Brian D Erickson

US Patent:

6712776, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Mar 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812150

Inventors:

Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN
Paul D. Brinda - Robbinsdale MN
Michael E. Hilgers - Roseville MN
Michael J. Shoup - Maple Grove MN
Thomas B. Hoegh - Minneapolis MN
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600576, 600583, 606182

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patients skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

US Patent:

6997886, Feb 14, 2006

Filed:

Nov 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/715975

Inventors:

Scott T. Latterell - Minneapolis MN, US
Paul D. Brinda - Robinsdale MN, US
Michael E. Hilgers - Roseville MN, US
Michael J. Shoup - Maple Grove MN, US
Thomas B. Hoegh - Minneapolis MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

Integ, Inc. - Roseville MN

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
B65D 81/00

US Classification:

600576

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

US Patent:

7213599, May 8, 2007

Filed:

Jun 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/877003

Inventors:

Timothy R. Conrad - Eden Prairie MN, US
Susan L. Critzer - Dellwood MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US
Anja K. Metzger - Stillwater MN, US
John P. Sopp - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Restore Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128897

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered.

US Patent:

7237554, Jul 3, 2007

Filed:

Oct 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/698819

Inventors:

Timothy R. Conrad - Eden Prairie MN, US
Susan L. Critzer - Dellwood MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US
Anja K. Metzger - Stillwater MN, US
John P. Sopp - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Restore Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 5/56
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128897, 128848, 128898

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus include placing a tissue contractor within the tissue. The contractor includes a static end and a tissue in-growth engaging end. The static end is secured to a bony structure adjacent to tissue to be contracted. The tissue in-growth engaging end is secured to the tissue and spaced from the bony structure. A spacing between the tissue engaging end and a bony end is contracted in order to place the tissue under tension.

US Patent:

7401611, Jul 22, 2008

Filed:

May 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/800380

Inventors:

Timothy R. Conrad - Eden Prairie MN, US
Susan L. Critzer - Dellwood MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US
Anja K. Metzger - Stillwater MN, US
John P. Sopp - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Restore Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128897

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered.

US Patent:

7673635, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/757518

Inventors:

Timothy R. Conrad - Eden Prairie MN, US
Susan L. Critzer - Dellwood MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US
Anja K. Metzger - Stillwater MN, US
John P. Sopp - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronix Xomed, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898

Abstract:

An airway condition of a patient is treated by selecting an implant sized to be implanted within a soft palate of the patient. The implant has a tissue-engaging member sized to be implanted within the soft palate near a trailing end of the soft palate to oppose relative movement between the tissue-engaging member and surrounding tissue of the soft palate. The implant further has an elongated tether member with a first end secured to the tissue-engaging member. The implant is placed within the soft palate with the tissue-engaging member implanted within tissue of the soft palate near the trailing end and with the tether member extending from the first end to a second end near a hard palate of the patient. The second end of the tether is secured to the hard palate.

US Patent:

7703460, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Jun 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/757501

Inventors:

Timothy R. Conrad - Eden Prairie MN, US
Susan L. Critzer - Dellwood MN, US
Brian J. Erickson - Woodbury MN, US
Anja K. Metzger - Stillwater MN, US
John P. Sopp - Forest Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898

Abstract:

An airway condition of a patient's is treated by selecting an implant sized to be implanted within a tongue of the patient. The implant has a tissue-engaging member sized to be implanted within the tongue near a base of the tongue to oppose relative movement between the tissue-engaging member and surrounding tissue of the tongue. The implant further has an elongated tether member with a first end secured to the tissue-engaging member. The implant is placed within the tongue with the tissue-engaging member implanted within tissue of the tongue near the base and with the tether member extending from the first end to a second end near a jaw bone of the patient. The second end of the tether is secured to the jaw bone.

US Patent:

20060084888, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Dec 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/293055

Inventors:

Scott Latterell - Minneapolis MN, US
Paul Brinda - Robbinsdale MN, US
Michael Hilgers - Roseville MN, US
Michael Shoup - Maple Grove MN, US
Thomas Hoegh - Minneapolis MN, US
Brian Erickson - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600576000

Abstract:

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

Address:

2921 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713

VIN:

2MEFM74V08X627211

Make:

MERCURY

Model:

GRAND MARQUIS

Year:

2008