Patents Assigned to Moximed, Inc.
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Patent number: 11389298Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Patent number: 10022154Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Joshua Makower, Michael E. Landry, Clinton N. Slone
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Patent number: 9034049Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
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Patent number: 9005298Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Patent number: 8894714Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Daniel Pfautz, David R. Schiff
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Patent number: 8870868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Imraan Aziz, Thomas King, Michael Strasser
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Publication number: 20140277533Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Toru Mino, Anton G. Clifford
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Patent number: 8801795Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Publication number: 20140156013Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Daniel Pfautz, David R. Schiff
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Publication number: 20140142698Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Landry, Anton G. Clifford, Anthony J. Robins, David Lowe, Stefan Gabriel
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Patent number: 8709090Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Michael E. Landry, William G. Tammen
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Patent number: 8679178Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20140067075Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, Anton Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Publication number: 20140052267Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20140052266Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Anton G. Clifford, Benjamin Toru Mino, Alan C. Regala
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Publication number: 20130338782Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
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Publication number: 20130338783Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
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Publication number: 20130325123Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Anton G. Clifford, Andrew H. Jones, Imraan Aziz, Clinton N. Slone, Thomas King, Michael Strasser, Des Regan
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Patent number: 8523948Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Moximed, Inc.Inventors: Clinton N. Slone, Alan C. Regala, Joseph Luttwak
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Publication number: 20130218272Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Moximed, Inc.Inventor: Moximed, Inc.