| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 606197000 | Rectal or anal | 15 |
| 20080300619 | RECTAL BALLOON APPARATUS WITH RADIATION SENSOR AND/OR MARKERS - A rectal balloon apparatus has a shaft with a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A balloon is affixed over an end of the shaft such that the fluid passageway communicates with an interior of the balloon. The balloon has a laterally flat surface thereon when inflated. The laterally flat surface of the balloon has a longitudinal groove formed thereon. The balloon has a radiation sensor positioned within the groove and a plurality of fiducial markers positioned on a surface of the balloon. A stopper is slidably mounted on the shaft. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090062837 | OUTER TUBE FOR NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY - An outer tube for natural orifice surgery. The outer tube can have interchangeable inserts to establish a desired size and number of lumens. A distal tapered soft plastic plug may be provided to cover the distal end of the tube. Different segments of the tube may have different stiffness characteristics. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090131969 | Anal prolapse prevention aid - An anal prolapse prevention aid comprises a small head ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090149880 | Occlusion System for Management of Rectal or Anal Incontinence - An occlusion system for management of rectal or anal incontinence, including a shaft element with a distal end and a proximal end and with a lumen extending all the way from the distal end to the proximal end of the shaft element. A balloon is mounted adhesively and sealingly on the shaft element and can be filled with a filing medium via a filing line, wherein the balloon is formed from a tube section and is shaped so that when filled with the filing medium it forms a first balloon configuration as an intrarectal balloon and a second balloon configuration as an abutment balloon, which are delimited from each other by a constriction. The distal end of the shaft element is designed with an end cap with a tip and, at a distance from the tip, at least one gas inlet opening provides communication with the lumen of the shaft element. The proximal end of the shaft element is connected to an outlet tube which extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaft element, and has outlet openings at its ends and communicates with the lumen. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090209995 | IMPLANTABLE ADJUSTABLE SPHINCTER SYSTEM - An implantable adjustable sphincter system is comprised of a band configured to encircle a portion of an anatomical passageway, a manual pump, a reservoir in fluid communication with the pump, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the band and the manual pump. The valve assembly is comprised of a first configuration and a second configuration, and is operable to be manually switched between configurations. The first configuration only permits fluid to flow from the band toward the reservoir. The second configuration only permits fluid to flow from the reservoir toward the band. The manual pump is in fluid communication with the valve assembly and the reservoir, and is manually operable to transfer fluid between the reservoir and the band when the valve assembly is in the second configuration. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090222034 | PROSTATE MASSAGE APPARATUS - An apparatus for massaging a prostate includes a body having a substantially ellipsoid shape and sized to fit in a rectum through a sphincter, wherein the body comprises a head portion and a neck portion, wherein the head portion is configured to contact the prostate through the rectum wall when inserted in the rectum, and wherein the neck portion has a tapered section with gradually reducing diameters distal to the head portion; and a retainer bar joined the body at one end of the neck portion to form a substantially T-shaped structure, wherein the retainer bar comprises two contact points for contacting a first acupressure point, which is located in the perineum region between the anus and the scrotum, and a second acupressure point, which is located about midway between the anus and the lower end of the coccyx. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100160950 | DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS FOR TARGETED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE THERAPIES FOR PELVIC REGION DISORDERS AND SYNDROMES - Disclosed herein are devices and related methods for using those devices in the relieving and/or treating of pain, discomfort, and/or inflammation in the pelvic region using targeted pressure and temperature delivery. The devices and methods for using those devices to deliver targeted pressure and temperature therapy internally to patients through their rectal or vaginal cavities are disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110301632 | ANAL PROLAPSE PREVENTION AID - An anal prolapse prevention aid is configured so as to enable a procedure wherein a stuffing is set inside a cylinder film having the closed end, and the tip of an axle of an insertion stick is fitted into a junction hole in the rear end of a stuffing to thereby be inserted into the anus, and then only the insertion stick is pulled out. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120239075 | RECTAL MANIPULATION DEVICES - Tissue manipulation devices are disclosed. In various forms, the devices include tissue manipulation arms that are arranged in a position suitable to enable the device to be inserted into the colon then, upon application of at least one actuation motion thereto, at least some of the tissue manipulation arms are moved to deployed positions wherein they contact corresponding portions of the colon to thereby expand the colon. Various devices are actuatable by various forms of actuation forces. In various embodiments, the tissue manipulation arms may be movable along corresponding axes that are transverse to an insertion axis and may also be rotated about the insertion axis as well as be moved in directions that are substantially parallel to the insertion axis. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120239076 | RECTAL STIMULATION DEVICE - A rectal stimulation device for stimulating peristalsis includes a balloon having an interior, a squeeze bulb having an interior and an insertion portion having a distal end and providing flow communication between the interior of the squeeze bulb and the interior of the balloon. The balloon, the squeeze bulb and the insertion portion define a closed fluid system. The balloon overlies the insertion portion distal end. A fluid is disposed in the closed fluid system. The distal end and the balloon are inserted into a rectum of a user, and pressure is applied to the squeeze bulb to urge fluid from the interior off the squeeze bulb to the interior of the balloon to distend the balloon. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130046328 | Hemorrhoid Pressure Relief Device - A hemorrhoid pressure relief device having fluid fill inside a tube made of a supple, soft, and yet highly tensile strong material produces a gentle support and counter pressure over the hemorrhoid bulge resulting in a lowering of the differential pressure across the tissue wall of the hemorrhoid, instantly reducing pain. Due to the fluidity of the liquid fill the device conforms to the contour of the hemorrohidal bulge and the adjacent buttocks cheeks, while being held in place, naturally keeping the buttocks cheeks from rubbing against the homorrhoidal bulge. Owing to the cooling capacity of the fluid fill, the device provides further pain relief. The device is simple and easy to use. Due to its simplicity, the manufacturing cost is inexpensive and can be afforded by most people. The device is disposable and thus is sanitary. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130103072 | ANOSCOPE - An anoscope kit comprising an anoscope having a plurality of spaced apart fingers having free ends and a dilator removably positionable within the anoscope to aid insertion of the anoscope. The dilator has a proximal region, an intermediate region and a distal region, the distal region including an enlarged distal head. A ramped surface extends from the enlarged distal head toward the intermediate region, the intermediate region having an outer surface to contact the fingers of the dilator. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130138135 | Intra-Vaginal Devices and Methods for Treating Fecal Incontinence - Devices and methods for intra-vaginal bowel control. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20140081311 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING HEMORRHOIDS - A device and system for reducing pain, bleeding and/or distension of hemorrhoids during defecation is provided. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140330301 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE RECTAL BALLOON APPARATUS - A rectal balloon apparatus has a shaft with a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A balloon is affixed over an end of the shaft such that the fluid passageway communicates with an interior of the balloon. The balloon has a laterally flat surface thereon when inflated. The laterally flat surface of the balloon has a longitudinal groove formed thereon. The balloon having a pair of bulges formed thereon when the balloon is inflated. A ring is affixed to the shaft adjacent the balloon. The shaft has a plurality of holes formed thereon opening to an interior of the balloon. | 11-06-2014 |
