The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2024
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2024
Eschara Medical, Llc, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Robert A. Ganz, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Gabriel L. Ganz, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ryan Timothy Balko, Rogers, MN (US);
Justin James Herbert, Osseo, MN (US);
Brett Allyn Williams, North Oaks, MN (US);
ESCHARA MEDICAL, LLC, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
Devices and methods for treatment of bodily lumens and sphincters are disclosed. Some embodiments include methods and devices for inducing an inflammatory response and development of fibrosis, collagen, and/or scar tissue. In some embodiments, scaffolds may be composed of a matrix of filaments. Application of the methods and devices disclosed herein to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and other sphincter disorders are discussed. Biodegradable scaffolds configured to induce an inflammatory response are also disclosed.