Paul W Robinson

US Patent:

6493590, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Feb 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/500611

Inventors:

Bradley J. Wessman - Maple Grove MN
Peter J. Pohndorf - Stillater MN
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN

Assignee:

MicroNet Medical, Inc. - White Bear Lake MN

International Classification:

A61N 105

US Classification:

607116, 607119, 607122

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for use in stimulating a body tissue or organ that has a flexible band electrode. The band electrode includes at least one slot configured to provide increased flexibility. A lead having the electrode is also provided as well as a method for manufacturing a band electrode having at least one slot.

US Patent:

6517566, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/616411

Inventors:

Claire T. Hovland - Andover MN
Jerome H. Abrams - St. Paul MN
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN

Assignee:

Surgical Connections, Inc. - Bloomington MN

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606219, 600 29, 2271751

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a permanent implanted support for e. g. the urethral neck of the bladder, generally preventing urinary leakage caused by transmission of intra-abdominal pressure pulse waves. The support is implanted in a straightforward manner without the significant complexity and invasiveness associated with known surgical techniques. Pelvic trauma is dramatically reduced. Embodiments of the invention can be used in treatment of stress incontinence, and other types of incontinence, in both males and females.

US Patent:

6721604, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Jul 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/626631

Inventors:

Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN
Bradley J. Wessman - Maple Grove MN
Mark Gerald Schrom - Hugo MN

Assignee:

MicroNet Medical, Inc. - White Bear Lake MN

International Classification:

A61N 105

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

The present invention provides an implantable electrical lead having a reduced diameter and a relatively low resistance. The lead includes a lead body having at least one conductor manufactured from drawn-filled-tubing and having an elongated cross-sectional shape to confer a high cross-sectional area relative to the conductors thickness. The lead body insulates the conductor from contact with the patient and in the case of a plurality of conductors isolates the conductors from one another. The lead body may also include a lumen extending from the lead bodys proximal to distal ends.

US Patent:

6740098, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939052

Inventors:

Jerome H. Abrams - St. Paul MN
Claire T. Hovland - Andover MN
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN

Assignee:

Surgical Connections, Inc. - Andover MN

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606148, 606139

Abstract:

Surgical devices and methods achieve a desired configuration of one or more anatomical structures, e. g. by suction or inflation, and then optionally deploy a stabilizing or fastening agent or holding device, for example a helical staple, to stabilize the anatomical structure in the desired configuration. Aspects of the invention can be used in the treatment of incontinence, coronary artery blockage, and blockages or strictures in other anatomical structures. Additionally, embodiments of the invention also can be used to create anastomoses between anatomical structures, and/or to create or reverse functional vasectomies, tubal ligations and the like. Aspects of the invention are particularly (though not exclusively) applicable in minimally invasive surgical settings.

US Patent:

6964643, Nov 15, 2005

Filed:

Feb 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/077678

Inventors:

Claire T. Hovland - Andover MN, US
Curtis E. Olson - St. Paul MN, US
Jerome H. Abrams - St. Paul MN, US
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN, US
Philip A. Messina - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

NuGyn, Inc. - Spring Lake Park MN

International Classification:

A61H023/02

US Classification:

601 6, 601 9, 604315

Abstract:

Therapeutic devices and methods according to embodiments of the invention alleviate e. g. urinary incontinence in female and male patients. Suction or vacuum, for example, is applied to the genital region, clitoris or clitoral region, the external urethral orifice, and/or other designated areas, e. g. physically stimulating the sacral/pudendal nerves and/or nerve roots and alleviating incontinence. Such embodiments also can encourage or cause clitoral engorgement, or otherwise promote blood flow in the genital region. Vacuum or suction applied to e. g. the clitoris creates a negative pressure in the clitoris that is lower than the systolic blood pressure, tending to promote engorgement of the clitoris with blood. Aspects of the invention are applicable not only to treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, but also to the treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Aspects of the invention are also applicable to treatment of male incontinence and male erectile dysfunction.

US Patent:

7047082, May 16, 2006

Filed:

Feb 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/500213

Inventors:

Mark G. Schrom - Hugo MN, US
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN, US

Assignee:

MicroNet Medical, Inc. - White Bear Lake MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

A neurostimulating lead is provided for use in stimulating the spinal chord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves or for use in deep brain stimulation that comprises an elongated, flexible lead having improved steerability properties. The lead includes a plurality of thin-film metal electrodes connected by conductors embedded within the wall of the lead to electrical contacts at the proximal end of the lead. The lead is further designed to include an internal lumen for use with a guidewire in an over-the-wire lead placement.

US Patent:

7051419, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Aug 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/650883

Inventors:

Mark G. Schrom - Hugo MN, US
Paul J. Robinson - Mahtomedi MN, US

Assignee:

MicroNet Medical, Inc. - White Bear Lake MN

International Classification:

H04R 31/00

US Classification:

29594, 295921, 29825, 29857, 29858

Abstract:

A neurostimulating lead is provided for use in stimulating the spinal chord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves or for use in deep brain stimulation that comprises an elongated, flexible lead having improved steerability properties. The lead includes a plurality of thin-film metal electrodes connected by conductors embedded within the wall of the lead to electrical contacts at the proximal end of the lead. The lead is further designed to include an internal lumen for use with a guidewire in an over-the-wire lead placement.

US Patent:

7141055, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Apr 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/422598

Inventors:

Jerome H. Abrams - St. Paul MN, US
Claire T. Hovland - Andover MN, US
Paul J. Robinson - Andover MN, US

Assignee:

Surgical Connections, Inc. - Andover MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/24

US Classification:

606115, 606110, 606139, 606213, 606219

Abstract:

According to embodiments of the invention, an apparatus for moving a diseased portion of an anatomical structure with respect to a healthy portion of an anatomical structure includes a first vacuum section adapted to apply vacuum force to and hold the healthy portion, and a second vacuum section adapted to apply vacuum force to and hold the diseased portion, wherein the second vacuum section is adapted to withdraw within the first vacuum section.

Address:

888 East Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55115

VIN:

4A3AK34TX7E006046

Make:

MITSUBISHI

Model:

ECLIPSE

Year:

2007