Patents by Inventor Theodore O. Truit

Theodore O. Truit 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).

  • Device and method for treatment of sinusitis
    Patent number: 7520876
    Abstract: A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes traversing the canine fossa region of the patient so as to form a passageway in the sinus cavity. An elongate member is inserted through the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member such as a balloon disposed thereon. The inflation member is positioned within the constricted passageway. The inflation member is expanded so as to expand at least a portion of the constricted sinus passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Entellus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas V. Ressemann, Peter T. Keith, Theodore O. Truit