Patents by Inventor Stefan Thuroff

Stefan Thuroff 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).

  • Artificial endosphincter
    Publication number: 20040107005
    Abstract: In an artificial endosphincter (1) for the urethra, comprising a retaining part (2) and a valve (10) which can be manually actuated by pressure from the outside, the retaining part (2) is formed as self-expanding stent. This permits gentle, simple and safe positioning as well as reliable and simple handling of the artificial endosphincter (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Christian Chaussy, Stefan Thuroff, Klaus Schmitt
  • Endosphincter, set for releasable closure of the urethra and method for introduction of an endosphincter into the urethra
    Patent number: 6022312
    Abstract: An endosphincter for the urethra comprising a valve body and a retaining part to secure the valve body in the urethra. The endosphincter can be introduced through the urethral opening into the urethra and retained at a suitable point in the urethra. The retaining part has openings in its jacket wall to secure the valve body in the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventors: Christian Chaussy, Stefan Thuroff