Patents by Inventor Dennis P. Colleran
Dennis P. Colleran 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: 9433450Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
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Patent number: 9427289Abstract: Disposable light sources are disclosed herein. A device for connecting a fiber to a light source includes a light source, light director to focus light from the light source, the light director surrounding at least a portion of the light source, a power source providing energy to the light source, and a connector communicating light from the light source to a catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye
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Patent number: 9101419Abstract: Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer includes a functional portion having an outer shaft surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism; and a control portion having an actuating mechanism for initiating activation of the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dennis P. Colleran, Robert A. Rabiner, Justin G. Dye, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Publication number: 20150066028Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
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Patent number: 8936382Abstract: In an embodiment, an attachment system for communicating light energy from a light source to a light-conducting fiber includes a light pipe body sufficiently designed to engage a distal end of a light pipe, the light pipe body comprising at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a front assembly sufficiently designed to engage the light pipe body, the front assembly comprising an orifice and at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a light-conducting fiber body sufficiently designed to engage the front assembly and to hold a proximal portion of a light-conducting fiber, the light-conducting fiber body positioned in the orifice of the front assembly; and an optical taper assembly sufficiently designed to hold an optical taper, the optical taper assembly positioned between and spaced apart from the front assembly, and positioned between and spaced apart from the light pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Anthony W. O'Leary, Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8906030Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. In an aspect, a device for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
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Patent number: 8777950Abstract: Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer includes a functional portion having an outer shaft surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism; and a control portion having an actuating mechanism for initiating activation of the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Dennis P. Colleran, Robert A. Rabiner, Justin G. Dye, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8734460Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a device for repairing a fractured bone that includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
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Patent number: 8574233Abstract: Photodynamic bone stabilization systems are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a photodynamic bone stabilization system includes a catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end adapter, a distal end releasably engaging an expandable portion, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a light-conducting fiber configured to transmit light energy to the expandable portion; a light-sensitive liquid monomer comprising an initiator, wherein the initiator is activated when the light-conducting fiber transmits the light energy to initiate polymerization of the light-sensitive liquid monomer; and a cooling medium configured to control polymerization temperature, wherein the catheter comprises an inner void sufficiently designed to pass the light-sensitive liquid monomer into the expandable portion, and wherein the catheter comprises an inner lumen sufficiently designed to pass the light-conducting fiber into the expandable portion and configured to circulate the cooling medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Narissa Y. Chang, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Justin G. Dye, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8512338Abstract: Photodynamic bone stabilization systems are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a photodynamic bone stabilization system includes a catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end adapter, a distal end releasably engaging an expandable portion, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a light-conducting fiber configured to transmit light energy to the expandable portion; a light-sensitive liquid monomer comprising an initiator, wherein the initiator is activated when the light-conducting fiber transmits the light energy to initiate polymerization of the light-sensitive liquid monomer; and a cooling medium configured to control polymerization temperature, wherein the catheter comprises an inner void sufficiently designed to pass the light-sensitive liquid monomer into the expandable portion, and wherein the catheter comprises an inner lumen sufficiently designed to pass the light-conducting fiber into the expandable portion and configured to circulate the cooling medium.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Narissa Y. Chang, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Justin G. Dye, Joshua M. Morin
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Publication number: 20130066326Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. In an aspect, a device for repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one reinforcing material, and an inner lumen for accepting a light pipe, wherein a distal end of the inner lumen terminates in an optical lens; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, the conformable member moving from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light pipe and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye, Mark A. Drew
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Publication number: 20130023877Abstract: Photodynamic bone stabilization systems are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a photodynamic bone stabilization system includes a catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end adapter, a distal end releasably engaging an expandable portion, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a light-conducting fiber configured to transmit light energy to the expandable portion; a light-sensitive liquid monomer comprising an initiator, wherein the initiator is activated when the light-conducting fiber transmits the light energy to initiate polymerization of the light-sensitive liquid monomer; and a cooling medium configured to control polymerization temperature, wherein the catheter comprises an inner void sufficiently designed to pass the light-sensitive liquid monomer into the expandable portion, and wherein the catheter comprises an inner lumen sufficiently designed to pass the light-conducting fiber into the expandable portion and configured to circulate the cooling medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Narissa Y. Chang, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Justin G. Dye, Joshua M. Morin
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Publication number: 20130013009Abstract: Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer includes a functional portion having an outer shaft surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism; and a control portion having an actuating mechanism for initiating activation of the outer shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Dennis P. Colleran, Robert A. Rabiner, Justin G. Dye, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Publication number: 20130013010Abstract: Disposable light sources are disclosed herein. A device for connecting a fiber to a light source includes a light source, light director to focus light from the light source, the light director surrounding at least a portion of the light source, a power source providing energy to the light source, and a connector communicating light from the light source to a catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Anthony W. O'Leary, Justin G. Dye
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Publication number: 20130006304Abstract: In an embodiment, an interspinous process spacer system includes a light-conducting fiber configured to transmit light energy; a liquid light-curable material; and a catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end adapter, a distal end releasably engaging an expandable interspinous process spacer device, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein an inner void of the catheter is sufficiently designed for passage of the liquid light-curable material to the interspinous process spacer device, wherein an inner lumen of the catheter is sufficiently designed for passage of the light-conducting fiber to the interspinous process spacer device, wherein the interspinous process spacer device includes a circumferential groove, wherein the interspinous process spacer device is sufficiently designed to inflate and deflate as the liquid light-curable material is added, and wherein the interspinous process spacer device, when positioned between two spinous processes and inflated, is configured to engage the spinoType: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye
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Publication number: 20130003406Abstract: In an embodiment, an attachment system for communicating light energy from a light source to a light-conducting fiber includes a light pipe body sufficiently designed to engage a distal end of a light pipe, the light pipe body comprising at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a front assembly sufficiently designed to engage the light pipe body, the front assembly comprising an orifice and at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a light-conducting fiber body sufficiently designed to engage the front assembly and to hold a proximal portion of a light-conducting fiber, the light-conducting fiber body positioned in the orifice of the front assembly; and an optical taper assembly sufficiently designed to hold an optical taper, the optical taper assembly positioned between and spaced apart from the front assembly, and positioned between and spaced apart from the light pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Anthony W. O'Leary, Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8328402Abstract: In an embodiment, an attachment system for communicating light energy from a light source to a light-conducting fiber includes a light pipe body sufficiently designed to engage a distal end of a light pipe, the light pipe body comprising at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a front assembly sufficiently designed to engage the light pipe body, the front assembly comprising an orifice and at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a light-conducting fiber body sufficiently designed to engage the front assembly and to hold a proximal portion of a light-conducting fiber, the light-conducting fiber body positioned in the orifice of the front assembly; and an optical taper assembly sufficiently designed to hold an optical taper, the optical taper assembly positioned between and spaced apart from the front assembly, and positioned between and spaced apart from the light pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Anthony W. O'Leary, Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Publication number: 20120262939Abstract: In an embodiment, an attachment system for communicating light energy from a light source to a light-conducting fiber includes a light pipe body sufficiently designed to engage a distal end of a light pipe, the light pipe body comprising at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a front assembly sufficiently designed to engage the light pipe body, the front assembly comprising an orifice and at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a light-conducting fiber body sufficiently designed to engage the front assembly and to hold a proximal portion of a light-conducting fiber, the light-conducting fiber body positioned in the orifice of the front assembly; and an optical taper assembly sufficiently designed to hold an optical taper, the optical taper assembly positioned between and spaced apart from the front assembly, and positioned between and spaced apart from the light pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Anthony W. O'Leary, Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8210729Abstract: In an embodiment, an attachment system for communicating light energy from a light source to a light-conducting fiber includes a light pipe body sufficiently designed to engage a distal end of a light pipe, the light pipe body comprising at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a front assembly sufficiently designed to engage the light pipe body, the front assembly comprising an orifice and at least one opening configured to dissipate heat buildup from light energy; a light-conducting fiber body sufficiently designed to engage the front assembly and to hold a proximal portion of a light-conducting fiber, the light-conducting fiber body positioned in the orifice of the front assembly; and an optical taper assembly sufficiently designed to hold an optical taper, the optical taper assembly positioned between and spaced apart from the front assembly, and positioned between and spaced apart from the light pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Anthony W. O'Leary, Robert A. Rabiner, Dennis P. Colleran, Justin G. Dye, Douglas A. Kornbluth, Narissa Y. Chang, Joshua M. Morin
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Patent number: 8012157Abstract: An internal bone fixation sizing device and methods for using this device during a procedure for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A medical device for determining a depth and a diameter of a medullary cavity of a bone includes an outer shaft having a proximal end engaging an activation mechanism, a distal end having a first opening at an upper surface and a second opening at a lower surface, and a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the longitudinal axis of the outer shaft includes a plurality of markers; and an inner shaft having a proximal end engaging the activation mechanism, a distal end terminating in two sizing arms, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the two sizing arms are able to move from a retracted position to an extended position extending beyond the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Narissa Y. Chang, Dennis P. Colleran, Robert A. Rabiner, Justin G. Dye