DAVID ROLF STIEHR
Pilots at Arlington Dr, Pleasanton, CA
License number
California A1833853
Issued Date
Sep 2016
Expiration Date
Sep 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
6709 Arlington Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Professional information
Urethral Support For Incontinence
US Patent:
2003006, Apr 3, 2003
Filed:
Oct 3, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/971051
Inventors:
Garry Carter - Pleasanton CA, US
David Stiehr - Pleasanton CA, US
David Stiehr - Pleasanton CA, US
Assignee:
SURx, Inc. - Pleasanton CA
International Classification:
A61F005/48
US Classification:
128/885000
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for supporting the urethra in a patient to treat urinary incontinence. Support of the urethra involves forming a loop under the urethra with a structure referred to as a urethral support and applying an upward force with the support to hold the urethra in a more desired position. The present invention utilizes the space of Retzius within which portions of the urethral support are positioned. Ingrowth by surrounding tissues to the urethral support material provide further stability and such ingrowth, combined with the position of the support, allow sufficient tension to be applied to support to hold the urethra in place. Placement of such a urethral support is achieved by minimally invasive techniques, such as with the use of laparoscopic instruments. Such techniques allows placement of the urethral support by accessing the space of Retzius through the vaginal wall without penetrating the abdominal wall. Such techniques also avoid perforations of nearby organs, such as the bladder, by utilizing specialized penetration devices.
Barriers For Controlled Use Of Therapy Systems
US Patent:
2011030, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Jun 9, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/157150
Inventors:
DAVID R. STIEHR - Pleasanton CA, US
Allison Mahan Sojka - Alameda CA, US
Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US
Allison Mahan Sojka - Alameda CA, US
Mark H. Lowe - Danville CA, US
Assignee:
CoolSystems, Inc. - Alameda CA
International Classification:
A61F 7/00
US Classification:
607104
Abstract:
A therapy system barrier. In various embodiments, the barrier is a liner sized to cover a surface of a housing having a control interface and at least one other face of the housing. In various embodiments, the therapy system barrier hinders proper operation of a related therapy system until the barrier is removed or modified. The barrier may interact with one or more therapy system components to hinder use of the involved therapy system component until a user performs a desired operation. When the barrier is in place, electrical and/or mechanical components of the device may be rendered at least partially inoperative. Also disclosed are methods of using the barrier.