| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D265128 |
Mammary bandage |
June 22, 1982 |
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| 5171269 |
Mammary prosthesis |
December 15, 1992 |
| A mammary prosthesis for augmentation mammoplasty is comprised of a shell containing an insoluble, fibrous material which when the shell is inflated with inflating fluid adjusts the feel and appearance of the inflated shell to approximate natural mammary tissue. The shell is sealed excep |
| 5167614 |
Prostatic stent |
December 1, 1992 |
| A stent for maintaining fluid flow through a body passage in a patient comprises a tubular member having an inlet at one end, an outlet at the other end and a lumen extending from the inlet to the outlet. The preferred stent also includes at least one projection on the outer wall of |
| 5163950 |
Balloon catheter and endoscope kit |
November 17, 1992 |
| A balloon catheter with an unreinforced stem collapses compactly. A method of introducing a balloon catheter into the body passage of a patient consists of loading the balloon end of the catheter into the unattached sheath of an endoscope and passing the elongated tubular leg attached to |
| 5141508 |
Tissue expander |
August 25, 1992 |
| The tissue expander includes a shell with a base layer and an expansion layer that define an expansion chamber therebetween. A conduit or fill tube extends from the shell and is the sole source of communication with the expansion chamber. The base and expansion layers are thermoplastical |
| 5133753 |
Method for expanding a self-sealing tissue prosthesis |
July 28, 1992 |
| The self-sealing tissue expander includes inner and outer layers of relatively nonflowable material and a median layer of flowable material. The median layer of flowable material which can include one or more sublayers of flowable material is under a predetermined compression imposed |
| 5114398 |
Female incontinence control device with mechanically operable valve |
May 19, 1992 |
| The female incontinence control device includes a conduit having inlet and outlet openings for receiving, conducting and discharging urinary fluid. The device also includes stabilizing structure for holding the conduit in its installed position relative to the urethra and bladder such th |
| 5101813 |
Penile erectile system and method for sterilization |
April 7, 1992 |
| A sterile, fully assembled, multi-component, penile erectile system which is to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes at least one elongated, flexible cylindrical member with a pressure chamber for implanting into the pendulous penis; a press |
| 5074878 |
Tissue expander and method |
December 24, 1991 |
| The tissue expander includes a closed shell structure having a shell wall formed of a needle-penetrable material with self-sealing characteristics. The shell defines a fluid expandable chamber. In some embodiments of the invention, a self-sealing layer of elastomeric material is joined o |
| 5071429 |
Method for inserting a balloon catheter through an endoscope |
December 10, 1991 |
| A balloon catheter with an unreinforced stem collapses compactly. A method of introducing a balloon catheter into the body passage of a patient consists of loading the balloon end of the catheter into the unattached sheath of an endoscope and passing the elongated tubular leg attached to |
| 5066303 |
Self-sealing tissue expander and method |
November 19, 1991 |
| The self-sealing tissue expander includes inner and outer layers of relatively nonflowable material and a median layer of flowable material, The median layer of flowable material which can include one or more sublayers of flowable material is under a predetermined compression imposed |
| 5041092 |
Urethral indwelling catheter with magnetically controlled drainage valve and method |
August 20, 1991 |
| The catheter includes a user controlled incontinence portion that is combinable with a combination inflation/drainage member. The inflation/drainage member can be detached from the incontinence portion to provide a user controlled device. A magnetic valve is incorporated in the user |
| 5030199 |
Female incontinence control device with magnetically operable valve and method |
July 9, 1991 |
| A female incontinence control device includes a conduit having inlet and outlet openings for receiving, conducting and discharging urinary fluid. The device also includes stabilizing structure, which can be adjustable, for holding the conduit in its installed position relative to the ure |
| 4995380 |
Penile prosthesis |
February 26, 1991 |
| A penile prosthesis consists of a pair of inflatable penile implants which each having a cylindrical body which contains a hydraulic system including a pressure chamber, a reservoir for pressurizing fluid, and a pump for transferring fluid under pressure to the pressure chamber to make i |
| 4932938 |
Urethral indwelling catheter with incontinence control |
June 12, 1990 |
| The catheter includes a user-controlled incontinence portion that is combinable with a fluid drainage member to permit continuous bladder drainage into a fluid collection member. The fluid drainage member can be detached from the incontinence portion fo the catheter while the catheter |
| 4928706 |
Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitor |
May 29, 1990 |
| The nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity monitor includes a penile cuff formed on a nondistensible flexible membrane with an internal chamber defined therein. The chamber is initially filled with liquid from a reservoir until the cuff contacts the periphery of a flaccid penis. The |
| 4917110 |
Penile prosthesis |
April 17, 1990 |
| An implantable prosthesis for correcting erectile impotence includes at least one penile implant with a pressure chamber, an accumulator charged with fluid, tubing connecting the accumulator to the pressure chamber of the implant, a valve which is normally closed and a lever which can be |
| 4913683 |
Infusion stent system |
April 3, 1990 |
| The infusion stent system includes a stent member having a plurality of openings provided in the wall of the stent along the entire length of the stent. An imperforate open ended guide tube member used for installation and infusion of the stent accommodates a core member that stiffens th |
| 4913162 |
Nocturnal penile tumescene and rigidity monitor |
April 3, 1990 |
| The nocturnal penile tumescene and rigidity sensor device includes a flexible, foldable member that supports a relatively soft foam material and a relatively hard foam material. In one embodiment of the invention the relatively soft foam material and the relatively hard foam material |
| 4908029 |
Flexible needle stop |
March 13, 1990 |
| The flexible needle stop includes a normally unfolded needle impenetrable needle barrier formed of a flexible foldable material. The flexible foldable material can be a single layer sheet material, a wire mesh material and/or one or more layers of scale-like components arranged side |
| 4898158 |
Penile implant with improved pressure relief valve |
February 6, 1990 |
| An inflatable penile implant includes a novel compensator which both absorbs any increased pressure to protect the components of the hydraulic system from pressure damage and which permits the implant to be shortened in length without impairing its function. An improved tapered pumping |
| 4881530 |
Penile prosthesis |
November 21, 1989 |
| An improved penile prosthesis includes at least one elongated, flexible cylinder containing a non-distensible bladder for implantation in the pendulous penis; a pump for implantation in the scrotal sac; tubing connecting the pump to the bladder; a valve for retaining the fluid in the |
| 4874360 |
Ureteral stent system |
October 17, 1989 |
| A ureteral stent has a main body that is soft and flexible and a proximal hook portion which is stiffer to minimize expulsion from the kidney. |
| 4863470 |
Identification marker for a breast prosthesis |
September 5, 1989 |
| A radiopaque identification marker is incorporated into a radiolucent prosthesis, such as a breast implant. The marker denotes data which is ascertainable prior or subsequent to implantation. |
| 4852555 |
Inflatable penile prosthesis |
August 1, 1989 |
| A penile prosthesis is disclosed that can be extended and retracted by the application of fluid pressure to an internal chamber. The chamber includes a non-dispensible sheath portion that can be reversibly extended from a wrinkled retracted condition to a taut extended condition in respo |
| 4832054 |
Septum |
May 23, 1989 |
| The septum includes a unit with two fill chamber sections, each having a corresponding needle penetrable seal member for sealing the respective fill chamber sections. The seal members are oppositely disposed and thereby permit access to a corresponding fill chamber section at two dif |
| 4823779 |
Penile implant with compensator |
April 25, 1989 |
| An inflatable penile implant includes a novel compensator which both absorbs any increased pressure to protect the components of the hydraulic system from pressure damage and which permits the implant to be shortened in length without impairing its function. An improved tapered pumping |
| 4820262 |
Ureteral stent |
April 11, 1989 |
| An adjustable ureteral stent comprises an elongated, flexible tubular member with a hook at the proximal end, a generally straight elongated trimmable portion extending to the distal end and means for forming a hook at the distal end. In one embodiment the means is a second member which |
| 4817637 |
Subcutaneous injection and withdrawal site |
April 4, 1989 |
| An implantable fluid transfer device or septum which includes a hollow spherical housing containing a chamber therein for receiving fluid. A needle infuses fluid into or withdraws fluid from the chamber. The housing has a surface that is capable of both omni-directional penetration by th |
| 4813925 |
Spiral ureteral stent |
March 21, 1989 |
| A spiral ureteral stent is positioned in the ureter to aid in infusion of the renal pelvis and to maintain fluid drainage between the renal pelvis and the bladder. The stent includes a helical coiled section having retaining means at the distal and proximal ends for reception in the |
| 4802885 |
Self sealing subcutaneous infusion and withdrawal device |
February 7, 1989 |
| The self-sealing subcutaneous infusion and withdrawal device or septum includes a cup-shaped needle stop member that defines a fluid chamber having a fluid transfer opening. A jacket envelops the needle stop member and includes an integrally formed delivery tube that aligns with the flui |
| 4791917 |
Penile prosthesis |
December 20, 1988 |
| A penile prosthesis which is adapted to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes a penile implant comprising an elongated, flexible cylindrical member having a short relatively stiff proximal portion which is adapted to be implanted into the root en |
| 4790809 |
Ureteral stent |
December 13, 1988 |
| An ureteral stent comprises an elongated, flexible tubular member which has one end with a magnetically attractable tip. Both ends of the stent are preferably both set in the form of hooks. A method of removing the stent from the bladder of a patient comprises introducing a retrieving ca |
| 4790298 |
Penile prosthesis and method |
December 13, 1988 |
| The penile prosthesis includes proximal and distal end portions with an intermediate, normally flexible main body portion. The main body portion includes an array of segments that, although individually pivotable with respect to each other, can be rendered into a rigid unit by engagement |
| 4787884 |
Ureteral stent guidewire system |
November 29, 1988 |
| A dual wire guidewire system for inserting a ureteral stent with a proximal end with a reduced opening into the ureter of a patient comprises an elongated tubular pusher wire, an elongated guidewire and a retaining member. The pusher wire is open at both ends and sized to fit in the lume |
| 4773403 |
Penile prosthesis |
September 27, 1988 |
| An improved penile prosthesis to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes at least one elongated, flexible cylinder containing therein a hydraulic system comprising a pressure chamber, a reservoir and a pump. It also includes an outer girth adjustin |
| 4766889 |
Infusion erectile system |
August 30, 1988 |
| The infusion erectile system prosthesis includes a dispensing device implanted in a scrotal sac or subcutaneously in an area adjacent the scrotal sac. The dispensing device includes a reservoir for storing erection stimulating material and a pumping arrangement for actuating movement |
| 4726360 |
Penile prosthesis |
February 23, 1988 |
| A penile prosthesis which is adapted to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes at least one elongated, flexible cylindrical member which is adapted to be implanted into the corpus cavernosum of the pendulous penis, a pressure bulb for pressurizing |
| 4713049 |
Ureteral stent kit |
December 15, 1987 |
| A ureteral stent kit for inserting a ureteral stent and bypassing obstructions in the ureter comprises an elongated, flexible tubular stent which has a lumen and at least one end set in the form of a hook, a removable tubular guide member sized to fit in the lumen in the stent and ha |
| 4682589 |
Penile prosthesis |
July 28, 1987 |
| An inflatable penile implant includes a pressure chamber, a reservoir for pressurizing fluid and an expandable member in the reservoir for transferring fluid under pressure to the pressure chamber to make it rigid. |
| 4645492 |
Catheter anchoring device |
February 24, 1987 |
| A device for anchoring catheter tubing to the skin of a patient which includes a resiliently flexible pad attachable to the patient's skin. The pad has a predetermined dimensioned arcuate passageway disposed therein for snugly receiving and redirecting the tube. The passageway is ext |
| 4622958 |
Penile implant with accumulator |
November 18, 1986 |
| An inflatable penile implant includes a novel pressure accumulating chamber which has a wall which stretches to expand the volume of the chamber when the normal working pressure of the implant has been exceeded. The expansion in the volume of the chamber absorbs and compensates for any |
| 4610657 |
Ureteral stent |
September 9, 1986 |
| An ureteral stent comprises an elongated, flexible tubular member which has proximal and distal ends in the form of hooks. Both of the ends of the member are open but the opening at the proximal end is smaller than the lumen or the opening at the distal end. Methods of inserting the sten |
| 4602625 |
Penile erectile system |
July 29, 1986 |
| A penile erectile system for treating male impotency comprises a sleeve of biocompatible material having at least one pressurizable chamber which is adapted to be implanted about the penile shaft of a patient beneath the penile skin between the skin and the shaft and a body member integr |
| 4589280 |
Fluid flow meter utilizing pressure sensing |
May 20, 1986 |
| An improved fluid flow meter for measuring a liquid flow rate is disclosed. It comprises a container having an interior cavity, an inlet opening, a vent opening, a first passageway and a second passageway. The first passageway has an upper opening which is sealed by a pressure transducer |
| 4587955 |
Latch for securing an artificial sphincter |
May 13, 1986 |
| A latch for securing the ends of a belt together so as to encircle an inflatable cuff of an artificial sphincter. The latch includes two rotatable components with cavities which receive the belt ends when the components are suitably rotated and capture the belt ends within the latch |
| 4574792 |
Penile erectile system |
March 11, 1986 |
| A self-contained penile implant includes a pressure chamber, a fluid reservoir, a pump for transferring fluid from the reservoir to the pressure chamber and a release valve which can be manually deformed to release the pressure in the pressure chamber and permit fluid to flow from th |
| 4554687 |
Toilet mounted urine flow meter |
November 26, 1985 |
| A urine flow meter including a toilet mounted collector is disclosed. The collector has a mouth portion which is dimensioned to fit within a toilet bowl and which has walls which slope downwardly and inwardly to a neck portion. The neck portion extends downwardly from the lower end of th |
| 4550720 |
Capacitance device for medical implant |
November 5, 1985 |
| A capacitance device for a medical implant having a hydraulic system including a pressure chamber in which hydraulic pressure must be maintained at a working level comprises an impermeable, elastic bladder which is positioned in the pressure chamber. The bladder is filled with gas so |
| 4550719 |
Implantable penile erectile system |
November 5, 1985 |
| A penile erectile system which is adapted to be surgically implanted in man for the treatment of erectile impotence includes at least one penile implant comprising an elongated, flexible cylindrical body (11, 11') adapted to be implanted in the corpus cavernosum of a penis, said body |
