Patents by Inventor Hanson S. Gifford

Hanson S. Gifford 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).

  • Systems, apparatuses, and methods for treating tissue and controlling stenosis
    Patent number: 9662171
    Abstract: Systems, delivery devices, and methods to treat to ablate, damage, or otherwise affect tissue. The treatment systems are capable of delivering a coolable ablation assembly that ablates targeted tissue without damaging non-targeted tissue. The coolable ablation assembly damages nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The system, delivery devices, and methods can damage tissue and manage scarring and stenosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Holaira, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Dimmer, Martin L. Mayse, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
    Publication number: 20170128240
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating aneurysms, such as abdominal aortic aneurysms (“AAA”) generally include one or more stent-graft devices. Some embodiments include self-expanding and/or balloon-expandable stent components and one or more graft components coupled with the stent components. Using various combinations of self-expanding stent members, balloon-expandable stent members, graft members, and/or anchoring members enhances the anchoring abilities of a stent-graft device to prevent leakage around it, and may further allow the device to be adjusted after placement at a site for treatment. Some embodiments further include a skirt graft member for further prevention of leakage and/or device slippage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Benard Andreas, Sunmi Chew, Ron French, Doug Sutton
  • NASOLACRIMAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPLANTS FOR DRUG THERAPY
    Publication number: 20170128361
    Abstract: An implant for insertion through a punctum and into a canalicular lumen of a patient. The implant includes a matrix of material, a therapeutic agent dispersed in the matrix of material, a sheath disposed over a portion of the matrix of material and configured to inhibit the therapeutic agent from being released from the matrix of material into the canalicular lumen and to allow the therapeutic agent to be released from a surface of the matrix of material to a tear film, and a retention structure configured to retain the implant within the canalicular lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Cary Reich, Alan Rapacki, Hanson S Gifford, Mark Deem
  • Drug delivery methods, structures, and compositions for nasolacrimal system
    Patent number: 9610194
    Abstract: A drug insert is configured for use with an implant. The implant is configured for insertion into a lacrimal canaliculus. The drug insert includes a drug core comprising a therapeutic agent and a polymer; and a sheath body comprising material substantially impermeable to the therapeutic agent, wherein the drug core is positioned within the sheath body. The sheath body is configured to provide an exposed end of the drug core that releases therapeutic agent to an eye when the drug insert is disposed within the implant and the implant is positioned in the lacrimal canaliculus. A distal end of the drug core is sealed with a medical-grade adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Mati Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene De Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Mark Deem, Cary J. Reich
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF A THERAPEUTIC AGENT
    Publication number: 20170072176
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • Method and Apparatus for Altering Biomechanics of the Spine
    Publication number: 20170027621
    Abstract: Pathology of the human spine can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the spinal vertebrae and the intervertebral disc. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the spine in a less invasive manner, thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within the spine to achieve a therapeutic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Mark Deem
  • METHODS AND DEVICES TO TREAT DISEASED OR INJURED MUSCULSKELETAL TISSUE
    Publication number: 20170020505
    Abstract: A knotless suture anchoring system includes an outer anchor having a central channel and a distal tip adapted to penetrate tissue. An inner anchor is positionable in the central channel of the outer anchor and a locking feature on one or both of the inner and outer anchors retains the inner anchor within the central channel. A continuous length of suture is coupled with the inner and outer suture anchors and has a free end. At least one of the inner and the outer anchors also has a cinching mechanism that allows the suture to be tensioned by passage of the suture through the cinching mechanism in a first direction while movement of the suture through the cinching mechanism in a second direction opposite the first direction is constrained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Darin C. Gittings, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Stephen Boyd
  • Scleral and conjuctival implants for drug therapy
    Patent number: 9549852
    Abstract: An implant for insertion through a punctum and into a canalicular lumen of a patient. The implant includes a matrix of material, a therapeutic agent dispersed in the matrix of material, a sheath disposed over a portion of the matrix of material and configured to inhibit the therapeutic agent from being released from the matrix of material into the canalicular lumen and to allow the therapeutic agent to be released from a surface of the matrix of material to a tear film, and a retention structure configured to retain the implant within the canalicular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Mati Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Cary Reich, Alan Rapacki, Hanson S Gifford, Mark Deem
  • APPARATUS FOR TREATING ASTHMA USING NEUROTOXIN
    Publication number: 20170014571
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing intrabronchial delivery of neurotoxins to control the effects of asthma comprises a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a neurotoxin applicator assembly disposed on the distal end. The neurotoxin applicator assembly comprises a deployable needle assembly, a rotating needle assembly, and a needle-less injection assembly or a nebulizer assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • Methods and apparatus for joint distraction
    Patent number: 9526486
    Abstract: A method of treating a patient's joint having opposing joint surfaces includes providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end. The expandable member is positioned in the joint between the joint surfaces and expanded so as to separate the joint surfaces away from one another into a distracted position. The joint is manipulated while in the distracted position so that the joint is distracted and in flexion. A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is then performed on the joint while maintaining the joint in the flexed and distracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Pivot Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Boudreault, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Doug Sutton
  • SYSTEM FOR MITRAL VALVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20160324640
    Abstract: Systems for mitral valve repair are disclosed where one or more mitral valve interventional devices may be advanced intravascularly into the heart of a patient and deployed upon or along the mitral valve to stabilize the valve leaflets. The interventional device may also facilitate the placement or anchoring of a prosthetic mitral valve implant. The interventional device may generally comprise a distal set of arms pivotably and/or rotating coupled to a proximal set of arms which are also pivotably and/or rotating coupled. The distal set of arms may be advanced past the catheter opening to a subannular position (e.g., below the mitral valve) and reconfigured from a low-profile delivery configuration to a deployed securement configuration. The proximal arm members may then be deployed such that the distal and proximal arm members may grip the leaflets between the two sets of arms to stabilize the leaflets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, James I. Fann, John Morriss, Mark Deem, Jeffry J. Grainger
  • Method and apparatus for altering biomechanics of the spine
    Patent number: 9468466
    Abstract: Pathology of the human spine can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the spinal vertebrae and the intervertebral disc. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the spine in a less invasive manner, thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within the spine to achieve a therapeutic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Cotera, Inc.
    Inventors: Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Mark Deem
  • Methods and devices to treat diseased or injured musculoskeletal tissue
    Patent number: 9463010
    Abstract: A knotless suture anchoring system includes an outer anchor having a central channel and a distal tip adapted to penetrate tissue. An inner anchor is positionable in the central channel of the outer anchor and a locking feature on one or both of the inner and outer anchors retains the inner anchor within the central channel. A continuous length of suture is coupled with the inner and outer suture anchors and has a free end. At least one of the inner and the outer anchors also has a cinching mechanism that allows the suture to be tensioned by passage of the suture through the cinching mechanism in a first direction while movement of the suture through the cinching mechanism in a second direction opposite the first direction is constrained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Darin C. Gittings, Mark Deem, Michael Hendricksen, Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Stephen Boyd
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACCESSING AND RETRACTING A CAPSULE OF A JOINT
    Publication number: 20160278753
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed herein for accessing the hip joint. A first device can be securely attached to the capsule of a joint. The first device can tent the capsule to increase the volume of the peripheral compartment. A second device can be biased against the first device to pierce the tented capsule and create a portal. Devices and methods are also disclosed herein for distending the capsule of a joint. A distention device may access a portal established within the capsule. The distention device can expand the capsule by applying an expansive force within the peripheral compartment. The distention device can maintain distention of the peripheral compartment while other devices access the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Weisel, Geoff Willis, James Flom, Hanson S. Gifford, Mark Deem, Darin Gittings, Lynette Ross, Dwayne Dupree, Matthew Frushell
  • System for mitral valve repair and replacement
    Patent number: 9421098
    Abstract: Systems for mitral valve repair are disclosed where one or more mitral valve interventional devices may be advanced intravascularly into the heart of a patient and deployed upon or along the mitral valve to stabilize the valve leaflets. The interventional device may also facilitate the placement or anchoring of a prosthetic mitral valve implant. The interventional device may generally comprise a distal set of arms pivotably and/or rotating coupled to a proximal set of arms which are also pivotably and/or rotating coupled. The distal set of arms may be advanced past the catheter opening to a subannular position (e.g., below the mitral valve) and reconfigured from a low-profile delivery configuration to a deployed securement configuration. The proximal arm members may then be deployed such that the distal and proximal arm members may grip the leaflets between the two sets of arms to stabilize the leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Twelve, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, James I. Fann, John Morriss, Mark Deem, Jeffry J. Grainger
  • Devices and methods for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm
    Patent number: 9408688
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating aneurysms, such as abdominal aortic aneurysms (“AAA”) generally include one or more stent-graft devices. Some embodiments include self-expanding and/or balloon-expandable stent components and one or more graft components coupled with the stent components. Using various combinations of self-expanding stent members, balloon-expandable stent members, graft members, and/or anchoring members enhances the anchoring abilities of a stent-graft device to prevent leakage around it, and may further allow the device to be adjusted after placement at a site for treatment. Some embodiments further include a skirt graft member for further prevention of leakage and/or device slippage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: The Foundry, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Bernard Andreas, Sunmi Chew, Ron French, Doug Sutton
  • Method and Apparatus for Altering Biomechanics of Articular Joints
    Publication number: 20160213402
    Abstract: Pathology of the human knee can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the joint. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the knee, without displacing or severing bone thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within the joint in a less invasive manner than previous techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Vivek Shenoy, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Mark Deem
  • Glaucoma treatment device
    Patent number: 9398977
    Abstract: Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Dan Rosenman
  • SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING TISSUE AND CONTROLLING STENOSIS
    Publication number: 20160192981
    Abstract: Systems, delivery devices, and methods to treat to ablate, damage, or otherwise affect tissue. The treatment systems are capable of delivering a coolable ablation assembly that ablates targeted tissue without damaging non-targeted tissue. The coolable ablation assembly damages nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The system, delivery devices, and methods can damage tissue and manage scarring and stenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Steven C. Dimmer, Martin L. Mayse, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • Method and apparatus for controlling narrowing of at least one airway
    Patent number: 9339618
    Abstract: A method for controlling narrowing of at least one airway and associated apparatus are provided. The method includes positioning a needle-less injection assembly in an airway of a patient, and introducing a medication from at least one port of the needle-less injection assembly across an epithelium of a wall of the airway and into collagenous and smooth muscle layers of the airway wall such that the medication controls at least one mechanism of airway narrowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Holaira, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III