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:
Jul. 21, 2015
Filed:
May. 21, 2007
John Fritz Otte, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, Minnetonka, MN (US);
John Jason Buysman, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Edouard A. Koullick, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ross A. Longhini, Minnetonka, MN (US);
James B. Presthus, Minnetonka, MN (US);
John Fritz Otte, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, Minnetonka, MN (US);
John Jason Buysman, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Edouard A. Koullick, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ross A. Longhini, Minnetonka, MN (US);
James B. Presthus, Minnetonka, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperineal pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.