Patents by Inventor Arthur Stephen
Arthur Stephen 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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Patent number: 12178697Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Publication number: 20220160492Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Patent number: 11253349Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Publication number: 20190209286Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Patent number: 10265157Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Publication number: 20180000578Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices for tensioning grafts are provided. In general, a surgical device can include a grip and a frame. The frame can have two opposed segments. The segments can be spaced apart from one another and can each be configured to have at least one suture attached thereto. The sutures attached to the frame can each be configured to attach to a graft. The two segments can be configured to dynamically move toward and away from each other in response to tension that is applied to the sutures attached to the frame. The frame can include an indicator configured to provide an indication of the tension applied to the sutures. The grip can have at least one opening therein. The at least one opening can be configured to have a surgical instrument passed therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
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Publication number: 20100094089Abstract: A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plate moveable to operably make and break at least some of the connections between the console and endoscope shaft. A fluid reservoir may be separately connected to the proximal connector and hang from a mount on the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Danny Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen
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Patent number: 7597662Abstract: A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plate moveable to operably make and break at least some of the connections between the console and endoscope shaft. A fluid reservoir may be separately connected to the proximal connector and hang from a mount on the interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Daniel Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen
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Publication number: 20090125023Abstract: Surgical instruments include a handle, gas and electrical conduits, a hollow elongated electrode, elongated insulating sheath, and actuator mechanism. The handle has distal and proximal ends, the proximal end branching to form two arm-like portions and the distal end widening to form a tubular body portion having features sized for receiving at least an index finger and a thumb. Gas and electrical conduits are disposed within the handle for connection to external gas and electrical sources. A hollow elongated electrode extends from the handle, defines a gas conduit along its length, and is operably coupled to the gas and electrical conduits. An elongated insulating sheath encloses the electrode. An actuator mechanism alternates between two states to turn the instrument on and off. A sheath actuator slidably retracts and extends the elongated insulating sheath to increase or decrease exposure of the electrode. Methods for operating electrosurgical instrument are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Arthur Stephen, Daniel Beaudet, David Freed, Michael Graffeo, Luis Pedraza, Jay O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20060276689Abstract: A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plate moveable to operably make and break at least some of the connections between the console and endoscope shaft. A fluid reservoir may be separately connected to the proximal connector and hang from a mount on the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Danny Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen