Mark G Fontenot

US Patent:

6516216, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

08/606106

Inventors:

Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA
Richard Feinberg - Bellingham WA
Jim Vining - Yuma AZ

Assignee:

Stryker Corporation - Kalamazoo MI

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600473, 600476

Abstract:

Apparatus is provided that provides a ring of light around a junction to be viewed; the ring of light being bright enough to be seen on the other side of the junction. Such an arrangement may be used in severing an anatomic body, such as the cervix, from the vagina whereby a surgeon viewing the structure from the pelvic cavity has the junction outlined in light brought into contact with the junction through the vagina.

US Patent:

6589254, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/099309

Inventors:

Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA 70503

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

606130, 600231, 600235

Abstract:

Methods and systems for stability of a human breast during biopsy and surgical procedures are disclosed. An outward lesion is applied to external surface regions of the breast to facilitate and increase the accuracy of access to lesions and other target sites.

US Patent:

6597941, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Sep 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/391882

Inventors:

Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA
Richard Feinberg - Bellingham WA

Assignee:

Stryker Corporation - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600473, 600476, 128899

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for identifying a body member during a body intrusive procedure includes infrared light energy which is applied to the body member. Substantially visible infrared free light is introduced into the region. The body member is located by detecting the infrared light energy applied thereto. The infrared light energy may be applied to the body member via a light guide which is inserted into or placed in contact with the body member. In addition, a body member to be located may be illuminated from one side and the location of the illuminator detected by a probe on the other side of the body member.

US Patent:

6685666, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Nov 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/711066

Inventors:

Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA 70503

International Classification:

A61M 100

US Classification:

604 27, 604500, 604508, 604264, 600478, 600473

Abstract:

Methods and systems for accessing target sites in breast and other tissues comprising catheters having hooks or other anchoring means at their distal ends. The positions of the catheters and tissue are determined using a light source, optionally using both infrared and visible light sources. Once accessed, drugs may be delivered through the catheter, or the catheter may be used to facilitate surgical intervention.

US Patent:

6716180, Apr 6, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/099311

Inventors:

Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA 70503

International Classification:

A61B 1000

US Classification:

600567

Abstract:

Systems comprising a wire and an excision instrument particularly intended for breast biopsy are provided. The excision instrument has a fixed or attachable blade for taking a sample.

US Patent:

8645159, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Sep 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/886058

Inventors:

Wendell J. Juneau - Lafayette LA, US
Mark G. Fontenot - Lafayette LA, US
Jared S. Tessier - Lafayette LA, US
Scott W. Thomas - Lafayette LA, US
Wendt L. Withers - Lafayette LA, US
Lawrence C. Billeaud - Lafayette LA, US

Assignee:

CirraGroup LLC - Lafayette LA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 50/00
A61B 5/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705 2, 705 3

Abstract:

Embodiments provide for tracking and notifying healthcare providers of financially delinquent patients. A platform includes or is coupled to a database including identifying data of patient debtors who have been financially delinquent in a healthcare transaction with a healthcare provider. The identifying data includes patient and financial identification data of the transaction. A fee is received from a subscriber (healthcare provider) that enables the subscriber to electronically access the platform. The identifying data of patient debtors is provided to the subscriber via the platform. New identifying data of patient debtors is received at the platform from a contributing subscriber (healthcare provider). The new identifying data is identifying data of a new patient debtor and/or a new healthcare transaction of an existing patient debtor. A discount is automatically applied to the fee of the contributing subscriber in response to the new identifying data.

US Patent:

20050118115, Jun 2, 2005

Filed:

Oct 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/693088

Inventors:

Mark Fontenot - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

A61K007/20

US Classification:

424053000

Abstract:

The present invention concerns an improved method and different compositions to whiten and to accelerate the whitening of a tooth. The invention utilizes a primer of a hypochlorite and tooth whitening agent of a peroxide in combination which react on the surface of the tooth being whitened. Optionally the primer includes a flavoring agent. Various kits of the components of the invention are disclosed.

US Patent:

20070231773, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Mar 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/693689

Inventors:

Curtis Pontynen - San Jose CA, US
Craig Hines - San Francisco CA, US
William E. Clem - Bozeman MT, US
Mark G. Fontenot - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

A61C 17/14
A61C 5/00
A61C 17/06

US Classification:

433140, 433136, 433 93, 433 29

Abstract:

The invention describes methods, devices, kits and systems for isolating one or more teeth. The devices include a topology conformable device that can be constrained into a shape that can be delivered into an oral cavity and unconstrained to allow the device to isolate a target tooth and initiate a working field.

Address:

516 Deer Park Trl, Lafayette, LA 70508

Phone:

(337)8565849

VIN:

JM3ER293780181363

Make:

MAZDA

Model:

CX-7

Year:

2008