Patents by Inventor Brad A. Niese
Brad A. Niese 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: 20240090925Abstract: A device to modulate growth of an immature rib comprising a spring plate configured to provide an elastic spring function in bending along its length; two rib hooks each configured to secure the spring plate to the immature rib; and a transverse hook or a pedicle screw configured to secure the spring plate to the vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Hong Zhang, Brad Niese
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Publication number: 20230000632Abstract: The present invention includes a hip-off-loading device including a pelvic assembly including a pelvic base plate configured for attachment to a human pelvis; a distraction adjustment mechanism coupled to the pelvic base plate, wherein the distraction adjustment mechanism is lockable, to provide for adjusting the distal distraction of the hip-off-loading device; and at least a portion of a rotation mechanism to provide for internal or external rotation or both, and to provide for non-dynamic interoperative adjustment of abduction, adduction, or both; a link movably coupled to the pelvic assembly to provide for internal or external rotation or both; and a femoral assembly coupled to the link and including a femoral attachment mechanism for attachment to a femur to provide for flexion, extension, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Harry K.W. Kim, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Brad Niese
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Publication number: 20220151791Abstract: The present invention includes a hip-off-loading device including a pelvic assembly including a pelvic base plate configured for attachment to a human pelvis; a distraction adjustment mechanism coupled to the pelvic base plate, wherein the distraction adjustment mechanism is lockable, to provide for adjusting the distal distraction of the hip-off-loading device; and at least a portion of a rotation mechanism to provide for internal or external rotation or both, and to provide for non-dynamic interoperative adjustment of abduction, adduction, or both; a link movably coupled to the pelvic assembly to provide for internal or external rotation or both; and a femoral assembly coupled to the link and including a femoral attachment mechanism for attachment to a femur to provide for flexion, extension, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Harry K.W. Kim, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Brad Niese
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Patent number: 10335140Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin N. Baird, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang Nguyen, Brad Niese, Melissa Toman
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Patent number: 9775720Abstract: A system comprising a fusion cage and at least one engagement member is provided. The fusion cage includes a first member and a second member. The engagement member is configured to retain the first and second members in an expanded state while simultaneously fixing the fusion case to adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: CoorsTek Medical LLCInventors: Andrew R. Fauth, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Brad A. Niese, Mark J. Mooradian
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Publication number: 20170100119Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Kevin N. Baird, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang Nguyen, Brad Niese, Melissa Toman
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Publication number: 20170020684Abstract: A system comprising a fusion cage and at least one engagement member is provided. The fusion cage includes a first member and a second member. The engagement member is configured to retain the first and second members in an expanded state while simultaneously fixing the fusion case to adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Andrew R. Fauth, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Brad A. Niese, Mark J. Mooradian
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Patent number: 9486208Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin N. Baird, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang Nguyen, Brad Niese, Melissa Toman
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Publication number: 20130310854Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: CAYENNE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Brad A. Niese, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird
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Patent number: 8435253Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Niese, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird
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Publication number: 20120215316Abstract: A spinal implant system, specifically an intervertebral spacer. The system is designed to change its physical conformation from a minimal profile to an expanded state, enabling it to be placed through a smaller incision and operative cannula. The ability to change from a minimal profile to an expanded state may be accomplished through pivoting of support bodies, or expansion through a screw system, or sliding of the support bodies perhaps along an oblong surface. The system will allow for long-term promotion of osteointegration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATIONInventors: Karen E. Mohr, Jordan A. Hoof, Brad A. Niese, Chad Lewis, Jared M. White
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Patent number: 8177795Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Niese, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird
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Publication number: 20120035625Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: CAYENNE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Brad A. Niese, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird
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Publication number: 20100106169Abstract: A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: Cayenne Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Niese, Nicanor A. Domingo, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird