Patents Assigned to The Foundry
  • Publication number: 20130345715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Mark E. Deem, Stephen Boyd
  • Publication number: 20130303948
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford
  • Publication number: 20130231671
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: David Boudreault, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Doug Sutton
  • Publication number: 20130131444
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: David BOUDREAULT, Vivek SHENOY, Hanson S. GIFFORD, Mark DEEM, Michael HENDRICKSEN, Doug SUTTON
  • Patent number: 8338164
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20120178988
    Abstract: A surgical device for reinforcing the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to assist in the treatment of congestive heart failure includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior. The interior surface limits adhesions or accepts ingrowth with the myocardial tissue of the epicardium. The exterior surface is adapted to adhere to or otherwise attach to the pericardium to provide reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald G. French, Sunmi K. Chew, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas
  • Publication number: 20120089078
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Patent number: 8133497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20120029261
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Patent number: 8105817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Foundry LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20100324554
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Hanson Gifford, Mark E. Deem, Stephen Boyd
  • Patent number: 7803168
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Hanson Gifford, Mark E. Deem, Stephen Boyd
  • Publication number: 20100125266
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Deem, Vivek Shenoy, Michael Hendricksen, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Doug Sutton
  • Publication number: 20100121355
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Darin C. Gittings, Mark Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Doug Sutton, Vivek Shenoy
  • Patent number: 7655243
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20100010567
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20100003282
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford
  • Publication number: 20090312807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: David Boudreault, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Doug Sutton
  • Publication number: 20090299133
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard H. Andreas
  • Patent number: 7608275
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson Gifford