Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Berryman

Thomas J. Berryman 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).

  • Publication number: 20160095759
    Abstract: A system for managing female incontinence includes a body of biocompatible material configured to fit between the labia minora and the vestibule floor, the body having a surface configured to occlude the urethral meatus, an adhesive carried on at least a first portion of the surface and configured to provide a sealing engagement between the body and the urethral meatus, and wherein at least the adhesive includes a water gradient silicone hydrogel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: John M. Taylor, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 8663304
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use, and a method of treating vascular disease in blood vessels in the brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Patent number: 7901445
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Publication number: 20080243224
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use, and a method of treating vascular disease in blood vessels in the brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Publication number: 20080243229
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 7384426
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the catheter by means of a linear translator. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Patent number: 7323005
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: MicroTherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 6979317
    Abstract: A device for delivery of a biocompatible polymer composition for treatment of urinary incontinence provides for delivery of biocompatible polymer material and a solidification agent through two lumens. The delivery device provides better control of the precipitation of the polymer in the periurethral tissue and detachment of the precipitated mass from the delivery device. The medical device includes a needle having a lumen and an inner cannula positioned within the needle lumen and movable longitudinally in the needle lumen from an extended position to a withdrawn position to sheer or cut the delivered mass of polymer material away from the needle tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Genyx Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Galt, John Wardle, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 6669719
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the catheter by means of a linear translator. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: MicroTherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Patent number: 6537293
    Abstract: A method of intracranial placement of an embolization coil provided with an anchor to prevent migration of the coil after placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas J. Berryman, Jay Lenker
  • Publication number: 20020198592
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Publication number: 20020169420
    Abstract: A device for delivery of a biocompatible polymer composition for treatment of urinary incontinence provides for delivery of biocompatible polymer material and a solidification agent through two lumens. The delivery device provides better control of the precipitation of the polymer in the periurethral tissue and detachment of the precipitated mass from the delivery device. The medical device includes a needle having a lumen and an inner cannula positioned within the needle lumen and movable longitudinally in the needle lumen from an extended position to a withdrawn position to sheer or cut the delivered mass of polymer material away from the needle tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Galt, John Wardle, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 6478775
    Abstract: A device for delivery of a biocompatible polymer composition for treatment of urinary incontinence provides for delivery of biocompatible polymer material and a solidification agent through two lumens. The delivery device provides better control of the precipitation of the polymer in the periurethral tissue and detachment of the precipitated mass from the delivery device. The medical device includes a needle having a lumen and an inner cannula positioned within the needle lumen and movable longitudinally in the needle lumen from an extended position to a withdrawn position to sheer or cut the delivered mass of polymer material away from the needle tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Genyx Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Galt, John Wardle, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 6432128
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Patent number: 6425854
    Abstract: A method for delivery of a biocompatible polymer composition for treatment of urinary incontinence provides for delivery of biocompatible polymer material and a solidification agent through two lumens of a delivery device. The delivery device provides better control of the precipitation of the polymer in the periurethral tissue and detachment of the precipitated mass from the delivery device. The medical device includes a needle having a lumen and an inner cannula positioned within the needle lumen and movable longitudinally in the needle lumen from an extended position to a withdrawn position to sheer or cut the delivered mass of polymer material away from the needle tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Genyx Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Galt, John Wardle, Thomas J. Berryman
  • Publication number: 20020055766
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: GEORGE WALLACE, THOMAS J. BERRYMAN, JAY LENKER
  • Publication number: 20020004676
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the catheter by means of a linear translator. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Patent number: 6254628
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter by means of a non-sliding retention and release mechanism. The non-sliding release mechanism is operated remotely at the proximal end of the catheter by means of a linear translator. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman, Robert R. Greene, Rodney Brenneman
  • Patent number: 6126672
    Abstract: A method of intracranial placement of an embolization coil provided with an anchor to prevent migration of the coil after placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Berryman, Jay Lenker
  • Patent number: 6007573
    Abstract: A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. The stent is a rolled sheet stent and is releasably mounted on the distal tip of the catheter with a low profile retaining tab. The stent is rolled tightly on the distal tip of the catheter and flexibility of the tightly rolled stent is promoted by ribbed or slatted construction (or, alternatively, slotted construction) in which the various layers of the stent are provided with numerous slats which counter align when the stent is expanded to form an imperforate wall from a plurality of perforate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: MicroTherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wallace, Jay Lenker, Thomas J. Berryman