Patents Assigned to Correx, Inc.
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Patent number: 9572582Abstract: A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising a first component comprising an inner collar; a hollow body; and a graft mounted to the inner collar and forming a conduit through the hollow body and the inner collar; and a second component comprising an outer collar and a hollow body, the hollow body of the second component being sized for coaxial disposition over the hollow body of the first component so that the outer collar of the second component can be adjustably positioned relative to the inner collar of the first component and so that the conduit of the graft provides fluid communication between (i) the region beyond the inner collar, and (ii) the region beyond the hollow body of the first component.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, Ronald Boudreau, James Alan Crunkleton, Anthony G. Liepert, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 9468515Abstract: A method for performing a percutaneous valve bypass, the method comprising providing a bypass conduit having a first end and a second end; connecting the first end of the bypass conduit to a first vascular structure at a first anastomosis; connecting the second end of the bypass conduit to a second vascular structure at a second anastomosis; advancing a percutaneous valve along the bypass conduit to a deployment site located within the bypass conduit; and deploying the percutaneous valve at the deployment site so that fluid is permitted to pass from the second vascular structure to the first vascular structure but is prevented from passing from the first vascular structure to the second vascular structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, James Alan Crunkleton, Anthony Liepert, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150173734Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may be attached to a second conduit having a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may then be connected to the aorta. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve (or pump). The apparatus includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a coring component, a retractor expansion component slidably coupled to the coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component seats against and separates the inside wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component cuts cleanly through the myocardium, forming a tissue plug. By remaining seated against the inside wall, the retractor expansion component follows the tissue plug into the coring component. The surgeon applies force and rotary motion to the pushing component sufficient to cut the tissue plug and implant the prosthetic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20150031959Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20140200501Abstract: An implantable connector for suturelessly connecting a conduit to a hollow organ, the implantable connector comprising: a hollow expandable stent, wherein the hollow expandable stent comprises an internal skeleton and a blood-retaining membrane covering the internal skeleton, and wherein the hollow expandable stent is constructed so that it is capable of assuming (i) a diametrically-reduced state for insertion into an opening formed in the side wall of the hollow organ in order to create a first interference fit therewith, and (ii) a diametrically-expanded state for expanding against the side wall of the hollow organ in order to create a second, enhanced interference fit therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, James Alan Crunkleton, Anthony G. Liepert, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20140194909Abstract: A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising a first component comprising an inner collar; a hollow body; and a graft mounted to the inner collar and forming a conduit through the hollow body and the inner collar; and a second component comprising an outer collar and a hollow body, the hollow body of the second component being sized for coaxial disposition over the hollow body of the first component so that the outer collar of the second component can be adjustably positioned relative to the inner collar of the first component and so that the conduit of the graft provides fluid communication between (i) the region beyond the inner collar, and (ii) the region beyond the hollow body of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, Ronald Boudreau, James Alan Crunkleton, Anthony G. Liepert, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140100430Abstract: The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventor: Correx, Inc.
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Patent number: 8679138Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130218261Abstract: An applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow vessel and engaging a graft, the applicator comprising: a hole forming element adapted to form a hole in the wall of the vessel, the hole forming element comprising a cutting element adapted to cut a hole in the wall of the vessel and a positioning element adapted to hold the position of the applicator relative to the vessel; and an insertion element adapted to be inserted through the wall of the vessel, the insertion element comprising a retraction element adapted to enter into engagement with a graft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Patent number: 8414603Abstract: The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith
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Patent number: 8277465Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for forming a side branch on a hollow vessel, such as the aorta. The side branch is preferably adapted to be connected to a connector conduit, but any other suitable use is also acceptable. The system comprises a graft including a side branch portion, and an applicator comprising a hole forming element adapted to form a hole in the wall of the vessel and an insertion element adapted to be inserted through the wall of the vessel, the insertion element comprising a retraction element adapted to enter into engagement with the graft. The hole forming element may comprise a cutting element adapted to cut a hole in the wall of the vessel, and a positioning element adapted to hold the position of the applicator relative to the vessel. The system further comprises a graft protection element adapted to prevent the graft from being damaged by the cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 8226670Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may then be connected to the aorta. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slide-ably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls. By remaining seated against the inside wall, the retractor expansion component follows the tissue plug into the coring component.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110196408Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: CORREX, INC.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Patent number: 7799041Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100010500Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may then be connected to the aorta. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slide-ably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls. By remaining seated against the inside wall, the retractor expansion component follows the tissue plug into the coring component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, JR.
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Patent number: 7510561Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may be connected to the aorta prior to the first conduit being attached to the heart. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slideably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Beane, John W. Brown, James Alan Crunkleton, James S. Gammie, Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090082778Abstract: The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: CORREX, INC.Inventors: Richard M. BEANE, John W. BROWN, James Alan CRUNKLETON, James S. GAMMIE, Joseph L. SMITH
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Publication number: 20070088375Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: CORREX, INC.Inventors: Richard Beane, John Brown, James Crunkleton, James Gammie, Joseph Smith
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Publication number: 20060161193Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for forming a side branch on a hollow vessel, such as the aorta. The side branch is preferably adapted to be connected to a connector conduit, but any other suitable use is also acceptable. The system comprises a graft including a side branch portion, and an applicator comprising a hole forming element adapted to form a hole in the wall of the vessel and an insertion element adapted to be inserted through the wall of the vessel, the insertion element comprising a retraction element adapted to enter into engagement with the graft. The hole forming element may comprise a cutting element adapted to cut a hole in the wall of the vessel, and a positioning element adapted to hold the position of the applicator relative to the vessel. The system further comprises a graft protection element adapted to prevent the graft from being damaged by the cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard Beane, John Brown, James Crunkleton, James Gammie, Joseph Smith
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Publication number: 20050251187Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may be connected to the aorta prior to the first conduit being attached to the heart. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slide-ably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: Correx, Inc.Inventors: Richard Beane, John Brown, James Crunkleton, James Gammie, Joseph Smith