Patents Assigned to Stout Medical Group, L.P.
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Publication number: 20100179657Abstract: An expandable support device and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The expandable support device can expand longitudinally. The expandable support device can be deployed in a bone, such as a vertebra, for example to repair a compression fraction or replacement of removed tissue, such as a vertebra or vertebral body. The expandable support device can be deployed into or in place of all or part of an intervertebral disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100125274Abstract: An expandable drug delivery device that can be implanted or otherwise delivered in and/or adjacent to a bone and/or soft tissue (e.g., connective tissue) for orthopedic applications is disclosed. Devices and methods are described herein for delivering agents for orthopedic and other uses. In particular such devices and methods can be useful for delivering agents to heal damaged tissue or prior to more invasive and traumatic orthopedic procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100082109Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant can include first and second members capable of being expanded upon movement of first and second wedges. The first and second wedges, while being capable of moving with respect to each other and the first and second members can also be attached to the first and second members. In addition, the first and second wedges can be capable of moving only in a first direction, while movement in a second direction can be inhibited. The first and second wedges can also be prevented from torsionally moving with respect to the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100016905Abstract: An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Michael Paul IGOE, Robert A. KIEFER, Wade Kevin TREXLER
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Publication number: 20090275976Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a device and method for preventing the undesired passage of emboli from a venous blood pool to an arterial blood pool. The invention relates especially to a device and method for treating certain cardiac defects, especially patent foramen ovales and other septal defects, through the use of an embolic filtering device capable of instantaneously deterring the passage of emboli from the moment of implantation. The device consists of a frame, and a braided mesh of sufficient dimensions to prevent passage of emboli through the mesh. The device is preferably composed of shape memory allow, such as nitinol, which conforms to the shape and dimension of the defect to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.Inventors: Stephen J. KLESHINSKI, Scott M. RUSSELL
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Patent number: 7581328Abstract: A measuring device for measuring tunnel defects in tissue is disclosed. The measuring device can size the defect to aid future deployment of a tissue distension device. Exemplary tunnel defects are atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovales, left atrial appendages, mitral valve prolapse, and aortic valve defects. Methods for using the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Stephen J. Kleshinski
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Publication number: 20090149956Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone. The expandable support device can have interconnected struts. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The expandable support device can be inserted into a damaged bone and radial expanded. The radial expansion of the expandable support device struts can cause the struts to cut mechanically support and/or the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20090131992Abstract: An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Michael Paul IGOE, Robert A. KIEFER, Wade Kevin TREXLER
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Publication number: 20090024204Abstract: A closable-tip fracture stent for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device comprises a flexible or semi-rigid wall, defining an interior cavity, and one or more closable tips to close the hollow cavity. A delivery tool is also provided for removably carrying the orthopedic device to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20090018524Abstract: An expandable drug delivery device that can be implanted or otherwise delivered in and/or adjacent to a bone and/or soft tissue (e.g., connective tissue) for orthopedic applications is disclosed. Devices and methods are described herein for delivering agents for orthopedic and other uses. In particular such devices and methods can be useful for delivering agents to heal damaged tissue or prior to more invasive and traumatic orthopedic procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20080319549Abstract: A device for separating a first bone from a second bone is disclosed. The device can be an expandable orthopedic jack. The device can be used to treat spinal stenosis. The device can be deployed between adjacent spinous processes and then increased in height to reduce pressure on nearby nerves. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20080294205Abstract: A deployment system and a method of using the deployment system are disclosed. The deployment system can have an expandable support device that can be used to treat orthopedic injuries. The expandable support device can be deployed with or between bones. The deployment system can be integral with the expandable support device. The deployment system can be designed to release the expandable support device when a specific deployment force is exerted onto the deployment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
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Publication number: 20080281346Abstract: A device for providing support for biological tissue is disclosed. The device can expand and be implanted in lieu of removed or otherwise missing bone, such as a vertebra, and/or soft tissue, such as a intervertebral disc. The device can be configured to radially expand in a single plane when the device is longitudinally contracted. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
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Publication number: 20080183105Abstract: A measuring device for measuring tunnel defects in tissue is disclosed. The measuring device can size the defect to aid future deployment of a tissue distension device. Exemplary tunnel defects are atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovales, left atrial appendages, mitral valve prolapse, and aortic valve defects. Methods for using the same are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, Stephen J. Kleshinski
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Publication number: 20080183204Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. The device can have multiple flat sides that remain flat during expansion. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. Devices and methods for adjusting (e.g., removing, repositioning, resizing) deployed orthopedic expandable support devices are also disclosed. The expandable support devices can be engaged by an engagement device. The engagement device can longitudinally expand the expandable support device. The expandable support device can be longitudinally expanded until the expandable support device is substantially in a pre-deployed configuration. The expandable support device can be then be physically translated and/or rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul Romano, Michael P. Igoe, Robert A. Kiefer
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Publication number: 20080167657Abstract: A device for separating a first bone from a second bone is disclosed. The device can be an expandable orthopedic jack. The device can be used to treat spinal stenosis. The device can be deployed between adjacent spinous processes and then increased in height to reduce pressure on nearby nerves. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventor: E. Skott Greenhalgh
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Publication number: 20080161825Abstract: A measuring device for measuring tunnel defects in tissue is disclosed. The measuring device can size the defect to aid future deployment of a tissue distension device. Exemplary tunnel defects are atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovales, left atrial appendages, mitral valve prolapse, and aortic valve defects. Methods for using the same are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Stephen J. Kleshinski
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Publication number: 20080119886Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a device and method for preventing the undesired passage of emboli from a venous blood pool to an arterial blood pool. The invention relates especially to a device and method for treating certain cardiac defects, especially patent foramen ovales and other septal defects, through the use of an embolic filtering device capable of instantaneously deterring the passage of emboli from the moment of implantation. The device consists of a frame, and a braided mesh of sufficient dimensions to prevent passage of emboli through the mesh. The device is preferably composed of shape memory allow, such as Nitinol, which conforms to the shape and dimension of the defect to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group. L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, Stephen J. Kleshinski
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Publication number: 20080097332Abstract: This disclosure concerns self sealing access ports, and especially ports usable to provide access to body cavities for surgical procedures. A self-sealing surgical access port permitting a surgical tool to be used within a body cavity, for example during laparoscopic surgery, is disclosed. The tube can be elastically deformable radially outwardly to permit the surgical tool to pass through the duct and into the body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group L.P.Inventors: Ellis Greenhalgh, Michael Igoe
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Publication number: 20080071356Abstract: An expandable support device and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The expandable support device can expand radially when compressed longitudinally. The expandable support device can be deployed in a bone, such as a vertebra, for example to repair a compression fraction. The expandable support device can be deployed into or in place of all or part of an intervertebral disc. The expandable support device can be deployed in a vessel, in an aneurysm, across a valve, or combinations thereof. The expandable support device can be deployed permanently and/or used as a removable tool to expand or clear a lumen and/or repair valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael Igoe