Patents by Inventor David J. McKinley

David J. McKinley 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).

  • TARGET IDENTIFICATION TOOL FOR INTRA-BODY LOCALIZATION
    Publication number: 20190183601
    Abstract: A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: SHAI FITELZON, PAIGE B. HASTINGS, DAVID J. MCKINLEY
  • Target identification tool for intra-body localization
    Patent number: 10238464
    Abstract: A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Shai Fitelzon, Paige B. Hastings, David J. McKinley
  • Brassiere
    Patent number: 10201193
    Abstract: A brassiere is provided that remains hidden even when wearing evening dresses having low-plunging necklines and/or backs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Romy Denogean, David J. McKinley
  • BRASSIERE
    Publication number: 20180289078
    Abstract: A brassiere is provided that remains hidden even when wearing evening dresses having low-plunging necklines and/or backs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Romy Denogean, David J. McKinley
  • TARGET IDENTIFICATION TOOL FOR INTRA-BODY LOCALIZATION
    Publication number: 20160302881
    Abstract: A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: SHAI FITELZON, PAIGE B. HASTINGS, DAVID J. MCKINLEY
  • Target identification tool for intra-body localization
    Patent number: 9375287
    Abstract: A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Shai Fitelzon, Paige B. Hastings, David J. McKinley
  • NAVIGABLE TISSUE TREATMENT TOOLS
    Publication number: 20130267824
    Abstract: Tools for accessing tissue are described for use with a locatable guide of a navigation system. In preferred embodiments, said tools are attachable to a distal tip of a locatable guide, such that the location of the tool, preferably in six degrees of freedom, is known while the tool is being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Jay Johnson, Tom Borillo, Paige Hastings, David J. McKinley
  • Leaflet Reinforcement For Regurgitant Valves
    Publication number: 20130073034
    Abstract: A support, and a method for attaching said support, for providing additional strength to existing regurgitant or prolapsed valve leaflets. The support restores an otherwise non-functioning, or poorly functioning, native valve to a functioning condition, obviating the need for a complete valve removal or replacement. The support may also be applied to a functioning valve leaflet as a prophylactic measure against future failure. The delivery method includes a delivery mechanism for attaching the support to the native valve leaflet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Foster Wilson, David J. McKinley
  • Navigable Tissue Treatment Tools
    Publication number: 20100241028
    Abstract: Tools for accessing tissue are described for use with a locatable guide of a navigation system. In preferred embodiments, said tools are attachable to a distal tip of a locatable guide, such that the location of the tool, preferably in six degrees of freedom, is known while the tool is being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Jay Johnson, Tom Borillo, Paige Hastings, David J. McKinley
  • Lateral Deployment Catheter
    Publication number: 20100076303
    Abstract: A probe or catheter, usable with a navigation system, includes a longitudinal lumen that curves outwardly through a sidewall prior to reaching a distal tip of the probe. The distal tip contains a position sensor as part of the navigation system. The lumen provides a working channel that guides a tool into a sidewall of a branched structure without requiring the distal end of the probe to be facing the branched structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: David J. McKinley
  • Target Identification Tool For Intra-Body Localization
    Publication number: 20090240140
    Abstract: A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Shai Fitelzon, Paige B. Hastings, David J. McKinley
  • Leaflet reinforcement for regurgitant valves
    Publication number: 20040106989
    Abstract: A support, and a method for attaching said support, for providing additional strength to existing regurgitant or prolapsed valve leaflets. The support restores an otherwise non-functioning, or poorly functioning, native valve to a functioning condition, obviating the need for a complete valve removal or replacement. The support may also be applied to a functioning valve leaflet as a prophylactic measure against future failure. The delivery method includes a delivery mechanism for attaching the support to the native valve leaflet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, David J. McKinley