Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Emery

Jeffrey L. Emery 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: 20240366252
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 12121456
    Abstract: A graft material injector device and method are disclosed. The injector device includes an elongated injector tube and a side loading aperture for receiving graft material. A graft material loader and a cover for the side loading aperture may optionally be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey L Emery, Andrew Huffmaster, Jarrod W. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20240341634
    Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. EMERY, Michael F. TOMASCO, Charles HU
  • Patent number: 12053196
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Patent number: 11986298
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided including a base having a bore disposed therein extending from a first surface of the base through a second surface of the base, a fluid transport tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen having an inner diameter, at least the second end of the tube being received within the bore of the base, and at least one fluid transport enhancing groove having at least a first section disposed in the second surface of the base and in fluid communication with the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery
  • Publication number: 20240108259
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a housing, a plurality of sampling and analysis sites contained within the housing, each of the sampling and analysis sites having a skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the skin, and an inner lumen in communication with the first end, an actuator operatively associated with the skin-penetration member, and an analyte quantification member in fluid communication with the inner lumen of the skin-penetration member. Integrated devices including such arrangements are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Craig M. LITHERLAND, Jeffrey L. EMERY, Raul ESCUTIA, James W. PFEIFFER, Jeffrey M. JONES
  • Publication number: 20230190144
    Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. EMERY, Michael F. TOMASCO, Charles HU
  • Publication number: 20230124332
    Abstract: A graft material injector device and method are disclosed. The injector device includes an elongated injector tube and a side loading aperture for receiving graft material. A graft material loader and a cover for the side loading aperture may optionally be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey L. Emery, Andrew Huffmaster, Jarrod W. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11564811
    Abstract: A graft material injector device and method are disclosed. The injector device includes an elongated injector tube and a side loading aperture for receiving graft material. A graft material loader and a cover for the side loading aperture may optionally be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey L. Emery, Andrew Huffmaster, Jarrod W. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11419532
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, arrangements and methods for quantifying the concentration of an analyte present in bodily fluid, including: an assay pad having at least one chemical reagent capable of producing a detectable signal in the form of a reaction spot upon reaction with the analyte; a light source; a detector array; a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising: (a) at least one value indicative of one or more of: (i) the level of hematocrit contained in the sample; (ii) the volume of the sample applied to the assay pad; or (iii) imperfections present in the reaction spot; and (b) at least one algorithm for calculating the concentration of the analyte contained in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Carole R. Stivers
  • Patent number: 11399744
    Abstract: A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Michael F. Tomasco, Charles Hu
  • Publication number: 20220110650
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20220039711
    Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Michael F. Tomasco, Kelley J. Lipman
  • Patent number: 11224453
    Abstract: An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Jeffrey L. Emery, Ricardo J. Simmons, Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey A. Doelling, Russell Borg, Laurent B. Schaller, Ebrahim M. Quddus, Sandeep Kunwar, James K. Lee, Timothy J. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20210307662
    Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Jeffrey L. EMERY, Craig M. LITHERLAND
  • Patent number: 11045125
    Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Michael F. Tomasco, Kelley J. Lipman
  • Publication number: 20210154024
    Abstract: A graft material injector device and method are disclosed. The injector device includes an elongated injector tube and a side loading aperture for receiving graft material. A graft material loader and a cover for the side loading aperture may optionally be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lorang, Jeffrey L. Emery, Andrew Huffmaster, Jarrod W. Taylor
  • Patent number: 10842427
    Abstract: An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
  • Publication number: 20200237280
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided including a base having a bore disposed therein extending from a first surface of the base through a second surface of the base, a fluid transport tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen having an inner diameter, at least the second end of the tube being received within the bore of the base, and at least one fluid transport enhancing groove having at least a first section disposed in the second surface of the base and in fluid communication with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery
  • Patent number: RE49994
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue. The devices and methods may include insertion of first and second elongated members into the space between two tissue layers, with an augmenting elongated member inserted therebetween to form a distraction device between the tissues to be distracted. The distraction device defines a generally annular configuration, with a locking member secured to one of the elongated members at a plurality of locations to maintain the distraction device in the generally annular configuration. The augmenting elongated member may be shorter than the first and second elongated members such that a window is defined between the proximal and distal ends of the augmenting elongated member when the distraction device and the first and second elongated members are in the generally annular configuration. Bone graft material or bone filler may be introduced into the interior of the distraction device through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: James Lee, Jeffrey L. Emery, Timothy McGrath, Laurent Schaller, Andrew Huffmaster, Ebrahim Mohammad Quddus