Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Kosa
Timothy D. Kosa 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: 8888810Abstract: Barbed medical devices include a crown interconnecting a pair of legs and at least one barb extending from each of the legs. The at least one barb may define an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the leg, a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis, and optionally, a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the leg.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ahmad Robert Hadba, Gerald Hodgkinson, Seth Gleiman, Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8864776Abstract: A suture deployment system is disclosed including a surgical needle having a flexible suture fixedly attached thereto and a target suture releasably secured to the flexible suture. A collar is positioned between the flexible suture and the target suture and is fixedly secured to the flexible suture. The target suture is releasably secured to the collar is such that the target suture may detach from the collar once a surgical procedure has been completed. The surgical needle is a double pointed surgical needle specifically configured to be manipulated by a surgical suturing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael Bogart, Gregg Krehel, Christopher Fishbein, Russell Pribanic, David Kirsch, Kenneth W. Horton, Jr., Timothy D. Kosa, Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, William R. Bowns
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Publication number: 20140224095Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Publication number: 20140224094Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8739389Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8726481Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Patent number: 8632567Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Publication number: 20130231702Abstract: A compound barb medical device includes a body portion and at least one barb extending therefrom. The at least one barb defines an inner surface. The inner surface includes a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the body portion and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. The at least one barb is made from a shape memory material which can be deformed into a temporary shape from a permanent shape. The barb projects from the body portion in a first position relative to the body portion when in the permanent shape and in a second position when in the temporary shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Ahmad Robert Hadba, Gerald Hodgkinson, Seth Gleiman, Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8454653Abstract: A compound barb medical device includes a body portion and at least one barb extending therefrom. The at least one barb defines an inner surface. The inner surface includes a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the body portion and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. The at least one barb is made from a shape memory material which can be deformed into a temporary shape from a permanent shape. The barb projects from the body portion in a first position relative to the body portion when in the permanent shape and in a second position when in the temporary shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Ahmad Robert Hadba, Gerald Hodgkinson, Seth Gleiman, Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8443506Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Publication number: 20120323272Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Patent number: 8273105Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Publication number: 20120132054Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Publication number: 20120118123Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Patent number: 8161618Abstract: A method is provided for forming a barbed medical device which includes the steps of providing a blank workpiece and forming at least one barb on the blank workpiece by applying vibrational energy to a tool and bringing the tool and the blank workpiece into contact with each other at an angle such that the tool cuts into the surface of the blank workpiece. A barbed medical device formed by this method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Matthew D. Cohen, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa
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Publication number: 20110307007Abstract: A compound barb medical device is provided which includes an elongated body having at least one barb formed along the length of the body, the barb defining an inner surface with a first portion disposed at a first orientation relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and a second portion disposed at a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the barb defines a third portion disposed at a third orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. A method for forming a compound barb on a medical device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Matthew D. Cohen, Nicholas Maiorino, Timothy D. Kosa, Mark S. Buchter, Michael Primavera
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Publication number: 20110130774Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method and system for the repair of ventral hernias. The method includes the steps of providing a needle; providing a barbed suture having a distal end attached to said needle; providing a surgical mesh; rolling said surgical mesh, said barbed suture, and said needle to form a rolled mesh having said needle oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of said rolled mesh; transferring said rolled mesh into a body cavity via a laparoscopic device; unrolling and laying said surgical mesh under a ventral hernia in an abdominal wall; threading said needle and barbed suture through said surgical mesh and said abdominal wall; and trimming said barbed suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Christopher J. Criscuolo, Jonathan Glick, Timothy D. Kosa, Michael Primavera, Kevin Slisz
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Publication number: 20100274283Abstract: An anchoring device having an elongate body at a proximal portion, a distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop at a distal portion of the anchoring device. The loop further includes a plurality of anchors disposed along a surface thereof and the loop also including an end effector. Methods for securing anchoring devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: David Kirsch, Michael Primavera, Timothy D. Kosa, Nicholas Maiorino
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Publication number: 20100268272Abstract: A medical device having an elongate body at a proximal portion, a distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop at a distal portion of the anchoring device. The loop may further include a plurality of barbs disposed along a surface thereof and the loop also including an end effector. The elongate body, loop, and/or medical device may be formed from shape memory polymers. Methods for securing medical devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: David Kirsch, Michael Primavera, Ahmad Robert Hadba, Gerald Hodgkinson, Timothy D. Kosa, Nicholas Maiorino
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Publication number: 20100228270Abstract: A suture deployment system is disclosed including a surgical needle having a flexible suture fixedly attached thereto and a target suture releasably secured to the flexible suture. Either the flexible suture or the target suture may be made of a shape memory polymer. A collar is positioned between the flexible suture and the target suture and is fixedly secured to the flexible suture. The target suture is releasably secured to the collar is such that the target suture may detach from the collar once a surgical procedure has been completed. The surgical needle is a double pointed surgical needle specifically configured to be manipulated by a surgical suturing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Michael Bogart, Gregg Krehel, Christopher Fishbein, Russell Pribanic, David Kirsch, Kenneth W. Horton, JR., Timothy D. Kosa, Nicholas Maiorino, Mark S. Buchter, Ahmad Robert Hadba, Gerald Hodgkinson, William R. Bowns