Implantable slings and anchor systems

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9918820
SERIAL NO

15390597

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

Various embodiments of a mesh or implant systems are provided. The implants can include one or more anchors, arms and the like. The anchors can include hingeable or patterned finger extension to facilitate tissue penetration and retention. Various tensioning and adjustment mechanisms, devices and methods are further provided for the implant systems.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bertelson, Kathryn A Buffalo, US 3 12
Crank, Justin M Maple Grove, US 52 743
Derus, Patricia M Rogers, US 14 963
Knipfer, Michael A Maple Grove, US 18 194
Rocheleau, Gary A Maple Grove, US 38 2895

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
7.5 Year Payment $3600.00 $1800.00 $900.00 Sep 20, 2025
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Sep 20, 2029
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00