Patents by Inventor Jack Goodman
Jack Goodman 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: 7722632Abstract: A device for holding a surgical suture including a base, a guide body, a cam body, a bearing member, and a spring member. The base has a top side, a front edge, and a back edge. The guide body projects from the top side of the base and defines a guide face having an entrance side and an exit side. The entrance side is adjacent the front edge and the exit side is adjacent the back edge. The cam body is pivotally mounted to the top side and forms a toothed surface positioned to selectively secure a surgical suture against the guide face. The spring member is positioned between the cam body and the bearing member, biasing the toothed surface toward the guide face.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Paul T. Rothstein, Paul Pignato, Thomas Daigle, Jack Goodman
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Publication number: 20080302487Abstract: A dispensing device configured to operate with an adhesive backed mesh and backing film for tissue bonding is disclosed. The dispensing device provides for low-friction, low force pay-out of a desired length of an adhesive backed mesh to a wound site. The device prevents or eliminates distortion of the mesh prior to application to the wound sites and includes means for reducing or eliminating binding during use. The dispensing device is configured to operate in a “forward” mode (substrate to which mesh is applied passes beneath applicator after mesh is applied) to provide essentially an unobstructed view of the wound site during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: CLOSURE MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jack GOODMAN, Gregory HAKE, Thomas SCHOON
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Publication number: 20080243082Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for fixation of medical articles which remain in a patient's body for a period of time are provided. The articles may be secured to the patient's skin by use of a device having an arcuate channel for holding the medical article. In one device, a base member including an arcuate channel receives the medical article, which base member has a plurality of protrusions which rest against the skin providing a gap for application of a polymerizable adhesive composition which polymerizes, forming a seal around the medical article and securing the medical article to the body. Alternatively, a device including a base member having an arcuate channel is provided adhered to a flexible member. The device receives the medical article and is positioned proximate to the patient's skin. Polymerizable adhesive composition is applied to the flexible member, securing the medical article to the patient's body upon polymerization.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Closure Medical CorporationInventor: Jack Goodman
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Publication number: 20080194426Abstract: A system for performing hybridization assays comprises a cartridge for housing a flow through device, where the cartridge includes a test fluid chamber for facilitating a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the flow through device, and a fluidics station to deliver the test fluid mixture to the cartridge. The cartridge has a chip holder that holds the flow-through device, which has an array of microchannel passages. The chip holder has a support for placement of the flow though device, the test fluid chamber for directing a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the array of microchannel passages of the flow through device, and a first port that receives the test fluid mixture. The cartridge has a sealing system for preventing the leakage of the test fluid around the flow through device. The test fluid chamber is defined in part by a spade-like surface having an inlet for the test fluid mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Jack Goodman, Matthew Torres, Hongjun Yang, David G. Mateer, Ian Stuart Richard Smith
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Publication number: 20080131190Abstract: An applicator device for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises a body portion comprising a closed proximal end and an open distal end providing a cavity. The cavity is sized to accept a frangible container having a polymerizable adhesive material. At least one breaking member integral with the body portion and having a surrounding gap is at least partially deflectable into the cavity and each breaking member has a first engagement member. An annular housing movable with respect to the body portion has a second engagement member complementary with the first engagement member, the first and the second engagement member being cooperatively engageable with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Jack Goodman, Gregory Hake, Thomas Schoon, Thomas A. Shepard
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Publication number: 20080108878Abstract: An improved tissue engagement device such as a suction stabilizer or retractor. The stabilizer or retractor is provided with one or more suction pods mounted to the distal end of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is coupled to a base assembly, which attaches the arm to an associated retractor or other structure that is fixedly located relative to the operative site. The base assembly includes a fixed portion, which is coupled to the retractor or other fixed mounting point and a rotatable turret, allowing rotation of the arm relative to the fixed portion of the base assembly. A tensioning mechanism mounted to the turret applies tension to compress the turret around a corresponding pivot mounted to the fixed portion of the base to rotationally lock the turret and to lock the arm in its current configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Jack Goodman, Tom Daigle, Douglas Gubbin, David Kim
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Publication number: 20080058863Abstract: An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on one of the first and second body portions. Movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity. When a container of adhesive material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container for dispensing and/or applying the adhesive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Julian QUINTERO, Jerry Jonn, Jack Goodman, Daniel Hedgpeth, William Cotter
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Patent number: 7326561Abstract: A system for performing hybridization assays comprises a cartridge for housing a flow through device, where the cartridge includes a test fluid chamber for facilitating a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the flow through device, and a fluidics station to deliver the test fluid mixture to the cartridge. The cartridge has a chip holder that holds the flow-through device, which has an array of microchannel passages. The chip holder has a support for placement of the flow though device, the test fluid chamber for directing a substantially uniform flow of a test fluid mixture through the array of microchannel passages of the flow through device, and a first port that receives the test fluid mixture. The cartridge has a sealing system for preventing the leakage of the test fluid around the flow through device. The test fluid chamber is defined in part by a spade-like surface having an inlet for the test fluid mixture.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Inventors: Jack Goodman, Matthew Torres, Hongjun Yang, David G. Mateer, Ian Stuart Richard Smith
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Patent number: 7311664Abstract: An improved tissue engagement device such as a suction stabilizer or retractor. The stabilizer or retractor is provided with one or more suction pods mounted to the distal end of a flexible arm. The flexible arm is coupled to a base assembly, which attaches the arm to an associated retractor or other structure that is fixedly located relative to the operative site. The base assembly includes a fixed portion, which is coupled to the retractor or other fixed mounting point and a rotatable turret, allowing rotation of the arm relative to the fixed portion of the base assembly. A tensioning mechanism mounted to the turret applies tension to compress the turret around a corresponding pivot mounted to the fixed portion of the base to rotationally lock the turret and to lock the arm in its current configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jack Goodman, Tom Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, David J. S. Kim
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Patent number: 7306390Abstract: An applicator/dispenser assembly for dispensing and/or applying an adhesive material comprises: a first body portion and a second body portion, at least one of the first and second body portions being movable relative to the other of the first and second body portions; a cavity in at least one of the first and second body portions; and a piercing or breaking member arranged on one of the first and second body portions. Movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other of the first and second body portions moves the piercing or breaking member into the cavity. When a container of adhesive material is at least partially disposed within the cavity, movement of one of the first and second body portions relative to the other moves the piercing or breaking member to rupture the container for dispensing and/or applying the adhesive material.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Julian A. Quintero, Jerry Y. Jonn, Jack Goodman, Daniel L. Hedgpeth, William M. Cotter
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Publication number: 20070123747Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John Hall, Vincent Testa, Eric Vroegop, William O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus Mansvelt-Beck, Paul Grendeman
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Patent number: 7201716Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, William G. O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. Grundeman
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Publication number: 20060195083Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Scott Jahns, David Francischelli, Alison Lutterman, James Keogh, Roderick Briscoe, William O'Neill, Jack Goodman, Tom Daigle, Paul Rothstein, Adam Podbelski, Stephen Roddy, David Kim, Mark Bilitz
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Patent number: 7083620Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, David E. Francischelli, Alison A. Lutterman, James R. Keogh, Roderick E. Briscoe, William G. O'Neill, Jack Goodman, Tom P. Daigle, Paul T. Rothstein, Adam A. Podbelski, Stephen J Roddy, David J. S. Kim, Mark R. Bilitz
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Publication number: 20060032747Abstract: An automated, computer controlled assembly is provided for continuously processing a large number of electrophoresis gels. The assembly includes a loading assembly for loading a gel onto a carrier, a gel staining assembly and a scanning and cutting assembly. The staining assembly and the scanning and cutting assembly each include a robotic arm that is able to capture a gel and transfer the gel to selected work stations and can transfer the gel between the respective robotic arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: LARGE SCALE PROTEOMICS CORPORATION A Division of Large Scale Biology CorporationInventors: N. Anderson, Jack Goodman, L. Wallgren
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Publication number: 20050282110Abstract: Method and tool for fracturing the cement interface between a crown and a tooth or a fixture on a tooth and the tooth. The method is accomplished by positioning a clamp having a driven rapid impacting tool against one side portion of a crown or fixture covering the tooth. The working edge of the tool is covered with a first malleable metal cap and is in interfacing abutment with said crown or fixture. The opposed side of the crown or fixture is abutted against an anvil which is part of the clamp. The anvil is covered with a thicker second malleable cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Jack Goodman, Jere Glover
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Patent number: RE38879Abstract: The technique for detecting extravasation during the injection of fluid into a patient involves the establishment of a baseline representing impedance at the zone of the injection prior to the injection starting. Extravasation is signaled when at least two characteristics appear. First is that the impedance varies from the baseline more than a predetermined amount in more than a predetermined number of discreet time slots called epochs herein. Second is that, the rate of change of the impedance, which is called the slope herein, is consistently greater than a predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: E-Z-EM, Inc.Inventors: Jack Goodman, Arthur Zimmet
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Patent number: D570227Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Jack Goodman, Nathaniel R. Hallee
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Patent number: D573710Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Jack Goodman, Gregory Hake, Thomas Schoon, Thomas A. Shepard
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Patent number: D584815Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Closure Medical CorporationInventors: Jack Goodman, Gregory Hake, Thomas Schoon, Thomas A. Shepard