Patents by Inventor Brian L. Dukart
Brian L. Dukart 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: 20170340321Abstract: A system for treatment of tissue includes a fixation apparatus and a delivery tool releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 9675347Abstract: A system for treatment of tissue includes a fixation apparatus and a delivery tool releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: KRT INVESTORS, INC.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 9192372Abstract: This disclosure presents methods for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: KRT Investors, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Patent number: 9114025Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: KRT Investors, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
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Patent number: 9095442Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: KRT Investors, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Publication number: 20140316439Abstract: A system for treatment of tissue includes a fixation apparatus and a delivery tool releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 8632590Abstract: Apparatus and methods for treating or repairing an intervertebral disc are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be used to treat or repair a tear, rent, incision or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The apparatus and methods can employ anchor deployment apparatus, fixation apparatus and patches positioned in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment or repair of the intervertebral disc or its components.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 8556977Abstract: A method for securing an implant to tissue of a patient using a fixation apparatus and a delivery apparatus releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator. The method comprises positioning the implant in proximity to the tissue, deploying the anchors into or through the tissue, and applying tension to the cinch line to foreshorten the adjustable band and secure the implant to the tissue with at least a portion of the implant positioned between the band and the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Publication number: 20130268002Abstract: This disclosure presents methods for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Patent number: 8454697Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Publication number: 20120253392Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Publication number: 20120116520Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 8163022Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a tear, rent, incision, defect, aperture or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses, fixation apparatuses, patch delivery tools and patches positioned, at least in part, in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment of the intervertebral disc or its components. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one disc anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Patent number: 8128698Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a tear, rent, incision, defect, aperture or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses, fixation apparatuses, patch delivery tools and patches positioned, at least in part, in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment of the intervertebral disc or its components. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one disc anchor by a shortenable elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Matthew M. Burns, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Brian L. Dukart, Rodney L. Houfburg, Lawrence W. Wales, Bradley J. Wessman
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Patent number: 8100914Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Publication number: 20110257664Abstract: A method for securing an implant to tissue of a patient using a fixation apparatus and a delivery apparatus releasably carrying the fixation apparatus. The fixation apparatus includes first and second anchors and an adjustable band connecting the anchors. The band includes a cinch line and a tether connected to one of the anchors. The delivery apparatus includes a body, a tubular shaft, a displacement rod within the tubular shaft, and an actuator. The method comprises positioning the implant in proximity to the tissue, deploying the anchors into or through the tissue, and applying tension to the cinch line to foreshorten the adjustable band and secure the implant to the tissue with at least a portion of the implant positioned between the band and the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Publication number: 20110257752Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
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Patent number: 7993405Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
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Patent number: 7985257Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
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Patent number: 7963992Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley