Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Perry E. Van Over
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Patent number: 8348811Abstract: Provided is a novel physical therapy system and device that can be manually operated by a post-operative patient without the need of professional on site assistance, wherein the degree of movement of the limb or joint of interest is measured and recorded so as to provide a record of the progress of the prescribed post-operative therapy for immediate feedback to the patient as well as for long term data recordation for the therapist or physician.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Paul Kamins
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Patent number: 7998173Abstract: Provided is an adjustable spacing device configured to be placed between the spinous processes of at least two adjacent vertebrae, the device including a transverse member and at least one adjustable transverse member, which connect two parallel longitudinal legs one to the other and a method of using the device to treat spinal stenosis by restricting extension and allowing normal flexion of adjacent vertebrae relative one to the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Richard Perkins
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Patent number: 7717940Abstract: A novel cross-connector assembly for interconnecting first and second bracing members or rods, one to the other. The cross-connector assembly is capable of multi-directional articulation in three dimensions, length, azimuth, and elevation and is also capable of having one end rotated along its longitudinal axis in relation to the other end so as to custom fit and securely connect the assembly to two opposing bracing members or rods. Also provided is a kit including the device and ancillary instrumentation to facilitate the method of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Woods, Christopher B. Straight, Todd M. Wallenstein
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Patent number: 7641699Abstract: Provided is a novel hip replacement implant system that includes a ball assembly having a ball trunnion, the ball assembly being configured as a replacement for the head of the femur and capable of being secured by the ball assembly trunnion to a calcar implant element that can be securely seated in the calcar bone of the femoral neck, thus maintaining the load transfer function of the calcar bone of the femoral neck. A method of using the device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventor: Anthony S. Unger
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Patent number: 7591837Abstract: A device and method enables surgeon to bilaterally secure two vertebrae together in a stable and strong manner. A kit includes the device and ancillary instrumentation to facilitate the method of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Pyramid Spine, LLCInventor: Michael E. Goldsmith
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Patent number: 7509956Abstract: Provided is a device for attachment to tubular connections that serves to ensure the securing of the connection and the avoidance of inadvertent disconnections. Also provided is an endotracheal tube having a releasable locking device component that serves to ensure security of the connection of the endotracheal tube to a breathing system. Also provided is a breathing system having a releasable locking device component that when employed ensures the security of the connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: John F. Dombrowski
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Patent number: 6770079Abstract: A Novel surgical apparatus and method of use in osteoplasty and other methods of injecting materials into a subject for medical purposes. The present invention particularly relates to the surgical treatment of traumatic, pathogenic, or osteoporotic bone conditions of the human and other animal body systems and more particularly, to a novel apparatus and method for injection of a material into a lesion of a vertebral body or other bony structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: American Osteomedix, Inc.Inventors: Mohit Bhatnagar, Eric Major
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Patent number: 6752809Abstract: A system and method for reinforcing bone in preparation for screw implantation. One system embodiment comprises a threaded and centrally bored cannula with a perforated distal end, a cannula applicator frictionally fitting within the central bore, a plunger translating within the central bore (the plunger having a internal longitudinal guide wire), bone cement, and a cannulated drill bit. One method embodiment comprises drilling and tapping a hole in a vertebral body, inserting the applicator into the central bore, screwing the cannula into the tapped hole by rotating the applicator, removing the applicator, injecting the bone cement into the central bore, distributing the bone cement out the holes in the distal end of the cannula and into the surrounding bone using the plunger, letting the bone cement harden, and drilling out the plunger using the cannulated drill following the guide wire.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: K2 Medical, LLCInventor: Josef E. Gorek
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Patent number: 6642277Abstract: Disclosed is a plant-derived flavonol-containing dry composition suitable for human consumption, wherein at least 25% of the plant-derived material in the composition comprises polyphenols, together with uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: The Howard FoundationInventors: Alan Norman Howard, Shaja Vijay Nigdikar, Jayshri Rajput-Williams, Norman Ross Williams
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Patent number: 6569446Abstract: A method of increasing the solubility in water of a flavonol component of a flavonol-containing composition, the method including the steps of providing a flavonol-containing composition, providing an anthocyanin-containing composition and mixing the two compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: The Howard FoundationInventor: Alan N. Howard
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Patent number: 6524611Abstract: A composition for human consumption, comprising creatine and creatinine, the latter being in sufficient quantity to render creatine in an aqueous medium substantially stable, and a method of making the composition is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: The Howard FoundationInventors: Alan N. Howard, Roger C. Harris
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Patent number: 6395007Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method of use in osteoplasty and other methods of injecting materials into a subject for medical purposes. The present invention particularly relates to the surgical treatment of traumatic, pathogenic, or osteoporotic bone conditions of the human and other animal body systems and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for injection of a material into a lesion of a vertebral body or other bony structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: American Osteomedix, Inc.Inventors: Mohit Bhatnagar, Eric Major