Patents Assigned to The Foundry, LLC
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Patent number: 8133497Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20120029261Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Patent number: 8105817Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering toxin and toxin fragments to a patient's nasal cavity provide for both release of the toxin and delivery of energy which selectively porates target cells to enhance uptake of the toxin. The use of energy-mediated delivery is particularly advantageous with light chain fragment toxins which lack cell binding capacity.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: The Foundry LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20110247682Abstract: The energy crisis that has long been accepted in the scientific community is being embraced by society along with an increasing sense of environmental responsibility. Solar will be a large part of the renewable energy revolution. Solar harnessing technology has primarily focused on solar farms or on off-grid, residential use and mostly on warm, dry climates that have high percentages of clear sky. Cooler, wetter climates have seen less research and resources dedicated to solutions and indeed have a different set of requirements than for traditional desert solar farms. This invention provides a simple tracking solar solution that combines both concentrated photovoltaic CPV and traditional photovoltaic (PV), although the solution can use only CPV or PV. The invention reduces the structural and drive demands by shielding the solar collecting mechanisms inside an enclosure and then connecting the collecting mechanisms in synchronous arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Solar Foundries, LLCInventors: Brent Harper, Thomas Mackie, Tim Holzmann
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Publication number: 20110213466Abstract: Pathologies of joints arising from improper force distributions are addressed by displacement of targeted connective and muscle tissues surrounding the joint in order to realign force vectors and alter moment arms loading the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: THE FOUNDRY LLCInventors: Vivek Shenoy, Mark Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
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Publication number: 20110202138Abstract: Pathologies of joints arising from improper force distributions are addressed by displacement of targeted connective and muscle tissues surrounding the joint in order to realign force vectors and alter moment arms loading the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: THE FOUNDRY LLCInventors: Vivek Shenoy, Mark Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20100324554Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for decalcifying an aortic valve. The methods and devices of the present invention break up or obliterate calcific deposits in and around the aortic valve through application or removal of heat energy from the calcific deposits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Hanson Gifford, Mark E. Deem, Stephen Boyd
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Patent number: 7803168Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for decalcifying an aortic valve. The methods and devices of the present invention break up or obliterate calcific deposits in and around the aortic valve through application or removal of heat energy from the calcific deposits.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Hanson Gifford, Mark E. Deem, Stephen Boyd
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Publication number: 20100125266Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for treatment of musculoskeletal tissue may include one or more of stretching, scoring, cutting, and cryogenic cooling of the tissue. Exemplary usage includes the treatment of compressive neuropathy such as in carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis. Other musculoskeletal tissues such as those in the hip, shoulder, and other regions of the body may also be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark Deem, Vivek Shenoy, Michael Hendricksen, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Doug Sutton
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Publication number: 20100121355Abstract: A method for impacting a suture anchor into bone comprises providing an implantable suture anchor and providing an impactor device for impacting the suture anchor into the bone. The suture anchor is coupled to a distal portion of the impactor device. Positioning the suture anchor engages the anchor with the bone at an implantation site, and powering the impactor device impacts the suture anchor thereby implanting the suture anchor into the bone. The frequency of impaction is less than 20 KHz. The impactor device is then decoupled from the suture anchor, and the impactor device may be removed from the implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Darin C. Gittings, Mark Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Doug Sutton, Vivek Shenoy
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Patent number: 7655243Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering toxin and toxin fragments to a patient's nasal cavity provide for both release of the toxin and delivery of energy which selectively porates target cells to enhance uptake of the toxin. The use of energy-mediated delivery is particularly advantageous with light chain fragment toxins which lack cell binding capacity.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20100010567Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for selective destruction or temporary disruption of nerves and/or conduction pathways in a mammalian body for the treatment of pain and other disorders. Apparatus comprises catheters having electrodes for targeting and affecting nerve tissue at a cellular level to reversible and irreversible nerve poration and incapacitation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20100003282Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: The Foundry, LLC.Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
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Publication number: 20090312807Abstract: A method of treating a patient's joint having opposing joint surfaces includes providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end. The expandable member is positioned in the joint between the joint surfaces and expanded so as to separate the joint surfaces away from one another into a distracted position. The joint is manipulated while in the distracted position so that the joint is distracted and in flexion. A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is then performed on the joint while maintaining the joint in the flexed and distracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: David Boudreault, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Doug Sutton
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Publication number: 20090299133Abstract: This relates to surgical devices and methods of using them. In particular, the devices are used to support and to reform myocardial tissue in the region of and across an infarct. The devices provide tension across the infarct in varying degrees by attachment of the device to the myocardium at sites adjacent the infarct. A support-providing component across the infarct, between the heart attachment sites, provides support to the myocardial wall and support across the infarct. Optionally, but preferably, the support-providing component includes a time-delay element that variously may allow the device to be introduced onto the myocardial surface and to change the support of the support element over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas
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Patent number: 7608275Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: The Foundry, LLCInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford