Patents by Inventor Brian H. Luscombe
Brian H. Luscombe 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: 8961560Abstract: A marked heterofunctional suture thread has two or more sections having different features. One or more sections of the suture thread are provided with laser-marked and non-laser marked indicia in order that they may be identified and differentiated from other sections. The suture thread may have retainers on the surface of one or more sections such that the suture thread can engage and retain tissue without knots. The markers may be used to indicate fixed features of a section of suture thread such as the presence and/orientation of retainers. In particular embodiments, laser-marked and non-laser marked indicia are used to identify the transition section of a bidirectional self-retaining suture.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Rui Avelar, Alexei Goraltchouk, Robert A. Herrmann, Brian H. Luscombe, William L. D'Agostino
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Publication number: 20110319932Abstract: A marked heterofunctional suture thread has two or more sections having different features. One or more sections of the suture thread are provided with laser-marked and non-laser marked indicia in order that they may be identified and differentiated from other sections. The suture thread may have retainers on the surface of one or more sections such that the suture thread can engage and retain tissue without knots. The markers may be used to indicate fixed features of a section of suture thread such as the presence and/orientation of retainers. In particular embodiments, laser-marked and non-laser marked indicia are used to identify the transition section of a bidirectional self-retaining suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: ANGIOTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Rui Avelar, Alexei Goraltchouk, Robert A. Herrmann, Brian H. Luscombe, William L. D'Agostino
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Publication number: 20110264138Abstract: A marked heterofunctional surgical filament. The filament comprises two or more sections having different features, and the different sections of the filament are provided with markers in order that they may be identified and differentiated. The filament may have retainers on the surface of one or more sections such that the filament can engage and retain tissue without knots. The markers may be used to indicate fixed features of a section of filament such as the presence and/orientation of retainers. The markers may be utilized to indicate conditions of the filament such as tension. The markers may be directly readable or be machine-readable. The surgical filament is thin and flexible and may be used for suturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: ANGIOTECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Rui Avelar, Alexei Goraltchouk, Robert A. Herrmann, Brian H. Luscombe, William L. D'Agostino
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Patent number: 6908425Abstract: A medical device is provided including a mesh having a first mesh portion of natural material positioned between second and third mesh portions of a synthetic material. The mesh is adapted, when implanted in a female patient, to provide support to the urethra with the first mesh portion positioned below the urethra. A method is also provided for treating female urinary incontinence including providing such a mesh, and implanting the mesh to provide support for the urethra so that the first mesh portion is positioned below the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Ethicon Inc.Inventor: Brian H. Luscombe
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Publication number: 20030023138Abstract: A medical device is provided including a mesh having a first mesh portion of natural material positioned between second and third mesh portions of a synthetic material. The mesh is adapted, when implanted in a female patient, to provide support to the urethra with the first mesh portion positioned below the urethra. A method is also provided for treating female urinary incontinence including providing such a mesh, and implanting the mesh to provide support for the urethra so that the first mesh portion is positioned below the urethra.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventor: Brian H. Luscombe
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Publication number: 20010049467Abstract: Described is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. The diameter of the needle decreases from the proximal end to the distal end, and the needle terminates in a blunt tip. A tape attaches to the needle for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra. The tape may be made from synthetic and natural materials. The needle and tape may also be modified to allow the surgeon to attach and detach the tape during the surgical operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: Jorn Lehe, Chao-Chen Chen, Brian H. Luscombe
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Patent number: 6273852Abstract: A is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. The diameter of the needle decreases from the proximal end to the distal end, and the needle terminates in a blunt tip. A tape attaches to the needle for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra. The tape may be made from synthetic and natural materials. The needle and tape may also be modified to allow the surgeon to attach and detach the tape during the surgical operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jorn Lehe, Chao-Chen Chen, Brian H. Luscombe
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Patent number: 5683418Abstract: A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having an annular displaced corner and abutment wall which act to seat the suture anchor firmly within a bore hole. Novel application means are also disclosed which hold the suture anchor on a frangible shaft for insertion and upon completion of the insertion permit fracture of the frangible portion and removal of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Mitek Surgical Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Jack S. Pedlick, Izi Bruker, Daniel C. Rosenman, Raymond Thal
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Patent number: 5545180Abstract: A suture anchor device having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members and an actuating wedge member. The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor has similar utility in soft tissue applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Thu A. Le, Sung S. Yi, William Zwaskis, Jack S. Pedlick, Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, John Di Giovanni, Keith A. Seritella, Mark G. Steckel, Steven F. Harwin
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Patent number: 5486197Abstract: A two-piece suture anchor is disclosed wherein a barrel-like main portion is provided with a pair of legs in a central opening. A ball-like actuating device is received within the central opening and drawn upward into the device in order to separate the legs and cause the device to expand into the soft cancellous bone of a previously prepared bone site.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Thu A. Le, Izi Bruker, Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski
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Patent number: 5423857Abstract: A surgical staple for use in surgical procedures. The surgical staple has a crown having a hollow frame. The frame has a top slot in communication with the interior of the crown frame. At least two legs are pivotally mounted in the frame such that when the staple is inserted into tissue and the legs are rotated inwardly, the staple secures tissue and the legs are locked in a fixed position. In an alternate embodiment, at least one leg is pivotally mounted to the frame and at least one leg is fixedly mounted to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Rosenman, Shawn T. Huxel, Brian H. Luscombe
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Patent number: 5358510Abstract: A method of tissue compression is disclosed herein where the device to cause such compression is composed of a fastener bar and receiver. The device has the capability to self-adjust to tissues of varying thicknesses to cause hemostasis. This tissue gap variability allows for compression of regions of tissue where thick and thin tissue are both present. This variability also enables the same device to be used on a wide variety of tissues of different thicknesses. The tissue fastener bar of this invention contains a series of cut-out portions which distribute the compressive forces along the device in an alternating, staggered manner. The receiver is of a generally U-shaped configuration with the fastener bar being contained at least partially within the U-shape. Compression occurs between the side walls of the receiver and the fastener bar and variability in gap is accomplished by flexure of the side walls of the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Luscombe, Izi Bruker, Leslie Hamilton, Thu A. Le
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Patent number: 5306280Abstract: A method of clamping suture strand by applying heat and compressive force to a polymeric surgical clip having first and second opposed leg members so as to clamp the suture strand between the opposed inner clamping surfaces of the first and second leg members; a surgical clip defined by first and second leg members, the first leg member having a hole therein; and a surgical device for clamping a clip about a suture, such device defined by a trigger-activated handle, clamping jaws with a heating element disposed on one of the clamping members of the clamping jaws, a shaft connecting the jaws to the handle, and means for activating the heating element and for delivering compressive force to the clamping jaws to close the clip about a suture.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1992Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bregen, Brian H. Luscombe
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Patent number: 5258012Abstract: A two-part surgical fastener comprises a staple and a receiver which are adapted to secure body tissue together. The staple is generally U-shaped and includes at least two prongs with barbed distal ends which penetrate the tissue and are latched by the receiver. Each prong of the staple is configured as an elongated prism of hexagonal cross-section and includes a barbed tip with an enlarged hexagonal cross-section at its free end. Each aperture of the receiver is hexagonal in configuration and includes a pair of opposed ledges for engaging the barbed tip. The tip of each prong has a pointed distal end formed by a first pair of sloped surfaces which form the sharp angle and a second pair of sloped surfaces which form a blunt angle. The staple includes longitudinal ridges or grooves on the prongs which are engaged and guided by longitudinal channels or ribs provided in a staple cartridge. The staple and receiver consist of bioabsorbable material.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Brian H. Luscombe, David A. Witt, Kirk M. Nicola
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Patent number: 5171251Abstract: A method of clamping suture strand by applying heat and compressive force to a polymeric surgical clip having first and second opposed leg members so as to clamp the suture strand between the opposed inner clamping surfaces of the first and second leg members; a surgical clip defined by first and second leg members, the first leg member having a hole therein; and a surgical device for clamping a clip about a suture, such device defined by a trigger-activated handle, clamping jaws with a heating element disposed on one of the clamping members of the clamping jaws, a shaft connecting the jaws to the handle, and means for activating the heating element and for delivering compressive force to the clamping jaws to close the clip about a suture.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1992Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bregen, Brian H. Luscombe
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Patent number: RE36289Abstract: A suture anchor device having an anchor member with outwardly extending wing members and an actuating wedge member. The suture anchor device is inserted into a bore hole in a bone as part of an orthopedic surgical procedure wherein soft tissue such as a tendon or ligament is attached to the surface of the bone. The wing members are spread outwardly by the wedge member to lock the suture anchor device in the bone. The suture anchor has similar utility in soft tissue applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Thu Anh Le, Sung Sok Yi, William Zwaskis, Jack S. Pedlick, Brian H. Luscombe, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, John Di Giovanni, Keith A. Seritella, Mark G. Steckel, Steven F. Harwin