Patents by Inventor Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport 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: 8915906Abstract: A system and method for providing treatments of electromagnetic radiation to areas of post-partum abdominal skin. The treatments provide for raising the temperature in a portion of post-partum abdominal skin to a treatment temperature, which is sufficient to reduce the laxity or redundancy of the post-partum skin. In one embodiment the treatment can provide treatment exposures to sub-areas, of an area of post-partum abdominal skin which has been identified for treatment, and bring a temperature of the tissue being treated to at 50° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Michael Levernier, Gregory J. R. Spooner
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Publication number: 20140221989Abstract: A method for photoselective vaporization of prostate tissue includes delivering laser radiation to the treatment area on the tissue, via an optical fiber for example, wherein the laser radiation has a wavelength and irradiance in the treatment area on the surface of the tissue sufficient because vaporization of a substantially greater volume of tissue than a volume of residual coagulated tissue caused by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is generated using a neodymium doped solid-state laser, including optics producing a second or higher harmonic output with greater than 60 watts average output power. The delivered laser radiation has a wavelength for example in a range of about 200 nm to about 650 nm, and has an average irradiance in the treatment area greater than about 10 kilowatts/cm2, in a spot size of at least 0.05 mm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: LASERSCOPEInventors: SCOTT A. DAVENPORT, STEVEN C. MURRAY, TONY D. COLEMAN, HENRY GARLICH, KENNETH J. ARNOLD, KESTER NAHEN
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Publication number: 20140214165Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20140214164Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20140194993Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 8656931Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 8496709Abstract: A spinal implant to correct disc compression is presented. The implant has proximal and distal ends, and is sized for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Amendia, IncInventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 8460280Abstract: A flashlamp device having a small diameter waveguide is disclosed for use in localized dermatological applications. A preferred waveguide has a curvilinear wall surface. The waveguide is supported by a plurality of spaced apart thermally-conductive elements in contact with the curvilinear wall surface allowing sufficient cooling of the waveguide while minimizing the amount of high angle light stripped from the waveguide at points of contact with the contact elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, Gregory J. R. Spooner, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen
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Patent number: 8439901Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carries a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 8366703Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end mirror defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A Gollnick
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Publication number: 20120330289Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. DAVENPORT, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 8317780Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Patent number: 8276592Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Publication number: 20120059480Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: GERALD SCHELL, TRACY SCOTT ANDERSON, ALAN SCOTT DAVENPORT, KENNETH RICHARD BARRA
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Publication number: 20120029605Abstract: A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: CUTERA, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick
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Publication number: 20110230965Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 7878206Abstract: System and methods for minimally invasive treatment of snoring are described. According to one system and method, laser energy is applied to tissue of a soft palate and/or uvula to create a pattern of multiple treatment spots in the tissue. According to another system and method, electromagnetic energy from a filament light source is impinged of soft palate and/or uvula tissue to achieve volumetric heating of the tissue. The systems and methods increase rigidity and/or reduce laxity of the tissue, and/or volumetrically reduce the tissue, thereby diminishing snoring.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Connors, David A. Gollnick, Dean A. MacFarland, Scott A. Davenport
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Publication number: 20110004200Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. DAVENPORT, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 7814915Abstract: A dermatological treatment method includes directing laser energy having a wavelength of 2.79 ?m onto skin. According to disclosed methods, the energy can function to ablate a first portion of epidermal tissue, coagulate an underlying second portion of epidermal tissue, and promote collagen formation in tissue of the underlying dermis. In an exemplary treatment apparatus, a laser using a YSGG gain medium is mounted in a handpiece. The handpiece may include a two-axis scanner to allow for uniform scanning of the energy over the tissue surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Davenport, David A. Gollnick, Steven Christensen, Dean A. MacFarland, Robert Bernhard Estrada
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Patent number: 7722600Abstract: A system and method for using a light source to treat tissue with NIR light. The operation provides for generating higher temperatures in deeper layers of tissue relative to shallower layers of tissue. The increased temperature in dermal layers can operate to induce collagen shrinkage, or remodeling. One of the light sources for providing a broad spectrum of NIR light is a filament light. The light from the filament lamp can be selectively filtered, and after filtering this light is applied to the skin, where the selective filtering can enhance the ability to elevate the temperature of deeper layers of tissue, relative to layers of tissue which are closer to the surface of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Cutera, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Connors, Gregory J. R. Spooner, Scott A. Davenport, Dean A. MacFarland, David A. Gollnick, Michael Levernier