Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Shanks

Stephen C. Shanks 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).

  • Method for performing lipoplasty using external laser radiation
    Patent number: 6605079
    Abstract: A lipoplasty method which includes applying laser energy to the adipose tissue externally through the skin at the same time suction is applied to the targeted tissue. The preferred method includes introducing a solution through an opening in the body to cause the solution to come into contact with adipocytes in the adipose tissue before or simultaneous with applying the laser energy. Optionally, the method can further include reducing inflammation by applying laser energy externally through the skin. Also optionally, the method can include reducing pain by applying laser energy externally through the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Erchonia Patent Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen C. Shanks, Kevin B. Tucek, Rodrigo Neira