Patents by Inventor J. Christopher Flaherty

J. Christopher Flaherty 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).

  • Injectate delivery devices, systems and methods
    Patent number: 11166761
    Abstract: An injectate delivery device for expanding tissue is provided. The injectate delivery device comprises: at least one fluid delivery tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween; at least one fluid delivery element in fluid communication with the at least one fluid delivery tube lumen; a radially expanding element comprising the at least one fluid delivery element; a supply of vacuum constructed and arranged to cause tissue to tend toward the at least one fluid delivery element; and at least one control constructed and arranged to perform a function. The at least one control can be constructed and arranged to expand the radially expandable element and activate the supply of vacuum. Systems and method of injectate delivery are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Kadamus, Mark A. Manasas, Andrew Coats, Jay Caplan, Harith Rajagopalan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED STIMULATION WAVEFORMS
    Publication number: 20210330981
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Daniel M. PIVONKA, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING A PATIENT'S SPINE
    Publication number: 20210322063
    Abstract: A plurality of individual tools is provided where each tool is uniquely configured to perform a step or a portion of a step in a novel procedure associated with the implantation of a stabilizing device (e.g., an interspinous spacer) for stabilizing at least one spinal motion segment. The tools are usable individually, or more preferably as a tooling system in which the tools are collectively employed to implant an interspinous spacer, generally in a minimally invasive manner. For example, each of the tools is arranged with coordinated markings and/or other features to ensure consistent depths of insertion, proper orientation of the tools with respect to each other or an anatomical feature of the patient, and precise delivery of the spacer to maintain safe positioning throughout the implantation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Moti Altarac, Robert Gutierrez, Shawn Tebbe, Daniel H. Kim, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING DIABETES AND RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20210307816
    Abstract: Systems, device and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE CREATION OF A THERAPEUTIC RESTRICTION IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
    Publication number: 20210299404
    Abstract: A system for treating a patient comprises a delivery device and injectate. The delivery device comprises an elongate shaft with a distal portion and at least one delivery element positioned on the elongate shaft distal portion. The delivery device is constructed and arranged to deliver the injectate through the at least one delivery element and into tissue to create a therapeutic restriction in the gastrointestinal tract. Methods of creating a therapeutic restriction are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Neural Interface System
    Publication number: 20210267523
    Abstract: Provided herein are neural interface systems for a patient, the systems comprising an implantable sensor device and an external processing device. The implantable sensor device comprises: an implantable lead assembly for implantation above the skull and below the skin of the patient, and for recording physiologic parameter information of the patient; and an implantable transmitter for receiving the physiologic parameter information from the implantable lead assembly and for transmitting patient data that is based on the physiologic parameter information. The external processing device receives the patient data from the implantable transmitter. Methods of provided a neural interface are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: John P. Donoghue, Georgios Kouvas, Aleksander Sobolewski, Jonas Zimmermann, Ioannis Vlachos, Maxime Baud, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • IMAGING SYSTEM WITH OPTICAL PATHWAY
    Publication number: 20210267442
    Abstract: An imaging system for a patient is provided. The system includes an imaging probe having an elongate shaft with a proximal end, a distal portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal portion. A rotatable optical core is positioned within the lumen of the elongate shaft. An optical assembly is positioned proximate the distal end of the rotatable optical core and is configured to direct light to tissue and collect reflected light from the tissue. An imaging assembly is constructed and arranged to optically couple to the imaging probe and the imaging assembly is configured to emit light into the imaging probe and receive the reflected light collected by the optical assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher L. Petersen, Christopher C. Petroff, Giovanni J. Ughi, Nareak Douk, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Palate retainer with attached nasopharyngeal airway extender for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
    Patent number: 11103378
    Abstract: A medical appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in a patient, the appliance comprising: a securing device configured to be removably affixed to the patient's jaw; and a biasing member which is insertable behind the soft palate and/or the base of the patient's tongue, thereby providing for the flow of air in the nasopharyngeal airway; wherein the securing device is connected to the biasing member to allow insertion and/or removal of the biasing member from the nasopharyngeal airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Lumen Devices, LLC
    Inventors: John N. Irwin, Michael Friedman, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Systems, devices and methods for performing medical procedures in the intestine
    Patent number: 11103674
    Abstract: A method for performing a medical procedure in an intestine of a patient is provided. The method comprises providing a system comprising: a catheter for insertion into the intestine, the catheter comprising: an elongate shaft comprising a distal portion; and a functional assembly positioned on the shaft distal portion and comprising at least one treatment element. The catheter is introduced into the patient, and target tissue is treated with the at least one treatment element. The target tissue comprises mucosal tissue of the small intestine, and the medical procedure can be configured to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Stimulation apparatus
    Patent number: 11097096
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Nalu Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Linden, Andre Castillo, Logan Palmer, Ji-Jon Sit, Daniel M. Pivonka, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra, James C. Makous, Lee Fason Hartley, James C. Lee, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Apparatus with enhanced stimulation waveforms
    Patent number: 11090491
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Nalu Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan Mishra, James C. Makous, Lee Fason Hartley, Daniel M. Pivonka, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Methods for treating a patient's spine
    Patent number: 11076893
    Abstract: A plurality of individual tools is provided where each tool is uniquely configured to perform a step or a portion of a step in a novel procedure associated with the implantation of a stabilizing device (e.g., an interspinous spacer) for stabilizing at least one spinal motion segment. The tools are usable individually, or more preferably as a tooling system in which the tools are collectively employed to implant an interspinous spacer, generally in a minimally invasive manner. For example, each of the tools is arranged with coordinated markings and/or other features to ensure consistent depths of insertion, proper orientation of the tools with respect to each other or an anatomical feature of the patient, and precise delivery of the spacer to maintain safe positioning throughout the implantation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: VertiFlex, Inc.
    Inventors: Moti Altarac, Robert Gutierrez, Shawn Tebbe, Daniel H. Kim, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING DIABETES AND RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20210220045
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • FILAMENTOUS TISSUE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20210204938
    Abstract: A tissue fixation system including a delivery tube and an elongated fastener with a loop at a proximal end and a distal end. A proximal end of an elongated curved needle is attached to the delivery tube. A distal end of the needle is configured to penetrate tissue. The needle includes an open channel sized to receive the elongated fastener with the loop located near the proximal end of the elongated curved needle and the distal end of the elongated fastener located near the distal end of the elongated curved needle. A capture needle is slidably positioned in the delivery tube to slide through the loop in the proximal end of the elongated fastener. The capture needle is configured to grasp the distal end of the elongated fastener and pull the distal end of the elongated fastener through the loop to cinch the elongated fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Tissue Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Paul V. FENTON, J. Christopher FLAHERTY, Anshuman SHRIVASTAVA
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING DIABETES AND RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20210196341
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • CARDIAC INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210169394
    Abstract: Provided herein are cardiac information processing systems comprising multiple subsystems for performing a procedure and producing procedure data, and a processing module. The multiple subsystems comprise: a mapping subsystem comprising at least one mapping catheter; an imaging subsystem comprising at least one imaging device; and a treatment subsystem comprising at least one treatment device. The processing module receives the procedure data, the processing module comprising at least one processor and at least one algorithm. The at least one algorithm is configured to perform an assessment of the procedure data and produce evaluation data based on the assessment. Methods of processing cardiac information are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Derrick Ren-yu CHOU, Timothy J. CORVI, Vince BURGESS, Paras PARIKH, Randell L. WERNETH, Graydon Ernest BEATTY, Nathan ANGEL, Christoph SCHARF, Lam DANG, R. Maxwell FLAHERTY, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF ELECTRICAL DIPOLE DENSITIES ON A CARDIAC SURFACE
    Publication number: 20210153843
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for determining the dipole densities on a cardiac surface using a plurality of electrodes, including electrodes positioned on a torso of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Randell L. Werneth, Graydon E. Beatty, Christoph Scharf, Gunter Scharf, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Methods for treating a patient's spine
    Patent number: 11013539
    Abstract: A plurality of individual tools is provided where each tool is uniquely configured to perform a step or a portion of a step in a novel procedure associated with the implantation of a stabilizing device (e.g., an interspinous spacer) for stabilizing at least one spinal motion segment. The tools are usable individually, or more preferably as a tooling system in which the tools are collectively employed to implant an interspinous spacer, generally in a minimally invasive manner. For example, each of the tools is arranged with coordinated markings and/or other features to ensure consistent depths of insertion, proper orientation of the tools with respect to each other or an anatomical feature of the patient, and precise delivery of the spacer to maintain safe positioning throughout the implantation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: VertiFlex, Inc.
    Inventors: Moti Altarac, Robert Gutierrez, Shawn Tebbe, Daniel H. Kim, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • MATERIAL DEPOSITING SYSTEM FOR TREATING A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20210137995
    Abstract: A system for treating a medical condition comprises: a harvesting device for harvesting tissue from a mammalian subject at a harvest site; and a depositing device for depositing material in a patient at a deposit site, the material based on the harvested tissue. The deposited material is configured to generate resultant tissue configured to treat the medical condition of the patient. Methods are also provided for treating a medical condition of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, David Maggs, Jay Caplan, Thomas C. Kochem, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Devices and methods for the treatment of tissue
    Patent number: 10987149
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the treatment of tissue are disclosed. A system includes an elongate tube with a distal portion. A treatment element is positioned on the elongate tube distal portion, the treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue. In one embodiment, gastrointestinal tissue is modified for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, J. Christopher Flaherty, Philip S. Levin