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).
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Publication number: 20140148829Abstract: A catheter system and corresponding methods are provided for accessing a blood vessel true lumen from a sub-intimal plane of the vessel. The catheter system includes visualization elements for determining the orientation of the true lumen with respect to the sub-intimal plane at an identified entry site from a position in the sub-intimal plane. The entry site is distal to a chronic total occlusion (CTO). The catheter system also includes a system for physically securing tissue of the sub-intimal plane at the entry site to the catheter system. The attaching system reduces or eliminates catheter float within the sub-intimal space. The catheter system further includes re-entry devices to establish and maintain a path from the sub-intimal plane back into the vessel true lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: LuMend, Inc.Inventors: Kurt D. Sparks, Jeffrey L. Emery, Brent D. Seybold, David J. Kupiecki, C. Daniel Pinson, Allen W. Madsen, Michael D. Keleher, Sergio Salinas, Benjamin J. Clark, Matthew R. Selmon
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Publication number: 20140135776Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for measuring and/or adjusting the distance between two opposing surfaces of a work space, such as two vertebral bodies separated by a disc space. A sizing device may include at least one distraction member, an actuator, and an actuator controller. The actuator controller is movable to move the actuator, with movement of the actuator changing the height dimension of the distraction member. The amount of movement of the actuator controller is generally linearly related to the change of the height dimension of the distraction member. The amount of expansion force applied by the distraction member is also generally linearly related to the amount of movement of the actuator controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Andrew Huffmaster, Patricia Hsin-Yi Ho, Jeffrey L. Emery, Laurent Schaller
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Publication number: 20140012386Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intravertebral implant into a vertebral body of a vertebra. The apparatus includes a cannula operatively connected to a housing wherein the cannula is adapted for insertion into the vertebral body. The housing includes a drive system for advancing a guide member through the cannula, out of a distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body. Further, the drive system also selectively or simultaneously advances a pushing element that is adapted to push an intravertebral implant along the guide member so that the guide member guides the implant through the cannula, out of the distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body for implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Benvenue Medical, Inc.Inventors: Laurent B. Schaller, David S. Needleman, James K. Lee, Jeffrey L. Emery
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Publication number: 20130274568Abstract: An arrangement comprises a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis. The arrangement includes a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis, and a body attachment element. The housing and the body attachment element are connected by a quick-release mechanism configured to facilitate removal of the housing from the body attachment element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Raul ESCUTIA, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, James W. Pfeiffer, Christo P. Pamichev
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Patent number: 8535327Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intravertebral implant into a vertebral body of a vertebra. The apparatus includes a cannula operatively connected to a housing wherein the cannula is adapted for insertion into the vertebral body. The housing includes a drive system for advancing a guide member through the cannula, out of a distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body. Further, the drive system also selectively or simultaneously advances a pushing element that is adapted to push an intravertebral implant along the guide member so that the guide member guides the implant through the cannula, out of the distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body for implantation.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Benvenue Medical, Inc.Inventors: Laurent B. Schaller, David S. Needleman, James K. Lee, Jeffrey L. Emery
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Patent number: 8470043Abstract: Discectomy or disc preparation system that includes a guide member that is changeable from a deployment configuration for insertion into an intervertebral disc space to a deployed configuration upon being deployed into the intervertebral disc. The system also includes at least one tissue manipulator, such as cutting, scraping and extraction elements, that can be moved or tracked longitudinally along the guide member into and through the intervertebral disc space.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Benvenue Medical, Inc.Inventors: Laurent B. Schaller, Steven S. Golden, Jeffrey L. Emery, James K. Lee, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Russell J. Borg
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Publication number: 20130144388Abstract: A spacing device is provided for adjusting the spacing between adjacent vertebral bodies. The spacing device has a distal end with at least one distraction member adapted for insertion into an intervertebral disc space and movable between a low profile first configuration and a higher profile second configuration. Also provided is an actuator for moving the distraction member between the first configuration (for delivery of the distal end of the spacing device to a target disc space) and the second configuration (for manipulation of the space between adjacent vertebral bodies).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: BENVENUE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Mark Y Hirotsuka, J. Brook Burley
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Patent number: 8382681Abstract: An arrangement comprises a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis. The arrangement includes a housing containing one or more components configured for at least one of body fluid sampling and analysis, and a body attachment element. The housing and the body attachment element are connected by a quick-release mechanism configured to facilitate removal of the housing from the body attachment element.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey L. Emery, James W. Pfeiffer, Christo P. Pamichev
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Patent number: 8372015Abstract: An integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device constructed to permit digital as well as alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis, the device comprising: a housing; at least one skin-penetration member; and a member constructed for the application of circumferential or vacuum pressure to an appendage; wherein the member is detachably or retractably connected to the housing in a manner such that the integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device can perform digital or alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis. Additional arrangements and techniques are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland, Jeffrey M. Jones, Gregory C. Loney, Michael F. Tomasco
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Patent number: 8360994Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raúl Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: 8360993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raúl Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Publication number: 20120330314Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for creating channels within bone. One method for treating bone generally includes traversing an elongated member through cancellous bone of a vertebral body along a first generally non-linear path and then retracting the elongated member, thereby leaving a generally non-linear channel. The elongated member then is traversed through the cancellous bone along a second generally non-linear path, which second path does not completely coincide with the first path and then retracted along the second generally nonlinear path, thereby leaving a second generally non-linear channel. Optionally, bone filler material is deployed into the channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Benvenue Medical, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Schaller, Jeffrey L. Emery, Timothy J. McGrath, James K. Lee, Ryan J. Connolly
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Publication number: 20110313529Abstract: Discectomy or disc preparation system that includes a guide member that is changeable from a deployment configuration for insertion into an intervertebral disc space to a deployed configuration upon being deployed into the intervertebral disc. The system also includes at least one tissue manipulator, such as cutting, scraping and extraction elements, that can be moved or tracked longitudinally along the guide member into and through the intervertebral disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BENVENUE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Laurent B. Schaller, Steven S. Golden, Jeffrey L. Emery, James K. Lee, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Russell J. Borg
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Publication number: 20110288440Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Publication number: 20110288443Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: 8012104Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Patent number: 8012103Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Raul Escutia, Jeffrey L. Emery, Craig M. Litherland
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Publication number: 20110201909Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Carole R. Stivers
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Publication number: 20110098599Abstract: Arrangements are provided including a fluid transport tube, or a needle, having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen having an inner diameter. At least one fluid transport enhancing projection is disposed in the lumen and extends from the second end toward the first end. A discreet, wearable blood glucose monitor including such arrangements is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Intuity Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Emery, Jeffrey M. Jones, Raul Escutia, Stephen M. Yee
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Publication number: 20100241177Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intravertebral implant into a vertebral body of a vertebra. The apparatus includes a cannula operatively connected to a housing wherein the cannula is adapted for insertion into the vertebral body. The housing includes a drive system for advancing a guide member through the cannula, out of a distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body. Further, the drive system also selectively or simultaneously advances a pushing element that is adapted to push an intravertebral implant along the guide member so that the guide member guides the implant through the cannula, out of the distal end opening of the cannula and into the vertebral body for implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: BENVENUE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Laurent B. Schaller, David S. Needleman, James K. Lee, Jeffrey L. Emery