Patents by Inventor S. Robert Kovac
S. Robert Kovac 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).
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Patent number: 9763764Abstract: Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Astora Women's Health, LLCInventors: S. Robert Kovac, James E. Cox
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Publication number: 20140194680Abstract: Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, James E. Cox
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Patent number: 8636643Abstract: Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, James E. Cox
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Patent number: 8166977Abstract: A urological drape is provided defining a vaginal aperture and a finger cot for accessing the rectum of a patient without making contact therewith. The drape includes an adhesive backing for fixing the drape relative to the patient. Preferably, a pouch is provided which is constructed and arranged to catch any fluids which might be discharged from the vagina during an examination or surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, Robert E. Lund
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Patent number: 8088131Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Jr., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
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Publication number: 20110137113Abstract: Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, James E. Cox
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Patent number: 7901346Abstract: Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, James E. Cox
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Publication number: 20100023027Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, JR., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
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Patent number: 7615059Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Jr., Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
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Publication number: 20080127985Abstract: A urological drape is provided defining a vaginal aperture and a finger cot for accessing the rectum of a patient without making contact therewith. The drape includes an adhesive backing for fixing the drape relative to the patient. Preferably, a pouch is provided which is constructed and arranged to catch any fluids which might be discharged from the vagina during an examination or surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: S. Robert Kovac, Robert E. Lund
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Patent number: 7299803Abstract: A urological drape is provided defining a vaginal aperture and a finger cot for accessing the rectum of a patient without making contact therewith. The drape includes an adhesive backing for fixing the drape relative to the patient. Preferably, a pouch is provided which is constructed and arranged to catch any fluids which might be discharged from the vagina during an examination or surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: S. Robert Kovac, Robert E. Lund
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Publication number: 20030216608Abstract: The bone anchor implantation device of the present invention comprises a shaft or body having a grip at a first end of the shaft, an anchor mount at a distal end of the shaft, and a bone anchor removably mounted in the anchor mount. The shaft is preferably bent so that the anchor mount generally faces the grip such that the bone anchor can be implanted at an anchoring site in a bone by pulling rearwardly on the device. The body is adapted to be separable from the anchor after the anchor has been implanted in bone. A suture thread is attached to the bone anchor such that the suture thread is accessible to a surgeon using the device after the bone anchor has been implanted in bone and after the body has been separated from the bone anchor. The shaft is at least partially hollow, and the suture thread is housed in the shaft. The anchor mount comprises a cannula at the distal end of the shaft. The cannula is sized to removably receive an end of the anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Patent number: 6641524Abstract: A pubic bone-mounted urethra stabilization and support system and method therefor for the long term cure of recurrent female urinary incontinence. The system comprises, a pair of anchors affixed to the posterior/inferior pubic bone, sutures attach to the anchors and a mesh sling passing behind and about the urethra and the adjacent endopelvic fascia and having ends attached to the anchors by the anchor-mounted sutures. The method includes the steps of accessing said urethra with the endopelvic fascia therebehind and the pubic bone, properly locating and attaching the anchors to the pubic bone, properly locating the sling about the urethra and adjacent endopubic fascia and suturing and tensioning the ends of the sling to the anchors, causing said sling to restore, support and stabilize functional urethral continence anatomy and prevent urethral descent under intraabdominal pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Patent number: 6599235Abstract: The bone anchor implantation device of the present invention comprises a shaft or body having a grip at a first end of the shaft, an anchor mount at a distal end of the shaft, and a bone anchor removably mounted in the anchor mount. The shaft is preferably bent so that the anchor mount generally faces the grip such that the bone anchor can be implanted at an anchoring site in a bone by pulling rearwardly on the device. The body is adapted to be separable from the anchor after the anchor has been implanted in bone. A suture thread is attached to the bone anchor such that the suture thread is accessible to a surgeon using the device after the bone anchor has been implanted in bone and after the body has been separated from the bone anchor. The shaft is at least partially hollow, and the suture thread is housed in the shaft. The anchor mount comprises a cannula at the distal end of the shaft. The cannula is sized to removably receive an end of the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: American Medical Systems Inc.Inventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Publication number: 20030023250Abstract: A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without the need for an additional suture retrieval tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Brian P. Watschke, Robert E. Lund, S. Robert Kovac, John W. Westrum, Johann J. Neisz, Timothy A. Bachman, Gary A. Rocheleau, Robert S. Runman
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Publication number: 20020078964Abstract: A urological drape is provided defining a vaginal aperture and a finger cot for accessing the rectum of a patient without making contact therewith. The drape includes an adhesive backing for fixing the drape relative to the patient. Preferably, a pouch is provided which is constructed and arranged to catch any fluids which might be discharged from the vagina during an examination or surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: American Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: S. Robert Kovac, Robert E. Lund
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Publication number: 20020022841Abstract: A pubic bone-mounted urethra stabilization and support system and method therefor for the long term cure of recurrent female urinary incontinence. The system comprises, a pair of anchors affixed to the posterior/inferior pubic bone, sutures attach to the anchors and a mesh sling passing behind and about the urethra and the adjacent endopelvic fascia and having ends attached to the anchors by the anchor-mounted sutures. The method includes the steps of accessing said urethra with the endopelvic fascia therebehind and the pubic bone, properly locating and attaching the anchors to the pubic bone, properly locating the sling about the urethra and adjacent endopubic fascia and suturing and tensioning the ends of the sling to the anchors, causing said sling to restore, support and stabilize functional urethral continence anatomy and prevent urethral descent under intraabdominal pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Patent number: 6328686Abstract: A pubic bone-mounted urethra stabilization and support system includes a pair of anchors which are affixed to the posterior/inferior pubic bone, sutures attached to the anchors, and a mesh sling which is passed behind and about the urethra and the adjacent endopelvic fascia. The ends of the sling are attached to the anchors by the anchor-mounted sutures. The method includes the steps of accessing the urethra and the pubic bone through a vaginal incision, properly locating and attaching the anchors to the pubic bone, properly locating the sling about the urethra and adjacent endopubic fascia and suturing and tensioning the ends of the sling to the anchors, causing said sling to restore, support and stabilize functional urethral continence anatomy and prevent urethral descent under intraabdominal pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Patent number: 6322492Abstract: A pubic bone-mounted urethra stabilization and support system and method therefor for the long term cure of recurrent female urinary incontinence. The system comprises, a pair of anchors affixed to the posterior/inferior pubic bone, sutures attach to the anchors and a mesh sling passing behind and about the urethra and the adjacent endopelvic fascia and having ends attached to the anchors by the anchor-mounted sutures. The method includes the steps of accessing said urethra with the endopelvic fascia therebehind and the pubic bone, properly locating and attaching the anchors to the pubic bone, properly locating the sling about the urethra and adjacent endopubic fascia and suturing and tensioning the ends of the sling to the anchors, causing said sling to restore, support and stabilize functional urethral continence anatomy and prevent urethral descent under intraabdominal pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: American Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: S. Robert Kovac
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Publication number: 20010000533Abstract: The bone anchor implantation device of the present invention comprises a shaft or body having a grip at a first end of the shaft, an anchor mount at a distal end of the shaft, and a bone anchor removably mounted in the anchor mount. The shaft is preferably bent so that the anchor mount generally faces the grip such that the bone anchor can be implanted at an anchoring site in a bone by pulling rearwardly on the device. The body is adapted to be separable from the anchor after the anchor has been implanted in bone. A suture thread is attached to the bone anchor such that the suture thread is accessible to a surgeon using the device after the bone anchor has been implanted in bone and after the body has been separated from the bone anchor. The shaft is at least partially hollow, and the suture thread is housed in the shaft. The anchor mount comprises a cannula at the distal end of the shaft. The cannula is sized to removably receive an end of the anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2000Publication date: April 26, 2001Inventor: S. Robert Kovac