Patents by Inventor Vidya Gopal

Vidya Gopal 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).

  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A FALLOPIAN TUBE
    Publication number: 20170296377
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Betsy SWANN, Christopher A. STOUT, Julian CRUZADA, Vidya GOPAL, Charlotte HERMANTO
  • Devices and methods for occluding a fallopian tube
    Patent number: 9579232
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170027740
    Abstract: Contraceptive devices that provide substantially immediate and permanent sterilization are described herein. Systems and methods for transcervically delivering the contraceptive devices are also described herein. The contraceptive device may include an expandable implant. The implant includes hydrogel to provide substantially immediate sterilization, and tissue in-growth fibers to provide permanent sterilization. As an alternative or in combination to hydrogel, the implant may include copper or cupric ions to provide substantially immediate sterilization. The implant may also include hydrogel to improve trackability of the implant through an ovarian pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventors: Vidya GOPAL, Christopher STOUT, Betsy SWANN
  • Contraceptive devices and methods
    Patent number: 9421121
    Abstract: Contraceptive devices that provide substantially immediate and permanent sterilization are described herein. Systems and methods for transcervically delivering the contraceptive devices are also described herein. The contraceptive device may include an expandable implant. The implant includes hydrogel to provide substantially immediate sterilization, and tissue in-growth fibers to provide permanent sterilization. As an alternative or in combination to hydrogel, the implant may include copper or cupric ions to provide substantially immediate sterilization. The implant may also include hydrogel to improve trackability of the implant through an ovarian pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventors: Vidya Gopal, Christopher Stout, Betsy Swann
  • Devices and methods for occluding a fallopian tube
    Patent number: 8434490
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Contraceptive devices and methods
    Patent number: 8434489
    Abstract: Contraceptive devices that provide substantially immediate and permanent sterilization are described herein. Systems and methods for transcervically delivering the contraceptive devices are also described herein. The contraceptive device may include an expandable implant. The implant includes hydrogel to provide substantially immediate sterilization, and tissue in-growth fibers to provide permanent sterilization. As an alternative or in combination to hydrogel, the implant may include copper or cupric ions to provide substantially immediate sterilization. The implant may also include hydrogel to improve trackability of the implant through an ovarian pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Vidya Gopal, Christopher Stout, Betsy Swann
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A FALLOPIAN TUBE
    Publication number: 20110284009
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Devices and methods for occluding a fallopian tube
    Patent number: 7987853
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110094519
    Abstract: Contraceptive devices that provide substantially immediate and permanent sterilization are described herein. Systems and methods for transcervically delivering the contraceptive devices are also described herein. The contraceptive device may include an expandable implant. The implant includes hydrogel to provide substantially immediate sterilization, and tissue in-growth fibers to provide permanent sterilization. As an alternative or in combination to hydrogel, the implant may include copper or cupric ions to provide substantially immediate sterilization. The implant may also include hydrogel to improve trackability of the implant through an ovarian pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Vidya Gopal, Christopher Stout, Betsy Swann
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A FALLOPIAN TUBE
    Publication number: 20090266366
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto