Patents by Inventor Steven Lepke
Steven Lepke 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: 11839414Abstract: A kit for performing a spine stabilization procedure is provided. The kit can include a balloon-tipped cannula having an expandable balloon enclosed by an expandable metal mesh. The balloon-tipped cannula can be configured to pass through a working sleeve and to expand the expandable balloon and expandable metal mesh within a surgical site. The kit can also include a pedicle screw having at least one fenestration or cannulation. The pedicle screw can be configured to be inserted into the surgical site. Related apparatus, systems, kits, techniques and articles are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Masal Inc.Inventors: Eric Hyman, Vincent Lambert, Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 11839530Abstract: A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Inventor: Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 11071842Abstract: A system for humidifying oxygen for low-flow oxygen therapy includes a volume-adaptable water reservoir that contains, in addition to water, a water-vapor-permeable membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Perma Pure LLCInventors: Craig Sunada, Wanchai Lim, Nate Inkrote, Steven Lepke, Vincent Lambert, Eric Hyman, Wayne S. Breyer
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Publication number: 20200009348Abstract: A system for humidifying oxygen for low-flow oxygen therapy includes a volume-adaptable water reservoir that contains, in addition to water, a water-vapor-permeable membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Craig SUNADA, Wanchai LIM, Nate INKROTE, Steven LEPKE, Vincent LAMBERT, Eric HYMAN, Wayne S. BREYER
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Publication number: 20190192355Abstract: A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 10123912Abstract: A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventor: Steven Lepke
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Publication number: 20150366727Abstract: A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventor: Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 8885986Abstract: A duplex plastic optical fiber may be used to create a dual detector system, which allows for the detection of two distinct areas of radiation in a single sensor cable device. A fiber cap holds a scintillating fiber and slides over an exposed portion of an optical fiber adjacent to an end of the optical fiber to create a concentric connection for a radiation sensor cable used in medical radiation therapy.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: RadiaDyne LLCInventors: Steven Lepke, Eric Hyman, John Isham, Randy Dahl
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Publication number: 20120281945Abstract: A duplex plastic optical fiber may be used to create a dual detector system, which allows for the detection of two distinct areas of radiation in a single sensor cable device. A fiber cap holds a scintillating fiber and slides over an exposed portion of an optical fiber adjacent to an end of the optical fiber to create a concentric connection for a radiation sensor cable used in medical radiation therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: RADIADYNE, LLCInventors: Steven LEPKE, Eric HYMAN, John ISHAM, Randy DAHL
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Publication number: 20120065594Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: NEUROTHERM, INC.Inventors: Nelson SCARBOROUGH, John V. HAMILTON, Andy H. UCHIDA, Ralph I. MCNALL, Steven LEPKE
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Publication number: 20100094229Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 7662133Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke, Peter A. Weissman
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Publication number: 20040193045Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke