Patents by Inventor Carl A. Kirker-Head
Carl A. Kirker-Head 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: 20210137073Abstract: An orthosis is fitted to a body joint, in a preferred embodiment the equine fetlock, by locating the center of rotation (COR) of the joint; measuring the bones comprising the joint at points located with respect to the COR; selecting the appropriate orthosis from a selection of models thereof; and custom-fitting the orthosis to the individual by heating it to soften a layer of thermoformable foam on the interior of the orthosis and clamping the orthosis in place over the body joint. A kit of tools for performing the measurements is disclosed, as are a method for location of the COR of the body joint by palpation and a preferred heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Horsepower Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mouli Ramani, Victoria Thompson, Keith Sproat, Kristin Size, Richard Miller, Carl Kirker-Head, Geralyn Schad, Evan Williams
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Patent number: 10834898Abstract: An orthosis is fitted to a body joint, in a preferred embodiment the equine fetlock, by locating the center of rotation (COR) of the joint; measuring the bones comprising the joint at points located with respect to the COR; selecting the appropriate orthosis from a selection of models thereof; and custom-fitting the orthosis to the individual by heating it to soften a layer of thermoformable foam on the interior of the orthosis and clamping the orthosis in place over the body joint. A kit of tools for performing the measurements is disclosed, as are a method for location of the COR of the body joint by palpation and a preferred heater.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Horsepower Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mouli Ramani, Victoria Thompson, Keith Sproat, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Richard L. Miller, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Geralyn Schad, Evan Hunter Williams
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Publication number: 20190239479Abstract: An orthosis is fitted to a body joint, in a preferred embodiment the equine fetlock, by locating the center of rotation (COR) of the joint; measuring the bones comprising the joint at points located with respect to the COR; selecting the appropriate orthosis from a selection of models thereof; and custom-fitting the orthosis to the individual by heating it to soften a layer of thermoformable foam on the interior of the orthosis and clamping the orthosis in place over the body joint. A kit of tools for performing the measurements is disclosed, as are a method for location of the COR of the body joint by palpation and a preferred heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Horsepower Technologies Inc.Inventors: Mouli Ramani, Victoria Thompson, Keith Sproat, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Richard L. Miller, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Geralyn Schad, Evan Hunter Williams
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Patent number: 10314680Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Horsepower Technologies Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm, Richard L. Miller, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Gregory Scott Torrisi, Peter Swai, Jennifer Linnane, Christopher John Morse
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Publication number: 20160346070Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: HOSSO, Inc.Inventors: Dainel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm, Richard L. Miller, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Gregory Scott Torrisi, Peter Swai, Jennifer Linnane, Christopher John Morse
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Patent number: 9427347Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: HOSSO, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm, Richard L. Miller, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Gregory Scott Torrisi, Peter Swai, Jennifer Linnane, Christopher John Morse
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Patent number: 9259317Abstract: A method and system according to one embodiment may include a plurality of apparatus configured to percutaneously deliver a heart valve implant. The method and system may include an implant comprising an anchor configured to engage cardiac tissue, a shaft coupled to the anchor, and a valve body coupled to the shaft. The method and system may further include at least partially collapsing the heart valve implant and percutaneously inserting the heart valve implant into a heart. The percutaneously inserted implant may be secured within the heart and may then be expanded.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Cardiosolutions, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan E. Wilson, Christopher W. Maurer, Thomas C. Piemonte, Carl Kirker-Head
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Patent number: 9044306Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: HOSSO, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm
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Patent number: 8894594Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: HOSSO, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm
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Publication number: 20140148746Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: HOSSO, INC.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm, Richard L. Miller, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Gregory Scott Torrisi, Peter Swai, Jennifer Linnane, Christopher John Morse
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Publication number: 20130338555Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HOSSO, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm
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Publication number: 20130338554Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: HOSSO, IncInventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm
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Publication number: 20120089065Abstract: A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Daniel Scott Pflaster, Joseph J. Crisco, Carl A. Kirker-Head, Russell D. Fiore, Wendy Drumm
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Publication number: 20090048668Abstract: A method and system according to one embodiment may include a plurality of apparatus configured to percutaneously deliver a heart valve implant. The method and system may include an implant comprising an anchor configured to engage cardiac tissue, a shaft coupled to the anchor, and a valve body coupled to the shaft. The method and system may further include at least partially collapsing the heart valve implant and percutaneously inserting the heart valve implant into a heart. The percutaneously inserted implant may be secured within the heart and may then be expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: CARDIOSOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan E. Wilson, Christopher W. Maurer, Thomas C. Piemonte, Carl Kirker-Head