Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Kenny

Gregory J. Kenny 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).

  • Hand operated device for controlled deployment of a tissue anchor and method of using the same
    Patent number: 9750493
    Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: MITRALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason H. Robinson, Steven D. Cahalane, Megan E. Holmes, Christopher Lee, Michael W. Sutherland, Aaron M. Call, James M. Sellers, Michael R. Cole, Gregory J. Kenny, Mathew S. Cardinali
  • HAND OPERATED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF A TISSUE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150133999
    Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Jason H. Robinson, Steven D. Cahalane, Megan E. Holmes, Christopher Lee, Michael W. Sutherland, Aaron M. Call, James M. Sellers, Michael R. Cole, Gregory J. Kenny, Mathew S. Cardinali
  • Hand operated device for controlled deployment of a tissue anchor and method of using the same
    Patent number: 8968335
    Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Mitralign, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason H. Robinson, Steven Cahalane, Megan E. Holmes, Christopher C. Lee, Michael W. Sutherland, Aaron M. Call, James M. Sellers, Michael R. Cole, Gregory J. Kenny, Mathew S. Cardinali
  • HAND OPERATED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF A TISSUE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120109155
    Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Mitralign, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason H. Robinson, Steven Cahalane, Megan E. Holmes, Christopher C. Lee, Michael W. Sutherland, Aaron M. Call, James M. Sellers, Michael R. Cole, Gregory J. Kenny, Mathew S. Cardinali
  • Travel container for powdered substances
    Patent number: D544704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Kenny
  • Travel container for powdered substances
    Patent number: D568604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Kenny
  • Travel container for powdered substances
    Patent number: D586112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Kenny