Patents Examined by Dianne Dornbusch
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Patent number: 11786373Abstract: A delivery device includes a central elongate structure including an annular member at the distal end, a sheath, a plurality of tethers extending through the central elongate structure, a handle, and a control on the handle. The handle is connected to the elongate structure, the sheath, and the plurality of tethers. The control is configured to move the sheath proximally and distally over the central elongate structure. The annular member includes a plurality of pockets extending radially therearound. Each tether includes a feature on a distal end thereof configured to fit within a pocket of the plurality of pockets to hold the tethers in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cephea Valve Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Gregg, Dan Wallace, Aaron Grogan, Crissly Crisostomo
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Patent number: 11759227Abstract: A dermaplaning device and related system are disclosed. The dermaplaning device may include a longitudinally-extending handle having a first end defining a longitudinally-extending recess and an opposing second end. The dermaplaning device may further include a blade assembly having a top side engageable with the recess of the handle and an opposing bottom side including a blade with a cutting edge. The dermaplaning device may further include a lighting arrangement provided about the first end of the handle to illuminate at least a portion of the blade assembly engaged with the recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Anand Khubani, David Stowers, Hayley Matarazzo, Eric Langberg, Emil Braca, Aaron Szymanski
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Patent number: 11751993Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided, including a plurality of anchoring elements, each of the anchoring elements being an elongate element that is curved to define an opening. A housing holds each of the anchoring elements. A mandrel is reversibly disposable through the openings defined by the anchoring elements. The anchoring elements are configured such that, in response to removal of the mandrel from the openings, ends of the anchoring elements automatically move outwardly, and diameters of the openings decrease, due to elastic loading of the anchoring elements. Other embodiments are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Ventor Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Yossi Tuval
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Patent number: 11751857Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that comprises an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The first section comprises chitosan and at least one additional polymer. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-cross-linked hydrogel precursors. The precursors are in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological environment, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. The second section may further comprise chitosan. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.Inventors: Andreas Mylonakis, Florencia Lim
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Patent number: 11737744Abstract: Surgical anchor assemblies and method of tissue repair using the same. The surgical anchor assemblies have a cannulated fixation device, an implant configured to be coupled to the fixation device, and a stop mechanism for preventing relative movement between the fixation device and the implant, such that the fixation device and the implant are configured to rotate together, and a flexible strand winds up to reduce any slack in the flexible strand used for the repair.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Stephen S. Burkhart, Derek C. Sullivan, Andrew C. Petry
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Patent number: 11730464Abstract: A soft tissue repair assembly. The assembly includes a flexible member having first and second ends, and a strand passing through the flexible member. The strand has first and second strand ends extending through the flexible member, such that pulling at least one of the first and second strand ends changes the flexible member from a first shape suitable for insertion through soft tissue to a second shape suitable for securely lodging the soft tissue repair assembly relative to soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Kevin T. Stone, Troy M. Walters, Andrew Holst
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Patent number: 11723648Abstract: A tissue fixation apparatus can include a flexible construct and an elongated locking member. The flexible construct can include at least two adjustable loops and tensioning members. The two adjustable loops can be configured to pass through the first tissue, and to be spaced apart along an outer surface of the first tissue in a first direction. The tensioning members can extend from the two adjustable loops, and can be configured to reduce the two adjustable loops from a first size to a second size. The flexible construct can be attached to the second tissue by an anchor. The locking member can be configured to be received within the two adjustable loops at the first size, and to engage the two adjustable loops at the second size.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Kevin T. Stone, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 11723645Abstract: This disclosure relates to surgical fixation systems and methods. The surgical fixation systems can include a fixation device and an adjustable loop connected to the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: Samuel Bachmaier, Coen Wijdicks
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Patent number: 11723651Abstract: An Achilles tendon repair that provides a minimally invasive surgical procedure that requires at least two medical devices comprising: at least one fascial elevator separator and at least one suture passer elevator separator with a paddle guide that assist with repair of Achilles tendons wherein a fascial elevator separator paddle guide that has a U-shaped portion at a distal end provides separation of a Paratenon from an Achilles tendon and also provides a surgical plane along a designated length of the Achilles tendon that eliminates a possibility of damage to either the Sural Nerve or Saphenous Vein. The suture passer elevator separator also provides for precise placement of multiple locking sutures along the medial and lateral free edge if the Achilles tendon which allows even tensioning of the surgical repair.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2023Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: William H. Simon
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Patent number: 11723646Abstract: A self-drilling suture inserter including a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, which is connected to a tubular portion. The inserter also includes an inserter tip, which is attached to and extends distally from the shaft. The inserter tip comprises a suture anchor retention slot extending therethrough. The inserter tip also comprises a distal end with a drilling point. The tubular portion can also include an outer tube having a first inner volume and a suture tube having a second inner volume. The suture tube extends within the first inner volume of the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: CONMED CORPORATIONInventors: Grady Breslich, James Barber, Adrian Bosworth, Bennie W. Gladdish, Jr., Peter Miller, John K. Sieh
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Patent number: 11712256Abstract: A clot retrieval device for removing an occlusive clot from a blood vessel. The device includes a clot engagement section having a constrained delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, wherein in the expanded deployed configuration. The clot engagement section can include a plurality of peak sections configured to vary contact pressure between the clot and the device along a length of the device; and a plurality of troughs between respective peak sections comprising a clot reception space. Each peak is configured to exert a relatively high compressive force on the clot whereas each trough is configured to exert little or no compressive force on the clot.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: NEURAVI LIMITEDInventors: David Vale, Brendan Casey, Michael Gilvarry, Jacqueline O'Gorman, Kevin McArdle
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Patent number: 11707265Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture includes a positioning member including a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion into a puncture, an expandable element on the distal end, and a tension indicator on the proximal end. The tension indicator includes a distal housing portion fixed relative to the proximal end, and a proximal housing portion or handle movable proximally relative to the distal housing portion. The handle is biased towards the distal housing portion such that, when sufficient tensile force is applied between the expandable element and the handle, the handle moves away from the distal housing portion. During use, the distal end is introduced through a puncture into a vessel, the expandable element is expanded, and the positioning member is partially withdrawn until the expanded element contacts a wall of the vessel and the handle separates from the distal housing portion, indicating that sufficient tension is applied.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.Inventors: Celso J. Bagaoisan, Sieu Duong
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Patent number: 11696780Abstract: A papillotome for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy including a front opening located in a free end region of a catheter and at the outlet of a first lumen, a rear opening further from a free end than the front opening and connects the first lumen to the outside, and a cutting wire located in the first lumen in an axially displaceable manner and extends through the front opening and the rear opening and is located on the outside between the front opening and the rear opening. When the cutting wire is tensioned, the free end region is deformed in an arc shape and the cutting wire forms a transversely extending cutting edge between the front opening and the rear opening. The front opening is arranged at a distance of at least 3 mm from the free end. A projection is formed between the free end and the front opening. A cutting tip is formed at the free end of the catheter. The cutting tip is connected to the cutting wire and forms the foremost end of the papillotome.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM MEDWORK GMBHInventors: Andreas Brehm, Matthias Stirnweiss, Jörg Klyeisen, Arno Dormann
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Patent number: 11690628Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
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Patent number: 11672561Abstract: A method for treating a patient having thrombus includes providing a manipulation device including a housing configured to be supported by the hand of a user and having a distal and proximal end, a drive system disposed within the housing, and configured to rotate a rotation member, an engagement member coupled to the rotation member and configured to be removably coupled to an elongate medical device, an activation member carried by the housing such that it can be operated by at least a portion of the hand of the user when the housing is supported by the hand of the user, the drive system configured to apply motive force to the engagement member, securing an elongate member to the engagement member, introducing at least the distal end of the elongate member into a blood vessel adjacent a thrombus, operating the activation member to cause at least some rotation of the rotation member, which in turn causes at least some rotation of the distal end of the elongate member at or near the thrombus, and aspirating aType: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: WALK VASCULAR, LLCInventors: David M. Look, Bradley S. Culbert
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Patent number: 11666395Abstract: A surgical instrument for use with and for selective connection to an instrument drive unit includes an end effector, an instrument drive connector including a plurality of drive assemblies, and a plurality of drive members in mechanical cooperation with the instrument drive connector and the end effector. Each drive assembly of the plurality of drive assemblies includes a drive screw including an elongated threaded body and a drive nut threadedly engaged with the elongated threaded body of the drive screw such that rotation of the drive screw results in longitudinal movement of the drive nut. Each drive member of the plurality of drive members includes a proximal end portion secured to a respective drive nut of one of the plurality of drive assemblies such that longitudinal translation of the respective drive nut causes longitudinal translation of the drive member to drive a function of the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Brian A. Rockrohr
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Patent number: 11666319Abstract: A system for repairing tears in soft tissue, e.g., meniscal tissue, by employing cinch stitching. More specifically, the present invention provides an apparatus for meniscal repair using a suture implant construct. The suture implant construct includes a first and second implant which are connected to each other via a length of suture. The implants are designed to be loaded on external surfaces of the first and second trocars.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: David C. Koogle, Jr., Ricardo Albertorio, Jacob A. Jolly, Vipool K. Goradia
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Patent number: 11642119Abstract: Suture constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The suture construct is a soft, suture-based anchor which is self-cinching and has a specific, accordian-type configuration (i.e., with the ability to fold from a first, extended position to a second, folded or compressed position). The suture-based anchor may be formed essentially of a flexible material such as a high strength surgical suture, suture chain, or suture.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Stephen S. Burkhart, Peter J. Dreyfuss, Paul C. Brady
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Patent number: 11617572Abstract: A soft tissue repair device. The device includes an inserter having a distal portion, a first anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, a second anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, and a flexible strand coupling the first and second anchors and forming an adjustable knotless loop.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Kevin T. Stone, Ryan A. Kaiser, Nathan M. Sautter, Andrew Holst
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Patent number: 11612391Abstract: A fibrous tissue repair device includes first and second tubular anchors having corresponding longitudinal passages. The tissue repair device includes corresponding first and second inserters. Each inserter has a shaft with a distal portion received in the longitudinal passage of the corresponding tubular anchor. A flexible strand couples the first and second anchors.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Kevin T. Stone, Ryan A. Kaiser, Nathan M. Sautter, Andrew Holst