Patents by Inventor James Sack
James Sack 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: 7922767Abstract: An embodiment provides an implant prosthesis. In some cases, the prosthesis can take the form of an implant strip that may be implanted through the use of a surgical procedure that minimizes incision sizes and may be considered less invasive than typical spinal implant procedures. In one aspect, a method of implanting a prosthesis may include making an incision in a patient, inserting a tube into the incision and between two adjacent vertebrae, inserting an implant strip through the tube, ejecting the implant strip from the tube between the two adjacent vertebrae, coiling the implant strip between the two adjacent vertebrae, and resisting compressive and tensile forces by deflecting an intermediate portion of the implant strip.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: JMEA CorporationInventors: James A. Sack, Mohit K Bhatnagar, Jack Y Yeh
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Publication number: 20110071575Abstract: An implant system is disclosed. The implant system includes a securing member configured to fasten an implant to a bone. The securing member includes a drive receiving portion with at least two deflecting portions that are configured to undergo inward deflection during insertion of the securing member into a securing hole of the implant. The deflecting portions also include locking protrusions that are configured to engage locking recesses on an outer rim of the securing hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack
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Publication number: 20110071548Abstract: A tissue repair system is disclosed. The tissue repair system can include a prosthesis with a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion disposed therebetween. The first end portion can engage the second end portion when installed to retain tissue in a desired configuration. The tissue repair system can also include a delivery device configured to implant and fasten the prosthesis to repair imperfections in tissue or retain tissue in a desired configuration. The delivery device may be configured to fasten the first end portion and second end portion of the prosthesis on a distal portion of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Jack Y. Yeh, Mohit K. Bhatnagar, James A. Sack
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Patent number: 7891940Abstract: A system for generating energy using water waves includes a unit having two rotors connected by a ramp. The unit is positioned at or near the surface of a body of water and oriented so that the waves break on the ramp and travel along the length of the ramp. Each rotor is provided with a plurality of buckets having an open top and a bottom having a opening. The opening is sealed by a flap when water enters through the top of the bucket, but is open when water enters or attempts to enter the bucket through the opening. As the water travels along the ramp, the water is fed into the buckets on the rotors to turn the rotors and drive generators positioned at both ends of the rotors. The energy is transmitted to an external collection point for use or distribution.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Kinetic Wave PowerInventor: James A. Sack
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Publication number: 20100228298Abstract: A dynamic stabilization device is disclosed. The device includes a dual spring member comprising an outer spring and an inner spring that have approximately equal working lengths. The dynamic stabilization device is also configured so that the dual spring member does not undergo stresses greater than an effective fatigue limit that is related to a fatigue limit of the spring. Methods for treating a deformity of a spine using a dynamic stabilization device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, James A. Sack, Jack Y. Yeh
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Publication number: 20100057145Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely. The deployment device can include a cannula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 7632313Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely. The deployment device can include a canula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20090284015Abstract: A system for generating energy using water waves includes a unit having two rotors connected by a ramp. The unit is positioned at or near the surface of a body of water and oriented so that the waves break on the ramp and travel along the length of the ramp. Each rotor is provided with a plurality of buckets having an open top and a bottom having a opening. The opening is sealed by a flap when water enters through the top of the bucket, but is open when water enters or attempts to enter the bucket through the opening. As the water travels along the ramp, the water is fed into the buckets on the rotors to turn the rotors and drive generators positioned at both ends of the rotors. The energy is transmitted to an external collection point for use or distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Kinetic Wave PowerInventor: James A. Sack
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Patent number: 7608108Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc is disclosed. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection or the same side of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely or at different angles. The deployment device can include a cannula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 7586207Abstract: A system for generating energy using water waves includes a unit having two rotors connected by a ramp. The unit is positioned at or near the surface of a body of water and oriented so that the waves break on the ramp and travel along the length of the ramp. Each rotor is provided with a plurality of buckets having an open top and a bottom having a opening. The opening is sealed by a flap when water enters through the top of the bucket, but is open when water enters or attempts to enter the bucket through the opening. As the water travels along the ramp, the water is fed into the buckets on the rotors to turn the rotors and drive generators positioned at both ends of the rotors. The energy is transmitted to an external collection point for use or distribution.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Kinetic Wave PowerInventor: James A. Sack
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Publication number: 20090182342Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely. The deployment device can include a cannula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 7547326Abstract: A repair system including a closure prosthesis and deployment device, and associated methods for repairing any imperfection including a flaw, hole, tear, bulge, or, in some cases, a deliberate cut or incision in any tissue including an intervertebral disc. The prosthesis has first and second side portions with a connecting central portion, and is designed to span an imperfection with opposite ends positioned on opposite sides of the imperfection. The prosthesis may include anchoring features including barbs and/or members that extend transversely. The deployment device can include a cannula for positioning the prosthesis near the imperfection, and, in some cases, a mechanism that may cause the two sides of the prosthesis to be deployed in a specific order.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20090146428Abstract: A system for generating energy using water waves includes a unit having two rotors connected by a ramp. The unit is positioned at or near the surface of a body of water and oriented so that the waves break on the ramp and travel along the length of the ramp. Each rotor is provided with a plurality of buckets having an open top and a bottom having a opening. The opening is sealed by a flap when water enters through the top of the bucket, but is open when water enters or attempts to enter the bucket through the opening. As the water travels along the ramp, the water is fed into the buckets on the rotors to turn the rotors and drive generators positioned at both ends of the rotors. The energy is transmitted to an external collection point for use or distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Kinetic Wave PowerInventor: James A. Sack
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Publication number: 20090118734Abstract: A prosthesis delivery and implantation system for tissue repair is disclosed. The implantation system includes provisions for manually applying a prosthesis to a treatment area. This system may be applied to heal any imperfections in various different types of tissue. The system also provides provisions for independently inserting two end portions of the prosthesis into tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: JMEA CorporationInventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, Jack Y. Yeh, James A. Sack
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Publication number: 20090048631Abstract: A dynamic stabilization device is disclosed. The device includes a dual spring member comprising an outer spring and an inner spring that have approximately equal working lengths. The dynamic stabilization device is also configured so that the dual spring member does not undergo stresses greater than an effective fatigue limit that is related to a fatigue limit of the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Mohit K. Bhatnagar, James A. Sack, Jack Y. Yeh
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Patent number: 7479607Abstract: In a dual-concentric knob, an inner knob acts as a solid ergonomically functional knob for forces below a threshold and collapses into an outer knob for forces above the threshold. In some examples the inner knob also acts as a push button for forces below the threshold. A hand-operated control is mounted on a hub for axial movement between a first position and a second position relative to the hub, a mechanism axially rigidly couples the control to the hub in the first position unless a force greater than a threshold is applied to the control, and a mechanism rotationally couples the control to the hub in both the first and the second positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: James A. Sack, Thomas Nilsen, Arnold E. Vandoren
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Publication number: 20090012623Abstract: An implant strip is disclosed. In some cases, the prosthesis can take the form of an implant strip that may be implanted through the use of a surgical procedure that minimizes incision sizes and may be considered less invasive than typical spinal implant procedures. The implant strip includes provisions for implantation, including teeth, spacing provisions and various shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: JMEA CORPORATIONInventors: James A. SACK, Mohit K. BHATNAGAR, Jack Y. YEH
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Publication number: 20080069661Abstract: A plastic insert for concrete structures includes a barrel for receiving a threaded fastener. According to one embodiment, the insert includes a housing at a distal end receiving an internally threaded member for engaging the threaded fastener. The insert includes bar-engaging members at the distal end for contacting concrete-reinforcing bars of the concrete structure. The insert also includes a bar-engaging member at the proximal end including a retainer defining a substantially semi-circular channel for receipt of a U-shaped portion of a bar. According to another embodiment, the insert includes a base at the distal end extending outwardly from the barrel to define an anchoring surface oriented perpendicular to the barrel axis. Longitudinal ribs on the barrel include segments arranged in series. Each segment of the rib extends radially to a distance that decreases with each succeeding segment such that each segment defines a bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: James Sack
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Publication number: 20080023313Abstract: In a dual-concentric knob, an inner knob acts as a solid ergonomically functional knob for forces below a threshold and collapses into an outer knob for forces above the threshold. In some examples the inner knob also acts as a push button for forces below the threshold. A hand-operated control is mounted on a hub for axial movement between a first position and a second position relative to the hub, a mechanism axially rigidly couples the control to the hub in the first position unless a force greater than a threshold is applied to the control, and a mechanism rotationally couples the control to the hub in both the first and the second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: James A. Sack, Thomas Nilsen, Arnold E. Vandoren
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Patent number: 7296382Abstract: A plastic insert for concrete structures includes a barrel for receiving a threaded fastener. According to one embodiment, the insert includes a housing at a distal end receiving an internally threaded member for engaging the threaded fastener. The insert includes bar-engaging members at the distal end for contacting concrete-reinforcing bars of the concrete structure. The insert also includes a bar-engaging member at the proximal end including a retainer defining a substantially semi-circular channel for receipt of a U-shaped portion of a bar. According to another embodiment, the insert includes a base at the distal end extending outwardly from the barrel to define an anchoring surface oriented perpendicular to the barrel axis. Longitudinal ribs on the barrel include segments arranged in series. Each segment of the rib extends radially to a distance that decreases with each succeeding segment such that each segment defines a bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Pennsylvania Insert Corp.Inventor: James A. Sack