US Patent

US10232152 — Systems, devices, and method for treating a sinus condition

Method of Use · Assigned to Intersect ENT Inc · Expires 2034-11-24 · 9y remaining

Vulnerability score 45/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to a bodily cavity, such as a sinus.

USPTO Abstract

Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant.

Drugs covered by this patent

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

CodeDescriptionDrug
U-2272 Elocon

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US10232152
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2034-11-24
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Intersect ENT Inc
Source
FDA Orange Book + USPTO grounding via Google Patents

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