Patents by Inventor Steve Golden

Steve Golden 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).

  • Anastomosis apparatus and methods
    Publication number: 20040050393
    Abstract: A system for anastomosing a first tubular structure to a second tubular structure having an opening formed therein comprises a support device having a plurality of arms forming spaces therebetween. The support device is adapted to support the first tubular structure within an opening in the second tubular structure to facilitate anastomosing the tubular structures together. The arms can be configured to urge the first tubular structure against the portion of the second tubular structure surrounding the opening to form a seal therebetween. According to one embodiment, a plurality of discrete fasteners are provided to pass through the support device spaces and the first and second tubular structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Steve Golden, Liem Ho
  • Apparatus and methods for anastomosis
    Patent number: 6695859
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for performing an anastomosis. More particularly, the apparatus may be used to perform a single or multiple anastomosis with the ability of maintaining fluid flow (e.g., blood) through the anastomosis vessel according to one aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Coalescent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Golden, John Nguyen, Charles T. Maroney, Sid Gandionco, Laurent Schaller, Liem Ho