Patents by Inventor Trevor Jacob Laughlin
Trevor Jacob Laughlin 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: 20240050185Abstract: A system for adapting a tubular surgical device for grasping by a surgical instrument is provided that has a distal portion, an adaptor positioned proximally and configured to be disposed about or within a lumen of the tubular surgical device, which has an effective durometer to resist crushing by the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter greater than the internal diameter of the lumen of the tubular surgical device. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter less than or equal to the internal diameter of the tubular surgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Ronald H. RUSSELL, Stephen MARTONE, David REGEAN, Rachana S. SUCHDEV, Trevor Jacob LAUGHLIN, Gary DOUGLAS
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Patent number: 11832995Abstract: A system for adapting a tubular surgical device for grasping by a surgical instrument is provided that has a distal portion, an adaptor positioned proximally and configured to be disposed about or within a lumen of the tubular surgical device, which has an effective durometer to resist crushing by the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter greater than the internal diameter of the lumen of the tubular surgical device. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter less than or equal to the internal diameter of the tubular surgical device.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Ronald H. Russell, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Rachana S. Suchdev, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Gary Douglas
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Patent number: 11564699Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument comprising an energy storage element, wherein the energy storage element is a spring coupled to the impacting mechanism, an impacting mechanism has a tip configured to impact a bone, wherein the tip includes a tapered point, a power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit energy from the energy storage element to the impacting mechanism, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a semi-flexible metal wire guided by a hollow shaft, wherein the hollow shaft includes a distal end, the semi-flexible metal wire is includes a bend toward the distal end, a trigger mechanism is configured to release energy from the energy storage element, wherein the bend includes an angle between 14 degrees and 46 degrees, wherein the trigger mechanism includes a manual lever which, when actuated, simultaneously retracts the tip and charges the energy storage element.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: MFr Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Jason L. Koh, Daniel M. Fisher, Brian Philip Beaubien, Joseph Jude Saladino
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Patent number: 11504147Abstract: An apparatus and method for an articulating microsurgical instrument is disclosed herein. The articulating microsurgical instrument may be configured to be operable with a Doppler probe, bone grasper, soft tissue grasper/dissector, scissors, flexible forceps, or a suction/irrigation line configured to provide tools within a surgical location that can be adjusted to a desired angle of operation. A tip assembly may comprise an articulating portion at a distal tip and the articulating portion may be configured to deflect upon actuation of an articulation control. The articulation control may be a trigger assembly or a roller wheel. A bayonet-style handle may include a set of posts configured to interact with the one or more control wires during actuation of the articulation control. One or more control wires may be housed in a lumen and actuated using a articulation control of a handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Martone, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Rachana S. Suchdev, David Regan
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Publication number: 20220008087Abstract: The present invention comprises a device and system for delivering implantable bodies for anchoring human tissue and bony anatomy. The system may comprise a housing with a handle, an advancement mechanism, a hollow shaft, and a plurality of implant bodies. The present invention also describes a fixation device, such as a dart, staple, screw, or rivet so that the housing includes a handle comprising a lever or trigger for advancing implants, and optionally comprising a second lever or trigger for a second operation. The surgical device may also include an impacting mechanism and a manual advancing mechanism for advancing an elongated body into and through bone, with an optionally reverse setting which changes the direction to retract the elongated body. The invention further includes methods for using the surgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, William D. Armstrong
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Publication number: 20210322030Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument comprising an energy storage element, wherein the energy storage element is a spring coupled to the impacting mechanism, an impacting mechanism has a tip configured to impact a bone, wherein the tip includes a tapered point, a power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit energy from the energy storage element to the impacting mechanism, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a semi-flexible metal wire guided by a hollow shaft, wherein the hollow shaft includes a distal end, the semi-flexible metal wire is includes a bend toward the distal end, a trigger mechanism is configured to release energy from the energy storage element, wherein the bend includes an angle between 14 degrees and 46 degrees, wherein the trigger mechanism includes a manual lever which, when actuated, simultaneously retracts the tip and charges the energy storage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Jason L. Koh, Daniel M. Fisher, Brian Philip Beaubien, Joseph Jude Saladino
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Publication number: 20210068848Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument comprising an energy storage element, wherein the energy storage element is a spring coupled to the impacting mechanism, an impacting mechanism has a tip configured to impact a bone, wherein the tip includes a tapered point, a power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit energy from the energy storage element to the impacting mechanism, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a semi-flexible metal wire guided by a hollow shaft, wherein the hollow shaft includes a distal end, the semi-flexible metal wire is includes a bend toward the distal end, a trigger mechanism is configured to release energy from the energy storage element, wherein the bend includes an angle between 14 degrees and 46 degrees, wherein the trigger mechanism includes a manual lever which, when actuated, simultaneously retracts the tip and charges the energy storage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Jason L. Koh, Daniel M. Fisher, Brian Philip Beaubien, Joseph Jude Saladino
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Publication number: 20210008256Abstract: A system for adapting a tubular surgical device for grasping by a surgical instrument is provided that has a distal portion, an adaptor positioned proximally and configured to be disposed about or within a lumen of the tubular surgical device, which has an effective durometer to resist crushing by the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter greater than the internal diameter of the lumen of the tubular surgical device. In some embodiments, the adaptor is configured with an external diameter less than or equal to the internal diameter of the tubular surgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Ronald H. Russell, Stephen Martone, David Regan, Rachana S. Suchdev, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Gary Douglas
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Patent number: 10874406Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument comprising an energy storage element, wherein the energy storage element is a spring coupled to the impacting mechanism, an impacting mechanism has a tip configured to impact a bone, wherein the tip includes a tapered point, a power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit energy from the energy storage element to the impacting mechanism, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a semi-flexible metal wire guided by a hollow shaft, wherein the hollow shaft includes a distal end, the semi-flexible metal wire is includes a bend toward the distal end, a trigger mechanism is configured to release energy from the energy storage element, wherein the bend includes an angle between 14 degrees and 46 degrees, wherein the trigger mechanism includes a manual lever which, when actuated, simultaneously retracts the tip and charges the energy storage element.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: MFr Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Jason L. Koh, Daniel M. Fisher, Brian Philip Beaubien, Joseph Jude Saladino
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Publication number: 20200289134Abstract: An automated tissue coring device that enables controlled and repeatable removal of bone and bone marrow. The device includes a handle, a biasing element coupled to an advancement mechanism, an actuator, and a hollow penetrating needle. A method for bone and bone marrow biopsy, bone marrow aspiration, and bone marrow enhanced tissue repair are introduced using the device as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Joseph Jude Saladino, Daniel M. Fisher, Jason L. Koh
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Publication number: 20190350607Abstract: An apparatus and method for an articulating microsurgical instrument is disclosed herein. The articulating microsurgical instrument may be configured to be operable with a Doppler probe, bone grasper, soft tissue grasper/dissector, scissors, flexible forceps, or a suction/irrigation line configured to provide tools within a surgical location that can be adjusted to a desired angle of operation. A tip assembly may comprise an articulating portion at a distal tip and the articulating portion may be configured to deflect upon actuation of an articulation control. The articulation control may be a trigger assembly or a roller wheel. A bayonet-style handle may include a set of posts configured to interact with the one or more control wires during actuation of the articulation control. One or more control wires may be housed in a lumen and actuated using a articulation control of a handle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Vascular Technology, IncorporatedInventors: Stephen Martone, Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Rachana S. Suchdev, David Regan
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Publication number: 20180242982Abstract: A handheld surgical instrument comprising an energy storage element, wherein the energy storage element is a spring coupled to the impacting mechanism, an impacting mechanism has a tip configured to impact a bone, wherein the tip includes a tapered point, a power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit energy from the energy storage element to the impacting mechanism, wherein the power transmission mechanism includes a semi-flexible metal wire guided by a hollow shaft, wherein the hollow shaft includes a distal end, the semi-flexible metal wire is includes a bend toward the distal end, a trigger mechanism is configured to release energy from the energy storage element, wherein the bend includes an angle between 14 degrees and 46 degrees, wherein the trigger mechanism includes a manual lever which, when actuated, simultaneously retracts the tip and charges the energy storage element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Trevor Jacob Laughlin, Jason L. Koh, Daniel M. Fisher, Brian Philip Beaubien, Joseph Jude Saladino