Patents by Inventor Dennis Hubbard
Dennis Hubbard 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: 11446066Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
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Patent number: 10993719Abstract: A device for treating a tissue includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within the channel of the capsule so that the clip arms are movable between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms extend distally past the distal end of the capsule to be separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the clip arms are restrained via an interior surface of the capsule so that distal ends of the clips arms are drawn toward one another, and a reinforcement element coupled to the clip arms, the reinforcement element preventing deflection of the clip arms when engaging a target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Matthew R. Jagelski, Greg Trumbull, Ryan Evers, Kevin John Wilcox, Caitlyn Bintz Ashton, Heather Larson, Shawn Ryan, Dennis Hubbard
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Publication number: 20190307492Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
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Patent number: 10314624Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
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Publication number: 20190105046Abstract: A device for treating a tissue includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within the channel of the capsule so that the clip arms are movable between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms extend distally past the distal end of the capsule to be separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the clip arms are restrained via an interior surface of the capsule so that distal ends of the clips arms are drawn toward one another, and a reinforcement element coupled to the clip arms, the reinforcement element preventing deflection of the clip arms when engaging a target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Matthew R. Jagelski, Greg Trumbull, Ryan Evers, Kevin John Wilcox, Caitlyn Bintz Ashton, Heather Larson, Shawn Ryan, Dennis Hubbard
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Publication number: 20170156765Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
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Patent number: 8926638Abstract: An apparatus for suturing tissue includes first and second needles. A first structure associated with the first needle is adapted and configured to pass a leading portion of the suture from a near side of a tissue to a far side of the tissue. A second structure cooperates with the second needle to capture and secure the suture. Proximal movement of the apparatus after the suture is captured moves the suture from the far side of the tissue to the near side of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Marshall, Dennis Hubbard
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Patent number: 8876842Abstract: A meniscal repair device includes a handle with a thumbslide and a needle cartridge extending therefrom, the needle cartridge having distal tips having a specific directional orientation suited for a particular procedure. The meniscal repair device includes a needle rack and an obturator rack. A quantity of suture material is included in the meniscal repair device. The distal ends of the needle cartridge are adapted for penetrating soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter Marshall, Dennis Hubbard
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Publication number: 20140188182Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ron Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal R. Betz
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Patent number: 8709044Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
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Publication number: 20130243877Abstract: The technology relates to spray dried plasma and methods of making the same. The method includes providing plasma to a spray drying apparatus, spray drying the plasma, at the spray drying apparatus, to form physiologically active plasma power, the spray drying apparatus configured utilizing one or more parameters, and storing the physiologically active plasma powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Michael Haley, Dennis Hubbard, JR., Keith Rosiello
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Publication number: 20130230599Abstract: The technology relates to spray dried plasma and methods of making the same. The method includes providing plasma to a spray drying apparatus, spray drying the plasma, at the spray drying apparatus, to form physiologically active plasma power, the spray drying apparatus configured utilizing one or more parameters, and storing the physiologically active plasma powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Michael Haley, Dennis Hubbard, JR., Keith Rosiello
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Patent number: 8267948Abstract: An apparatus for suturing tissue includes a housing. The apparatus also includes a first needle attached to the housing and a second needle attached to the housing. A suture having a leading portion and a trailing portion is also included. A first structure is operably associated with the first needle for passing the leading portion of the suture from a near side of body tissue to a far side of the body tissue. A second structure is operably associated with the second needle for retracting the leading portion of the suture from the far side of the body tissue back to the near side of the body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter Marshall, Dennis Hubbard
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Patent number: 8197485Abstract: A graft ligament strand tensioner is provided. The tensioner includes a body, a pair of suture rails connected to the body and a handle pivotally connected to the body. Each suture rail comprises a grooved outer channel for receiving a suture loop and a central mandrel for receiving a suture loop. The handle is pivotally connected to the body such that the handle can be pivoted relative to a longitudinal axis of the body only when the handle is under tension.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Peter Marshall, Dennis Hubbard
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Publication number: 20110282402Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: Nam T. CHAO, Dennis HUBBARD, Chris RYBICKI, Ronald SACHER, James R. DONAHUE, Simon SIU, Randal BETZ
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Patent number: 8007516Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
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Publication number: 20110142885Abstract: The technology relates to spray dried plasma and methods of making the same. The method includes providing plasma to a spray drying apparatus, spray drying the plasma, at the spray drying apparatus, to form physiologically active plasma powder, the spray drying apparatus configured utilizing one or more parameters, and storing the physiologically active plasma powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Michael Haley, Dennis Hubbard, JR., Keith Rosiello
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Patent number: 7951175Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
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Patent number: 7951168Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Chris Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz
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Patent number: 7918868Abstract: An apparatus for suturing tissue includes first and second needles. A first structure associated with the first needle is adapted and configured to pass a leading portion of the suture from a near side of a tissue to a far side of the tissue. A second structure cooperates with the second needle to capture and secure the suture. Proximal movement of the apparatus after the suture is captured moves the suture from the far side of the tissue to the near side of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Scandius Biomendical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Marshall, Dennis Hubbard