Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Kapec

Jeffrey Kapec 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).

  • Publication number: 20150128959
    Abstract: Described is a barrier application device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly. A method of using a barrier application device comprises providing a device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly, and placing a barrier on the flag, sliding the introducer assembly along the handle from a retracted position to an extended position at least partially covering the beam assembly, and rotating the handle relative to the introducer assembly until the flag and the barrier are wound around the beam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: GENZYME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Jeffrey KABLIK, Jeffrey KAPEC, Kazuna TANAKA, Yukiko NAOI
  • Publication number: 20150105785
    Abstract: Described herein are applicators for delivery of a viscous material to a bone surface and methods of use. The applicator includes an elongate handle portion and a tip coupled to a distal location of the handle portion and formed of an elastomeric material configured to conform to the bone surface. The tip includes a bend a distance away from the distal location, a contact surface distal to the bend and including one or more surface features configured to adhere to the viscous material, and a front end having a conic curvature. The bend is between about 20 degrees to about 40 degrees from a longitudinal axis of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
  • Patent number: 9005220
    Abstract: A device and method of promoting tissue adhesion to reinforce tissue apposition that may include collecting advancing a tissue apposition device to a body cavity having cavity calls, collecting tissue from the cavity walls, passing at least one tissue securement device through the tissue, applying energy to the collected tissue to produce injury to the tissue, and apposing the collected tissue and securing the one or more tissue securement devices. In this illustrative embodiment, the device and method promotes tissue adhesion between one or more portions of tissue, wherein the tissue adhesion may reinforce a tissue apposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Wallace, Peter J. Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20140353323
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8891243
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly for holding electronic instruments comprising a mounting rail defining a channel therein, the mounting rail defining a plurality of spaced apertures and center cutouts and a chassis coupler mounted to mounting rail. A housing is mounted to the chassis coupler and an exterior housing cover is mounted to the housing. The mounting rail is covered by a rail cover panel having wiring raceways and an access cover panel is mounted at the base of the rail cover panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tanaka Kapec Design Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: 8827099
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8821507
    Abstract: The tissue augment sheet delivery system includes a tube funnel adapter and a tissue augment sheet delivery instrument. The tube funnel adapter includes a oval/conical shaped funnel. The tissue augment sheet delivery instrument includes a handle. A cylindrical tube is connected to the handle. A wire is inserted in the tube. The wire is formed in a large loop with small loops formed in the large loop. A tissue augment sheet is attached to one side of the large loop using a monofilament. In use, the tube funnel adapter is inserted in body. The tissue augment sheet is placed in mouth of the oval/conical shaped funnel and gently moved down. While moving down, the tissue augment sheet conforms to the internal diameter of the tube funnel adapter. The handle is withdrawn to remove the large loop from the body leaving the tissue augment sheet in body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
  • Publication number: 20140138395
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: LIFEFACTORY, INC.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8668106
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Publication number: 20120243183
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly for holding electronic instruments comprising a mounting rail defining a channel therein, the mounting rail defining a plurality of spaced apertures and center cutouts and a chassis coupler mounted to mounting rail. A housing is mounted to the chassis coupler and an exterior housing cover is mounted to the housing. The mounting rail is covered by a rail cover panel having wiring raceways and an access cover panel is mounted at the base of the rail cover panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Publication number: 20100106074
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of integrated electrode devices, assemblies and systems structured for use in association with electrically assisted delivery devices configured for delivery of a composition to a membrane. The integrated electrode devices, assemblies and systems include one or more of a variety of structural, physical, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical enhancements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Vilambi NRK Reddy, Preston Keusch, Robert J. Strowe, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20090012521
    Abstract: The tissue augment sheet delivery system includes a tube funnel adapter and a tissue augment sheet delivery instrument. The tube funnel adapter includes a oval/conical shaped funnel. The tissue augment sheet delivery instrument includes a handle. A cylindrical tube is connected to the handle. A wire is inserted in the tube. The wire is formed in a large loop with small loops formed in the large loop. A tissue augment sheet is attached to one side of the large loop using a monofilament. In use, the tube funnel adapter is inserted in body. The tissue augment sheet is placed in mouth of the oval/conical shaped funnel and gently moved down. While moving down, the tissue augment sheet conforms to the internal diameter of the tube funnel adapter. The handle is withdrawn to remove the large loop from the body leaving the tissue augment sheet in body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, JR., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
  • Publication number: 20080058798
    Abstract: A device and method of promoting tissue adhesion to reinforce tissue apposition that may include collecting advancing a tissue apposition device to a body cavity having cavity calls, collecting tissue from the cavity walls, passing at least one tissue securement device through the tissue, applying energy to the collected tissue to produce injury to the tissue, and apposing the collected tissue and securing the one or more tissue securement devices. In this illustrative embodiment, the device and method promotes tissue adhesion between one or more portions of tissue, wherein the tissue adhesion may reinforce a tissue apposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wallace, Peter Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
  • Patent number: 7294135
    Abstract: A control handle for an intraluminal device includes a handle housing having a first end and a second end, the handle housing having a lumen. A roller assembly is disposed at a first end of the lumen. The roller assembly comprises a first roller and a base. The lumen is interposed between the first roller and the base. A clamp assembly is disposed at the second end of the lumen. The clamp assembly comprises a first clamp element and a second clamp element. The lumen is interposed between the first clamp element and the second clamp element. A closure mechanism is configured to effect movement between the first clamp element and the second clamp element and between the first roller and the base. The control handle further includes a turn device operably connected to the roller assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc
    Inventors: Adam Stephens, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Peter George Strickler, Nasser Rafiee, Steven Dapolito, Michael S. Noone
  • Patent number: 7175336
    Abstract: The invention relates to a manifold for mixing biomedical fluids having superior stability and minimal susceptibility to clotting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Acromed, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Voellmicke, Stephen W. Connolly, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Scott P. Bruder, David Urbahns, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: 7081123
    Abstract: The cannula handle housing includes a recessed seat, wings extending outwardly from the recessed seat in the housing for engagement with a physician's hand and a stem which extends from said housing to hold a portion of a cannula The cannula has a distal sharpened end and a proximal end secured to a Luer lock. The stylet includes a longitudinal member having a sharp tip with the other end of the stylet formed with an anvil structure which is molded into a stylet cap. The stylet cap is a housing which includes a projection portion having a complimentary configuration to the recessed seat formed in said cannula housing for interlocking with the Luer lock of the cannula housing. The stylet inserts into the cannula and with a twist, locks about the Luer lock on the proximal end of the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Barbara L. Merboth, Adam Stephens, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Publication number: 20050228335
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of integrated electrode devices, assemblies and systems structured for use in association with electrically assisted delivery devices configured for delivery of a composition to a membrane. The integrated electrode devices, assemblies and systems include one or more of a variety of structural, physical, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical enhancements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Vilambi Reddy, Preston Keusch, Robert Strowe, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20040186511
    Abstract: A control handle for an intraluminal device comprises a handle housing having a first end and a second end, the handle housing having a lumen. A roller assembly is disposed at a first end of the lumen. The roller assembly comprises a first roller and a base. The lumen is interposed between the first roller and the base. A clamp assembly is disposed at the second end of the lumen. The clamp assembly comprises a first clamp element and a second clamp element. The lumen is interposed between the first clamp element and the second clamp element. A closure mechanism is configured to effect movement between the first clamp element and the second clamp element and between the first roller and the base. The control handle further comprises a turn device operably connected to the roller assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Adam Stephens, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Peter George Strickler, Nasser Rafiee, Steven Dapolito, Michael S. Noone
  • Publication number: 20040167617
    Abstract: The invention relates to a manifold for mixing biomedical fluids having superior stability and minimal susceptibility to clotting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: John C. Voellmicke, Stephen W. Connolly, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Scott P. Bruder, David Urbahns, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: D494589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: BioVeris Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Liljestrand, Yukiko Naoi, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshiyuki Matsuda, Kazuna Tanaka, Carolyn Jeanne Turk, Gary William Egerton