Patents by Inventor John Crombie
John Crombie 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: 20230270439Abstract: A closure device includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw has a first plate extending along an axial axis and at least one pair of first teeth projecting from the first plate. The second jaw has a second plate extending generally parallel to the first plate and at least one pair of second teeth projecting from the second plate. A thru-hole extends substantially perpendicularly, entirely through the second plate and a post is secured to and projects from the first plate along a longitudinal axis oriented substantially perpendicularly to the first and second plates. The post extends through the thru-hole in a rotationally fixed manner, whereby the at least one pair of first teeth face the at least one pair of second teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventor: John CROMBIE
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Patent number: 11147557Abstract: An applicator for applying a surgical clip to a patient's tissue has a frame assembly with an applicator tube having a distal end configured to releasably receive the surgical clip. The applicator has a surgical-clip opening assembly including a clip-opening trigger, a clip-opening rod disposed in the applicator tube and a clip-opening jaw. Activation of the clip-opening trigger displaces the clip-opening rod proximally opening the clip-opening jaw. A surgical-clip closing assembly has a clip-closing trigger, a clip-closing rod disposed in the applicator tube and a clip-closing beam. Activation of the clip-closing trigger displaces the clip-closing rod distally closing the clip-opening jaw. A surgical-clip ejection assembly has a clip ejection knob, a clip-ejection rod disposed in the applicator tube and a clip ejection beam. Activation of the clip-ejection knob ejects the surgical clip. The clip-opening trigger, clip-closing trigger and clip ejection knob are independently activatable.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: ZSX MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Jesse Butch, Dan Mazzucco, John Crombie, Vincent Biondo
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Publication number: 20210315730Abstract: A device for modeling a pessary is disclosed. A matrix of individually expandable balloons are mounted around a shaft, which holds fill lines for each balloon. The balloons are expandable with fluid to a desired volume and/or pressure, according to comfort and fit determined by real-time patient feedback. Because the volumes and the positions of the balloons are known, a calculation of the dimensions of the vaginal canal can be made, so that the matrix of expandable balloons models the vaginal canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: ANNE HARDART, JOHN CROMBIE
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Patent number: 11013657Abstract: A garment attachable to an exercise or therapeutic apparatus that is capable of elevating the user slightly above the ground, reducing potential for injury and strain by shifting the user's weight to the frame of the apparatus. The garment is incorporated into the apparatus by comprising panels under the buttocks and around the thighs, providing balance and lifting the user comfortably in conjunction with the frame. A low-friction plate is positioned under the user's feet so that the user can ambulate freely while held in place by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore
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Patent number: 10786791Abstract: A syringe system for harvesting, mixing and emulsifying lipoaspirate and for further harvesting stromal vascular faction of adipose tissue. Stromal vascular faction contains mesenchymal stem cells, which have medically therapeutic uses. A mixing and/or emulsifying apparatus can be reciprocated in a syringe and combined with the stopper of the syringe, so that the syringe can be multi-purpose for harvesting, mixing, emulsifying, centrifuging, and transferring. This system minimizes transfers between syringes, allowing the system to remain closed and sterile.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Black Tie Medical, Inc.Inventors: John Crombie, Mary Pilkington, Mariano Riego de Dios
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Patent number: 10485597Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a fluorescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a fluorescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino, Martin A. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20190350795Abstract: A garment attachable to an exercise or therapeutic apparatus that is capable of elevating the user slightly above the ground, reducing potential for injury and strain by shifting the user's weight to the frame of the apparatus. The garment is incorporated into the apparatus by comprising panels under the buttocks and around the thighs, providing balance and lifting the user comfortably in conjunction with the frame. A low-friction plate is positioned under the user's feet so that the user can ambulate freely while held in place by the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore
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Patent number: 10398619Abstract: A garment attachable to an exercise or therapeutic apparatus that is capable of elevating the user slightly above the ground, reducing potential for injury and strain by shifting the user's weight to the frame of the apparatus. The garment is incorporated into the apparatus by comprising panels under the buttocks and around the thighs, providing balance and lifting the user comfortably in conjunction with the frame. A low-friction plate is positioned under the user's feet so that the user can ambulate freely while held in place by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore
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Patent number: 10279325Abstract: A mixing apparatus operable to be reciprocated in vessel such as a syringe, and operable to combine with the stopper of the syringe so that transfers are minimized and the system remains closed and sterile. In particular, an emulsifying apparatus is described that efficiently breaks down fat cells with a few strokes of the shaft. The mixing and emulsifying apparatuses have applications in many applications in which mixing, emulsifying and transfer are desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Black Tie Medical, Inc.Inventors: John Crombie, Mary Pilkington, Mariano Riego de Dios
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Publication number: 20180071004Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a fluorescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a fluorescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino, Martin A. Reynolds
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Patent number: 9839460Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a flourescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino, Martin A. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20170007491Abstract: A garment attachable to an exercise or therapeutic apparatus that is capable of elevating the user slightly above the ground, reducing potential for injury and strain by shifting the user's weight to the frame of the apparatus. The garment is incorporated into the apparatus by comprising panels under the buttocks and around the thighs, providing balance and lifting the user comfortably in conjunction with the frame. A low-friction plate is positioned under the user's feet so that the user can ambulate freely while held in place by the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore
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Patent number: 8771314Abstract: A tissue anchor comprising a body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end with one set of dimensions and a projected surface area, a distal end with a second set of dimensions and a projected surface area where the respective dimensions of the first and second ends are not identical and the projected areas are substantially the same. The tissue anchor may further have a fixing member to attach the anchor and one or more tissues together or to attach the other structures to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore, Robert Nering, Gabriel Jacinto, Simon Cohn
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Patent number: 8728122Abstract: The present invention is directed to a suture locking device comprising a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses that are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the first and second ends of the retaining member are releasably positioned within the first and second recesses of the support member. Alternatively, the suture locking device comprises a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses that are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the support member is releasably secured to hold the first and second ends of the retaining member within its first and second recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: John Crombie, Etan Chatlynne, John Collier
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Patent number: 8333773Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a flourescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino, Martin A. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8066713Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a flourescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20090270872Abstract: A remotely-activated injection device for use in vertebroplasty is provided to inject a flourescent probe material into a patient. The injection device includes a pump defining an injection chamber having an exit opening; an actuator; and a cable having a first end coupled to the actuator, and a second end remotely engaging the pump. The actuator remotely controls the pump by responsive movement of the cable to thereby cause injection of a flourescent probe material from the injection chamber of the pump through the exit opening to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, John Crombie, Richard Pellegrino, Martin A. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20090088797Abstract: A tissue anchor comprising a body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end with one set of dimensions and a projected surface area, a distal end with a second set of dimensions and a projected surface area where the respective dimensions of the first and second ends are not identical and the projected areas are substantially the same. The tissue anchor may further have a fixing member to attach the anchor and one or more tissues together or to attach the other structures to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: John Crombie, Jessica Liberatore, Robert Nering, Gabriel Jacinto, Simon Cohn
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Patent number: 7371244Abstract: A deployment device for anchoring a suture to a suture anchoring device, which is made from a helically coiled member, includes a winding tube for winding a suture around the coiled member in a helical path such that the suture is attached to at least one turn of the coiled member. A support mechanism is also provided for supporting the suture anchoring device during the winding of the suture around the coiled member. The deployment device can be used for anchoring a string and the like to any helically coiled member.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Etan S. Chatlynne, John Collier, Robert Nering, John Crombie, Larry Crainich
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Patent number: D917051Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Inventors: Alisa Kauffman, John Crombie, John Sinisi