Patents by Inventor Craig E. Lauchner
Craig E. Lauchner 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: 10194965Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company SàrlInventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 10188443Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company SárlInventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 10143486Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical device for performing a surgical procedure includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end spaced along a longitudinal axis. The elongated member has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passageway. A septum is configured to separate the passageway into a first conduit and a second conduit. A distal end of the second conduit terminates before a distal end of the first conduit to form a stepped configuration. An ultrasonic-driven cutting blade is disposed within the second conduit and is configured for cutting tissue such that the cutting blade vibrates ultrasonically to cut tissue. The distal end of the first conduit includes an outlet configured for delivering material to a surgical site and the distal end of the second conduit includes an inlet configured for aspirating the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company SárlInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9924931Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a cannula and a member coupled to the cannula. The member includes a first locking element. The surgical instrument further includes a patient attachable ring having a second locking element configured to engage the first locking element to fix the cannula relative to the patient attachable ring. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20180049791Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Kyphon SárlInventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20180036055Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9826967Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a handling portion with a control junction and a plurality of vertical members operatively disposed within the control junction. The handling portion includes a top nut. Manipulation of the handling portion allows the vertical members to toggle between a narrowed configuration and an expanded configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventors: Calin Druma, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9820792Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9820791Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9642663Abstract: A system comprises an inflatable bone tamp including a plurality of linearly aligned expandable bodies. The system further comprises an elongated tubular shaft extending through the plurality of linearly aligned expandable bodies. The elongated tubular shaft includes a shaft wall and an interior partition structure. The system further comprises a plurality of channels extending through the shaft, each of the channels formed by a segment of the shaft wall and the interior partition structure and each of the channels in communication with the respective one of the plurality of expandable bodies via openings in the shaft. Each of the expandable bodies is independently inflatable.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: KYPHON SÀRLInventors: Craig E. Lauchner, Michael A. Smith
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Patent number: 9597137Abstract: A bone filling device includes a catheter that defines a longitudinal axis and extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A first lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a first passageway. A second lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a second passageway. An inflatable body includes a wall that defines a fillable cavity. The fillable cavity is in fluid communication with the first passageway. A bone filler delivery port continuous with the second passageway and configured to dispense bone filling material.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20160302836Abstract: A bone filling device includes a catheter that defines a longitudinal axis and extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A first lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a first passageway. A second lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a second passageway. An inflatable body includes a wall that defines a fillable cavity. The fillable cavity is in fluid communication with the first passageway. A bone filler delivery port continuous with the second passageway and configured to dispense bone filling material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: KYPHON SARLInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9387030Abstract: A bone filling device includes a catheter that defines a longitudinal axis and extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A first lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a first passageway. A second lumen extends along the longitudinal axis of the catheter and defines a second passageway. An inflatable body includes a wall that defines a fillable cavity. The fillable cavity is in fluid communication with the first passageway. A bone filler delivery port is continuous with the second passageway and is configured to dispense bone filling material.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: KYPHON SÀRLInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20160157885Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical device for performing a surgical procedure includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end spaced along a longitudinal axis. The elongated member has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passageway. A septum is configured to separate the passageway into a first conduit and a second conduit. A distal end of the second conduit terminates before a distal end of the first conduit to form a stepped configuration. An ultrasonic-driven cutting blade is disposed within the second conduit and is configured for cutting tissue such that the cutting blade vibrates ultrasonically to cut tissue. The distal end of the first conduit includes an outlet configured for delivering material to a surgical site and the distal end of the second conduit includes an inlet configured for aspirating the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Patent number: 9289227Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical device for performing a surgical procedure includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end spaced along a longitudinal axis. The elongated member has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passageway. A septum is configured to separate the passageway into a first conduit and a second conduit. A distal end of the second conduit terminates before a distal end of the first conduit to form a stepped configuration. An ultrasonic-driven cutting blade is disposed within the second conduit and is configured for cutting tissue such that the cutting blade vibrates ultrasonically to cut tissue. The distal end of the first conduit includes an outlet configured for delivering material to a surgical site and the distal end of the second conduit includes an inlet configured for aspirating the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: KYPHON SÀRLInventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20160051303Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20160051301Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: NEIL S. SASAKI, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20160051136Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member including a body having a first portion including a first extension defining a first longitudinal axis. The body includes a second portion having a projection defining a second longitudinal axis extending transverse to the first longitudinal axis. The projection includes a flange. A second member includes a first portion having a second extension and a second portion including an opening. The projection extends through the opening. The second member is movable between a first configuration in which the flange is positioned within the opening and the second extension extends parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a second configuration in which the flange is positioned outside of the opening and the second extension extends transverse to the first longitudinal axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Craig E. Lauchner
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Publication number: 20150366582Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a cannula and a member coupled to the cannula. The member includes a first locking element. The surgical instrument further includes a patient attachable ring having a second locking element configured to engage the first locking element to fix the cannula relative to the patient attachable ring. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventor: CRAIG E. LAUCHNER
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Publication number: 20150366583Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a handling portion with a control junction and a plurality of vertical members operatively disposed within the control junction. The handling portion includes a top nut. Manipulation of the handling portion allows the vertical members to toggle between a narrowed configuration and an expanded configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: CALIN DRUMA, Craig E. Lauchner