Patents by Inventor Thomas M. KRUMMEL

Thomas M. KRUMMEL 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).

  • METHODS FOR LENGTHENING TUBULAR ORGANS
    Publication number: 20220061977
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for lengthening tubular organs using expandable implants. The expandable implants may be secured along a length of a tubular organ by forming a plication at each end of the implant. Securing the expandable implants in this manner may be used to treat short bowel syndrome. Methods for selecting and implanting an expandable implant suitable for lengthening a tubular organ according to predetermined patient parameters are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: James C.Y. DUNN, Thomas M. KRUMMEL