Patents by Inventor Scott Harshman
Scott Harshman 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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Publication number: 20240081864Abstract: Systems for off-axis a vertebral body. A steerable assembly includes a steering instrument, a steering handle, and a trigger. A deflectable portion of the steering instrument and a distal portion of a deformable conduit are configured to be directed through and beyond the access cannula. A control surface of the trigger is configured to receive a pull or squeeze input to pivot the trigger to move the steering instrument to an operating mode in which increased tension on the steering instrument curves the deflectable portion of the steering instrument and the distal portion of the deformable conduit. A mounting block may be fixed within the steering handle, and a proximal end of the shaft may be fixed to the mounting block. The steering handle includes a guide movably supported within a void and coupled to the control element. A rear surface of the trigger engages the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Christopher Scott Brockman, Gabriel James Harshman
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Publication number: 20240081883Abstract: Systems and methods for augmenting a vertebral body. An introducer device includes a shaft having a flexible distal portion with a pre-set curve in an unconstrained state. An input provided to an actuator to tension a pulling element to move the pre-set curve to a constrained state in which the distal portion and a flexible sheath conforming to the shaft at least partially straighten. The introducer device is removable from the sheath remaining offset from a longitudinal axis. A spacer hub facilitates proximal movement of the sheath relative to an access cannula expose a balloon through a syringe-style input. A hub of the access cannula may be adjustable to selectively adjust an interference surface relative to a datum. At least two radiopaque markers may be disposed on the sheath with relative positions between the markers viewable on lateral and A-P radiography to determine the location and/or curvature of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Gabriel James Harshman, Christopher Scott Brockman, Beau Michael Kidman
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Patent number: 11484308Abstract: A device for forming a tissue fold includes a recess and an opening at the end of the recess. Tissue is drawn into the recess and through the opening using a tissue engaging element. As the tissue is drawn through the opening, the tissue layers are compressed together. A fastener is used to secure the tissue fold.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: EndoGastric Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Scott Harshman
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Publication number: 20220287744Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Patent number: 11369421Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: The University of British Columbia and British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Publication number: 20220168136Abstract: Controllers for dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature. Additionally forceps for mechanically expressing the Meibomian glands may be included with the strips and/or controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Paul BADAWI, David BADAWI, Scott HARSHMAN, Daniel O'KEEFFE
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Patent number: 11285040Abstract: Controllers for dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature. Additionally forceps for mechanically expressing the Meibomian glands may be included with the strips and/or controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Paul Badawi, David Badawi, Scott Harshman, Daniel O'Keeffe
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Publication number: 20210220027Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
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Publication number: 20210177648Abstract: Controllers for dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature of, e.g., 39° C., and below a maximum temperature of, e.g., 48° C., over a treatment period of 12 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: David BADAWI, Paul BADAWI, Scott HARSHMAN, Daniel O'KEEFFE
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Patent number: 10973559Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignees: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, David Thomas Stinson
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Patent number: 10973680Abstract: Controllers for dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature of, e.g., 39° C., and below a maximum temperature of, e.g., 48° C., over a treatment period of 12 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: David Badawi, Paul Badawi, Scott Harshman, Daniel O'Keeffe
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Publication number: 20210022914Abstract: Treatment apparatus and methods are described for treating the meibomian glands of a subject. The system may generally include a substrate layer having one or more heating elements incorporated, a ductile layer attached in proximity to the substrate layer and configured to conform and retain a shape of the heating strip to an anatomy of an underlying region of skin of an eyelid of a subject, and a protective layer attached in proximity to the ductile layer. The system may further include a controller which is programmable for a treatment therapy and which is in communication with the substrate layer via a connecting cable which transmits electrical energy to the substrate layer which receives the electrical energy and emits thermal energy which is conducted throughout the strip via the ductile layer to the underlying region of skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Paul Badawi, Scott Harshman
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Publication number: 20200029965Abstract: A device for forming a tissue fold includes a recess and an opening at the end of the recess. Tissue is drawn into the recess and through the opening using a tissue engaging element. As the tissue is drawn through the opening, the tissue layers are compressed together. A fastener is used to secure the tissue fold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: EndoGastric Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Scott Harshman
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Patent number: 10433838Abstract: A device for forming a tissue fold includes a recess and an opening at the end of the recess. Tissue is drawn into the recess and through the opening using a tissue engaging element. As the tissue is drawn through the opening, the tissue layers are compressed together. A fastener is used to secure the tissue fold.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: ENDOGASTRIC SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Scott Harshman
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Publication number: 20190282280Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Publication number: 20190231401Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicants: University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
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Patent number: 10307188Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Patent number: 10258394Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The University of British ColumbiaInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, David Thomas Stinson
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Publication number: 20170238977Abstract: Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Edward Scott HARSHMAN, Steven Charles DIMMER, David Thomas STINSON
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Publication number: 20170087009Abstract: Controllers for dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. A controller is in communication with the one or more strips and is programmable to monitor a temperature of the one or more strips to provide a treatment therapy above a threshold temperature. Additionally forceps for mechanically expressing the Meibomian glands may be included with the strips and/or controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: Sight Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Paul BADAWI, David BADAWI, Scott HARSHMAN, Daniel O'KEEFFE