Patents by Inventor E. Skott Greenhalgh

E. Skott Greenhalgh 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).

  • REINFORCED BIOLOGICAL TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210161646
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an implantable medical device comprising a hybrid composite material including a first biological component such as an acellular tissue matrix and a second non-biological component for strengthening the device after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: David J. MCQUILLAN, John R. HARPER, Christopher T. WAGNER, E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • INVERTING MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY APPARATUSES
    Publication number: 20210106346
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses (devices, systems, etc.) and methods for deploying and/or positioning them within a vessel and/or using them and/or removing a thrombus, e.g., clot, from within a vessel using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • INVERTING THROMBECTOMY APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210068854
    Abstract: Described herein are methods using mechanical inverting tube apparatuses to remove clot (e.g., thrombectomy), the apparatuses including an inversion support catheter having an expandable funnel-shaped distal end, and a flexible tube that can be continuously rolled over the funnel-shaped distal end and invert into the inner lumen of the inversion support catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. WALLACE, Clifford VAN, Roy LEGUIDLEGUID, E. Skott GREENHALGH, Winnie TANG
  • Fixation device and method
    Patent number: 10940014
    Abstract: An implantable orthopedic stability device is disclosed. The device can have a contracted and an expanded configuration. A method of using the device between adjacent facet surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventor: E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Vaso-occlusive devices
    Patent number: 10925612
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusion system for occluding an aneurysm includes a delivery catheter having a delivery lumen extending therethrough, a pusher member at least partially extending through the delivery lumen, and a vaso-occlusive device loaded within the delivery lumen, the vaso-occlusive device comprising an expandable braid formed out of a plurality of elongate braid filaments, the elongate braid elements having respective proximal end portions that are formed into a flexible transition section having a proximal end portion attached to a distal end of the pusher member and/or to an elongate central member coupled to, and extending distally of, the pusher member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10912576
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Attachment device and method for use
    Patent number: 10888363
    Abstract: Attachment devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The attachment devices can be fenestrated. The fenestrations can control the flow of fluid out of and/or into the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert A. Kiefer
  • Anti-jamming and macerating thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 10888343
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses that may be configured to prevent or reduce jamming (e.g., “anti-jamming” thrombectomy devices), grab clot, and/or macerate the thrombus, e.g., clot, being removed. These mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses may include a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts as it rolls over itself while being drawn into a catheter in a conveyor-like motion. In particular, described herein are mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses having tractors selectably extendable projections that may aid in grabbing and/or macerating a clot. Also described herein are seesawing tractors for mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • Anti-jamming and macerating thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 10888342
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses that may be configured to prevent or reduce jamming (e.g., “anti jamming” thrombectomy devices), grab clot, and/or macerate the thrombus, e.g., clot, being removed. These mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses may include a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts as it rolls over itself while being drawn into a catheter in a conveyor-like motion. In particular, described herein are mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses having tractors selectably extendable projections that may aid in grabbing and/or macerating a clot. Also described herein are seesawing tractors for mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • SURGICAL REPAIR GRAFT
    Publication number: 20200397949
    Abstract: The apparatuses and methods described herein relates generally to the field of active agent (drug) release from surgical grafts useful for soft tissue reconstruction, regeneration, or repair. More particularly, described herein are surgical grafts for soft tissue repair that include active agent that is released over time while advantageously matching the biomechanical properties of tissue during healing and recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10863999
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10856894
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Methods for advancing inverting mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in the vasculature
    Patent number: 10842513
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses (devices, systems, etc.) and methods for positioning them within a vessel and using them to remove a thrombus, e.g., clot, from within a vessel. In particular, described herein are methods of advancing an inverting tractor thrombectomy apparatus having a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts over itself as it rolls over a distal end opening of an elongate inversion support by extending the tractor region and/or a puller coupled to the tractor distally beyond the end of the catheter. Also described herein are power-driven mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Michael P. Wallace
  • VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES INCLUDING A FRICTION ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20200360025
    Abstract: Vaso-occlusive apparatuses, including implants, and methods of using them to treat aneurysms. The vaso-occlusive implants described herein include one or more soft and expandable braided member coupled to a pushable member such as a coil that maybe inserted and retrieved from within an aneurism using a delivery catheter as well as a friction element between the soft braided member and the coil. The friction element allows the relatively soft and elongate implant to be pushed out of a cannula without binding up within the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: STRYKER EUROPEAN OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10835268
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses and methods of use
    Patent number: 10835269
    Abstract: Described herein are mechanical inverting tube apparatuses that may be used to remove clot (e.g., thrombectomy), the apparatuses including an inversion support catheter having an expandable funnel-shaped distal end, and a flexible tube that can be continuously rolled over the funnel-shaped distal end and invert into the inner lumen of the inversion support catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Clifford Van, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Winnie Tang
  • Expandable support device and method of use
    Patent number: 10813677
    Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone. The expandable support device can have interconnected struts. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The expandable support device can be inserted into a damaged bone and radial expanded. The radial expansion of the expandable support device struts can cause the struts to cut mechanically support and/or the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
  • Expandable Support Device and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20200330240
    Abstract: An implantable orthopedic support device and methods of using the device are disclosed. The device can have rigid structural components that can translate longitudinally with respect to each other, and in so doing can change the vertical height of the device. The structural components can be driven by a drivescrew mechanism to change the vertical height of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
  • SURGICAL ATTACHMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200330211
    Abstract: A hybrid medical device that can aid in reconstructive or augmentative surgery of the breast is disclosed. The device can utilize a suitable biological collagen tissue matrix combined with a synthetic material, for example, that can impart a high initial strength to the repair site while permitting proper healing and revitalization of the implanted device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Tela Bio, Inc
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE
    Publication number: 20200330142
    Abstract: Attachment devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The attachment devices can be fenestrated. The fenestrations can control the flow of fluid out of and/or into the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, Robert A. KIEFER