Patents Assigned to Biomedical, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for transgastric neurostimulation
    Patent number: 9050005
    Abstract: A method of placing an electrode in a peritoneal cavity including the following steps: inserting an endoscope through a patient's mouth into the patient's stomach; passing the endoscope through an opening in the stomach into the peritoneal cavity; and using the endoscope to place the electrode in contact with tissue within the peritoneal cavity other than stomach tissue. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of electrically mapping tissue accessed from a peritoneal cavity including the following steps: inserting an endoscope through a patient's mouth into the patient's stomach; passing the endoscope through an opening in the stomach into the peritoneal cavity; passing an electrode through the endoscope; placing the electrode in contact with tissue within the peritoneal cavity other than stomach tissue; and applying a mapping stimulation signal to the electrode from a mapping stimulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Synapse Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony R. Ignagni, Raymond P. Onders, James E. Gelbke
  • Fenestrated bone graft
    Patent number: 9050111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fenestrated bone graft and a method of preparing cortical bone in thin strips then fully demineralizing it to give it formed flexibility and then creating fenestrations in the cortical bone in a fashion similar to but not identical to skin grafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Thomas Temple, Tracy Scott Anderson, Edgar S. Maldonado, Sonya A. Cooper
  • Device and method for bone imaging
    Patent number: 9050396
    Abstract: The invention comprises a modified implant useful to assess bone by imaging. The modified implant comprises a medical implant and at least one detectable marker element associated with the implant that serves as a reference point in medical imaging. Preferably, the implant and the detector marker elements have different radiolucencies such that one element can be seen through the other in medical imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Halifax Biomedical Inc.
    Inventor: Chad Munro
  • Modular handle construction
    Patent number: 9050062
    Abstract: A handle for a tool is provided that is formed of a core positioned within a sleeve of a temperature resistant material to form a handle with a space between the core and the sleeve. The core can be formed by machining a metal material while the sleeve and an optional skin positioned on the sleeve can be molded. The materials forming the sleeve and skin, and the space formed between the core and sleeve, create a handle that can be adapted to form a variety of different tools with different mechanisms located in the core that also has improved heat transfer characteristics for sterilization purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
  • Devices and methods for enhanced cellular sample transfer
    Patent number: 9039636
    Abstract: Described are embodiments of a biological specimen collection transfer and container system and method for handling and processing specimens of cellular, and related particulate matter, directly into a vial or other like container. The vial, or container, assembly includes a series of ridges, protrusions, or like engagement members, that extend from the inside of the vial or container. Application of an external force between the collection apparatus and the engagement members contained within the vial, or container, results in an increased amount of cells, cellular structures, related material, and other particulates to transfer from the collection apparatus to the vial, or like container, thereby improving the sample yield and processing effectiveness of the sample in order to increase diagnostic utility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Resolution Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Williams, Michael Friedl
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARATION OF BONE ALLOGRAFT FROM ENDOSTEAL PORTION OF BONE AND ISOLATED BONE PERIOSTEUM
    Publication number: 20150140096
    Abstract: Particulate bone and structural bone, more specifically decalcified bone from endosteum having osteoinductive capacity and methods for their isolation and production are provided, more specifically, decalcified bone preparations derived from endosteal layer of bone are provided. Compositions formulated with material from endosteal layer of bone are provided along with preparation and methods of using decalcified endosteal compositions are disclosed. Endosteum is avascular and areolar in distinction to bone marrow which fills the canal. Because of its structure and anatomic position, endosteum is difficult to isolate and recognize, and therefore not regarded as an important constituent of allograft materials. One embodiment of the present invention allows for recognition and isolation of endosteum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: VIVEX BIOMEDICAL INC.
    Inventor: Theodore I. Malinin
  • MANUFACTURING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR MODULES
    Publication number: 20150128412
    Abstract: Certain processes for manufacturing an electrochemical sensor module include etching a Silicon wafer to form precursor sensor bodies, disposing sensor fibers along rows of the precursor sensor bodies, securing a rigid layer over the sensor fibers, dividing the wafer, rigid layer, and sensor fibers into individual precursor sensor bodies, and joining each precursor sensor body to a component body to form sensor modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: PEPEX BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: James L. Say
  • Methods for maintaining a filtering device within a lumen
    Patent number: 9028524
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided an endovascular device having a multi-lumen tubular structure; a pharmacological agent filing a first lumen of the multi-lumen tubular structure; and a support member extending through a second lumen of the multi-lumen tubular structure wherein the multi-lumen tubular structure conforms to the shape of the metal support member when the support member is inserted into the second lumen. In one aspect, the support member includes a pair of opposing spiral support members that form a slidable crossover point. In one aspect, a filter is provided having a pair of opposing spiral support members that form a slidable crossover point and a first and second loop; and a material capture structure that can be coated with a pharmacological agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Crux Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Thomas Fogarty, Frank Arko, Jeff Elkins, Martin Seery
  • Shaft securing mechanism for a tool
    Patent number: 9027219
    Abstract: A securing mechanism is provided for a tool that allows for the attachment and release of the shafts of a variety of implements from the tool. The mechanism has a construction that provides an easily releasable, but secure engagement of the implement shaft within the mechanism while also having an alignment feature which engages the implement at multiple locations when engaged with the mechanism to maintain the alignment and concentricity of the implement shaft with regard to the mechanism and the tool when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
  • BONE SCREW FASTENER
    Publication number: 20150127057
    Abstract: An improved bone screw for humans or mammals is a bone screw having exposed surfaces along a shank and threads extending from the shank with one or more selected portions of the exposed surfaces having a 3-dimensional pattern. The pattern provides enhanced resistance to thread loosening when affixed to bone. The exposed surface is on exterior portions of the threads or portions of the shank or both. The one or more selected portions of the exposed portions having a bone formation enhancing 3-dimensional patterns are in the external exposed thread surfaces or in the exposed shank surfaces or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: VIVEX BIOMEDICAL INC.
    Inventor: Timothy Ganey
  • RADIOPAQUE BONE REPAIR MIXTURE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20150118160
    Abstract: A composition of a bone repair mixture has a quantity of allograft particulate bone having a bone particle distribution of particle sizes less than 700 micron and a quantity of biologic carrier material intermixed with the particulate bone. The biologic carrier material is one of fascia, deep fascia or a fascia mixture. Preferably, the carrier material is exclusively fascia lata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: VIVEX BIOMEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Tracy Scott Anderson, Timothy E. Taylor
  • Radiopaque bone repair mixture and method of use
    Patent number: 9017740
    Abstract: A composition of a bone repair mixture has a quantity of allograft particulate bone having a bone particle distribution of particle sizes less than 700 micron and a quantity of biologic carrier material intermixed with the particulate bone. The biologic carrier material is one of fascia, deep fascia or a fascia mixture. Preferably, the carrier material is exclusively fascia lata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Scott Anderson, Timothy E Taylor
  • Molded optical element with parabolic mirror and integral plane turning mirror
    Patent number: 9016878
    Abstract: An optical element is described that is a single molded piece. It includes a parabolic mirror configured to reflect substantially collimated light incident along a first axis. The reflected light converges towards a virtual focal point located along a second axis. The piece also includes a plane turning mirror positioned with respect to the parabolic mirror such that the converging light hits a surface of the plane mirror after traveling a distance less than a focal length of the parabolic mirror. The plane mirror reflects the incident converging light outward as exit light, which focuses at a final focus point located a nonzero distance from the plane mirror. The final focus point is located in a plane defined by the second axis and a third axis, and is offset at a nonzero angle from the third axis relative to a point on the surface of the plane mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Redox Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald A. Ice
  • Bone implants and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9015922
    Abstract: An implant device for humans or mammals has a body structure having an exposed surface and one or more selected portions of the exposed surface having a bone formation enhancing 3-dimensional pattern. The exposed surface can be on exterior portions of the body structure or internal portions of the body structure or both. The one or more selected portions of the exposed portions having the bone formation enhancing 3-dimensional patterns are in the external exposed surfaces or in the internal exposed surfaces or both internal and external exposed surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Ganey
  • Intramedullary rod with vent
    Patent number: 9005201
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for providing skeletal support. A bone support device comprising an upright rod having a proximal and a distal end; at least one support member located near the proximal end for securing the rod to the bone; at least one distal anchoring element; and a vent member is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Halifax Biomedical Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Munro, Peter Blanchard, Nick McGrath, Matthew Terauds, Leanna Maclean, Sam Veres
  • Apparatus and method for continuous noninvasive measurement of respiratory function and events
    Patent number: 9002427
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasive and continuous measurement of respiratory chamber volume and associated parameters including respiratory rate, respiratory rhythm, tidal volume, dielectric variability and respiratory congestion. In particular, a non-invasive apparatus and method for determining dynamic and structural physiologic data from a living subject including a change in the spatial configuration of a respiratory chamber, a lung or a lobe of a lung to determine overall respiratory health comprising an ultra wide-band radar system having at least one transmitting and receiving antenna for applying ultra wide-band radio signals to a target area of the subject's anatomy wherein the receiving antenna collects and transmits signal returns from the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: LifeWave Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Paul Tupin, Jr., Joe Paul Tupin, Kenneth Arlan Murray, Jr., John David Tupin
  • Particle manipulation system with out-of-plane channel and focusing element
    Publication number: 20150093810
    Abstract: A particle manipulation system uses a MEMS-based, microfabricated particle manipulation device, which has an inlet channel, output channels, and a movable member formed on a substrate. The movable member moves parallel to the fabrication plane, as does fluid flowing in the inlet channel. The movable member separates a target particle from the rest of the particles, diverting it into an output channel. However, at least one output channel is not parallel to the fabrication plane. The device may be used to separate a target particle from non-target material in a sample stream. The target particle may be, for example, a stern cell, zygote, a cancer cell, a component of blood, bacteria or DNA sample, for example. The particle manipulation system may also include a microfluidic structure which focuses the target particles in a particular portion of the inlet channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Owl biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Foster, Nicholas C. Martinez, Stefan Miltenyi, Kamala R. Qalandar, Kevin E. Shields, Kimberly L. Turner, Mehran R. Hoonejani
  • Particle manipulation system with out-of plane channel
    Publication number: 20150093817
    Abstract: A particle manipulation system uses a MEMS-based, microfabricated particle manipulation device which has an inlet channel, output channels, and a movable member formed on a substrate. The movable member moves parallel to the fabrication plane, as does fluid flowing in the inlet channel. The movable member separates a target particle from the rest of the particles, diverting it into an output channel. However, at least one output channel is not parallel to the fabrication plane. The device may be used to separate a target particle from non-target material in a sample stream. The target particle may be, for example, a stem cell, zygote, a cancer cell, a T-cell, a component of blood, bacteria or DNA sample, for example. The particle manipulation system may also include a microfluidic structure which focuses the target particles in a particular portion of the inlet channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Owl biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Foster, Nicholas C. Martinez, Stefan Miltenyi, Kamala R. Qalandar, Kevin E. Shields, Kimberly L. Turner
  • Biocompatible polymeric compositions having microcrystalline and amorphous components and methods for their manufacture
    Patent number: 8992949
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymer-based macroscopically homogeneous polymer alloy comprising a plurality of microcrystalline components dispersed within an amorphous component, which is biocompatible, bioerodable, substantially non-toxic, and excretable, or metabolized when introduced into a mammalian body. In preferred embodiments, malleable molded devices such as implants, films, drug delivery systems and the like, are comprised of the compositions. Methods of making such compositions by controlled cooling of the molten alloy are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Unicare Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: Shih-Liang Yang
  • Medical implants
    Patent number: 8992601
    Abstract: Disclosed are self-expanding medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a woven or non-woven structure having a substantially tubular configuration, and are designed to be low-profile such that they are deliverable with a small diameter catheter. The implants have a high recoverability and desired mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: 480 Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Palasis, Changcheng You, Daniel Concagh, Lee Core, Kicherl Ho, Upma Sharma, Gregory T. Zugates