Patents by Inventor David A. Paulk
David A. Paulk 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: 20150150551Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20150119937Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk
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Patent number: 8974494Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a combination of a cannulated body having a distal end and a proximal end, a plug including a top portion configured for engagement with the proximal end of the body and a bottom portion coupled to the top portion, a first portion disposed on the bottom portion of the plug, a second portion disposed on the bottom portion of the plug, and a spring located between the first and second portions for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Patent number: 8951292Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Richard M. Lunn
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Publication number: 20140343605Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite anchor. The anchor includes a cannulated proximal portion having a threaded outer surface and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, the distal portion including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a through hole, wherein the top portion is configured to be disposed within the cannulation of the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk
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Patent number: 8771315Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite anchor. The anchor includes a cannulated proximal portion having a threaded outer surface and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, the distal portion including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a through hole, wherein the top portion is configured to be disposed within the cannulation of the proximal portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk
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Publication number: 20140081327Abstract: A suture anchor for anchoring a suture to a bone, including a distal end having a bifurcated tip, in which the bifurcated tip defines a suture-engaging slot, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis between the distal end and the proximal end, and two substantially flat surfaces extending between the distal end and the proximal end, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are substantially parallel, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are separated by a thickness of no more than about 0.1 inches, and in which the two substantially flat surfaces extend along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis by a width of no more than about 0.4 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas
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Patent number: 8591545Abstract: A suture anchor for anchoring a suture to a bone, including a distal end having a bifurcated tip, in which the bifurcated tip defines a suture-engaging slot, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis between the distal end and the proximal end, and two substantially flat surfaces extending between the distal end and the proximal end, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are substantially parallel, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are separated by a thickness of no more than about 0.1 inches, and in which the two substantially flat surfaces extend along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis by a width of no more than about 0.4 inches.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas
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Patent number: 8372124Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20130006302Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor including a distal portion and a proximal portion, the anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; an insertion member disposed within the cavity of the anchor; and a sleeve coupled to the anchor, the sleeve disposed over the proximal portion of the anchor. A delivery device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: David A. Paulk, Richard Mark Lunn
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Publication number: 20120245631Abstract: A suture anchor for anchoring a suture to a bone, including a distal end having a bifurcated tip, in which the bifurcated tip defines a suture-engaging slot, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis between the distal end and the proximal end, and two substantially flat surfaces extending between the distal end and the proximal end, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are substantially parallel, in which the two substantially flat surfaces are separated by a thickness of no more than about 0.1 inches, and in which the two substantially flat surfaces extend along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis by a width of no more than about 0.4 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas
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Publication number: 20120089161Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Julie K. Tripodi
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Publication number: 20120089160Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Julie K. Tripodi
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Patent number: 8092431Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Julie K. Tripodi
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Publication number: 20110112576Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Linh Tuong Nguyen, Paul Steven Vincuilla, Richard Mark Lunn, Mark Edwin Housman, Matthew Edwin Koski, Roland Francis Gattuma, David A. Paulk
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Publication number: 20100152773Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite anchor. The anchor includes a cannulated proximal portion having a threaded outer surface and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, the distal portion including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a through hole, wherein the top portion is configured to be disposed within the cannulation of the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk
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Publication number: 20100016902Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Richard M. Lunn
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Publication number: 20100016869Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20090112270Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and an insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity. The insertion member includes a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body. A method of tissue repair and other anchor assemblies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk, Thomas C. May, Stevan Astorino
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Publication number: 20080294123Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, David A. Paulk, Julie K. Tripodi