Patents by Inventor Craig B. Berky
Craig B. Berky 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: 20100082047Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD., THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONInventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
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Publication number: 20100049320Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicants: TENDON TECHNOLOGY, LTD., ORTHEON MEDICAL L.L.C.Inventors: Lawrence M. Lubbers, Kenneth E. Hughes, Carl R. Coleman, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Thomas J. Ward, Matthew J. Huddleston, Mark A. Goldin, William J. Christy, Perry DeFazio, Brian Scott Schumacher, Terence Lee Murphy, Nickola Symone Lewis, Jeremy Jarrett, Joseph E. Young
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Patent number: 7645285Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignees: IDX Medical, Ltd, The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
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Patent number: 7611521Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignees: Tendon Technology, Ltd., Ortheon Medical L.L.C.Inventors: Lawrence M. Lubbers, Kenneth E. Hughes, Carl R. Coleman, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Thomas J. Ward, Matthew J. Huddleston, Mark A. Goldin, William J. Christy, Perry DeFazio, Brian Scott Schumacher, Terence Lee Murphy, Nickola Symone Lewis, Jeremy Jarrett, Joseph E. Young
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Patent number: 7530193Abstract: A tilt indicator for use on a firearm includes a signal to indicate if the firearm is level or out of level. The signal is located to be viewed by a user via the user's peripheral vision and his secondary concentration so the user can maintain his primary concentration on the target.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Long-Shot Products, Ltd.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, David C. Yates, Craig B. Berky
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Patent number: 7513902Abstract: A device for excising tissue and closing a wound that results from excision of the tissue includes structure defining an aperture into which tissue to be excised is exposed. The device also includes a cutting member for excising the tissue, a closure member for closing the wound, and an actuatable drive member associated with the structure. The drive member is actuatable to move the cutting member relative to the aperture for excising the tissue that is exposed in the aperture and for closing the wound with the closure member.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Michael K. Banbury, Jillian E. Banbury, Craig B. Berky, Warren P. Williamson, IV
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Publication number: 20080250669Abstract: A membrane designed to surround the front portion of the foot and protect it from pressure that may be applied by shoes. The membrane acts as a protective barrier between the shoe and the wearer's foot. As a result, direct abrasion of the foot caused by portions of the shoe is reduced. Additionally, the membrane is designed to spread the pressure exerted by portions of the shoe, such as straps, to a significantly larger surface area of the wearer's foot. The membrane is worn on the front portion of the foot between the toes and the heel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Michele Laurie Hallivis, Craig B. Berky, Steven Daniel Feinstein, Gina Reimann
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Publication number: 20080249549Abstract: A device for excising tissue and closing a wound that results from excision of the tissue includes structure defining an aperture into which tissue to be excised is exposed. The device also includes a cutting member for excising the tissue, a closure member for closing the wound, and an actuatable drive member associated with the structure. The drive member is actuatable to move the cutting member relative to the aperture for excising the tissue that is exposed in the aperture and for closing the wound with the closure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Michael K. Banbury, Jillian E. Banbury, Craig B. Berky, Warren P. Williamson
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Patent number: 7032790Abstract: A cap for curable material dispensing containers prevents the material from curing after opening the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when mounted on a partially-dispensed container, the nozzle cap preserves flowable materials such as air-cured glues, sealants, caulks, etc. In particular, a deformable sealant in the cap remains pliant, conforming in and/or around the nozzle tip to create a seal. A retention member frictionally grips the nozzle to prevent inadvertent release of the cap, yet accommodates nozzle tips cut to varying lengths.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Long-Shot Products, Ltd.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
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Patent number: 6984241Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor structures connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. The invention further provides tendon-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employing similar concepts. Tendon retrieval devices of the invention include helical members for rotating into a tendon end and subsequently moving the tendon to an appropriate operating position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Tendon Technology, Ltd.Inventors: Lawrence M. Lubbers, Kenneth E. Hughes, Carl R. Coleman, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Matthew J. Huddleston, Thomas J. Ward, Mark A. Goldin, Jeremy Jarrett, Joseph E. Young
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Patent number: 6978569Abstract: A tilt indicator for use on a firearm includes a signal to indicate if the firearm is level or out of level. The signal is located to be viewed by a user via the user's peripheral vision and his secondary concentration so the user can maintain his primary concentration on the target.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Long-Shot Products, Ltd.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, David C. Yates, Craig B. Berky
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Patent number: 6884251Abstract: An anastomosis is performed using a flexible mounting structure mounted on the outside of at least one vessel. Fasteners extend through the vessel and are bent towards the incision to attach the flexible mounting structure to the vessel in a manner that controls the edge of the vessel adjacent to the incision. The mounting structures are oriented on each vessel so fasteners on one mounting structure interdigitate with fasteners on the other mounting structure at the location of contact between the vessels when the two vessels are brought together. This creates two complementary sinusoidal-shaped vessel edges with peaks of one edge being accommodated in the valleys of the other edge. The peak-to-valley orientation forms a sinusoidal-shaped joint which is leak free. The fasteners are spaced so proper pressure is applied to the tissue to promote healing without leaking. Furthermore, the fasteners are sized and shaped to properly engage the tissue and bend in a desired manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Warren P. Williamson, IV, George Christakis, Mark Ortiz, Craig B. Berky, Douglas P. Allen, Matthew J. Huddleston, Delbert Ted Leimbach, Cecil R. Robinson, E. Dale VanHoose, Thomas J. Ward, Marty J. Warnecke
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Publication number: 20040215217Abstract: A device for excising tissue and closing a wound that results from excision of the tissue includes structure defining an aperture into which tissue to be excised is exposed. The device also includes a cutting member for excising the tissue, a closure member for closing the wound, and an actuatable drive member associated with the structure. The drive member is actuatable to move the cutting member relative to the aperture for excising the tissue that is exposed in the aperture and for closing the wound with the closure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Michael K. Banbury, Jillian E. Banbury, Craig B. Berky, Warren P. Williamson
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Publication number: 20040193217Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor assemblies connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor assemblies or structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon and/or ligament-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employ similar concepts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicants: Tendon Technology, Ltd., Ortheon Medical L.L.C.Inventors: Lawrence M. Lubbers, Kenneth E. Hughes, Carl R. Coleman, Warren P. Williamson, Craig B. Berky, Thomas J. Ward, Matthew J. Huddleston, Mark A. Goldin, William J. Christy, Perry DeFazio, Brian Scott Schumacher, Terence Lee Murphy, Nickola Symone Lewis, Jeremy Jarrett, Joseph E. Young
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Publication number: 20040024420Abstract: Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor structures connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. Tendon-to-bone repair apparatus and methods are also disclosed employing similar concepts. Tendon retrieval devices include helical members for rotating into a tendon end and subsequently moving the tendon to an appropriate operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: Tendon Technology, Ltd.Inventors: Lawrence M. Lubbers, Kenneth E. Hughes, Carl R. Coleman, Warren P. Williamson, Craig B. Berky, Thomas J. Ward
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Publication number: 20040016776Abstract: A cap for curable material dispensing containers prevents the material from curing after opening the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when mounted on a partially-dispensed container, the nozzle cap preserves flowable materials such as air-cured glues, sealants, caulks, etc. In particular, a deformable sealant in the cap remains pliant, conforming in and/or around the nozzle tip to create a seal. A retention member frictionally grips the nozzle to prevent inadvertent release of the cap, yet accommodates nozzle tips cut to varying lengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Long-Shot Products, Ltd.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, Craig B. Berky
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Patent number: 6659270Abstract: A suture package (30) including a panel having a series of superimposed subpanels (32a). A suture (20) loops back and forth on the subpanels (32a) such that adjacent loops are retained on adjacent subpanels (32a) and the adjacent subpanels separate the adjacent loops from one another. In the preferred embodiment, an accordion style panel (32) is utilized and the series of subpanels (32a) are folded into a superimposed relationship. Various features are incorporated to reduce the instances or likelihood of kinking and tangling of the suture (20) when pulled from the package (30) by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: IDX Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Paul A. Spence, Mark Ortiz
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Publication number: 20030216752Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ligating instrument and end effector assemblies for use in laparoscopic tubal ligation procedures. The ligating instrument includes an integral grasping assembly and an integral end effector actuator and is configured to perform a ligating procedure by operation of a single hand of a user. The ligating instrument includes an integral grasper assembly for grasping a tubular tissue section and removable end effector or suture deployment mechanism for holding open a suture to be positioned about the tubular section. The grasper is configured to draw the tubular section into the open loop of suture material and cinch the suture material about the tubular tissue section. A rotator knob may be provided to orient grasper members associated with the grasper assembly relative to the tissue section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: ESD Medical L.L.C.Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, Craig B. Berky, Thomas J. Ward, George Keller, Timothy N. Wells, William J. Christy
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Publication number: 20030208231Abstract: A clamping and fluid delivery device (50) for occluding a vessel (12) during a surgical procedure. Generally, the device (50) includes an internal core portion (52) having a distal end (52a) with a sealing surface and opposite side surfaces comprising sealing surfaces. The core portion (52) is inserted transversely into the vessel (12). Opposed, external clamping arms (62, 64) move together outside the vessel (12) and clamp the vessel (12) against the core portion (52). Padding (124) the sealing surfaces on opposite sides of the core portion (52), as well as on the distal end (52a) engage the internal walls (12a) of the vessel (12) and are opposed by padded clamping surfaces (120, 122) of the arms (62, 64). The core portion moves distally simultaneously with the clamping action of the arms to provide a distal seal. A bypass cannula (58) and cardioplegia cannula (60) fluidly couple the core portion (52) to deliver blood and cardioplegia fluid to opposite sides of the core portion (52).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, Paul A. Spence, Craig B. Berky
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Publication number: 20030153932Abstract: An anastomosis is performed using a flexible mounting structure mounted on the outside of at least one vessel. Fasteners extend through the vessel and are bent towards the incision to attach the flexible mounting structure to the vessel in a manner that controls the edge of the vessel adjacent to the incision. The mounting structures are oriented on each vessel so fasteners on one mounting structure interdigitate with fasteners on the other mounting structure at the location of contact between the vessels when the two vessels are brought together. This creates two complementary sinusoidal-shaped vessel edges with peaks of one edge being accommodated in the valleys of the other edge. The peak-to-valley orientation forms a sinusoidal-shaped joint which is leak free. The fasteners are spaced so proper pressure is applied to the tissue to promote healing without leaking. Furthermore, the fasteners are sized and shaped to properly engage the tissue and bend in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Warren P. Williamson, George Christakis, Mark Ortiz, Craig B. Berky, Douglas P. Allen, Matthew J. Huddleston, Delbert Ted Leimbach, Cecil R. Robinson, E. Dale VanHoose, Thomas J. Ward, Marty J. Warnecke