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Bladder sling
Assignee: ConSert LLC
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Filing: 1999-03-23
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Granted: 2000-08-29
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Expires: 2019-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A sling for supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder to prevent urinary incontinence is disclosed. The sling is designed to provide sufficient support to inhibit the unintended flow of urine, yet stretch in a controlled fashion so that the bladder can be voided at approximate times.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude Tihon
- 👤 Mark A. Rydell
- 👤 William P. Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0218; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/0036; A61F2/0045; A61B2017/00743; A61B2017/00805; A61B2017/0225; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06166; A61B2017/0618
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a stretchable support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the stretchable support; c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the stretchable support in place; and a pair of ribs extending across the stretchable support to prevent the stretchable support from folding over onto itself.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a stretchable support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the stretchable support; c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the stretchable support in place; and a pair of ribs extending across the stretchable support to prevent the stretchable support from folding over onto itself.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The sling of claim 1 wherein said ribs are spaced from each other so that they reside on opposite sides of a urethra supported by said sling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sling of claim 1 wherein said ribs do not have a uniform thickness.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sling of claim 1 wherein said ribs are curved so that they bow downwardly from said stretchable support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sling of claim 1 wherein said sutures are made of an elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The sling of claim 1 wherein said sutures have an elastic section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the support; c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the support in place, at least a portion of said sutures being stretchable; and d) a pair of ribs extending across the support to prevent the support from folding over onto itself, said ribs spaces from each other so that they reside on opposite sides of the urethra supported by the sling, said ribs having a non-uniform thickness and curved so that they bow downwardly from said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the support; c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the support in place, at least a portion of said sutures being stretchable; and d) a pair of ribs extending across the support to prevent the support from folding over onto itself, said ribs spaces from each other so that they reside on opposite sides of the urethra supported by the sling, said ribs having a non-uniform thickness and curved so that they bow downwardly from said support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
The sling of claim 7 wherein said support is stretchable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the support; and c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the support in place, at least a portion of said sutures being stretchable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
For the treatment of urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra and neck of the bladder, a sling comprising: a) a support; b) first and second suture anchors positioned at opposite ends of the support; and c) sutures cooperating with said suture anchors to fix the support in place, at least a portion of said sutures being stretchable.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-29 | 2004-02-28 | 2004-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-29 | 2008-02-28 | 2008-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-29 | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |