Patents by Inventor Andrew Oldham
Andrew Oldham has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240016538Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a probe for forming a lesion in a target tissue. The probe comprises an elongate member with a distal tip and a proximal end. The elongate member defines a lumen therebetween which circulates cooling fluid. The probe further includes at least one active portion configured to deliver energy to the target tissue and at least one orifice. A portion of the cooling fluid is ejected from the at least one orifice to cool the target tissue and the remainder is internally circulated through the lumen of the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Ahmad Dastjerdi, Abelardo Escoto, Aaron Peng, Andrew Oldham, Jimmy Huynh, Ryan Li
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Publication number: 20230248340Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge are disclosed, for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument and, in some embodiments, for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. The cartridge may be operable to load the suture and/or the knot onto the suturing instrument at a point of use. In some embodiments, the cartridge defines a path for insertion thereto and withdrawal therefrom of the suturing instrument. The cartridge further comprises a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture and a mechanism for transferring the suture from seat to the suturing instrument, various features of which are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Patent number: 11617569Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge are disclosed, for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument and, in some embodiments, for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. The cartridge may be operable to load the suture and/or the knot onto the suturing instrument at a point of use. In some embodiments, the cartridge defines a path for insertion thereto and withdrawal therefrom of the suturing instrument. The cartridge further comprises a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture and a mechanism for transferring the suture from seat to the suturing instrument, various features of which are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20220265264Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Aye Nyein San
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Patent number: 11284878Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Aye Nyein San
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Patent number: 11219432Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Aye Nyein San, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20210282756Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge are disclosed, for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument and, in some embodiments, for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. The cartridge may be operable to load the suture and/or the knot onto the suturing instrument at a point of use. In some embodiments, the cartridge defines a path for insertion thereto and withdrawal therefrom of the suturing instrument. The cartridge further comprises a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture and a mechanism for transferring the suture from seat to the suturing instrument, various features of which are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Patent number: 11051793Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge are disclosed, for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument and, in some embodiments, for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. The cartridge may be operable to load the suture and/or the knot onto the suturing instrument at a point of use. In some embodiments, the cartridge defines a path for insertion thereto and withdrawal therefrom of the suturing instrument. The cartridge further comprises a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture and a mechanism for transferring the suture from seat to the suturing instrument, various features of which are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Patent number: 10939908Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use and for using the apparatus for treating the intervertebral disc. The apparatus includes a cartridge for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use, the cartridge comprising a tab holding feature for holding one or more tabs of the closing device and a tab loading feature for loading tabs onto the delivery device. A method of treating an intervertebral disc includes the steps of loading a closing device into a delivery device at the point of use, the closing device comprising at least two tabs coupled to a connecting element, and substantially approximating a defect in the intervertebral disc using the closing device delivered by the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Oldham, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Ilinca Popovici
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Publication number: 20200289788Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and. transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Aye Nyein San, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20180206841Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use. The apparatus may include a cartridge comprising an anchor holding feature for holding one or more anchors of the closing device; and an anchor loading feature for loading the one or more anchors onto the delivery device. The anchors may include tabs such as suture tabs. Embodiments of methods of loading the closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Robert Harrison
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Publication number: 20180206840Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use and for using the apparatus for treating the intervertebral disc. The apparatus includes a cartridge for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use, the cartridge comprising a tab holding feature for holding one or more tabs of the closing device and a tab loading feature for loading tabs onto the delivery device. A method of treating an intervertebral disc includes the steps of loading a closing device into a delivery device at the point of use, the closing device comprising at least two tabs coupled to a connecting element, and substantially approximating a defect in the intervertebral disc using the closing device delivered by the delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Andrew Oldham, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, llinca Popovici
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Publication number: 20170095235Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge are disclosed, for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument and, in some embodiments, for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. The cartridge may be operable to load the suture and/or the knot onto the suturing instrument at a point of use. In some embodiments, the cartridge defines a path for insertion thereto and withdrawal therefrom of the suturing instrument. The cartridge further comprises a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture and a mechanism for transferring the suture from seat to the suturing instrument, various features of which are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20160199056Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Aye Nyein San
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Publication number: 20160000422Abstract: Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Robert Harrison, Andrew Oldham, Aye Nyein San, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Patent number: D790698Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INCInventors: Andrew Oldham, Lyndsay Stephenson, Natalia Burachynsky, Robert Harrison, Ilinca Popovici, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett