Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Mark

Joseph L. Mark 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).

  • Aspirating cautery forceps
    Patent number: 9737648
    Abstract: Multiple surgical devices that may be used during surgical procedures are shown and described herein. A surgical device includes an outer cannula and an inner member that has a pair of electrodes positioned at a distal end. The inner member defines an aspiration delivery channel with an opening. A handle assembly actuates the outer cannula relative to the inner member, thereby adjusting a size of the opening of the aspiration delivery channel. In another exemplary configuration, an irrigation hub is provided to deliver irrigation through the surgical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty
  • SECUREMENT FOR A SURGICAL SITE MARKER AND DEPLOYMENT DEVICE FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20170196653
    Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Tissue removal device for use with imaging devices in neurosurgical and spinal surgery applications
    Patent number: 9655639
    Abstract: A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. The tissue cutting device may be used with imaging device such as microscopes and endoscopes during neurosurgery procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph L. Mark
  • ILLUMINATION SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20170128150
    Abstract: A tissue removal system may include a tissue removal device including a handpiece and an upper housing, and configured with an outer cannula having an outer cannula opening for severing tissue, an inner cannula disposed in the outer cannula and reciprocal within the outer cannula, an illumination device having a sleeve arranged at least partially on the outer cannula, and a fiber optic channel defining an opening and arranged offset from the sleeve, and a light source arranged within the channel and configured to supply light from the opening to a surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY
  • Securement for a surgical site marker and deployment device for same
    Patent number: 9622822
    Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
  • Surgical access assembly and method of using same
    Patent number: 9622777
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either within the brain. Once positioned at a desired location, the obturator is removed, leaving a distal end of the outer sheath adjacent an area of interest, and creating a working corridor. Interventional devices may be introduced to the area of interest, as well as a variety of treatments. A subsequent treatment process may also be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Amin Kassam
  • Holding arrangement for a surgical access system
    Patent number: 9579121
    Abstract: Holding arrangements for a surgical access assembly are disclosed. One holding arrangement includes a body portion, an engagement barrel and a retaining member. The retaining member is configured as a hook at a distal end of the body portion and is sized to partially encircle a portion of an outer sheath. The engagement barrel is position on a proximal end of the body portion and is configured to be operatively connected to a surgical holding arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Alexandra Schwier
  • NAVIGATION STYLET FOR A TISSUE ACCESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170000579
    Abstract: A navigation stylet assembly is disclosed. The navigation stylet comprises a navigation element, a handle, and an attachment member configured to be attached to a navigation array. The handle is attached to the navigation element, and the navigation element is partially disposed within the handle and exits the handle so as to be oriented at an angle that extends away from a central axis disposed through a body element of the navigation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY
  • VARIABLE ASPIRATION CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160374705
    Abstract: An aspiration control device may include a conduit having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a conduit lumen, wherein the conduit defines a vent that is open to the conduit lumen, a coupling configured to couple the proximal end of the conduit with a vacuum source and an inner cannula such that a vacuum is supplied to each of the conduit lumen and the inner cannula, a sleeve movably disposed about the conduit and configured to move relative to the vent to achieve a desired level of vacuum delivered to the inner cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph L. MARK
  • System for collecting and preserving tissue cores
    Patent number: 9504247
    Abstract: A cooling system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Alexandra Schwier, Mick Trompen
  • SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20160317795
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly is described that includes an outer sheath and a selectively removable obturator. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY
  • NAVIGATING INTRODUCER FOR TISSUE ACCESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160317182
    Abstract: A surgical access system is disclosed that includes an outer sheath, an introducer, and a navigational stylet. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member that terminates in a distal tip. The navigational stylet is configured to be selectively fixed to the obturator and is configured to indicate the location of the obturator within a patient during use. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. MARK, Brian C. DOUGHERTY
  • Variable aspiration control device
    Patent number: 9445831
    Abstract: An aspiration control device may include a conduit having a distal end and a proximal end. The conduit may define a conduit lumen and an aperture vent open to the conduit lumen. A coupling may be configured to couple the proximal end of the conduit with a vacuum source and an inner cannula of a tissue cutting device. The inner cannula may define an inner cannula lumen wherein the vacuum source is configured to supply a vacuum to each of the coupling lumen and the inner cannula lumen. A sleeve may be movably disposed about the conduit, and a device motor may be in communication with the sleeve and be configured to move the sleeve to a predefined position relative to the vent in response to an input single from a user interface. The predefined position of the sleeve may correspond to a predefined level of vacuum to be supplied to the inner cannula lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph L. Mark
  • Surgical access assembly and method of using same
    Patent number: 9387010
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly is described that includes an outer sheath and a selectively removable obturator. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration. The outer sheath further includes a gripping member, wherein the gripping member includes at least one retaining notch formed on an outer surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty
  • HOLDING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160128720
    Abstract: A holding arrangement for a surgical access assembly is disclosed. One holding arrangement includes a holder member and a support member configured to engage with the holder member. The support member supports an outer sheath of a surgical assembly. The support member is compatible with a magnetic resonance imaging device. Another holding arrangement includes a holder member configured to hold a medical or diagnostic device such as a catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty
  • SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20160128722
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either device within the brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Amin Kassam
  • SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20160095623
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either within the brain. Once positioned at a desired location, the obturator is removed, leaving a distal end of the outer sheath adjacent an area of interest, and creating a working corridor. Interventional devices may be introduced to the area of interest, as well as a variety of treatments. A subsequent treatment process may also be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Amin Kassam
  • TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE FOR NEUROSURGICAL AND SPINAL SURGERY APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160066944
    Abstract: A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A fluid supply sleeve is disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty
  • System and method of taking and collecting tissue cores for treatment
    Patent number: 9279751
    Abstract: A tissue cutting device is described that may include alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Alexandra Schwier
  • Surgical access system with navigation element and method of using same
    Patent number: 9265523
    Abstract: A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either device within the brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Amin Kassam