Patents by Inventor Dale Brady
Dale Brady 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: 11499841Abstract: An example position determining apparatus, includes a power source, position sensors, and a controller. The position sensors are each selectively powered by the power source and configured to provide a respective sensor reading indicating a proximity of a tracked object. The controller is configured to receive respective sensor readings from the position sensors and identify a position sensor that provided an extremum sensor reading. Based on the sensor readings, the controller selectively cause powering of certain position sensors and prevents powering of other position sensors. The position sensor that provided the extremum sensor reading is one of the powered position sensors. A position output based on the sensor readings is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Houfburg, Dale Brady, Steven John Rathjen, Alexander Dietz
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Publication number: 20220233782Abstract: An apparatus has a syringe housing. A plunger has a shaft, wherein the plunger is slidably received within the syringe housing between a first and second position. A Hall sensor is disposed within the shaft and a magnet is fixed proximate the syringe housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Publication number: 20220168498Abstract: A system for measurement automation of a fluid injected into a patient includes a reservoir, a fluid injection apparatus, and a measurement automation apparatus. The fluid injection apparatus includes a delivery conduit, an injector for injecting the fluid into the patient, a diverter assembly disposed between the delivery conduit and the injector, and a connector between the diverter assembly and delivery conduit. The diverter assembly is configured to divert at least a portion of the fluid away from an injection fluid path between the injector and the delivery conduit to the reservoir. The measurement automation apparatus includes an injector sensor module, a reservoir sensor module, a processer configured to receive the data from the sensor modules, and a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, William Burmaster
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Patent number: 11285316Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20220054751Abstract: A system for injecting medium into a patient includes an automated injector including a reservoir, an ejector for ejecting a volume of fluid medium from the reservoir, and an actuator coupled to the ejector. An input device includes a syringe housing, a plunger, a circuit board coupled to a first component of the input device, a plunger position sensor, a battery, and a transmitter for sending an input device action signal to the automated injector. The input device action signal is based at least in part on a signal sent from plunger position sensor. A diversion apparatus is disposed downstream from the reservoir and is configured to receive at least a first portion of the volume of the fluid medium ejected from the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Rodney L. Houfburg, Dale Brady, Matthew M. Burns, Steve Rathjen, Alexander Frederick Dietz
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Patent number: 11219719Abstract: An apparatus has a syringe housing and a plunger having a shaft, wherein the plunger is slidably received within the syringe housing between a first and second position. A plurality of Hall sensors are disposed on the shaft. A circuit board is also disposed on the shaft. A battery is disposed on the shaft. A wireless transmitter is disposed on the shaft and provides wireless communication between a Hall sensor and a signal processing device. At least one magnet is fixed proximate the syringe housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Patent number: 11135375Abstract: A method of determining an amount of medium injected into a patient includes receiving an injection signal from a sensor associated with an injection syringe. A diversion signal is received from a sensor associated with a diversion reservoir. The amount of medium injected is determined based at least in part on the injection signal and the diversion signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Patent number: 11116892Abstract: A system for measurement automation of a fluid injected into a patient includes a reservoir, a fluid injection apparatus, and a measurement automation apparatus. The fluid injection apparatus includes a delivery conduit, an injector for injecting the fluid into the patient, a diverter assembly disposed between the delivery conduit and the injector, and a connector between the diverter assembly and delivery conduit. The diverter assembly is configured to divert at least a portion of the fluid away from an injection fluid path between the injector and the delivery conduit to the reservoir. The measurement automation apparatus includes an injector sensor module, a reservoir sensor module, a processor configured to receive the data from the sensor modules, and a display.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, William Burmaster
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Publication number: 20210018348Abstract: A fluid collection and measurement container includes a first wall and a second wall disposed opposite the first wall. The second wall is secured to the first wall and the first wall and the second wall define an expandable volume therebetween. A first electrolytic element is disposed on the first wall and a second electrolytic element is disposed on the second wall. A first terminal is connected to the first electrolytic element and a second terminal is connected to the second electrolytic element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen, Matthew M. Burns, Alexander Frederick Dietz
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Publication number: 20200326209Abstract: An example position determining apparatus, includes a power source, position sensors, and a controller. The position sensors are each selectively powered by the power source and configured to provide a respective sensor reading indicating a proximity of a tracked object. The controller is configured to receive respective sensor readings from the position sensors and identify a position sensor that provided an extremum sensor reading. Based on the sensor readings, the controller selectively cause powering of certain position sensors and prevents powering of other position sensors. The position sensor that provided the extremum sensor reading is one of the powered position sensors. A position output based on the sensor readings is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Rodney L. HOUFBURG, Dale BRADY, Steven John RATHJEN, Alexander DIETZ
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Publication number: 20190030256Abstract: An apparatus has a syringe housing. A plunger has a shaft, wherein the plunger is slidably received within the syringe housing between a first and second position. A Hall sensor is disposed within the shaft and a magnet is fixed proximate the syringe housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Publication number: 20180318495Abstract: A system for measurement automation of a fluid injected into a patient includes a reservoir, a fluid injection apparatus, and a measurement automation apparatus. The fluid injection apparatus includes a delivery conduit, an injector for injecting the fluid into the patient, a diverter assembly disposed between the delivery conduit and the injector, and a connector between the diverter assembly and delivery conduit. The diverter assembly is configured to divert at least a portion of the fluid away from an injection fluid path between the injector and the delivery conduit to the reservoir. The measurement automation apparatus includes an injector sensor module, a reservoir sensor module, a processor configured to receive the data from the sensor modules, and a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Osprey Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dale Brady, Dustin Kasel, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Patent number: 9999718Abstract: An apparatus includes a syringe housing and a plunger slidably received within the syringe housing between a first position and a second position. The plunger has a substantially opaque portion and a substantially translucent portion. A light sensor module is disposed on the syringe housing. The light sensor module has a light sensor housing and a first sensor element and a second sensor element. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are disposed within the sensor housing. Positioning the plunger at the first position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the first sensor element and positioning the plunger at the second position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the second sensor element.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: OSPREY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Dale Brady, Dustin Kasel, Rodney L. Houfburg
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Publication number: 20180035999Abstract: A tissue repair or fixation system comprises an implant and a delivery tool configured to deploy the implant at least partially into tissue of a patient. The implant includes first and second tissue anchors and an adjustable suture assembly coupled thereto. The adjustable suture assembly includes a knotless locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Dale Brady, Lawrence Wales, Ishmael Bentley
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Patent number: 9861813Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9795372Abstract: An intervertebral disc repair system comprises an implant and a delivery tool configured to deploy the implant at least partially in a vertebral body of a patient. The implant includes an anchor member and an adjustable suture assembly coupled thereto. The delivery tool includes a proximal handle, an outer tubular member extending distally from the handle, a needle cannula slidably received within the outer tubular member having a sharpened tip for penetrating tissue (e.g., the vertebral body), an inner pusher member slidably received within the needle cannula, and an actuating mechanism coupled to the handle for selectively retracting the needle cannula relative to the outer tubular member and the inner pusher member. At least the anchor member of the implant is releasably received within the needle cannula.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: KRT INVESTORS, INC.Inventors: Dale Brady, Lawrence W. Wales, Ishmael Bentley
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Publication number: 20170189676Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20160213834Abstract: An apparatus has a syringe housing. A plunger has a shaft, wherein the plunger is slidably received within the syringe housing between a first and second position. A Hall sensor is disposed within the shaft and a magnet is fixed proximate the syringe housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Dale Brady, Dustin Kasel, Rodney L. Houfburg, Steve Rathjen
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Publication number: 20150258332Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150202386Abstract: An apparatus has a plunger which is slidably received within a syringe housing between a first and second position. A hall sensor module is disposed on the apparatus. The hall sensor module includes a hall sensor and a magnet slidably disposed relative to the hall sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Dale Brady, Dustin Kasel