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).
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Publication number: 20150128959Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: GENZYME CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Jeffrey KABLIK, Jeffrey KAPEC, Kazuna TANAKA, Yukiko NAOI
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Publication number: 20150105785Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
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Patent number: 9005220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Wallace, Peter J. Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
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Publication number: 20140353323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8891243Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Tanaka Kapec Design Group, Inc.Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Patent number: 8827099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8821507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
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Publication number: 20140138395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: LIFEFACTORY, INC.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8668106Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Publication number: 20120243183Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Publication number: 20100106074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Vilambi NRK Reddy, Preston Keusch, Robert J. Strowe, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
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Publication number: 20090012521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, JR., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
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Publication number: 20080058798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Wallace, Peter Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
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Patent number: 7294135Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, IncInventors: Adam Stephens, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Peter George Strickler, Nasser Rafiee, Steven Dapolito, Michael S. Noone
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Patent number: 7175336Abstract: The invention relates to a manifold for mixing biomedical fluids having superior stability and minimal susceptibility to clotting.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Depuy Acromed, Inc.Inventors: John C. Voellmicke, Stephen W. Connolly, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Scott P. Bruder, David Urbahns, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Patent number: 7081123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant FoundationInventors: Barbara L. Merboth, Adam Stephens, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Publication number: 20050228335Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Vilambi Reddy, Preston Keusch, Robert Strowe, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
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Publication number: 20040186511Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Adam Stephens, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Peter George Strickler, Nasser Rafiee, Steven Dapolito, Michael S. Noone
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Publication number: 20040167617Abstract: The invention relates to a manifold for mixing biomedical fluids having superior stability and minimal susceptibility to clotting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: John C. Voellmicke, Stephen W. Connolly, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Scott P. Bruder, David Urbahns, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Patent number: D494589Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: BioVeris CorporationInventors: John E. Liljestrand, Yukiko Naoi, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshiyuki Matsuda, Kazuna Tanaka, Carolyn Jeanne Turk, Gary William Egerton