Patents Examined by Christina C Lauer
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Patent number: 11751877Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Dane Seddon, Peter Lukin, Jonathan B. O'Keefe, Amos Cruz, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Keith D. Boudreau, Taylor Bensel, David A. Rezac
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Patent number: 11751876Abstract: An apparatus for anastomosis of tubular structures includes two annular bodies. Each annular body has a first side, a second side, a central axis extending between the first and second sides, an inner wall defining a passageway that is open to the first and second sides for passing a tubular structure therethrough, and a plurality of spikes each extending from a base connected to the second side of the annular body to a pointed free end configured to pierce the tubular structure. The spikes are angled relative to the central axis such that for each of the spikes, the free end is positioned farther from the central axis in a radial direction than the base is to the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: EasyfloMicro Inc.Inventors: Thomas Edward Jo Hayakawa, Daniel William Rickey
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Patent number: 11730619Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES INC.Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Neil R. Drake, Antonio C. Llevares, Sheldon Nelson, Daniel J Proctor, Andrew P. Rasdal, Keoni John Sundseth, Amy D.L. VandenBerg, Betty Wong
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Patent number: 11730486Abstract: This disclosure concerns release mechanisms for medical implants, particularly embolic coils and the like, which utilize bulbous elements and receiving elements to constrain the bulbous elements. In some cases, the receiving elements are sized and shaped to help constrain the bulbous element axially and/or radially, and may work in concert with constraining elements and/or release wires that are optionally moveable independently of the receiving elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Tassoni, Mary-Claire Anderson, Gary Pederson, Ken Zhang, Martin R Willard
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Patent number: 11712241Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: SYNTORR INC.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 11707348Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical instrument (1) for deploying a prosthesis (200) and includes a first layer and second layer assembled together so as to define an internal space accessible to said surgical instrument (1) by means of an opening provided in said first layer, said surgical instrument including at least one sheet (2) made of a flexible resilient material, said sheet continuously overlapping itself one or more times so as to define a plurality of levels forming a spiral (3). The invention also relates to a kit including such a surgical instrument and such a prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: SOFRADIM PRODUCTIONInventors: Pierre Bailly, Geneviève Doucet
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Patent number: 11707371Abstract: Embolic implants delivery systems and methods of manufacture and delivery are disclosed. The devices can be used for aneurysm and/or fistula treatment. The designs offer low profile compressibility for delivery to neurovasculature, while maintaining advantageous delivery and implant detachment control features.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Frank P. Becking, Maria G. Aboytes, Arturo S. Rosqueta
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Patent number: 11696766Abstract: A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of a blast or concussive event includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during the incidence of the concussive event. Reducing blood out flow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood out flow further increases the intracranial pressure, and thereby increases the pressure of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignees: TBI Innovations, LLC, Thornhill Research, Inc.Inventors: David Smith, Joseph A. Fisher
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Patent number: 11684466Abstract: The present application discloses a covered stent and a method for navigating the covered stent to a branch vessel, the covered stent including a main body and at least one lateral side branch connected to the main body. A system of covered stents and a method for implanting, including interconnecting the covered stents is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Swiss Capital—Engineering AGInventor: Michael Szente Varga
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Patent number: 11684435Abstract: A system and method for ensuring safe and tolerable insertion of a needle into a subject's body according to a preplanned or continuously monitored sequence of insertion steps. The system comprises a gripping device for gripping the needle in order to perform robotic insertion steps, yet for releasing the grip between such insertion steps, until the next insertion step is initiated. Thereby, the robot has full control of the needle during insertion steps, but does not constrain the needle between insertions, such that movement of the subject can cause neither damage nor discomfort. The gripping and insertion steps may be coordinated to keep in synchronization with the subject's breathing cycles, such that the insertion steps may be performed in the same segment of each cycle of motion of the subject's chest. The gripper can either fully disconnect from the needle, or can partially disconnect but constrain motion within limits.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: TECHNION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Glozman, Gonen Daskal, Moshe Shoham, Michael Arad, Yoav Pinsky
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Patent number: 11653930Abstract: A medical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a first jaw configured to be repositionable with respect to a second jaw, the first and second jaws removably mounted to an open-ended occlusion clip, the end effector configured to configured to be removably coupled to an open-ended occlusion clip with a pair of terminal ends and first and second robotic arms, and wherein the end effector includes at least one of a cavity and a projection configured to be engaged by at least one of the first and second robotic arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Keith Edward Martin
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Patent number: 11638679Abstract: A pacifier attachment device for releasably attaching a pacifier to a toy, the pacifier attachment device comprising: an integrally-formed substrate formed from a flexible and elastic polymer material, wherein the integrally formed substrate includes a strap having a first strap portion and a second strap portion, and a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the first strap portion with the second strap portion, said coupling mechanism being integrally formed with the strap.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Trebco LLCInventor: Carla J. Schneider
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Patent number: 11633073Abstract: A skin cleanser includes a surface, such as a silicone surface, with at least one textured portion for transmitting vibrational tapping to the skin. The skin cleanser includes at least one oscillating motor for generating the tapping motion to the skin. The textured portion includes touch-points or a wave that transmit the tapping motion to skin in contact with the textured portions. The touch-points may include thicker and thinner formations of the touch-points to provide firmer or softer vibrations to the skin. The touch-points are within about 0.5 to 2.5 mm in diameter. One configuration includes multiple oscillating motors configured to provide different vibration frequencies at around 50-300 Hertz and operable simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: FOREO Inc.Inventor: Filip Sedic
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Patent number: 11628017Abstract: A surgical instrument having a position sensor that may be detachable, disposable, partially isolated from movement of the main body of the surgical instrument, and/or configured to display feedback lighting. The orientation of the surgical instrument may be mimicked either virtually or by a mechanical device with a second surgical instrument. The instruments of the present disclosure may be used in any procedure or treatment that would benefit from position feedback for the instruments.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Prichard Medical, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Prichard Drain
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Patent number: 11622887Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for performing an ophthalmic procedure in an eye are disclosed. The devices include a hand-held portion and a distal, elongate member coupled to the hand-held portion having a lumen operatively coupled to a vacuum source. A drive mechanism operatively coupled to the elongate member is configured to oscillate the elongate member. When in use, the device is configured to aspirate ocular material from the eye through the lumen. The drive mechanism retracts the elongate member with a retraction speed profile and advances the elongate member with an extension speed profile. The retraction speed profile is different from the extension speed profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.Inventors: Scott Chamness, Luke W. Clauson, Brendan Reese, Michael P. Schaller
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Patent number: 11622888Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for performing an ophthalmic procedure in an eye are disclosed. The devices include a hand-held portion and a distal, elongate member coupled to the hand-held portion having a lumen operatively coupled to a vacuum source. A drive mechanism operatively coupled to the elongate member is configured to oscillate the elongate member. When in use, the device is configured to aspirate ocular material from the eye through the lumen. The drive mechanism retracts the elongate member with a retraction speed profile and advances the elongate member with an extension speed profile. The retraction speed profile is different from the extension speed profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.Inventors: Scott Chamness, Luke W. Clauson, Brendan Reese, Michael Schaller
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Patent number: 11617640Abstract: An embolic filter is disclosed and can include a head. A plurality of bent legs can extend from the head. Each bent leg can be configured to engage an inner wall of a vein and prevent the embolic filter from migrating in a cranial direction. A plurality of straight legs can also extend from the head. Each straight leg can be configured to prevent the embolic filter from migrating in a caudal direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventor: Jenna Weidman
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Patent number: 11607338Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for performing an ophthalmic procedure in an eye are disclosed. The devices include a hand-held portion and a distal, elongate member coupled to the hand-held portion having a lumen operatively coupled to a vacuum source. A drive mechanism operatively coupled to the elongate member is configured to oscillate the elongate member. When in use, the device is configured to aspirate ocular material from the eye through the lumen. The drive mechanism retracts the elongate member with a retraction speed profile and advances the elongate member with an extension speed profile. The retraction speed profile is different from the extension speed profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.Inventors: Luke W. Clauson, Michael Schaller, Scott Chamness, Brendan Reese
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Patent number: 11596275Abstract: A skin cleanser includes a surface, such as a silicone surface, with at least one textured portion for transmitting vibrational tapping to the skin. The skin cleanser includes at least one oscillating motor for generating the tapping motion to the skin. The textured portion in touch-points or a wave that transmit the tapping motion to skin in contact with the to portions. The touch-points may include thicker and thinner formations of the touch-points to provide firmer or softer vibrations to the skin. The touch-points are within about 0.5 to 2.5 mm in diameter. One configuration includes multiple oscillating motors configured to provide different vibration frequencies at around 50-300 Hertz and operable simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: FOREO Inc.Inventor: Filip Sedic
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Patent number: 11583289Abstract: This invention is an intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device with a longitudinal mesh ribbon having a series of loops or segments with distal-to-proximal variation in their sizes, shapes, or orientations. For example, loops or segments can be progressively smaller in size and/or progressively more curved as one views the series in a distal-to-proximal direction. The device may also enable a user to selectively and remotely bend, steer, or elongate the loops or segments in real time as the ribbon is being deployed into an aneurysm sac.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Aneuclose LLCInventor: Robert A. Connor