Patents by Inventor James J. Rudnick
James J. Rudnick 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: 10149762Abstract: Disclosed herein are implants and methods for filling voids in a cranium of a patient. A craniofacial implant that may be used for filling such voids may include at least first and second components each having outer and inner surfaces, the outer and inner surfaces being curved in an inferior to posterior direction and a medial to lateral direction. The first component includes a flange extending outwardly from a medial side surface thereof and the second component includes a recessed portion extending inwardly from a medial side surface thereof. The first and second components are preferably engageable to one another such that the medial side surfaces of the first and second components are adjacent one another and the flange of the first component is housed within the recessed portion of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Christopher Michael Bennett, Anthony Wolverton, Jason Wainwright
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Patent number: 9968455Abstract: Disclosed herein are implants and methods for filling voids in a cranium of a patient. A craniofacial implant that may be used for filling such voids may include at least first and second components each having outer and inner surfaces, the outer and inner surfaces being curved in an inferior to posterior direction and a medial to lateral direction. The first component includes a flange extending outwardly from a medial side surface thereof and the second component includes a recessed portion extending inwardly from a medial side surface thereof. The first and second components are preferably engageable to one another such that the medial side surfaces of the first and second components are adjacent one another and the flange of the first component is housed within the recessed portion of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Christopher Michael Bennett, Anthony Wolverton, Jason Wainwright
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Publication number: 20160242910Abstract: Disclosed herein are implants and methods for filling voids in a cranium of a patient. A craniofacial implant that may be used for filling such voids may include at least first and second components each having outer and inner surfaces, the outer and inner surfaces being curved in an inferior to posterior direction and a medial to lateral direction. The first component includes a flange extending outwardly from a medial side surface thereof and the second component includes a recessed portion extending inwardly from a medial side surface thereof. The first and second components are preferably engageable to one another such that the medial side surfaces of the first and second components are adjacent one another and the flange of the first component is housed within the recessed portion of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Christopher Michael Bennett, Anthony Wolverton, Jason Wainwright
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Publication number: 20130289727Abstract: Disclosed herein are implants and methods for filling voids in a cranium of a patient. A craniofacial implant that may be used for filling such voids may include at least first and second components each having outer and inner surfaces, the outer and inner surfaces being curved in an inferior to posterior direction and a medial to lateral direction. The first component includes a flange extending outwardly from a medial side surface thereof and the second component includes a recessed portion extending inwardly from a medial side surface thereof. The first and second components are preferably engageable to one another such that the medial side surfaces of the first and second components are adjacent one another and the flange of the first component is housed within the recessed portion of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Christopher Michael Bennett, Anthony Wolverton, Jason Wainwright
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Patent number: 8092512Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor
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Patent number: 7452368Abstract: A system for holding surgical fasteners each having a first anchor, a second anchor and a connector extending therebetween upwardly from the first and second anchors, and a method for loading the same into an applicator. The system includes a shuttle having first and second channels dimensioned to slidably receive therein the first and second anchors, and having first and second grooves respectively forming openings into the channels along a portion of a length of the channels. When the first and second anchors are received within the first and second channels, the connector of the surgical fastener extends out of the shuttle through the first and second grooves. The system also includes a cartridge having at least a first channel dimensioned to slidably receive the shuttle therein, and having a first projection extending into the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Jessica Liberatore, Mark Howansky, Gene W. Kammerer, James J. Rudnick
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Publication number: 20070156161Abstract: A device for repositioning tissue includes a hand held main body having a housing which defines a chamber for holding tissue. The chamber is connected to a negative pressure source to create a vacuum in the chamber. A flexible cannula is affixed to the main body, and includes a distal end and a proximate end, with openings through the thickness of the walls of each. The cannula defines a hollow lumen which is in communication with the distal end opening and the proximate end opening and the tissue holding chamber. The distal end of the cannula may be positioned in proximity to a patient's body to receive tissue therefrom through the distal end opening and to transport the tissue through the lumen and proximate end opening to the tissue holding chamber in response to the vacuum created in the tissue holding chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Kevin S. Weadock, Parris Wellman, James J. Rudnick, Jessica Liberatore
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Patent number: 6986780Abstract: A surgical element carrier and method for use is provided, wherein the surgical element carrier includes a housing dimensioned to contain therein a plurality of surgical elements, and dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port used in minimally invasive surgeries. The housing further includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position wherein the surgical elements are substantially surrounded by the housing, and an open position wherein the surgical elements are at least partially exposed and removable from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Scott Ciarrocca, Robert J. Tannhauser, John P. Collier
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Patent number: 6835180Abstract: A medical specimen carrier, and a method for using the same, is provided wherein the specimen carrier includes a housing having a plurality of compartments therein each capable of holding a tissue specimen. The housing has a length and a cross-section smaller than a cross-section of a surgical port so as to enable it to pass therethrough, and is dimensioned to be placed within the surgical site separate from the surgical port or other surgical instrument. The medical specimen carrier further includes a cover device capable of selectively opening and closing each of the plurality of compartments.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Kevin Weadock
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Publication number: 20040193251Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor
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Publication number: 20030212417Abstract: A surgical element carrier and method for use is provided, wherein the surgical element carrier includes a housing dimensioned to contain therein a plurality of surgical elements, and dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port used in minimally invasive surgeries. The housing further includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position wherein the surgical elements are substantially surrounded by the housing, and an open position wherein the surgical elements are at least partially exposed and removable from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Scott Ciarrocca, Robert J. Tannhauser, John P. Collier
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Publication number: 20030212342Abstract: A medical specimen carrier, and a method for using the same, is provided wherein the specimen carrier includes a housing having a plurality of compartments therein each capable of holding a tissue specimen. The housing has a length and a cross-section smaller than a cross-section of said surgical port so as to enable it to pass therethrough, and is dimensioned to be placed within the surgical site separate from the surgical port or other surgical instrument. The medical specimen carrier further includes a cover device capable of selectively opening and closing each of said plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Kevin Weadock
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Patent number: 6598737Abstract: A suture dispenser box is provided that has an angled design such that the suture dispenser box may be received in at least two differently formatted storage racks. The suture dispenser box has a plurality of panels including at least two panels that have approximately a parallelogram shape.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: James J. Rudnick
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Publication number: 20030006149Abstract: A suture dispenser box is provided that has an angled design such that the suture dispenser box may be received in at least two differently formatted storage racks. The suture dispenser box has a plurality of panels including at least two panels that have approximately a parallelogram shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: James J. Rudnick
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Patent number: 6394269Abstract: A package for holding a pointed object such as a needle, includes a tray with an internal hollow delimited by a bottom surface and a sidewall, with the internal hollow receiving the pointed object therein. A removable support member extends parallel to the bottom surface over said internal hollow and supports a point guard depending therefrom. The point guard is interposed between the sidewall and a point on the pointed object to be held. Preferably, the point guard has a thickness that is impenetrable to the pointed object during shipping. A cover sheet loosely holds the point guard in position and the package can accommodate needles within a range of dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Joseph Pergine, Lance Stairs
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Publication number: 20020040238Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Applicant: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor
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Patent number: 6319277Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor
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Patent number: 6039183Abstract: A package assembly supports an implantable aortic arch graft in configuration for implantation. The aortic arch graft includes a main tube and plural branch tubes extending therefrom. A blister tray has a blister tray depression formed therein for accommodating the main tube and at least one of the branch tubes of the graft. A blister insert is insertably accommodating within the blister tray. The blister insert includes a blister insert depression formed in one surface thereof for accommodating another of the branch tubes of the graft. The blister insert maintains the branch tubes of the graft, supported by the blister tray, in spaced positioned from the branch tube supported by in the blister insert. A blister cover is removably disposed over the blister tray for covering the blister tray and enclosing the graft and the blister insert within the tray.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Martin Golden
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Patent number: 5906639Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1996Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor
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Patent number: 5575816Abstract: An intraluminally implantable stent is formed of helically wound wire. The stent has a generally elongate tubular configuration and is radially expandable after implantation in a body vessel. The wire includes successively formed waves along the length of the wire. When helically wound into a tube, the waves are longitudinally nested along the longitudinal extent of the stent so as to form a densely compacted wire configuration. After radial expansion the stent maintains high radial compressive strength and wire density to retard tissue ingrowth.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Meadox Medicals, Inc.Inventors: James J. Rudnick, Dominik M. Wiktor