Patents Examined by Jason-Dennis Stewart
  • Prosthetic anatomical device with sewing cuff flange and anti-rotation feature
    Patent number: 8992607
    Abstract: A prosthetic anatomical device, such as, for example an annuloplasty prosthesis, is disclosed in which the prosthesis comprises a generally annular core and a cover surrounding the core, with at least a portion of the cover forming a cuff. In some embodiments, the cover may be particularly configured about the core to form the cuff. Various methods and structures for mitigating or retarding movement between the annular core and the fabric cover are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Joshua Green, Grant Tsuchiya, Mindy Lor, Bruce Roman Musolf, Zhengrong Zhou, Gary Fischbach
  • Graft devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 8992594
    Abstract: A tubular graft device is provided comprising a tubular member and a fiber matrix of one or more polymers about a circumference of the tubular member. The matrix may be electrospun onto the tubular tissue. In one embodiment, the tubular tissue is from a vein, such as a harvested saphenous vein, useful as an arterial graft, for example and without limitation, in a coronary artery bypass procedure. Also provided is method of preparing a tubular graft and connecting the graft between a first body space and a second body space, such as the aorta and a location on an occluded coronary artery, distal to the occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Neograft Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorenzo Soletti, Mohammed S. El-Kurdi, Jon McGrath, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Method for implanting a prosthetic mitral valve
    Patent number: 8986373
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for implanting a prosthetic valve at the native mitral valve region of the heart, the prosthetic valve including a main body that is radially compressible to a radially compressed state and self-expandable from the compressed state to a radially expanded state. The prosthetic apparatus also comprises at least one ventricular anchor coupled to the main body and disposed outside of the main body with a leaflet-receiving space between the anchor and an outer surface of the main body to receive a native valve leaflet. Apparatus for delivering and implanting the prosthetic valve are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chau, Marlowe E. Patterson, Seung-Beom Yi, Stephen C. Geist, Travis Oba, David L. Hauser
  • Implantable collagen devices and related methods and systems of making same
    Patent number: 8986378
    Abstract: The invention relates to implantable collagen devices made by seeding at least one elongate collagen construct, e.g., comprising at least one elongate synthetic collagen fiber with a plurality of cells and applying a strain and/or stress to the at least one elongate collagen fiber to induce the cells to differentiate into target phenotypes, e.g., tendon or ligament phenotype cells (and/or fibroblasts), typically with an extracellular matrix of collagen to organize into a tissue on the at least one collagen fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: MiMedx Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Koob
  • Patient-modified implant
    Patent number: 8979936
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant includes a first portion including at least one feature modified to be patient-specific and match the anatomy of a specific patient from a three-dimensional digital image of a patient's joint using computer modeling. The orthopedic implant includes a non-custom inner bone-engaging surface including a plurality of planar surfaces configured for engagement with non-custom bone cuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: John R. White, Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend
  • Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus
    Patent number: 8979925
    Abstract: Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: MVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Chang, John A. Macoviak, David A. Rahdert, Timothy R. Machold
  • Stent with flexible hinges
    Patent number: 8974515
    Abstract: A helical stent includes at least one helical winding. Each helical winding includes a plurality of alternating long struts and short struts, ends of at least some of the long struts being joined to an end of an adjacent short strut by a flexible hinge arrangement, the struts being substantially rigid. The stent also includes at least one interconnection member connecting a hinge arrangement on one turn of the at least one winding with a hinge arrangement on an adjacent turn of the at least one winding. Fewer than all hinge arrangements on the at least one helical winding are connected to other hinge arrangements by an interconnection member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Innovational Holdings LLC
    Inventors: John F. Shanley, Prasanna Muralidharan
  • Orthopaedic implant and method of installing same
    Patent number: 8968409
    Abstract: An orthopaedic implant comprises a fixation plate and an articulation component comprising a bearing surface and an opposing securement surface formed of a porous material. The orthopaedic implant further includes at least one fastener extending through the fixation plate and secured within the porous material of the securement surface of the articulation component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jason M. Chavarria, Sarah M. Anthony
  • Orthopaedic tibial prosthesis having tibial augments
    Patent number: 8968413
    Abstract: A tibial orthopaedic prosthesis assembly for use during performance of a knee replacement procedure includes one or more tibial augments configured to be coupled to a tibial tray. Each tibial augment includes an exterior side surface of varying angulation relative to a top surface of the tibial augment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Michael A. Cook, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Tyler S. Hathaway, Joseph G. Wyss
  • Implant fixation device
    Patent number: 8968415
    Abstract: Disclosed is an orthopedic implant that includes an anchor, a bore, and a compressible and expandable mesh. The anchor is configured to secure the implant at an implantation site and defines a longitudinal axis. The bore is defined by the anchor and extends along the longitudinal axis. The compressible and expandable mesh is aligned along the longitudinal axis and defines a plurality of openings. The mesh is configured to compress along the longitudinal axis and expand from the longitudinal axis to engage surrounding bone or tissue at the implantation site to secure the implant at the implantation site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Jason D. Meridew, John R. White, Mark A. Bollinger, W. Jason Slone, Kirk J. Bailey, Jon C. Serbousek
  • Modular glenoid prosthesis
    Patent number: 8961611
    Abstract: A method for assembling a glenoid assembly. The method includes using a base having a first side and an opposing second side. The first side includes a plurality of connection features arranged in an array. The method further includes using a plurality of glenoid attachment members, wherein each of the plurality of glenoid attachment members has a locking mechanism. One of the plurality of glenoid attachment members is selected and is connected to the base by connecting the locking mechanism of the selected one of the plurality of glenoid attachment members to one of the plurality of connection features of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jack F Long
  • Prosthetic heart valve systems
    Patent number: 8961593
    Abstract: A heart valve that can be expanded following its implantation in a patient, such as to accommodate the growth of a patient and the corresponding growth of the area where the valve is implanted, and to minimize paravalvular leakage. In one aspect, the invention may maximize the orifice size of the surgical valve. The invention includes expandable implantable conduits and expandable bioprosthetic stented valves. In one aspect of the invention, the valve may be adapted to accommodate growth of a patient to address limitation on bioprosthetic valve lifespans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Bonhoeffer, Timothy R. Ryan
  • Collapsible caged-ball prosthetic valve for transcatheter delivery and method of use
    Patent number: 8956405
    Abstract: A valve that includes an expandable valve body defining a lumen and a longitudinally moveable obstructer retained within the lumen of the valve body between the proximal and distal ends of the valve when the valve is in an expanded configuration. The valve, in the collapsed configuration, is delivered to a native valve site by a catheter where the valve body is expanded to anchor the valve at the valve annulus and the collapsed obstructer is subsequently expanded so that the valve is in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huisun Wang, Pu Zhou
  • Ball and socket implants for correction of hammer toes and claw toes
    Patent number: 8945232
    Abstract: A toe bone implant for correction of toe bone deformities is provided. The toe bone implant includes a first portion having a socket portion. The toe bone implant also includes a second portion having a ball portion operatively connected to the socket portion. The toe bone implant is implanted in a joint such that the ball portion is configured to rotate a predetermined amount respective to the socket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Sander, Christine M. Petteys, Brian Thoren
  • Coral bone graft substitute
    Patent number: 8936638
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for producing bioactive coral bone graft substitutes and to products obtained thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignees: Ramot At Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Corebone Ltd.
    Inventors: Ohad Schwartz, Itzhak Binderman
  • Apparatus for treating a mitral valve
    Patent number: 8926691
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for treating a deficient mitral valve include an expandable spacer configured for placement between the native leaflets of the mitral valve, the spacer anchorable to a wall of the ventricle. Methods and apparatus for delivering and implanting the prosthetic are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Chau, Marlowe E. Patterson, Seung-Beom Yi, Stephen C. Geist, Travis Oba
  • Composite bone graft kit
    Patent number: 8926699
    Abstract: A composite bone graft which comprises an allograft bone component; a synthetic bone substitute, wherein the synthetic bone substitute is in contact with the allograft bone component. The composite is arranged in a core/outer layer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: SpineSmith Partners, LP
    Inventor: Brian Burkinshaw
  • Medical device
    Patent number: 8920430
    Abstract: A method for treating an aneurysm can include inserting a medical device partially in a first artery and partially in a third artery. The device can be expanded radially outwardly from a first position to a second position to engage an inner surface of the first artery and an inner surface of the third artery, so as to maintain a fluid pathway through said arteries. Further, the device can be positioned such that, when the device is in the second position, a porous membrane of the device is located at a neck of the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merlin MD Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Leon Rudakov, Michael O'Connor, Deepak Gandhi
  • Cardiac valve prosthesis
    Patent number: 8920492
    Abstract: A method of repairing a native cardiac valve such as the aortic valve includes positioning a cardiac valve prosthesis at an implantation site proximate the native cardiac valve to be repaired. The cardiac valve prosthesis includes an armature and a plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets, the armature including first and second annular elements, a plurality of anchor members extending between the first and second annular elements, and a plurality of valve support members extending from at least one of the first and second annular elements, the plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets being coupled to and supported by the valve support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.
    Inventors: Carla Stacchino, Giovanni Bergamasco, Gaetano Burriesci, Giovanni Righini
  • Hip joint device, system and method
    Patent number: 8911503
    Abstract: A medical device, system, and method for treating hip joint osteoarthritis by providing a hip joint surface is provided. The hip joint comprising an acetabulum, being a part of the pelvic bone, comprising an acetabulum surface, and a caput femur, being a part of the femoral bone, comprising a caput femur surface. The medical device comprises a first sealing member adapted to be placed in the hip joint for creating a hollow space together with; the acetabulum, or an artificial replacement therefor, and the caput femur, or an artificial replacement therefor. The first sealing member is further adapted to have a shape adapted to seal the hollow space for receiving, within the hollow space, a material for resurfacing at least one of the acetabulum surface and the caput femur surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Forsell