Patents by Inventor Benjamin G. Brosch
Benjamin G. Brosch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20190029672Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices, systems and methods for suturing biological tissue incorporating one or more suture spools. The suture spools can be located external to a handle or elongate body of a suturing device, and can contain the sutures within an inner circumference of the suture spools. The suture spools can be configured to reduce entanglement of sutures during use in an operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Daniel W. Haines, Benjamin G. Brosch, Tuan Ly, Liem Pham
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Patent number: 10182802Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for closing a patent foramen ovale. Some of the disclosed apparatuses include an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, with first and second suture clasp arms adapted to hold end portions of a suture when in an extended position. A first suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a proximal-to-distal direction to engage the suture end held by the first suture clasp arm, and a second suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a distal-to-proximal direction to suture end held by the second suture clasp arm. The first suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum primum to deliver a suture thereto, and the second suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum secundum to deliver a suture thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Nobles Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, Steven E. Decker, Michael J. Mullen
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Patent number: 10178993Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and methods for forming a seal covering an incision in tissue. In some embodiments, a deformable member can be loaded into a catheter and inserted into the tissue incision. The deformable member can unfold into a cup-shape which can form a seal around the incision during a procedure. Once the procedure is finished, the deformable member can be drawn back into the tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Cardio Medical Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch
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Publication number: 20170303915Abstract: Suturing devices and systems used to close openings into a biological structure. The suturing device can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. One or more sheaths may be used with the device to maintain or substantially maintain haemostasis while the device is used and while a procedure is performed in the biological structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn, Daniel W. Haines
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Publication number: 20170296168Abstract: Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve. The suturing apparatuses can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn
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Publication number: 20170245853Abstract: Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve. The suturing apparatuses can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn
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Patent number: 9706988Abstract: Suturing devices and systems used to close openings into a biological structure. The suturing device can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. One or more sheaths may be used with the device to maintain or substantially maintain haemostasis while the device is used and while a procedure is performed in the biological structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: HeartStitch, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn, Daniel W. Haines
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Patent number: 9649106Abstract: Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve, can include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: HeartStitch, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn
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Publication number: 20160174968Abstract: A device for suturing an anatomic valve can comprise an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism can be operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm can be attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm can comprise a suture clasp configured to releasably retain a suture portion. In some embodiments, the suture clasp is positioned on the suture clasp arm such that the suture catch mechanism retrieves the suture portion from the suture clasp arm while the arm is at least partially retracted. In some embodiments, the suture clasp arm can be closed about a tissue portion without damaging the tissue portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, John R. Crew
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Publication number: 20160151064Abstract: Suturing devices and systems used to apply sutures and/or to close openings at, within, or into a biological structure. The suturing device can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more distal arms, one or more proximal extensions, and one or more needles. A sheath may be used with the device to maintain or substantially maintain haemostasis while the device is used and while a procedure is performed in the biological structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch
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Patent number: 9326764Abstract: A device for suturing an anatomic valve, the device having an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism can be operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm can be attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm can have a suture clasp configured to releasably retain a suture portion. In some embodiments, the suture clasp is positioned on the suture clasp arm such that the suture catch mechanism retrieves the suture portion from the suture clasp arm while the arm is at least partially retracted. In some embodiments, the suture clasp arm can be closed about a tissue portion without damaging the tissue portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Nobles Medical Technologies Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, John R. Crew
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Publication number: 20160007998Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices and methods for forming a seal covering an incision in tissue. In some embodiments, a deformable member can be loaded into a catheter and inserted into the tissue incision. The deformable member can unfold into a cup-shape which can form a seal around the incision during a procedure. Once the procedure is finished, the deformable member can be drawn back into the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch
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Publication number: 20150374351Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for closing a patent foramen ovale. Some of the disclosed apparatuses include an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, with first and second suture clasp arms adapted to hold end portions of a suture when in an extended position. A first suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a proximal-to-distal direction to engage the suture end held by the first suture clasp arm, and a second suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a distal-to-proximal direction to suture end held by the second suture clasp arm. The first suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum primum to deliver a suture thereto, and the second suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum secundum to deliver a suture thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, Steven E. Decker, Michael J. Mullen
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Patent number: 9131938Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for closing a patent foramen ovale. Some of the disclosed apparatuses include an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, with first and second suture clasp arms adapted to hold end portions of a suture when in an extended position. A first suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a proximal-to-distal direction to engage the suture end held by the first suture clasp arm, and a second suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a distal-to-proximal direction to suture end held by the second suture clasp arm. The first suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum primum to deliver a suture thereto, and the second suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum secundum to deliver a suture thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Nobles Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, Steven E. Decker, Michael J. Mullen
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Publication number: 20150126815Abstract: Suturing devices and systems used to close openings into a biological structure. The suturing device can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. One or more sheaths may be used with the device to maintain or substantially maintain haemostasis while the device is used and while a procedure is performed in the biological structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Cohn, Daniel W. Haines
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Publication number: 20140303654Abstract: A device for suturing an anatomic valve can comprise an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism can be operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm can be attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm can comprise a suture clasp configured to releasably retain a suture portion. In some embodiments, the suture clasp is positioned on the suture clasp arm such that the suture catch mechanism retrieves the suture portion from the suture clasp arm while the arm is at least partially retracted. In some embodiments, the suture clasp arm can be closed about a tissue portion without damaging the tissue portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, John R. Crew
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Patent number: 8771296Abstract: A device for suturing an anatomic valve has an elongate body, a suture catch mechanism and a suture clasp arm. The suture catch mechanism is operatively coupled to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an advanced position. The suture clasp arm is pivotally attached to the elongate body for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The suture clasp arm has a suture clasp configured to releasably retain a suture portion. In some embodiments, the suture clasp is positioned on the suture clasp arm such that the suture catch mechanism retrieves the suture portion from the suture clasp arm while the arm is at least partially retracted. In some embodiments, the suture clasp arm can be closed about a tissue portion without damaging the tissue portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Nobles Medical Technologies Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, John R. Crew
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Publication number: 20140148825Abstract: Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve. The suturing apparatuses can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: HeartStitch, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, William Ettlinger Chon
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Publication number: 20130238001Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for closing a patent foramen ovale. Some of the disclosed apparatuses include an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, with first and second suture clasp arms adapted to hold end portions of a suture when in an extended position. A first suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a proximal-to-distal direction to engage the suture end held by the first suture clasp arm, and a second suture catch mechanism is slidably housed in the elongate body and moves in a distal-to-proximal direction to suture end held by the second suture clasp arm. The first suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum primum to deliver a suture thereto, and the second suture clasp arm can be positioned around the septum secundum to deliver a suture thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Nobles Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Benjamin G. Brosch, Steven E. Decker, Michael J. Mullen
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Patent number: 8496676Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for closing incisions within biological tissue. In one embodiment, a device and method are provided for suturing biological tissue, such as, for example, an organ or blood vessel. The suturing apparatus is particularly well suited for suturing an incision made in an artery, such as the femoral artery, following a catheterization procedure. The device eliminates the need to apply pressure to a patient's thigh for an extended period of time, and eliminates many of the complications and costs associated with the creation of a thrombus patch. In addition, the device comprises an improved handle portion which enables the physician to quickly and easily apply suture. The handle portion is very reliable and easy to manipulate. The suturing may be used in combination with existing catheter sheath introducers.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Nobles Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anthony A. Nobles, Steven E. Decker, Hung Tran, Benjamin G. Brosch