Patents by Inventor James J. Kennedy, III
James J. Kennedy, III 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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Publication number: 20150004057Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 8863781Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 8828021Abstract: A robotic catheter system is provided. The catheter system includes a housing, and the housing has a sidewall and a longitudinal axis. The catheter system includes a recess formed in the sidewall of the housing and a drive mechanism supported by the housing. The drive mechanism is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a first channel configured to receive a catheter device, and the first channel has a opening located within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Corindus, Inc.Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap
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Publication number: 20140249546Abstract: An apparatus and method for medical procedures are provided. The apparatus includes a base, a member having first and second ends, and a curved support configured to support a robotic arm. The method involves adjusting a member to position a curved support configured to support a robotic arm, positioning the robotic arm at a location on the curved support, and adjusting the robotic arm in accordance with a non-surgical adjustment such that the robotic instrument is within range of a target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: TITAN MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Alexander Shvartsberg, Robert A. Charles, Robert J. McCaffrey, James J. Kennedy, III
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Publication number: 20140155899Abstract: A cannulated retrograde reamer that is adjustable to create tunnels of multiple different diameters. The cannulated retrograde reamer substantially reduces the risk of tunnel malposition and/or misalignment, and can be adjusted to create a range of tunnel diameters, thereby allowing inventory levels to be reduced for a surgical case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Steven Mark Bowman, James J. Kennedy, III, Sean M. Frick, Glenn Kenneth Trainer, Jon B. Taylor, David J. Callaghan
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Publication number: 20140058322Abstract: A robotic catheter system is provided. The robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly coupled to the housing. The drive assembly is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a release structure permitting the drive assembly to be decoupled and removed from the housing without removing the catheter device from a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap, John Murphy
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Publication number: 20130345673Abstract: A single use delivery device is disclosed having a manually deformable liquid container defining an inner chamber, the container having a distal end, a body, a proximal end, and an outlet on the distal end; a tip projecting from the outlet on the distal end of the container, the tip in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the container; and a primer element for removing one or more air bubbles from the chamber, said primer element being attached to and in fluid communication with the deformable container. A method of administering a fluid to or flushing a vascular access device using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Suzanne Ferreri, Darrin Manke, James J. Kennedy, III, Morgan Carlson
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Publication number: 20130345660Abstract: An introduction system and method of use is provided. The introduction system includes a catheter assembly, a member, and a tactile indicator. The member is configured to be introduced through the catheter assembly and the tactile indicator is configured to provide a tactile sensory input when the member reaches a predetermined position relative to the catheter assembly. As such, the tactile indicator provides increased resistance to the relative motion between the member and catheter assembly when the member reaches the predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Cook IncorporatedInventors: James J. Kennedy, III, Mark R. Frye, Bruce Fleck
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Publication number: 20130345669Abstract: A single use pre-filled delivery device is disclosed having a deformable container including a side wall having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, a clip element, and a locking element. The deformable container further includes a closed proximal end and an open distal end including a male luer tip having a passageway therethrough providing fluid communication with the chamber. The male luer tip may be removably connectable to a female luer connection of a vascular access device. The clip element includes a distal end, proximal end, and a pivot located between the distal end and the proximal end of the clip element for collapsing the deformable container to drive fluid out of the chamber by movement of the proximal end towards the distal end. The pivot may be a hinge, which may be in the form of a living hinge. The deformable container may be attached to the clip element. The locking element may be disposed on the clip element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Suzanne Ferreri, Adam Zerda, James J. Kennedy, III, Morgan Carlson, Darrin Manke, Lee Panecki
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Publication number: 20130345672Abstract: A single use pre-filled delivery device comprising a deformable container, a one-way valve, and male luer connector is described. Also described are methods of flushing vascular access devices using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Suzanne Ferreri, Adam Zerda, James J. Kennedy, III, Lee Panecki
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Publication number: 20130236354Abstract: A valve apparatus and methods associated thereof are provided. The valve apparatus includes a valve housing structure. A first valve portion is connected to the valve housing structure, wherein the first valve portion has a sealing edge. A second valve portion is positioned at least partially within the valve housing structure. A constrictable membrane has a pressurizable interior compartment, wherein the constrictable membrane supported by the second valve portion and positioned proximate to the first valve portion, wherein at least a portion of the constrictable membrane is movable to engageable with the sealing edge of the first valve portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Jon B. Taylor, James J. Kennedy, III, Paul LaRue, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 8480618Abstract: A robotic catheter system is provided. The robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly coupled to the housing. The drive assembly is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a release structure permitting the drive assembly to be decoupled and removed from the housing without removing the catheter device from a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Corindus Inc.Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap, John Murphy
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Publication number: 20120179167Abstract: A robotic catheter system including a housing and a drive mechanism configured to engage and to impart motion to a catheter device is provided. The drive mechanism is supported by the housing. The robotic catheter system includes a guide catheter support coupled to the housing. The guide catheter support is located in front of the drive mechanism, and the guide catheter support has a longitudinal axis. The guide catheter support includes a first surface configured to engage a guide catheter and a rotation joint allowing the first surface to be rotated about the longitudinal axis such that the surface is able to engage the guide catheter at a plurality of angular positions relative to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Tal Wenderow, John Murphy, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon Bradley Taylor, Robert Elden
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Patent number: 7887549Abstract: A robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is supported by the housing and configured to impart movement to a catheter device and includes a first channel configured to receive the catheter device. The robotic catheter system includes at least one magnet positioned adjacent to the first channel to allow the magnet to interact with the catheter device to assist in the retention of the catheter device within the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Corindus Inc.Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap, Graham Eacock
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Publication number: 20100130987Abstract: A robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is supported by the housing and configured to impart movement to a catheter device and includes a first channel configured to receive the catheter device. The robotic catheter system includes at least one magnet positioned adjacent to the first channel to allow the magnet to interact with the catheter device to assist in the retention of the catheter device within the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap
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Publication number: 20100076309Abstract: A catheter system including a housing and a drive mechanism supported by the housing is provided. The drive mechanism includes an engagement structure configured to engage and to impart movement to a catheter device. The engagement structure defines a path for the catheter device, and the engagement structure is moveable between an engaged position in which the engagement structure engages the catheter device and a disengaged position in which the engagement structure does not engage the catheter device. The catheter system includes a biasing element configured to bias the engagement structure toward the engaged position, and the biasing element is aligned generally parallel to the path defined by the engagement structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap
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Publication number: 20100076310Abstract: A catheter system including a housing and a first drive mechanism supported by the housing configured to impart movement to a first catheter device is provided. The first drive mechanism is moveable between an engaged position in which the first drive mechanism engages the first catheter device and a disengaged position in which the first drive mechanism does not engage the first catheter device. The catheter system includes a second drive mechanism supported by the housing configured to impart movement to a second catheter device. The second drive mechanism is moveable between an engaged position in which the second drive mechanism engages the second catheter device and a disengaged position in which the second drive mechanism does not engage the second catheter device. The catheter system includes a manual control configured to allow a user to manually move the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism between the engaged and disengaged positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap
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Publication number: 20100076308Abstract: A robotic catheter system is provided. The catheter system includes a housing, and the housing has a sidewall and a longitudinal axis. The catheter system includes a recess formed in the sidewall of the housing and a drive mechanism supported by the housing. The drive mechanism is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a first channel configured to receive a catheter device, and the first channel has a opening located within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap
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Publication number: 20100069833Abstract: A robotic catheter system is provided. The robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly coupled to the housing. The drive assembly is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a release structure permitting the drive assembly to be decoupled and removed from the housing without removing the catheter device from a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Tal Wenderow, Thomas Bromander, James J. Kennedy, III, Stanley O. Thompson, Jon B. Taylor, Jeffrey Lightcap