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Melissa K. Ryckman

Examiner (ID: 4870)

Most Active Art Unit
3773
Art Unit(s)
3773, 3734
Total Applications
271
Issued Applications
137
Pending Applications
21
Abandoned Applications
113

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 4933863 [patent_doc_number] => 20080004638 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-01-03 [patent_title] => 'Tissue fixation devices and a transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device and assembly using same' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/811392 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-06-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 17 [patent_figures_cnt] => 17 [patent_no_of_words] => 9256 [patent_no_of_claims] => 58 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0004/20080004638.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11811392 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/811392
Tissue fixation devices and a transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device and assembly using same Jun 7, 2007 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 120225 [patent_doc_number] => 07708754 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2010-05-04 [patent_title] => 'Stretch resistant embolic coil delivery system with mechanical release mechanism' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/755364 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-05-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 21 [patent_no_of_words] => 7316 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 169 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/708/07708754.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11755364 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/755364
Stretch resistant embolic coil delivery system with mechanical release mechanism May 29, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4489386 [patent_doc_number] => 07955341 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-06-07 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for providing suture in a passageway' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/799972 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-05-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 9028 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 452 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/955/07955341.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11799972 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/799972
Method and apparatus for providing suture in a passageway May 2, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5226046 [patent_doc_number] => 20070255313 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-11-01 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/788509 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-04-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 27 [patent_figures_cnt] => 27 [patent_no_of_words] => 9215 [patent_no_of_claims] => 33 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0255/20070255313.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11788509 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/788509
Access and closure device and method Apr 18, 2007 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5131974 [patent_doc_number] => 20070208371 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-09-06 [patent_title] => 'Devices and methods for removing obstructions from a patient and methods for making obstruction removing devices' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/655779 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2007-01-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 46 [patent_figures_cnt] => 46 [patent_no_of_words] => 10241 [patent_no_of_claims] => 36 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0208/20070208371.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11655779 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/655779
Devices and methods for removing obstructions from a patient and methods for making obstruction removing devices Jan 17, 2007 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7688389 [patent_doc_number] => 20070106309 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-05-10 [patent_title] => 'Medical ligating apparatus' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/643582 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 7834 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0106/20070106309.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11643582 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/643582
Medical ligating apparatus Dec 20, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7688390 [patent_doc_number] => 20070106308 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-05-10 [patent_title] => 'Medical ligating apparatus' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/643581 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 7833 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0106/20070106308.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11643581 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/643581
Medical ligating apparatus Dec 20, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5052259 [patent_doc_number] => 20070032804 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-02-08 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/545272 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 37 [patent_figures_cnt] => 37 [patent_no_of_words] => 9085 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0032/20070032804.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11545272 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/545272
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7688452 [patent_doc_number] => 20070106246 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-05-10 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/544317 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 29 [patent_figures_cnt] => 29 [patent_no_of_words] => 9188 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0106/20070106246.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11544317 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/544317
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5052258 [patent_doc_number] => 20070032803 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-02-08 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/544365 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 37 [patent_figures_cnt] => 37 [patent_no_of_words] => 9083 [patent_no_of_claims] => 6 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0032/20070032803.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11544365 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/544365
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5205972 [patent_doc_number] => 20070027454 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-02-01 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/544177 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 37 [patent_figures_cnt] => 37 [patent_no_of_words] => 9085 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0027/20070027454.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11544177 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/544177
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4633722 [patent_doc_number] => 08012168 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-09-06 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/544149 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 36 [patent_figures_cnt] => 68 [patent_no_of_words] => 9115 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 213 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/08/012/08012168.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11544149 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/544149
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5205973 [patent_doc_number] => 20070027455 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-02-01 [patent_title] => 'Access and closure device and method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/544196 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-10-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 37 [patent_figures_cnt] => 37 [patent_no_of_words] => 9082 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0027/20070027455.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11544196 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/544196
Access and closure device and method Oct 5, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5243258 [patent_doc_number] => 20070021753 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-01-25 [patent_title] => 'Catheter-based fastener implantation apparatus and methods' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/540428 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-09-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 39 [patent_figures_cnt] => 39 [patent_no_of_words] => 11437 [patent_no_of_claims] => 27 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0021/20070021753.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11540428 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/540428
Catheter-based fastener implantation apparatus and methods Sep 28, 2006 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 5096563 [patent_doc_number] => 20070118172 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-05-24 [patent_title] => 'Embolic coil delivery system with spring wire release mechanism' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/541023 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-09-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 3849 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0118/20070118172.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11541023 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/541023
Embolic coil delivery system with spring wire release mechanism Sep 28, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5243284 [patent_doc_number] => 20070021779 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-01-25 [patent_title] => 'Device for surgical repair, closure, and reconstruction' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/528063 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-09-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 9986 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0021/20070021779.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11528063 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/528063
Device for surgical repair, closure, and reconstruction Sep 26, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7690845 [patent_doc_number] => 20070233188 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-10-04 [patent_title] => 'ADHESIVES FOR USE WITH SUTURE SYSTEM MINIMIZE TISSUE EROSION' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/533571 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-09-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 2751 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0233/20070233188.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11533571 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/533571
Adhesives for use with suture system minimize tissue erosion Sep 19, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5603349 [patent_doc_number] => 20060293695 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-12-28 [patent_title] => 'BIFURCATED STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/458819 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-07-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 3820 [patent_no_of_claims] => 36 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0293/20060293695.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11458819 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/458819
BIFURCATED STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE Jul 19, 2006 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 4608105 [patent_doc_number] => 07993359 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-08-09 [patent_title] => 'Endocardial lead removing apparatus' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/484825 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-07-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 22 [patent_no_of_words] => 5702 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 190 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/993/07993359.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11484825 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/484825
Endocardial lead removing apparatus Jul 10, 2006 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4995505 [patent_doc_number] => 20070010850 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-01-11 [patent_title] => 'Stretch resistant embolic coil delivery system with mechanical release mechanism' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/471801 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2006-06-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 4103 [patent_no_of_claims] => 22 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0010/20070010850.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11471801 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/471801
Stretch resistant embolic coil delivery system with mechanical release mechanism Jun 20, 2006 Issued
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