Patents by Inventor Brian A. Hodges
Brian A. Hodges 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: 8579919Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 6884248Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20040153101Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20030135226Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 6562051Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20020013605Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5964772Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5824008Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5810882Abstract: A method for repairing a hernia involving utilizing a helical fastener is disclosed. The helical fastener has a length that is placed in a non-parallel relationship with the tissue in the area of the hernia and is rotated into the tissue. An applicator is provided which holds multiple fasteners and is employed to attach the fasteners to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5582616Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 4549240Abstract: A magnetic recording disk cartridge has a write control sensing aperture extending through the cartridge. A shutter is mounted within the cartridge for back and forth rotational movement between aperture blocking and aperture opening positions. The shutter is restrained against accidental movement or drift from these positions. The shutter can be assembled locked in a write protect position and must be reassembled to permit movement between the write protect and write enable positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1982Date of Patent: October 22, 1985Assignee: Verbatim CorporationInventor: Brian A. Hodges