Patents by Inventor James A. Baker, Jr.
James A. Baker, Jr. 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: 11938067Abstract: A patient containment system for securing a patient to a patient transport apparatus, comprising a first lower strap and a second lower strap. Each of the first lower strap and the second lower strap have a thigh region, a waist region, and a connection region arranged between the thigh region and the waist region. A first connector is coupled to the connection region of the first lower strap. A second connector is coupled to the connection region of the second lower strap, and is configured to releasably attach to the first connector to at least partially limit movement of the first lower strap relative to the second lower strap. The connection region defines a connection width, and the thigh region defines a thigh width larger than the connection width.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Daniel V. Brosnan, Melvin Gottschalk, Jr., Zachary Baker, Scott I. Biba, Erik P. Eagleman, Cory P. Herbst, Nathan W. Matheny, Trey Thomas Pfeiffer, Kelly Sandmeyer, Jeffrey R. Staszak, John Wallace, James K. Galer, James Robert Tumavich, Jr., Kevin M. Patmore, Scott Zufall
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Patent number: 6461353Abstract: An orthopedic apparatus, for effecting a change in ligaments, joint capsules and connective tissue through the controlled contraction of collagen fibers, includes a trocar. The trocar has a trocar elongated body with a trocar longitudinal axis, a trocar distal end that is laterally deflectable relative to the trocar longitudinal axis, and a trocar proximal end. An electrode is positioned at the trocar distal end. The electrode delivers substantially uniform energy across an energy delivery surface of the electrode. The energy delivery surface is positioned next to an area of collagen fibers to cause a controlled amount of contraction of the collagen fibers while minimizing dissociation and breakdown of the collagen fibers. A handle is positioned at the proximal end of the trocar. The handle includes an actuating member and a locking member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Oratec Interventions, Inc.Inventors: James A. Baker, Jr., Edward J. Gough
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Patent number: 6241702Abstract: A medical device for the treatment by radio frequency ablation of a target volume in tissue of a prostate comprising an elongate probe member having proximal and distal extremities and having a passage therein extending from the proximal extremity to the distal extremity. The elongate probe member is sized so that it can be introduced into the urethra. At least one guide tube having proximal and distal extremities is mounted in the passage of the elongate probe member for nonlongitudinal movement therein. The at least one guide tube has a lumen extending therethrough from the proximal extremity to the distal extremity. A radio frequency conductive electrode is disposed in the lumen. A handle is coupled to the proximal extremity of the elongate probe member and includes a finger actuatable mechanism secured to the radio frequency electrode for advancing and retracting the radio frequency electrode with respect to the at least one guide tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Ingemar H. Lundquist, Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr., Phillip R. Sommer
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Patent number: 5807309Abstract: A transurethral needle ablation device for use with the human hand for radio frequency ablation of a target volume in the tissue of a prostate of a human male having a bladder with a base and a penis with a urethra therein formed by a urethral wall extending into the base of the bladder along a longitudinal axis with the tissue of the prostate surrounding the urethra near the base of the bladder. The device comprises a bridge having proximal and distal extremities and having a passage therein extending from the proximal extremity to the distal extremity. A sheath having proximal and distal extremities is secured to the bridge and has a passageway therein in communication with the passage in the bridge. The sheath is sized so that it can enter the urethra and has a length so that when its distal extremity is in the vicinity of the prostate, the proximal extremity is outside the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Ingemar H. Lundquist, Stuart D. Edwards, James A. Baker, Jr., Christopher S. Jones, Phillip R. Sommer, Kee S. Lee
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Patent number: 5762626Abstract: A transurethral needle ablation device for the treatment of the prostate of a human male using radio frequency energy wall comprising a sheath having a lumen extending therethrough. A guide tube assembly is slidably mounted in the lumen in the sheath and having a lumen extending therethrough. A needle electrode is slidably mounted in the lumen in the guide tube assembly. An insulating sheath is disposed about the needle electrode so that the distal extremity of the needle electrode is exposed. A handle adapted to be gripped by the human hand is mounted on the proximal extremity of the sheath. Levers are carried by the handle for causing bending of the distal extremity of the guide tube assembly at an angle with respect to its longitudinal axis whereby the lumen in the guide tube assembly can be directed so that it faces the urethral wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Ingemar H. Lundquist, Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr., Phillip R. Sommer
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Patent number: 5667488Abstract: A transurethral needle ablation device for use with the human hand for radio frequency ablation of a target volume in the tissue of a prostate of a human male having a bladder with a base and a penis with a urethra therein formed by a urethral wall extending into the base of the bladder along a longitudinal axis with the tissue of the prostate surrounding the urethra near the base of the bladder. The device comprises a bridge having proximal and distal extremities and having a passage therein extending from the proximal extremity to the distal extremity. A sheath having proximal and distal extremities is secured to the bridge and has a passageway therein in communication with the passage in the bridge. The sheath is sized so that it can enter the urethra and has a length so that when its distal extremity is in the vicinity of the prostate, the proximal extremity is outside the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Ingemar H. Lundquist, Stuart D. Edwards, James A. Baker, Jr., Christopher S. Jones, Phillip R. Sommer, Kee S. Lee
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Patent number: 5591125Abstract: A medical probe device of this invention comprising a catheter having a control end and a probe end. The probe end includes a stylet guide housing having at least one stylet port and stylet guide means for directing a flexible stylet outward through at least one stylet port and through intervening tissue to targeted tissues. A stylet is positioned in at least one of said stylet guide means, the stylet comprising a non-conductive sleeve having a RF electrode lumen and an optional a fluid supply lumen and a temperature sensor lumen therein. At least one portion of an opposed surface of the electrode lumen and the electrode can be spaced apart to define a liquid supply passageway for delivery of medicament liquid.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ingemar H. Lundquist, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 5582589Abstract: A medical probe device of this invention comprising a catheter having a control end and a probe end. The probe end includes a stylet guide housing having at least one stylet port and stylet guide means for directing a flexible stylet outward through at least one stylet port and through intervening tissue to targeted tissues. A stylet is positioned in at least one of said stylet guide means, the stylet comprising a non-conductive sleeve having a RF electrode lumen and an optional a fluid supply lumen and a temperature sensor lumen therein. At least one portion of an opposed surface of the electrode lumen and the electrode can be spaced apart to define a liquid supply passageway for delivery of medicament liquid.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ingemar H. Lundquist, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 5549644Abstract: A transurethral needle ablation device for the treatment of the prostate of a human male using radio frequency energy wall comprising a sheath having a lumen extending therethrough. A guide tube assembly is slidably mounted in the lumen in the sheath and having a lumen extending therethrough. A needle electrode is slidably mounted in the lumen in the guide tube assembly. An insulating sheath is disposed about the needle electrode so that the distal extremity of the needle electrode is exposed. A handle adapted to be gripped by the human hand is mounted on the proximal extremity of the sheath. Levers are carried by the handle for causing bending of the distal extremity of the guide tube assembly at an angle with respect to its longitudinal axis whereby the lumen in the guide tube assembly can be directed so that it faces the urethral wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1994Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Ingemar H. Lundquist, Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr., Phillip R. Sommer
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Patent number: 5435805Abstract: A medical probe device comprising a catheter having a stylet guide housing with at least one stylet port in a side thereof and stylet guide means for directing a flexible stylet outward through at least one stylet port and through intervening tissue to targeted tissues. The stylet guide housing has an optical viewing means positioned for viewing the stylet and adjacent structure which includes a fiber optic channel means for receiving a fiber optic viewing device. The fiber optic channel means can include a guide port means for directing longitudinal movement of a fiber optic device with respect to the stylet guide means in a viewing zone and a flushing liquid channel in the stylet guide housing having an exit port positioned to direct flushing liquid issuing therefrom across the end of a fiber optic device when positioned in the viewing zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ingemar H. Lundquist, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr.
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Patent number: 5421819Abstract: A medical probe device of this invention comprising a catheter having a control end and a probe end. The probe end includes a stylet guide housing having at least one stylet port and stylet guide means for directing a flexible stylet outward through at least one stylet port and through intervening tissue to targeted tissues. A stylet is positioned in at least one of said stylet guide means, the stylet comprising a non-conductive sleeve having a RF electrode lumen and an optional a fluid supply lumen and a temperature sensor lumen therein. At least one portion of an opposed surface of the electrode lumen and the electrode can be spaced apart to define a liquid supply passageway for delivery of medicament liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1993Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Vidamed, Inc.Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Hugh R. Sharkey, Ingemar H. Lundquist, Ronald G. Lax, James A. Baker, Jr.