Patents by Inventor Brad Topper
Brad Topper 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: 20230320724Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to an handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice BOURLAND, III, John James VALADEZ, Sumant Gopal KRISHNAN, Joshua Silver REDSTONE, Brad TOPPER
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Patent number: 11701106Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to an handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice Bourland, III, John James Valadez, Sumant Gopal Krishnan, Joshua Silver Redstone, Brad Topper
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Publication number: 20210378662Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to a handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice BOURLAND, III, John James VALADEZ, Sumant Gopal KRISHNAN, Joshua Silver REDSTONE, Brad TOPPER
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Publication number: 20210353282Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to a handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice BOURLAND, III, John James VALADEZ, Sumant Gopal KRISHNAN, Joshua Silver REDSTONE, Brad TOPPER
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Patent number: 11154295Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to a handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice Bourland, III, John James Valadez, Sumant Gopal Krishnan, Joshua Silver Redstone, Brad Topper
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Patent number: 10973512Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to an handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice Bourland, III, John James Valadez, Sumant Gopal Krishnan, Joshua Silver Redstone, Brad Topper
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Patent number: 10973511Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. A suture receiver is disposed adjacent to, or integral with, the opposite jaw to help disengage the suture carried by the bendable needle. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Brad Topper, Thomas Weisel, J. Terry Benson, Brett Bannerman
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Publication number: 20200360013Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to an handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice BOURLAND, III, John James VALADEZ, Sumant Gopal KRISHNAN, Joshua Silver REDSTONE, Brad TOPPER
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Patent number: 10667805Abstract: A positioning and retrieval device manipulated by carrying element coupled to an handle and driven by an actuator that allows for axial movement and rotational movement of a capturing portion on the carrying element.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Composite Surgical, LLCInventors: Charles Rice Bourland, III, John James Valadez, Sumant Gopal Krishnan, Joshua Silver Redstone, Brad Topper
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Publication number: 20180325511Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. A suture receiver is disposed adjacent to, or integral with, the opposite jaw to help disengage the suture carried by the bendable needle. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Brad Topper, Thomas Weisel, J. Terry Benson, Brett Bannerman
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Patent number: 10034665Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. A suture receiver is disposed adjacent to, or integral with, the opposite jaw to help disengage the suture carried by the bendable needle. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Brad Topper, Thomas Weisel, J. Terry Benson, Brett Bannerman
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Patent number: 9687225Abstract: The present disclosure describes a suture passer device that includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, a suture carrier secured to the handle and extending through the shaft, and a suturing head extending from the shaft and configured to retain tissue. The handle is operable to advance the suture carrier through the suturing head to pass a suture through tissue retained in the suturing head. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the suture passer device includes a quick-connect mechanism releasably connecting the shaft to the handle. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the shaft includes a first shaft and a second shaft pivotally coupled to the first shaft, and the first shaft defines a first channel for receiving the second shaft. Methods of disassembling the suture passer device are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Christopher Palese, Kevin T. Stone, Brad Topper, John Valadez
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Publication number: 20150173743Abstract: The present disclosure describes a suture passer device that includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, a suture carrier secured to the handle and extending through the shaft, and a suturing head extending from the shaft and configured to retain tissue. The handle is operable to advance the suture carrier through the suturing head to pass a suture through tissue retained in the suturing head. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the suture passer device includes a quick-connect mechanism releasably connecting the shaft to the handle. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the shaft includes a first shaft and a second shaft pivotally coupled to the first shaft, and the first shaft defines a first channel for receiving the second shaft. Methods of disassembling the suture passer device are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Christopher PALESE, Kevin T. STONE, Brad TOPPER, John VALADEZ
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Publication number: 20150173742Abstract: The present disclosure describes a suture passer device that includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and a suturing head extending from the shaft and configured to engage tissue. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the suture passer device includes a tissue reinforcement member holder configured to retain a tissue reinforcement member relative to the suturing head. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the suture passer device includes a suture carrier secured to the handle and extending through the shaft, and the suturing head includes a first jaw and a second jaw. Methods of using a suture passer device to pass a suture through tissue and to attach soft tissue to bone are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Christopher PALESE, Kevin T. STONE, Brad TOPPER, John VALADEZ
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Publication number: 20140194906Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. A suture receiver is disposed adjacent to, or integral with, the opposite jaw to help disengage the suture carried by the bendable needle. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Brad Topper, Thomas Weisel, J. Terry Benson, Brett Bannerman
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Patent number: 7381212Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Depuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Brad Topper, Brett Bannerman, Tom Weisel, J. Terry Benson
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Patent number: 7377926Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Depuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Brad Topper, Brett Bannerman, Tom Weisel, J. Terry Benson
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Publication number: 20040199184Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Brad Topper, Brett Bannerman, Tom Weisel, J. Terry Benson
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Publication number: 20030065337Abstract: A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Brad Topper, Brett Bannerman, Tom Weisel, J. Terry Benson
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Patent number: D530421Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Depuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Brad Topper, Brett Bannerman, Tom Weisel, J. Terry Benson