Patents Assigned to Articulinx, Inc.
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Patent number: 8764830Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: Janine C. Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Publication number: 20130046386Abstract: Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventor: Articulinx, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130041468Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventor: Articulinx, Inc.
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Patent number: 8357203Abstract: Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: David White, Janine Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Patent number: 8298289Abstract: Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: David White, Janine C. Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Patent number: 8292954Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: Janine Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Patent number: 8292955Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: Janine Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Publication number: 20120022649Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: Janine ROBINSON, Michael HOGENDIJK
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Publication number: 20120016483Abstract: Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: David WHITE, Janine C. ROBINSON, Michael HOGENDIJK
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Publication number: 20110224790Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: ARTICULINX, INC.Inventors: Janine Robinson, Michael Hogendijk
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Publication number: 20110029094Abstract: Delivery and retrieval systems for delivering or retrieving a shape-changing percutaneously implantable orthopedic device joint prosthesis that can move between a generally arcuate configuration and a substantially straightened or slightly curved configuration. The orthopedic device can be delivered with a needle that is joint expanding, actuating, pivotable, or can include a balloon. The orthopedic device acts as a soft compliant bearing surface or cushion that minimizes the bone-on-bone wear from articulation and loading and may include a covering or coating with tissue or an expanding hydrophilic material. The orthopedic device delivery system can include a loading device with a channel for storing the orthopedic device in a non-straightened configuration and orienting the orthopedic device in the proper implantation orientation. The orthopedic device can be advanced or retrieved through the loading device with a knob and/or a flexible plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hogendijk, Janine Robinson, David White, Michael James Orth
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Publication number: 20100168864Abstract: Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site. To facilitate insertion of the orthopedic device through a minimally invasive or limited access procedure, a delivery system may be used to support and orient the orthopedic device during implantation. In some instances, the delivery system may also reduce the delivery profile of the device for insertion through a minimally invasive or limited access procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Articulinx, Inc.Inventors: David White, Janine Robinson, Michael Hogendijk