Patents by Inventor Stephen Alexander Sosnowski

Stephen Alexander Sosnowski 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).

  • Gastric space filler device, delivery system, and related methods
    Patent number: 9283102
    Abstract: According to features of the present disclosure, a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing stomach volume are disclosed. A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device is disclosed. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering a gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Alexander Sosnowski, Tyler John Holschlag, Daniel Eugene Kincade
  • Gastric space filler device, delivery system, and related methods
    Patent number: 8142469
    Abstract: A gastric space filler device effective for reducing stomach volume comprises at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods are effective for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient. The gastric space filler device may be provided with sheaths and methods for covering the gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Alexander Sosnowski, Tyler John Holschlag, Daniel Eugene Kincade
  • GASTRIC SPACE FILLER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110178544
    Abstract: According to features of the present disclosure, a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing stomach volume are disclosed. A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device is disclosed. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering a gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Alexander Sosnowski, Tyler John Holschlag, Daniel Eugene Kincade
  • Gastric Space Filler Device, Delivery System, and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20080319471
    Abstract: According to features of the present disclosure, a gastric space filler device and methods effective for reducing stomach volume are disclosed. A gastric space filler comprising at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device is disclosed. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and with mineral oil, which further has the effect of reducing leakage. Delivery systems and methods for inserting a gastric space filler device into a patient are also disclosed. Sheaths and methods for covering a gastric space filler device during delivery into a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Alexander Sosnowski, Tyler John Holschlag, Daniel Eugene Kinlade