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).

  • Patent number: 12178697
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Publication number: 20220160492
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Patent number: 11253349
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Publication number: 20190209286
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Patent number: 10265157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, Jr., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Publication number: 20180000578
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: James J. Mahoney, JR., Nathaniel H. Henderson, Kevin John Zylka, Jacob A. Marks, Arthur Stephen
  • Publication number: 20100094089
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Danny Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen
  • Patent number: 7597662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Daniel Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen
  • Publication number: 20090125023
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur Stephen, Daniel Beaudet, David Freed, Michael Graffeo, Luis Pedraza, Jay O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20060276689
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Litscher, Gerald Heller, Danny Macari, Charles McCall, Eric Rioux, Gary Searle, Arthur Stephen