Patents Assigned to Moximed, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11389298
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones. In one embodiment, there is provided a system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint, the members collectively defining a path of motion and having a cartilage having an energy absorption component configured therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • Patent number: 10022154
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to base components that are usable with implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems. According to one embodiment, the base component includes a low-profile body having a elongate, straight portion at a first end and a curved body portion at a second end. The second end is elevated as compared to the first end. An inner surface of the low-profile body has a raised portion extending along the elongate, straight portion of the low-profile body. The base component also includes a plurality of openings positioned along the low-profile body for alignment and purposes of affixation to body anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone
  • Patent number: 9034049
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint; and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
  • Patent number: 9005298
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between adjacent body parts includes a system which facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint, such as between articulating bones. An exemplary embodiment of the system includes a first attachment structure, a second attachment structure, a piston component, and an energy absorbing spring component. The spring component is attached only to one of the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure, and the piston component is attached only to the other of the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • Patent number: 8894714
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system is an unlinked structure which facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Daniel Pfautz, David R. Schiff
  • Patent number: 8870868
    Abstract: Ankle distraction or load bypassing devices include a shoe or shoe insert that securely holds a patient's foot, and a cuff that securely holds the patient's lower leg. A load bypassing device can transmit force between the cuff and the shoe or shoe insert bypassing a portion of the load around the joint. A distraction force generating mechanism between the cuff and the shoe or shoe insert can distract the patient's ankle, while permitting the ankle to flex at a joint which joins together the cuff and the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Imraan Aziz, Thomas King, Michael Strasser
  • Publication number: 20140277533
    Abstract: An internal unloader brace includes an elongate bending member having an intermediate portion configured to bend under resistance such that joint forces are unloaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Toru Mino, Anton G. Clifford
  • Patent number: 8801795
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • Publication number: 20140156013
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system is an unlinked structure which facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Daniel Pfautz, David R. Schiff
  • Publication number: 20140142698
    Abstract: Various methods for treating a joint are disclosed herein. According to one method, a joint is surgically treated by performing a surgical repair treatment on tissue within the joint capsule; implanting a load reducing device at the joint and entirely outside of the joint capsule to reduce load transmitted by the treated tissue to allow for the tissue within the joint capsule to heal; and partially unloading the joint during healing of the surgical repair site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, Anthony J. Robins, David Lowe, Stefan Gabriel
  • Patent number: 8709090
    Abstract: A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, William G. Tammen
  • Patent number: 8679178
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
  • Publication number: 20140067075
    Abstract: A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
  • Publication number: 20140052267
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
  • Publication number: 20140052266
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex, member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
  • Publication number: 20130338782
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint, and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
  • Publication number: 20130338783
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint; and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
  • Publication number: 20130325123
    Abstract: Load transferring systems and related methods for transferring load in a joint are provided. The load transferring system may include two bases configured to couple to bones defining a joint and a spring configured to couple to the bases. The spring may be configured to exert a tensile force between the bases during flexion of the joint. The load transferring system may be employed to treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the lateral compartment of the knee joint. Thus, the bases may respectively couple to the femur and tibia. The spring may exert tensile force therebetween during flexion of the knee joint so as to unload the lateral compartment of the knee joint by transferring load from the lateral compartment of the knee joint to the medial compartment of the knee joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Andrew H. Jones, Imraan Aziz, Clinton N. Slone, Thomas King, Michael Strasser, Des Regan
  • Patent number: 8523948
    Abstract: Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint; and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
  • Publication number: 20130218272
    Abstract: A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional relationships are employed in the implantation approach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Moximed, Inc.
    Inventor: Moximed, Inc.