John F Jacobs

US Patent:

7828854, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/554909

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US
Ilya S. Koyfman - Ringoes NJ, US
Gaoyuan Gavin Chen - Hillsborough NJ, US
Donald G. Hill - Branchburg NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

623 2372, 606151

Abstract:

An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material is disclosed. The first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.

US Patent:

8388633, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/075442

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US
Ilya S. Koyfman - Ringoes NJ, US
Gaoyuan Gavin Chen - Hillsborough NJ, US
Donald G. Hill - Branchburg NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606151, 623 2372

Abstract:

An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.

US Patent:

8591534, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/858827

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US
Ilya S. Koyfman - Ringoes NJ, US
Gaoyuan Gavin Chen - Hillsborough NJ, US
Donald G. Hill - Branchburg NJ, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61B 17/08

US Classification:

606151, 623 2372

Abstract:

An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.

US Patent:

20090076481, Mar 19, 2009

Filed:

Mar 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/076846

Inventors:

THOMAS J. STEGMANN - PETERSBERG, DE
KENNETH A. THOMAS - CHATHAM NJ, US
JOHN W. JACOBS - AMARILLO TX, US
TUGAN MUFTULER - ALISO VIEJO CA, US
SHADFAR BAHRI - IRVINE CA, US
HON YU - IRVINE CA, US
VANCE GARDNER - IRVINE CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
A61B 5/05

US Classification:

604522, 600407, 6048911

Abstract:

The invention relates to methods for the diagnosis, amelioration, and treatment of back pain, particularly lumbar back pain, in particular, back pain caused by muscular abnormalities, vertebral body osteoporosis, and disc degeneration. Patients with back pain are categorized into specific subsets that are deemed to have potential to respond to therapy. In particular, the invention includes a therapy involving stimulation of neovascularization so as to increase perfusion of various spine compartments.

US Patent:

20100080791, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/238991

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
Kevin S. Weadock - Hillsborough NJ, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 38/48
A61K 38/36
A61P 17/00
A61Q 19/00

US Classification:

424 9464, 514 12

Abstract:

The present invention provides a composition and method for treating tissue defects. The composition includes thrombin and fibrinogen, or sodium alginate and calcium chloride, and also a surfactant, and non-resorbable polymer microparticles dispersed within the composition.

US Patent:

20100132719, Jun 3, 2010

Filed:

Dec 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/325350

Inventors:

John Jacobs - Easton PA, US
Kevin S. Weadock - Hillsborough NJ, US
Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US

Assignee:

Ethicon, Inc. - Somerville NJ

International Classification:

A61F 5/56
A61F 5/37

US Classification:

128848, 128846

Abstract:

A system for treating obstructive sleep apnea includes an anchoring element having scar tissue located in an inframandibular region, and a tongue implant having at least one arm extending therefrom, whereby the tongue implant is implantable in a tongue with the at least one arm being connectable with the anchoring element for coupling the tongue implant with the anchoring element. In one embodiment, the anchoring element includes a first implant part such as a flexible layer implantable in the inframandibular region and the scar tissue is formed on, in, and/or around the first implant part. The tongue implant is coupled with the anchoring element and/or the scar tissue through the at least one arm. The length of the at least one arm may be adjusted for shifting the tongue anteriorly.

US Patent:

20110172786, Jul 14, 2011

Filed:

Mar 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/075351

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US
Ilya S. Koyfman - Ringoes NJ, US
Gaoyuan Gavin Chen - Hillsborough NJ, US
Donald G. Hill - Branchburg NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

623 2372

Abstract:

An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.

US Patent:

20120225052, Sep 6, 2012

Filed:

May 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/470873

Inventors:

Robert A. Rousseau - Ottsville PA, US
Kevin S. Weadock - Hillsborough NJ, US
John R. Jacobs - Easton PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 38/48
A61P 1/00
A61P 17/00
A61P 13/02
A61K 31/734
A61P 17/10

US Classification:

424 9464, 514 54

Abstract:

The present invention provides a composition and method for treating tissue defects. The composition includes thrombin and fibrinogen, or sodium alginate and calcium chloride, and also a surfactant, and non-resorbable polymer microparticles dispersed within the composition.

Address:

562 Birchtree Vly Ct, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Phone:

9195671268

VIN:

1G1AT58HX97185383

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

COBALT

Year:

2009