Patents by Inventor Gene P. DiPoto
Gene P. DiPoto 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: 20240058483Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for controlled intramedullary delivery of light (frequencies from about 380 nm to about 500 nm) to treat tissue or bones disorders, including osteomyelitis, by a flexible fiber are provided, where the light is delivered in a circumferential fashion around the fiber, and where the energy delivered from the fiber is of a similar average intensity at the front end and back end of the fiber, and in between. The methods and systems deliver intramedullary light to the canal over long lengths via a minimally invasive pathway to a bone. The methods and systems deliver and maintain a light delivery system within the canal of the bone to provide single or multiple doses of light to kill, eliminate, remove or reduce bacteria, viruses, fungus and pathogens, without removal of the light fiber system, thereby providing single or multiple treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: ABL Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Liane J. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary, Michael P. Mogul
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Publication number: 20240042234Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: ABL Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Patent number: 11849931Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods suitable for use with procedures performed at least partially percutaneously are provided. In some procedures, two or more access devices for providing access to adjacent surgical locations within a patient are used. Certain embodiments of the access device comprise an elongate body having a distal end with one or more cutouts. The cutouts on adjacent access devices are generally aligned with each other to permit passage of a portion of a fixation element from one access device to the other access device. A fastener with an elongated removable head may be delivered to the surgical site through the access device. After a distal end of the fastener is secured to the surgical site, a portion of the elongated housing is detached from the remainder of the fastener and removed from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Gene P Dipoto, Stephen J Anderson, Alan E. Shluzas
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Patent number: 11813368Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for controlled intramedullary delivery of light (frequencies from about 380 nm to about 500 nm) to treat tissue or bones disorders, including osteomyelitis, by a flexible fiber are provided, where the light is delivered in a circumferential fashion around the fiber, and where the energy delivered from the fiber is of a similar average intensity at the front end and back end of the fiber, and in between. The methods and systems deliver intramedullary light to the canal over long lengths via a minimally invasive pathway to a bone. The methods and systems deliver and maintain a light delivery system within the canal of the bone to provide single or multiple doses of light to kill, eliminate, remove or reduce bacteria, viruses, fungus and pathogens, without removal of the light fiber system, thereby providing single or multiple treatments.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: ABL Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Liane J. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary, Michael P. Mogul
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Patent number: 11724124Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Publication number: 20230077399Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for controlled intramedullary delivery of light (frequencies from about 380 nm to about 500 nm) to treat tissue or bones disorders, including osteomyelitis, by a flexible fiber are provided, where the light is delivered in a circumferential fashion around the fiber, and where the energy delivered from the fiber is of a similar average intensity at the front end and back end of the fiber, and in between. The methods and systems deliver intramedullary light to the canal over long lengths via a minimally invasive pathway to a bone. The methods and systems deliver and maintain a light delivery system within the canal of the bone to provide single or multiple doses of light to kill, eliminate, remove or reduce bacteria, viruses, fungus and pathogens, without removal of the light fiber system, thereby providing single or multiple treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Liane J. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary, Michael P. Mogul
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Publication number: 20230040138Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Patent number: 11419649Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: ILLUMINOSS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20220134129Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Publication number: 20220000527Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Patent number: 11154724Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Patent number: 11071572Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic, and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20210113201Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods suitable for use with procedures performed at least partially percutaneously are provided. In some procedures, two or more access devices for providing access to adjacent surgical locations within a patient are used. Certain embodiments of the access device comprise an elongate body having a distal end with one or more cutouts. The cutouts on adjacent access devices are generally aligned with each other to permit passage of a portion of a fixation element from one access device to the other access device. A fastener with an elongated removable head may be delivered to the surgical site through the access device. After a distal end of the fastener is secured to the surgical site, a portion of the elongated housing is detached from the remainder of the fastener and removed from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Gene P. Dipoto, Stephen J. Anderson, Alan E. Shluzas
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Patent number: 10905407Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods suitable for use with procedures performed at least partially percutaneously are provided. In some procedures, two or more access devices for providing access to adjacent surgical locations within a patient are used. Certain embodiments of the access device comprise an elongate body having a distal end with one or more cutouts. The cutouts on adjacent access devices are generally aligned with each other to permit passage of a portion of a fixation element from one access device to the other access device. A fastener with an elongated removable head may be delivered to the surgical site through the access device. After a distal end of the fastener is secured to the surgical site, a portion of the elongated housing is detached from the remainder of the fastener and removed from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Gene P Dipoto, Stephen J Anderson, Alan E. Shluzas
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Publication number: 20200297399Abstract: Distal tip designs for bone fixation devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bone fixation includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable member having a proximal region and a distal region, wherein the expandable member is releasably attached about the distal end of the delivery catheter at the proximal region of the expandable member; a distal cap attached to the distal region of the expandable member to seal the expandable member; a light conducting fiber; and a light-sensitive liquid; wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of a light-sensitive liquid into the expandable member to expand the expandable member and an inner lumen for passage of the light conducting fiber into the expandable member to cure the light-sensitive liquid inside the expandable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Gene P. DiPoto, Robert A. Rabiner, Jeffrey P. Brousseau, Anthony W. O'Leary, Chi Y. Wong, Augustus C. Shanahan, Nicholas Ferrer, John Unger
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Patent number: 10772664Abstract: Systems and methods for treating conditions and diseases of the spine are disclosed herein. A device includes a balloon catheter comprising at least one inner lumen incorporated within an elongated shaft; a distal end having an inner balloon positioned inside and completely surrounded by an outer balloon; and a proximal end having an adapter for passage of at least one of an inflation fluid or a medical instrument; and an optical fiber comprising an outer diameter sized to pass through the inner lumen of the elongated shaft; a nonlinear light-emitting portion of a given length, wherein a portion of a cladding material from the nonlinear light-emitting portion has been removed so that light energy may be emitted along the length of the nonlinear light-emitting portion; and a linear elongated portion for guiding light towards the nonlinear light-emitting portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto
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Patent number: 10575882Abstract: Distal tip designs for bone fixation devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bone fixation includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable member having a proximal region and a distal region, wherein the expandable member is releasably attached about the distal end of the delivery catheter at the proximal region of the expandable member; a distal cap attached to the distal region of the expandable member to seal the expandable member; a light conducting fiber; and a light-sensitive liquid; wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of a light-sensitive liquid into the expandable member to expand the expandable member and an inner lumen for passage of the light conducting fiber into the expandable member to cure the light-sensitive liquid inside the expandable member.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gene P. DiPoto, Robert A. Rabiner, Jeffrey P. Brousseau, Anthony W. O'Leary, Chi Y. Wong, Augustus C. Shanahan, Nicholas Ferrer, John Unger
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Publication number: 20200000504Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic, and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20190160306Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Patent number: 10226642Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler