Carlos M Mery

US Patent:

20070144534, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607669

Inventors:

Carlos Mery - Mountain View CA, US
Bilal Shafi - Palo Alto CA, US
Gary Binyamin - Palo Alto CA, US
Jessica Connor - Palo Alto CA, US
John White - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/56

US Classification:

128848000

Abstract:

Devices and methods are provided for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. An implantable device is inserted into the tongue. The implantable device is a flexible elongated structure, which may be a curved or jointed filament; of a sufficient length and diameter to provide support, when implanted, sufficient to restrain obstructive movement of the tongue during sleep.

US Patent:

20070233219, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Feb 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/707348

Inventors:

Bilal Shafi - Palo Alto CA, US
Carlos Mery - Mountain View CA, US
Qi Liao - Stanford CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/06
C08F 8/00

US Classification:

623001100, 528354000

Abstract:

Described here are polymer compositions, methods, and systems for reinforcing a wall of a heart. The polymer compositions may be adapted to form networks, e.g., cross-linked networks, semi-interpenetrating networks, or interpenetrating networks, and placed within the pericardial space or on one or more pericardial tissues. The mechanical properties of the polymer compositions or networks derived therefrom may then be employed to reinforce a heart wall to prevent dilatation of a chamber of the heart and/or expansion of an infarct, e.g., to treat or prevent congestive or chronic heart failure.

US Patent:

20080033459, Feb 7, 2008

Filed:

Aug 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/833963

Inventors:

Bilal Shafi - Palo Alto CA, US
Gabriel Sanchez - Belen NM, US
Carlos Mery - Chestnut Hill MA, US
Gary Binyamin - Palo Alto CA, US
Jessica Connor - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

SurgSolutions, LLP - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606144000

Abstract:

A device is provided to rapidly, safely, efficiently and effectively close tissue defects created to access operative sites in a patients body. The device comprises an elongated body with its features in profile to allow use through conduits such as trocars which can be removed over the device. The device has diametrically opposed pivoting extensions which provide a target for flexible needles to attach to suture and provide protection for all vital structures in the body. Once the pivoting extensions are past the innermost layer adjacent to the tissue defect the flexible needles are advanced through the tissue to obtain an adequate and proper amount of tissue to allow for a strong closure. The device leaves a suture behind which can then be tied to close the tissue defect.

Address:

2232 Shakespeare St, Houston, TX 77030

VIN:

JHLRE48707C003431

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CR-V

Year:

2007