Patents by Inventor Craig A. Hidalgo
Craig A. Hidalgo 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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Patent number: 11554060Abstract: A walker adapted for attachment to a wheelchair may be used to assist a user with walking while retaining the wheelchair in close proximity behind the user for use when the user needs to sit. The walker may be removably attached to the frame of the wheelchair for easy exchange of use from one wheelchair to another. A pivotable, removably attachable gate between two lateral frame members may allow for the walker to be manipulated from a walking position to a stored position. The gate may include an extendable width to allow for use with wheelchairs of different widths. A frame of the walker may be extendably attached to the wheelchair, thereby allowing the user to extend and retract the walker between the walking position and the stored position.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: GARDNER MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Kenneth A. Gardner, Craig Hidalgo, David G. Reed
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Publication number: 20220257064Abstract: A magnetic shower curtain comprising a shower curtain rail, a plurality of sliders, and a shower curtain. Each slider of the plurality of sliders has a magnetically attractive slider element. The shower curtain has a plurality of magnetically attractive curtain elements. The magnetically attractive curtain elements magnetically couple to the magnetically attractive slider elements in a manner to enable the shower curtain to be releasably supported on and slidable along the shower curtain rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Marni Markell Hurwitz, Craig A. Hidalgo
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Publication number: 20200352805Abstract: A walker adapted for attachment to a wheelchair may be used to assist a user with walking while retaining the wheelchair in close proximity behind the user for use when the user needs to sit. The walker may be removably attached to the frame of the wheelchair for easy exchange of use from one wheelchair to another. A pivotable, removably attachable gate between two lateral frame members may allow for the walker to be manipulated from a walking position to a stored position. The gate may include an extendable width to allow for use with wheelchairs of different widths. A frame of the walker may be extendably attached to the wheelchair, thereby allowing the user to extend and retract the walker between the walking position and the stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Kenneth A. Gardner, Craig Hidalgo, David G. Reed
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Patent number: 10278700Abstract: A wound closure device for closing a surgical wound includes at least one compressive clip for applying pressure to a patient's tissue. The clip includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a flexible pin maintained between the first and second clamping arms in a press-fit relationship. Each of the first and second clamping arms has a proximal first end, an opposing distal second end and a sidewall extending therebetween. The clip has a first position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms partially engage or do not engage each other and a second position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms pivotally engage each other. In the second position of the clip, a compressive force generated at the proximal first ends is transferred through the first and second clamping arms to the distal second ends.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: ZSX Medical, LLCInventors: Dan Mazzucco, Robert S. Cargill, II, Todd J. Kent, David George Reed, Binh Bao Vu, Craig Hidalgo
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Patent number: 9358008Abstract: A wound closure device for closing a surgical wound includes at least one compressive clip for applying pressure to a patient's tissue. The clip includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a flexible pin maintained between the first and second clamping arms in a press-fit relationship. Each of the first and second clamping arms has a proximal first end, an opposing distal second end and a sidewall extending therebetween. The clip has a first position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms partially engage or do not engage each other and a second position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms pivotally engage each other. In the second position of the clip, a compressive force generated at the proximal first ends is transferred through the first and second clamping arms to the distal second ends.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: ZSX Medical, LLCInventors: Dan Mazzucco, Robert S. Cargill, II, Todd J. Kent, David George Reed, Binh Bao Vu, Craig Hidalgo
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Publication number: 20160089144Abstract: A wound closure device for closing a surgical wound includes at least one compressive clip for applying pressure to a patient's tissue. The clip includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a flexible pin maintained between the first and second clamping arms in a press-fit relationship. Each of the first and second clamping arms has a proximal first end, an opposing distal second end and a sidewall extending therebetween. The clip has a first position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms partially engage or do not engage each other and a second position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms pivotally engage each other. In the second position of the clip, a compressive force generated at the proximal first ends is transferred through the first and second clamping arms to the distal second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Dan MAZZUCCO, Robert S. CARGILL, II, Todd J. KENT, David George REED, Binh Bao VU, Craig HIDALGO
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Patent number: 9066717Abstract: This disclosure relates to suture passer guides and related kits and methods. In certain aspects, a suture passer guide includes an elongate member and a suture positioning member that can be radially extended from a distal end region of the elongate member and rotated relative to the elongate member such that the suture positioning member can reposition a suture from a first side area of the elongate member to a second side area of the elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.Inventors: Charles Sherts, Binh Bao Vu, David G. Reed, Todd J. Kent, Craig Hidalgo
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Patent number: 8590096Abstract: An applicator for use in cleaning surfaces, comprising: a bottom surface; a handle disposed above the bottom surface; means for releasably attaching a pad to the bottom surface; and an actuator, accessible from the handle, for actuating the means for releasably attaching the pad to the bottom surface. The means for releasably attaching preferably has a plurality of feet which move between a first position within the applicator to a second position outside the applicator. When the feet are in the second position they can contact a cleaning pad. The feet include means (such as a hook-and-loop fastener) for gripping the cleaning pad, so that when the feet are in the second position, which is the at-rest position, they grip the cleaning pad. When the feet are moved to the first position, they release the pad, allowing for the disposal thereof without having to touch the soiled pad.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: EZ1 Step, Inc.Inventors: Ted Ravinett, Craig Hidalgo, Tom Powers, Ralph Dowdell
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Publication number: 20130310856Abstract: This disclosure relates to suture passer guides and related kits and methods. In certain aspects, a suture passer guide includes an elongate member and a suture positioning member that can be radially extended from a distal end region of the elongate member and rotated relative to the elongate member such that the suture positioning member can reposition a suture from a first side area of the elongate member to a second side area of the elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: COOPERSURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Charles Sherts, Binh Bao Vu, David G. Reed, Todd J. Kent, Craig Hidalgo
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Publication number: 20130289586Abstract: A wound closure device for closing a surgical wound includes at least one compressive clip for applying pressure to a patient's tissue. The clip includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a flexible pin maintained between the first and second clamping arms in a press-fit relationship. Each of the first and second clamping arms has a proximal first end, an opposing distal second end and a sidewall extending therebetween. The clip has a first position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms partially engage or do not engage each other and a second position in which the proximal first ends of the first and second clamping arms pivotally engage each other. In the second position of the clip, a compressive force generated at the proximal first ends is transferred through the first and second clamping arms to the distal second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: ZSX MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Dan MAZZUCCO, Bob CARGILL, Todd J. KENT, David George REED, Binh Bao VU, Craig HIDALGO
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Patent number: 8496592Abstract: Disclosed are medical probe devices and methods for use guiding of percutaneous probes during medical procedures. The probe devices include a clamp that can secure a probe at a targeted location. The devices can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a percutaneous target. Disclosed clamps can be utilized on probe devices incorporating an ultrasound transducer. In addition, the devices can include a sterilizable shield including a sterile probe guide for use in procedures requiring a sterile field. The sterilizable shield can be a single-use shield that can prevent contamination and re-use of the shield. The devices can define a beneficial geometry conducive to use by a single operator that can be utilized for percutaneous targets near the skin surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Inventors: Stephen F. Ridley, M. Dexter Hagy, David George Reed, Craig A. Hidalgo
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Publication number: 20130042425Abstract: An applicator for use in cleaning surfaces, comprising: a bottom surface; a handle disposed above the bottom surface; means for releasably attaching a pad to the bottom surface; and an actuator, accessible from the handle, for actuating the means for releasably attaching the pad to the bottom surface. The means for releasably attaching preferably has a plurality of feet which move between a first position within the applicator to a second position outside the applicator. When the feet are in the second position they can contact a cleaning pad. The feet include means (such as a hook-and-loop fastener) for gripping the cleaning pad, so that when the feet are in the second position, which is the at-rest position, they grip the cleaning pad. When the feet are moved to the first position, they release the pad, allowing for the disposal thereof without having to touch the soiled pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: EZ1Step, Inc.Inventors: Ted Ravinett, Craig Hidalgo, Tom Powers, Ralph Dowdell
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Publication number: 20120041484Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone. Particularly, the invention relates to bone anchors for receiving (or being pre-loaded with) sutures for connecting to soft tissue that is to be attached to bone, including tools for implanting the bone anchors and facilitating the attachment of soft tissue to bone via the bone anchors and procedures for using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: CORE ESSENCE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.Inventors: Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Nicholas Gately, Jeffrey B. Miller, Craig A. Hidalgo, David G. Reed, Daniel Jacob Zimmerman, Anthony Walker
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Publication number: 20110202035Abstract: The present invention is directed to syringe assemblies comprising detachable needle assemblies, that are configured in such a manner as to minimize the dead space after deployment of the syringe piston and injection of the material in the syringe into a patient's body, as well as with bevel indicators that provide guidance as to optimal angles at which to inject the needles into patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Terumo Medical CorporationInventors: Craig W. Voellmicke, David Mathews, Thomas Powers, Ralph Dowdell, Craig Hidalgo, Gary Bredael
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Publication number: 20110178471Abstract: The present invention is directed to kits comprising syringe assemblies having detachable needle assemblies, as well as shield apparatuses to protect the needle assemblies. The syringe assemblies are configured to minimize the dead space after deployment of the syringe and injection of the material in the syringe into a patient's body, as well as to include detachable needle assemblies, such that different needle assemblies can be interchanged on a single syringe barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Terumo Medical CorporationInventors: Craig W. Voellmicke, David Mathews, Thomas Powers, Ralph Dowdell, Craig Hidalgo, Gary Bredael
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Publication number: 20110092952Abstract: The present invention is directed to shield apparatuses configured to hold syringe assemblies in a manner that preserves their ease of use and convenience. In some embodiments, the syringe assemblies are detachable, and the shield apparatuses provide for convenient interchanging of the needle assemblies, as well as methods for administering injections to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Terumo Medical CorporationInventors: Craig W. Voellmicke, David Mathews, Thomas Powers, Ralph Dowdell, Craig Hidalgo, Gary Bredael
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Publication number: 20110087106Abstract: Disclosed are medical probe devices and methods for use guiding of percutaneous probes during medical procedures. The probe devices include a clamp that can secure a probe at a targeted location. The devices can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide to a percutaneous target. Disclosed clamps can be utilized on probe devices incorporating an ultrasound transducer. In addition, the devices can include a sterilizable shield including a sterile probe guide for use in procedures requiring a sterile field. The sterilizable shield can be a single-use shield that can prevent contamination and re-use of the shield. The devices can define a beneficial geometry conducive to use by a single operator that can be utilized for percutaneous targets near the skin surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Soma Development, LLCInventors: Stephen F. Ridley, M. Dexter Hagy, David George Reed, Craig A. Hidalgo
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Patent number: 7485126Abstract: A scalpel shield system for a scalpel that has a handle and a blade with a sharp cutting edge. The system is mountable on the scalpel and provided with a blade guard member having a pivot component engagable with a pivot component on the blade or the handle. The blade guard member is manually pivotable relative to the scalpel between a guard position for preventing injury by the sharp cutting edge and a retracted position for exposing the sharp cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: New York UniversityInventors: Mark Adelman, Robert Landis, Craig Hidalgo
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Patent number: D572407Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Distinctive Design, LLCInventors: Nina C. Cook, Thomas J. Powers, Alexander J. Sinton, Craig Hidalgo
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Patent number: D607350Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Faro Technologies, IncInventors: Umesh Cooduvalli, Craig A. Hidalgo, Thomas Powers, Paul Christopher Atwell, Marc M. Barber, Clark H. Briggs, David M. Danielson, Orlando Perez, Jay W. Freeland, Daniel W. Hawkins, Kenneth Steffey, James K. West