DR. MOISES JACOBS, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Radiology at 150 St, Miami, FL

2011009, Apr 28, 2011

Oct 27, 2010

12/913476

MOISES JACOBS - MIAMI FL, US

A61B 17/11

606153

The present invention is referred to a tissue approximating device comprising a two-piece anastomosis clamp that can be used to approximate two tissue sections together via open or laparoscopic technique, via Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) or via single site surgery. The clamp includes a first member and a second member, where the clamp members are operable configured to fasten together, in juxtaposition to establish an anastomosis. The first clamp member includes a set of spikes and with a circumferential indentation and the second clamp member includes also a set of complementary receptacles for receiving said spikes and a circumferential indentation too. Said members have a circular shape, and they are made out of an absorbable material. The purposed method includes the steps of:a) Cutting the bowel for removing a portion thereof, thus defining two loose ends of bowel tissue; b) Inserting into one loose end of bowel tissue a first annular bio-absorbable clamp member, including a set of spikes on the front face, c) Inserting into the second loose end of bowel a second annular clamp member including a stent-like tube integral therewith and set of complementary receptacles aligned with said spikes and on its front face; d) Anchoring said first clamp members to the bowel's tissue; e) Introducing said first clamp member around said stent-like tube also made of bio-absorbable material; f) Approximating both clamp members by moving said first clamp member towards said second clamp member around the stent-like tube until the first annular member remains in front of the second annular clamp member; g) Inserting said spikes into said receptacles, and h) Approximating the end edges of said loose ends of the bowel if necessary.

2011009, Apr 21, 2011

Oct 20, 2010

12/908070

MOISES JACOBS - Miami FL, US

A61B 17/11

606153

The present invention is referred to a tissue approximating device comprising a two-piece anastomosis clamp that can be used to approximate two tissue sections together via an open or laparoscopic technique, via Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) or via single site surgery. The clamp may be releasable attached to a clamp applying instrument for delivery in accordance with such procedures. The clamp includes a first member and a second member, where the clamp members are operable configured to fasten together to clamp and hold tissue, in juxtaposition to establish an anastomosis. The first clamp member includes a set of spikes and the second clamp member includes a set of receptacles for receiving said spikes. Said members may have a rectilinear shape depending on the type of tissue to be anastomosed, and they are made of an absorbable material. During the surgical procedure, a soft curtain-like covering made also of an absorbable or biodegradable material will be placed over said first and second members before the procedure as well as over the tissue to be anastomosed.

8529585, Sep 10, 2013

Jan 31, 2011

13/017666

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL, US
Jesus R. Armenteros - Santo Domingo, DO
Garrett Barker - Meridian TX, US
C. Kenneth French - Cranfills Gap TX, US

Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLC - Coral Gables FL

A61B 17/10

606139, 606151, 606158, 606120

A surgical clamp in certain embodiments may be configured to operate with a surgical installation tool. The clamp may have two elongated members with a bight portion that joins the two elongated members at a proximal end of the clamp and that may bias the two elongated members in an open position at a distal end. The bight portion may have one or more engagement features, such as a slotted aperture or other engagement or coupling feature. A clasp mechanism at the distal end of the clamp may have a male or first component disposed on or adjacent one of the two elongated members and a female or second component disposed on or adjacent the other of the two elongated members at the distal end of the clamp. The installation tool may include an elongated member with a proximal end and a distal end that has an engagement feature to engage the clamp, such as at the bight portion. A handle in one embodiment may be provided at the proximal end of the installation tool, while a head at the distal end may be configured to receive and/or engage the proximal end of the clamp and may also be operable to articulate in at least one plane.

2012012, May 17, 2012

Nov 11, 2010

12/944286

MOISES JACOBS - MIAMI FL, US

A61M 29/00

606191

The present invention is referred to a mechanically-guided transoral bougie, comprising an elongated body with an external end and a distal end; said external end includes a guiding mechanism mechanically connected to said distal end to allow the surgeon to move said distal end in any direction once the bougie is inserted into the stomach. Said guiding mechanism includes a manually operated guiding control.

2014007, Mar 13, 2014

Sep 9, 2013

14/021720

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL, US
C. Kenneth French - Dripping Springs TX, US
Garrett Barker - Meridian TX, US

Advanced Bariatric Technology, LLC - Coral Gables FL

A61B 17/122

606157

A surgical clamp may have two elongated members with a bight portion that joins the two elongated members at a proximal end of the clamp and that may bias the two elongated members in an open position at a distal end. The bight portion may have one or more engagement features, such as a slotted aperture or other engagement or coupling feature. A clasp mechanism at the distal end of the clamp may have a male or first component disposed on or adjacent one of the two elongated members and a female or second component disposed on or adjacent the other of the two elongated members at the distal end of the clamp.

5443480, Aug 22, 1995

Apr 19, 1993

8/049633

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL
Charles R. Slater - Fort Lauderdale FL
Kevin W. Smith - Miami FL

Symbiosis Corporation - Miami FL

A61B 1728

606207

A Jacobs type curved clamping or dissector element for a disposable laparoscopic instrument is provided. The Jacobs' type end effectors generally comprises first and second pivotally mounted elongate, opposed clamp members each of which has a straight base portion, an intermediate portion extending away from the axis of the base portion and a curved distal portion which angles 70 to 90 degrees relative to the intermediate portion and which extends back toward and slightly beyond the longitudinal projection of the base portion. The clamp members note when pivotally rotated to a closed-clamp position.

5215101, Jun 1, 1993

Oct 21, 1991

7/780035

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL
Charles R. Slater - Fort Lauderdale FL
Kevin W. Smith - Miami FL

Symbiosis Corporation - Miami FL

A61B 1700, A61B 1728

128749

A Jacobs type curved clamping or dissector element for a disposable laparoscopic instrument is provided. The Jacobs' type end effectors generally comprises first and second pivotally mounted elongate, opposed clamp members each of which has a straight base portion, an intermediate portion extending away from the axis of the base portion and a curved distal portion which angles 70 to 90 degrees relative to the intermediate portion and which extends back toward and slightly beyond the longitudinal projection of the base portion. The clamp members mate when pivotally rotated to a closed-clamp position.

2008027, Nov 6, 2008

Nov 19, 2007

11/984452

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL, US

A61B 17/08

606157

An adjustable band or clamp or non-adjustable clamp is placed about the greater curvature of the stomach in a vertical orientation. The band or clamp completely compartmentalizes the stomach between a small vertical pouch and the fundus and body of the stomach. The fundus and body of the stomach are excluded from nutrients and are separated from a long narrow channel where the food travels. A small passage at the level of the antrum allows gastric juices to empty from the fundus and body of the stomach. The clamp may be applied during open surgery in laproscopic surgery or using a single port technique, or through any natural orifice in NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic surgery) or using a hybrid surgical technique.

2008017, Jul 24, 2008

May 4, 2007

11/797537

Moises Jacobs - Miami FL, US

A61M 29/00

606157

A laparoscopic band or non-adjustable clamp is placed about the greater curvature of the stomach in a vertical orientation. The band or clamp completely compartmentalizes the stomach between a small pouch and the fundus. The fundic part of the stomach is excluded from nutrients and creates a long narrow channel where the food travels. A small passage at the level of the antrum allows gastric juices to empty from the fundic areas.