Patents Examined by Robert Lynch
  • Patent number: 12128171
    Abstract: This invention relates to the design of tissue covering elements for use in vacuum assisted tissue apposition systems, wherein the geometry of the covering elements favours the application of contractile forces over compressive or extensive forces at the tissue interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventor: Bryan Greener
  • Patent number: 12127735
    Abstract: An electromechanical surgical device includes an end effector configured to perform at least one function, the end effector including an input drive axle projecting therefrom; and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly includes a rotatable drive shaft; a proximal neck housing supported at a distal end of an outer tube; a distal neck housing pivotally connected to the proximal neck housing; a pivot pin interconnecting the proximal neck housing and the distal neck housing; and a gear train supported in the proximal neck housing, on the pivot pin, and in the distal neck housing. The gear train includes a proximal gear; an intermediate gear; a distal gear; and a pair of output gears, wherein each output gear defines a coupling socket each configured to selectively receive the drive axle of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Justin Williams, Paul Scirica
  • Patent number: 12128232
    Abstract: A burr hole plug includes a base member shaped and dimensioned for position withing an aperture defined by a burr hole and a cover member shaped and dimensioned for placement over the base member to fully close the bur hole and retain a stimulation lead passing through the burr hole in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventors: Corbin Clawson, Jimmy Shah, Bradley Rabinovitz
  • Patent number: 12115104
    Abstract: A surgical device for cutting a lens within a capsular bag of an eye. Related methods, systems, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schaller, Peter Bentley, Luke W. Clauson, Maria Tsontcheva Guguchkova, Matthew Newell, Adam Larson
  • Patent number: 12102349
    Abstract: Described herein is a circumcision device including a support having a glans penis locating member mountable thereto. The support is provided with at least one pillar that includes a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being fastened to a crush plate. The pillar facilitates movement of the crush plate relative to the support. A locking device is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, such that axial movement of the pillar is inhibited in the locked position and enabled in the unlocked position. The locking device is at least partially hidden by the support. A blocking device is interposed between the support and the crush plate to block movement of the crush plate towards the support past a predefined point to inhibit the locking device from becoming exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Innovative Medical Technology (Pty) Ltd
    Inventors: Cyril Norman Parker, Elisabeth Regina Parker
  • Patent number: 12097334
    Abstract: A kit including a sheath having a tubular body with proximal and distal ends, an axis extending between the ends and a wall defining a bore extending along the axis to the distal end of the body. A delivery tube having proximal and distal ends and a lumen is adapted for disposition within the bore of the sheath in sealing engagement with the sheath, the delivery tube being slideable distally relative to the sheath. An elongated cannula having proximal and distal ends and a lumen is adapted for disposition inside the lumen of the delivery tube and an elongated dilator is adapted to fit within the lumen of the cannula with a proximal portion of the dilator extending proximally beyond the proximal ends of the cannula and delivery tube and in sealing engagement with the delivery tube proximal to the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Farnan
  • Patent number: 12075998
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue repair device. The device includes a handle, a knob coupled to the handle, and a needle coupled to the handle. The needle includes a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including a slot, wherein a first anchor is housed within the distal end and a second anchor is housed within the slot and located proximal to the first anchor. An actuator disposed within the needle and operatively coupled to the knob, wherein advancement of the knob allows for engagement of the actuator with the first anchor and subsequent advancement of the first anchor via the actuator. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, William R. Davis, Scott Freedman
  • Patent number: 12076075
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a shaft assembly and an end effector, which includes first and second jaws pivotably coupled together. The first jaw includes a first jaw body and a first electrode surface. The second jaw includes a second jaw body and an electrode assembly, which includes a distal end pivotably supported by the distal end of the second jaw body. The electrode assembly further includes a second electrode surface positioned to face the first electrode surface when the first and second jaws are placed in a closed configuration. The first and second electrode surfaces are operable to apply RF energy to tissue. The electrode assembly further includes at least one compressible member interposed between the second electrode surface and the second jaw body. The at least one compressible is being configured to urge a proximal region of the second electrode surface toward a corresponding region of the first electrode surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Chad P. Boudreaux, Barry C. Worrell, Mark A. Davison
  • Patent number: 12070534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical anti-adhesion barrier film comprising an oxidized collagen and a polyphosphate compound and to a surgical implant comprising a prosthetic fabric and such a film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION
    Inventors: Nicolas Prost, Delphine Petit, Xavier Bourges
  • Patent number: 12059177
    Abstract: Catheter-based delivery systems for delivery and retrieval of a leadless pacemaker include features to facilitate improved manipulation of the catheter and improved capture and docking functionality of leadless pacemakers. Such functionality includes mechanisms directed to deflecting and locking a deflectable catheter, maintaining tension on a retrieval feature, protection from anti-rotation, and improved docking cap and drive gear assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Coyle, Dale Price, David Rickheim
  • Patent number: 12053182
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating vascular defects, such as, for example, balloon-type aneurysms, are described herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an insertion portion and an expandable implant. The expandable implant is configured to be deployed in an aneurysm and is coupled to the insertion portion. The expandable implant has a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion. The expandable implant is movable between a first configuration in which the first portion and the second portion are substantially linearly aligned and a second configuration in which the second portion at least partially overlaps the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Maria Aboytes, Arturo S. Rosqueta
  • Patent number: 12048819
    Abstract: A surgical device (204) comprising a first tube (232) having an axis (233) and a wall with a channel extending axially within the wall, the first tube comprising a plurality of integrally-formed interlocking segments (234).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: IP2IPO Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Guang-Zhong Yang, Ning Liu, Mohamed E. M. K. Abdelaziz, Burak Temelkuran, Anzhu Gao
  • Patent number: 12029686
    Abstract: Precise concentric, symmetric, and repeatable circular scoring (cutting) of Descemet's membrane is made possible by a handheld surgical ophthalmic device. The precision of the cut is provided by a stabilizing point on a stabilizing arm as well the anchoring insertion point at the limbus. Stabilization through the insertion point and the stabilizing arm provides a two-point fixation thereby establishing a cutting plane. The cutting plane allows for precise depth of cut whereas the rotating blade's consistent radius allows for circularity of the cut. The stabilization arm fixates on tissue, and is then removed when the procedure is completed. Consistent torque and contact pressure of the cutting blade is provided through rotational control via the depression of a button on a handle thereby removing the need to “free-hand” the desemetorhexis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Michael Mbagwu, David Buickians, David Myung
  • Patent number: 12011321
    Abstract: Provided is an automated apparatus for a stereotactic surgical device capable of applying a rotational force to a handle of the stereotactic surgical device. The apparatus includes a support that is formed into a plate shape including therein a first opening and is coupled to the stereotactic surgical device, an operation part that is coupled to the handle penetrating the support and has a receiving groove, which is extended in a longitudinal direction, at an upper portion, a driving part that includes a rotational shaft, a rotational part that includes an insertion member to be inserted into the receiving groove and is coupled to the rotational shaft, and a connection part which is coupled to the driving part by receiving the rotational part in a chamber formed therein and of which the lower portion is detachably coupled to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sung Yon Kim, Hyun Ju Ahn
  • Patent number: 12011322
    Abstract: The present invention is for use in the field of instruments and devices adapted for surgery and diagnostics with instruments. Specifically, it relates to a device for enabling the punction of particular anatomical structures in the craniofacial area. The device comprises a support frame in the form of an adjustable headband which may be adapted to the user's anatomy, a sphere with two arms that hold a placement fastener onto the face or cranium of the user, applying pressure to a specific position through the use of screws or rings that allow free movement on the hinges of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: FUNDACION ABOOD SHAIO EN REESTRUCTURACION
    Inventors: Maria Lucia Arango Cortes, Carlos Javier Latorre Rojas, Fabian Cortes Munoz, Celso Ernesto Bohorquez Escobar, Jenny Carolina Sanchez Casas
  • Patent number: 11998227
    Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes an end effector, a shaft assembly, and a waveguide grounding feature. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm movable between an open position and a closed position. The shaft assembly includes a proximal shaft portion extending along a longitudinal axis, an acoustic waveguide extending proximally from the ultrasonic blade, a distal shaft portion extending along a distal axis, and an articulation section interposed between the proximal shaft portion and the distal shaft portion. The articulation section can deflect the distal shaft portion and the end effector relative to the longitudinal axis between a straight configuration and an articulated configuration. The waveguide grounding feature inhibits the ultrasonic blade from shifting relative to the clamp arm along the distal axis as the end effector is driven between the straight configuration and the articulated configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Brian D. Black, Matthew T. Stone, Andrew T. Beckman, Charles J. Scheib
  • Patent number: 11998290
    Abstract: A robotic catheter procedure system for performing a procedure to treat a vascular lesion including a bedside system and a remote workstation is provided. The bedside system includes a first percutaneous device including an end section, the end section structured to allow the first percutaneous device to create a bore through the vascular lesion. The bedside system includes a second percutaneous device. The bedside system also includes a first actuating mechanism configured to engage and to impart movement to the first percutaneous device and a second actuating mechanism configured to engage and to impart movement to the second percutaneous device. The remote workstation includes a user interface and a control system operatively coupled to the user interface and to the bedside system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Corindus, Inc.
    Inventors: John Murphy, Tal Wenderow
  • Patent number: 11998714
    Abstract: A tattoo needle includes: a needle piercing portion. The needle piercing portion includes at least one piercing projection, wherein each of the at least one piercing projection comprises at least one substrate and a plurality of needle teeth. The number of the at least one substrate is one, the plurality of needle teeth is arranged on a side surface of the one substrate, the plurality of needle teeth are arranged in a row on the substrate, a central axis of each of the plurality of needle teeth is perpendicular to the side surface of the one substrate; and the one substrate is configured to limit a piercing depth that the plurality of needle teeth pierces into a skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventor: Tingting Xia
  • Patent number: 11998713
    Abstract: An introduction needle includes a needle piercing portion. The needle piercing portion comprises a piercing projection, the piercing projection includes a substrate and a needle tooth, the needle tooth is fixedly arranged on a side surface of a side of the substrate, a central axis of the needle tooth is perpendicular to the side surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventor: Tingting Xia
  • Patent number: 11986391
    Abstract: Mitral valve prolapse and mitral regurgitation can be treating by implanting in the mitral annulus a transvalvular intraannular band. The band has a first end, a first anchoring portion located proximate the first end, a second end, a second anchoring portion located proximate the second end, and a central portion. The central portion is positioned so that it extends transversely across a coaptive edge formed by the closure of the mitral valve leaflets. The band may be implanted via translumenal access or via thoracotomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Heart Repair Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Valavanur A. Subramanian, Michael L. Reo, Gary Hulme, Thomas Afzal, Jeffrey Christian, Maurice Buchbinder