Patents by Inventor Barry M. Fell
Barry M. Fell 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: 11890059Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Barry M. Fell
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Patent number: 11864837Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Barry M. Fell
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Publication number: 20230310816Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and/or kits that encompass various components for accessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a CSF containing space of a subject to drain the CSF into a dural venous sinus (DVS) of the subject via a single cranial hole are disclosed herein. The described methods, devices, systems and/or kits drain the CSF into the DVS to treat hydrocephalus in a manner that does not require penetration into the gray matter of the subject’s brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Barry M. Fell, Randy S. Haluck, Sprague W. Hazard, III, Elias B. Rizk
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Patent number: 11737799Abstract: A bone repair system, kit and method for percutaneous repair of a bone segment containing a first bone segment and a second bone segment in a patient, each bone segment having a drill hole. The system comprises a longitudinal member configured to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment and having at least one opening and cleats on the side adapted to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment; a first fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the first bone segment; and a second fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the second bone segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Christopher A. Campbell, Christoph A. Roth, Bryan Griffiths, Mark Grady, Barry M. Fell, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. Mackay, Randy S. Haluck
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Publication number: 20230263515Abstract: An implant assembly for accessing a dural venous sinus (DVS) in a cranial bone is configured to be received in a macroaperture created in the cranial bone adjacent an outer table thereof and in a connected microaperture of smaller diameter than the macroaperture created in the cranial bone and extending toward an inner table thereof. The implant assembly includes a bone anchor configured to be received in at least the macroaperture and having a lumen therethrough, and an implant body configured to be received in the lumen of the bone anchor and extend through the bone anchor into the microaperture, the implant body having a lumen for providing access therethrough to the DVS.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventor: Barry M. FELL
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Patent number: 11559340Abstract: A bone repair system and method for percutaneously fixing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, such as rib bone segments, in a body of a patient include drilling a first hole through the first bone segment and a second hole through the second bone segment, and feeding a first tether through the first hole and a second tether through the second hole, each tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second tether distal ends are withdrawn from the body while the first and second tether proximal ends have not passed through the first and second bone segments, respectively. A reinforcing member, such as a bone plate, having first and second openings, is passed onto the first and second tether distal ends, and the reinforcing member is pulled into engagement with the first and second bone segments guided by the tethers.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Barry M. Fell, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. MacKay, Randy S. Haluck
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Publication number: 20220176090Abstract: A modular cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drain system for treating hydrocephalus without penetration of the gray matter of the brain is disclosed. Modular components of the CSF drain system may include a subarachnoid space (SAS) inlet drain implant, a SAS implant plug, a connector implant, a dural venous sinus (DVS) implant plug, and a DVS outlet drain implant. When implanted, the modular components may be fluidly coupled such that cerebrospinal fluid may flow from a subjects subarachnoid space through the modular components and into the subjects cerebral venous sinuses. A kit including a guide device and the CSF drain system, as well as a method for installing the CSF drain system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Barry M. Fell, Randy S. Haluck, Sprague W. Hazard, III, Elias B. Rizk
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Publication number: 20210322072Abstract: A bone repair system, kit and method for percutaneous repair of a bone segment containing a first bone segment and a second bone segment in a patient, each bone segment having a drill hole. The system comprises a longitudinal member configured to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment and having at least one opening and cleats on the side adapted to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment; a first fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the first bone segment; and a second fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the second bone segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Christopher A. CAMPBELL, Christoph A. ROTH, Bryan GRIFFITHS, Mark GRADY, Barry M. FELL, Peter W. DILLON, Donald R. MACKAY, Randy S. HALUCK
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Patent number: 11076900Abstract: A bone repair system, kit and method for percutaneous repair of a bone segment containing a first bone segment and a second bone segment in a patient, each bone segment having a drill hole. The system comprises a longitudinal member configured to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment and having at least one opening and cleats on the side adapted to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment; a first fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the first bone segment; and a second fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the second bone segment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Christopher A. Campbell, Christoph A. Roth, Bryan Griffiths, Mark Grady, Barry M. Fell, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. Mackay, Randy S. Haluck
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Publication number: 20210228278Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Barry M. FELL
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Publication number: 20210128246Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Barry M. FELL
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Patent number: 10912613Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Barry M. Fell
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Patent number: 10653405Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon
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Publication number: 20200113611Abstract: A bone repair system and method for percutaneously fixing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, such as rib bone segments, in a body of a patient include drilling a first hole through the first bone segment and a second hole through the second bone segment, and feeding a first tether through the first hole and a second tether through the second hole, each tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second tether distal ends are withdrawn from the body while the first and second tether proximal ends have not passed through the first and second bone segments, respectively. A reinforcing member, such as a bone plate, having first and second openings, is passed onto the first and second tether distal ends, and the reinforcing member is pulled into engagement with the first and second bone segments guided by the tethers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Barry M. FELL, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. MacKay, Randy S. Haluck
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Patent number: 10537372Abstract: A bone repair system and method for percutaneously fixing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, such as rib bone segments, in a body of a patient include drilling a first hole through the first bone segment and a second hole through the second bone segment, and feeding a first tether through the first hole and a second tether through the second hole, each tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second tether distal ends are withdrawn from the body while the first and second tether proximal ends have not passed through the first and second bone segments, respectively. A reinforcing member, such as a bone plate, having first and second openings, is passed onto the first and second tether distal ends, and the reinforcing member is pulled into engagement with the first and second bone segments guided by the tethers.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Barry M. Fell, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. Mackay, Randy S. Haluck
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Publication number: 20190150993Abstract: A bone repair system, kit and method for percutaneous repair of a bone segment containing a first bone segment and a second bone segment in a patient, each bone segment having a drill hole. The system comprises a longitudinal member configured to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment and having at least one opening and cleats on the side adapted to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment; a first fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the first bone segment; and a second fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the second bone segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Christopher A. CAMPBELL, Christoph A. ROTH, Bryan GRIFFITHS, Mark GRADY, Barry M. FELL, Peter W. DILLON, Donald R. MACKAY, Randy S. HALUCK
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Patent number: 10231767Abstract: A bone repair system, kit and method for percutaneous repair of a bone segment containing a first bone segment and a second bone segment in a patient, each bone segment having a drill hole. The system comprises a longitudinal member configured to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment and having at least one opening and cleats on the side adapted to contact the first bone segment and the second bone segment; a first fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the first bone segment; and a second fastener assembly configured to be disposed through the opening of the longitudinal member to hold the longitudinal member in place through the opening and the hole in the second bone segment.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: The Penn State Research FoundationInventors: Christopher A. Campbell, Christoph A. Roth, Bryan Griffiths, Mark Grady, Barry M. Fell, Peter W. Dillon, Donald R. Mackay, Randy S. Haluck
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Patent number: 10130428Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Barry M. Fell
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Publication number: 20180303555Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Barry M. FELL
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Publication number: 20180235592Abstract: The device can include a first member connected to a second member via junctions. The members can be statically or pivotally connected at the junctions via arms extending from cross-beams of the members. The junctions can be configured to provide a biasing force. Methods of using the device may include collapsing the device and inserting it through an incision, allowing the biasing force to cause continuous traction and counter-traction adjacent to a leading dissection edge so that retraction of the skin from the tissue can be facilitated during a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Rena Kass, Kristine Widders, Barry M. Fell, Randy Haluck, Peter Dillon