flaherty, Dean Schaefer, Peter Davis, Brad Kellerman
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ARTIFICIAL ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA
    Publication number: 20100268316
    Abstract: A shunt rivet for implantation between a first body space and a second body space in a patient, such as to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ROX Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney A. BRENNEMAN, J. Christopher FLAHERTY, Brad KELLERMAN
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING
    Publication number: 20100249500
    Abstract: Apparatus & methods for endoscopic suturing are described herein. A distal tip of the endoscopic device engages the tissue and then approximates the engaged tissue to form a tissue fold. A needle body positioned within a flexible catheter is deployed into or through the newly created tissue fold where it is then detached or released from the endoscopic device. The needle body has a length of suture which depends therefrom and can be used to secure the tissue fold. The entire endoscopic device or its tissue engaging assembly can then be rotated relative to the tissue fold while maintaining engagement with the tissue to maneuver the flexible catheter to the opposing side of the penetrated tissue fold. This procedure can be repeated any number of times to create an interrupted, continuous, or running suture to secure the tissue fold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: USGI MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Boris REYDEL, Cang LAM, Richard C. EWERS, Rodney BRENNEMAN, Vahid SAADAT
  • DEVICES FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PELVIC SURGERY
    Publication number: 20100240947
    Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, devices, and methods for treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND SECURING GASTROINTESTINAL TISSUE FOLDS
    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
  • Device, system and method for improving delivery of hemostatic material
    Patent number: 7753872
    Abstract: A device, system and method for improving delivery of hemostatic material, in which the device includes a vent cap body capable of removably engaging a cannula. The vent cap has a passage extending through the vent cap body from the cannula to an exterior of the vent cap body where a restricter for restricting the flow of fluid from the cannula to the exterior. In one embodiment, the vent cap has a valve which has an opened and closed position. In the closed position, the valve is designed to provide a back pressure or resistance. When a certain force is applied against the valve, the valve moves from the closed position to the opened position, where a gas or fluid may pass through the vent cap. The vent cap is designed to help maintain the continuity of the hemostatic material during delivery of the material from the adaptor to the trial staging chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, Rodney Brenneman, Mark Ashby
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PELVIC SURGERY
    Publication number: 20100174132
    Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, devices, and methods for treating urinary incontinence. The invention also provides a driver and methods for advancing needles, cannulas, and other medical devices through the pubic bone. The driver may be used in connection with a driver frame assembly for proper positioning and stabilization of the driver, and with other devices for creating a cavity in the urethral floor and for positioning medical devices therein. The invention also provides simple connections for attaching a suture to a device within the cavity in the urethral floor or in the vagina, and also for attaching sutures to the pubic bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Rodney Brenneman, David Sauvageau, William Pintauro, Rodney Appell, Armand A. Morin
  • Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds
    Patent number: 7744613
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Ewers, Vahid Saadat, Kenneth J. Michlitsch, Chris A. Rothe, Rodney A. Brenneman, Cang C. Lam, Eugene G. Chen
  • Apparatus and methods for endoscopic suturing
    Patent number: 7736372
    Abstract: Apparatus & methods for endoscopic suturing are described herein. A distal tip of the endoscopic device engages the tissue and then approximates the engaged tissue to form a tissue fold. A needle body positioned within a flexible catheter is deployed into or through the newly created tissue fold where it is then detached or released from the endoscopic device. The needle body has a length of suture which depends therefrom and can be used to secure the tissue fold. The entire endoscopic device or its tissue engaging assembly can then be rotated relative to the tissue fold while maintaining engagement with the tissue to maneuver the flexible catheter to the opposing side of the penetrated tissue fold. This procedure can be repeated any number of times to create an interrupted, continuous, or running suture to secure the tissue fold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Reydel, Cang Lam, Richard C. Ewers, Rodney Brenneman, Vahid Saadat
  • METHODS FOR SCREENING AND TREATING PATIENTS WITH COMPROMISED CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20100130835
    Abstract: Methods are described for screening patients suffering from compromised cardiopulmonary function to determine if they will benefit from arteriovenous fistula therapy. Performance of an exercise regimen by the patients both in the presence and absence of supplemental oxygen is measured. Those patients whose performance improves in the presence of supplemental oxygen are considered likely candidates for benefitting from arteriovenous therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Rox Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney Brenneman, Brad Kellerman, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Sinus delivery of sustained release therapeutics
    Patent number: 7713255
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Mary L. Moran, Rodney Brenneman
  • Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds
    Patent number: 7704264
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Ewers, Vahid C. Saadat, Kenneth J. Michlitsch, Chris Rothe, Rodney Brenneman, Cang C. Lam, Eugene C. Chen