Patents by Inventor Victor Nitti
Victor Nitti 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).
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Publication number: 20150335414Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence is disclosed including anchoring an incontinence treatment device in a patient by securing anchor portions of the incontinence treatment device relative to a first ramus associated with a first obturator foramen and a second ramus associated with a second obturator foramen of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 9072585Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision and exposing urethral tissue in a patient and employing a tool to place an implant into the incision. The method also includes coupling a first end of the implant to the tool and directing the tool and the first end of the implant through a first obturator foramen of the patient and following the same approach on a contralateral side of the patient thus suspending the implant between the first obturator foramen and the second obturator foramen of the patient. The method additionally includes elevating a urethra of the patient with a central portion of the implant, and securing the first end of the implant relative to a first descending ramus of the patient and securing the second end of the implant relative to a second descending ramus of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20140194675Abstract: An implant for use in the treatment of urinary incontinence includes a suburethral support and an anchor portion extending from the support portion. The support portion is operatively positionable at or distal to the bulbar urethral complex and the anchor portion is operatively extensible through the obturator foramen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 8608640Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence includes forming a first incision exposing a urethral region a patient and forming first and second suprapubic incisions. The method includes tunneling an introducer from the first suprapubic incision superficially anterior to a pubic symphysis of the patient and out of the first incision, attaching a first portion of an implant to the introducer and retracting the introducer and the first portion of the implant from the first incision to the first suprapubic incision, and repeating these maneuvers on the contralateral side. The method includes forming third and fourth incisions and tunneling a suitable introducer from the third/fourth incisions through separate obturator foramen of the patient to allow retracting portions of the implant from the first incision back through to the third/fourth incision with the introducer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20130231524Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision and exposing urethral tissue in a patient and employing a tool to place an implant into the incision. The method also includes coupling a first end of the implant to the tool and directing the tool and the first end of the implant through a first obturator foramen of the patient and following the same approach on a contralateral side of the patient thus suspending the implant between the first obturator foramen and the second obturator foramen of the patient. The method additionally includes elevating a urethra of the patient with a central portion of the implant, and securing the first end of the implant relative to a first descending ramus of the patient and securing the second end of the implant relative to a second descending ramus of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 8485962Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision and exposing urethral tissue in a patient and employing a tool to place an implant into the incision. The method also includes coupling a first end of the implant to the tool and directing the tool and the first end of the implant through a first obturator foramen of the patient and following the same approach on a contralateral side of the patient thus suspending the implant between the first obturator foramen and the second obturator foramen of the patient. The method additionally includes elevating a urethra of the patient with a central portion of the implant, and securing the first end of the implant relative to a first descending ramus of the patient and securing the second end of the implant relative to a second descending ramus of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20120259169Abstract: A method of treating incontinence in a male patient includes forming a non-scrotal incision in the male patient; traversing an anchor portion of an implant through the incision and through an obturator foramen of the male patient; securing the anchor portion of the implant to a ramus of the male patient; and placing a support portion of the implant in the incision to support a urethra of the male patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: COLOPLAST A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20120022317Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision and exposing urethral tissue in a patient and employing a tool to place an implant into the incision. The method also includes coupling a first end of the implant to the tool and directing the tool and the first end of the implant through a first obturator foramen of the patient and following the same approach on a contralateral side of the patient thus suspending the implant between the first obturator foramen and the second obturator foramen of the patient. The method additionally includes elevating a urethra of the patient with a central portion of the implant, and securing the first end of the implant relative to a first descending ramus of the patient and securing the second end of the implant relative to a second descending ramus of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 8029435Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male or female incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra (male) or mid-urethral region (female) to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20090247816Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male or female incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra (male) or mid-urethral region (female) to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: COLOPLAST A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 7559885Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male or female incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra (male) or mid-urethral region (female) to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Patent number: 7431690Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male incontinence and method of Implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Bryon L. Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20080009665Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male or female incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra (male) or mid-urethral region (female) to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Bryon Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20070049791Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Bryon Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson
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Publication number: 20060247490Abstract: An implantable sling for the treatment of male incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Bryon Merade, Craig Comiter, Victor Nitti, Raymond Rackley, Eugene Rhee, Sandip Vasavada, Kapri Ellenson