Patents by Inventor Dan Sachs

Dan Sachs 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).

  • Publication number: 20080228241
    Abstract: An implantable medical device for treating the back of a patient. Stimulation energy is delivered to muscles or joint capsules or ligaments or nerve fibers to improve the heath of the back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20060058790
    Abstract: A method and device for reinforcing a spinous process is provided. Also provided are devices and method for attaching devices thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Allen Carl, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20060036246
    Abstract: A device and method for correcting a spinal deformity are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Allen Carl, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20060036324
    Abstract: A spine implant, in particular a stabilization or distraction device, is provided with an adjustable length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20060036259
    Abstract: A device and method of spine distraction is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Allen Carl, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20060036256
    Abstract: A spine stabilization device is provided including an elongate member coupled to a spinous proces. One aspect includes a dynamic stabilizer in a stabilization device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Allen Carl, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20060036323
    Abstract: A spine prosthesis is provided and in particular, related to the facet joint of a spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Alan Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 6923826
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue of a patient includes a housing defining an interior volume that is at least partially insertable into an exterior opening in a patient. A thermal member positioned within the interior volume of the housing includes a thermal input side and a thermal output side to impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Patent number: 6899726
    Abstract: A method and expandable device for thermally affecting tissue in which there is a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit defining a spiral-shaped element. The fluid conduit includes a wall defining an inner volume. The inner volume being configured to pass thermally transmissive fluid. Optionally, the tissue contact region is operable to have a first contact surface area and a second contact surface area in which the second contact surface area is larger than the first contact surface area. A method of use of the device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20040167468
    Abstract: A method and expandable device for thermally affecting tissue in which there is a fluid conduit. An expandable element includes a wall defining an inner volume. The wall has a tissue contact region which is non-coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the fluid conduit. The tissue contact region is operable to have a first contact surface area and a second contact surface area in which the second contact surface area is larger than the first contact surface area. A port is formed through the wall and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Patent number: 6743200
    Abstract: A method and expandable device for thermally affecting tissue in which there is a fluid conduit. An expandable element includes a wall defining an inner volume. The wall has a tissue contact region which is non-coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the fluid conduit. The tissue contact region is operable to have a first contact surface area and a second contact surface area in which the second contact surface area is larger than the first contact surface area. A port is formed through the wall and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20040049250
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue of a patient includes a housing defining an interior volume that is at least partially insertable into an exterior opening in a patient. A thermal member positioned within the interior volume of the housing includes a thermal input side and a thermal output side to impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Donald J. Lamard, Dan Sachs
  • Patent number: 6660026
    Abstract: A method and device for thermally affecting tissue. The device having a thermal member and a contact probe in thermal communication with the thermal member. The device configured to provide a way to contact tissue with the contact probe and to thereby impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Patent number: 6652566
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue having a thermally transmissive contact member being in thermal communication with a thermal member and a surface area expansion element configured for contacting a tissue. The contact member and thermal member are disposed within a housing and the surface area expansion element is coupleable to the housing. The housing is configured to fit within an opening in a skull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Patent number: 6648907
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue of a patient includes a housing defining an interior volume that is at least partially insertable into an exterior opening in a patient. A thermal member positioned within the interior volume of the housing includes a thermal input side and a thermal output side to impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Seacoast Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20020123783
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue having a thermally transmissive contact member being in thermal communication with a thermal member and a surface area expansion element configured for contacting a tissue. The contact member and thermal member are disposed within a housing and the surface area expansion element is coupleable to the housing. The housing is configured to fit within an opening in a skull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20020116040
    Abstract: A device for thermally affecting tissue of a patient includes a housing defining an interior volume that is at least partially insertable into an exterior opening in a patient. A thermal member positioned within the interior volume of the housing includes a thermal input side and a thermal output side to impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20020091425
    Abstract: A method and device for thermally affecting tissue. The device having a thermal member and a contact probe in thermal communication with the thermal member. The device configured to provide a way to contact tissue with the contact probe and to thereby impart a thermal change to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20020091428
    Abstract: A method and expandable device for thermally affecting tissue in which there is a fluid conduit. An expandable element includes a wall defining an inner volume. The wall has a tissue contact region which is non-coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the fluid conduit. The tissue contact region is operable to have a first contact surface area and a second contact surface area in which the second contact surface area is larger than the first contact surface area. A port is formed through the wall and is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Donald J. Larnard, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20020086852
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of respiratory therapeutics, and in particular to the treatment of disorders of the lung matrix caused by damage to the elastic fibers of the lung matrix. More specifically, methods and materials are disclosed for the delivery to the lungs of polysaccharides, derivatives thereof and/or drug conjugates, used in the treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Jerome O. Cantor, Jing-wen Kuo, Paul J. Mihalko, Dan Sachs, Gerard Turino