Patents by Inventor John Krumme
John Krumme 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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Patent number: 11969167Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes an implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20230397933Abstract: A medical device operable to prevent reflux in the cervix is disclosed. The device comprises a shield operable to cover the external os and an arm operable to penetrate the endocervical canal with a bore extending therethrough, wherein the arm includes a sleeve containing a fluid that is operable to conform to the contours of the inner lining of the endocervical canal, thus creating a strong, more efficient fluid-tight seal between the device and the surrounding tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Peter T. Falkner, Kirby J. Plessala, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20230277045Abstract: A single, handheld medical device for performing an endometrial abrasion and/or HSG procedure is disclosed. The preferred embodiment comprises a body that includes a handle integrally connected to an arm with an articulating member at its distal end. The handle comprises a means for storing and pumping a fluid into the uterus so that ultrasound or x-ray can be used to determine the location of the articulating member within the uterus. The arm further comprises a shielding device that is operable to slidably engage the arm of the device and the shield and the arm are configured to cover and sealingly engage the external os of the cervix to prevent reflux during use. Optional viewing means are disclosed, including an imaging screen mountably attached to the device and in communication with a scope disposed within the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Peter T. Falkner, Kirby J. Plessala, Marshall Walker, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20230218293Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes an implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventor: John Krumme
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Publication number: 20220211368Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes an implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger, John Krumme
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Patent number: 11284886Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes an implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20200315605Abstract: The provided system includes an inserter, a bone anchor, and one or more sutures. The inserter includes a tube and a plunger within the tube's interior. The bone anchor is structured with multiple deformable members such that it can be transitioned from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration. When inserting the bone anchor, the bone anchor may initially be in a compact configuration within the inserter tube. The inserter tube may be inserted into a bone hole. Then, while the plunger is maintained in its positioned, the tube may be retracted so that the bone anchor is deployed from within the tube. The bone anchor may then be transitioned to an expanded configuration. In some instances, suture tension transitions the bone anchor. In other instances, a pre-set shape of a shape memory material transitions the bone anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventor: John Krumme
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Publication number: 20190046183Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes a n implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20190046182Abstract: A staple delivery device includes a staple and an inserter. The inserter is movable between a free state and an actuated state, which moves the staple between a free state in which the staple legs converge and an elastically deformed state in which the staple legs are parallel. The inserter is connected to the staple by connections which can be ruptured after the staple has been implanted to cause the staple to move toward its free state, and to disconnect the inserter from the staple. Hybrid staples with polymer base members and metal reinforcing members are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: John KRUMME
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Patent number: 9539001Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using a bone anchoring system are described. Methods and apparatuses may allow transformation between locked and unlocked states, thereby allowing adjustment of the tension in the suture. The apparatus and/or methods may allow unidirectional movement of a suture, while preventing slippage or movement of the suture and tissue in the opposite direction. Ends of a suture may be individually tensioned to adjust positioning of a tissue with respect to a bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Tornier, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Fanton, John Krumme
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Patent number: 8998849Abstract: A medical injector (300) includes a medicament container (310), a non-manual actuator (320), and an adapter (340) for coupling the medicament container (310) and the non-manual actuator (320). The adapter (340) includes a proximal end portion (341) configured to engage a drive element (326) of the non-manual actuator (320). The adapter (340) also includes a distal end portion (344) including a surface (345) configured to engage a movable element (319) within the medicament container (310). The adapter (340) may include a coupler (350) having at least one coupling member (353) configured to removably couple the adapter (340) to the medicament container (310), and also having a connector (354) configured to removably couple the adapter (340) to the non-manual actuator (320). The drive element (326) of the non-manual actuator (320) may apply a movement force to the adapter (340), which then pushes the movable element (319) within the medicament container (310) to inject medicament into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: John Krumme, John Parissenti
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Publication number: 20140296911Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using a bone anchoring system are described. Methods and apparatuses may allow transformation between locked and unlocked states, thereby allowing adjustment of the tension in the suture. The apparatus and/or methods may allow unidirectional movement of a suture, while preventing slippage or movement of the suture and tissue in the opposite direction. Ends of a suture may be individually tensioned to adjust positioning of a tissue with respect to a bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: TORNIER, INC.Inventors: Gary S. Fanton, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20140288597Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using tack anchors, bone anchoring systems are described. The tack anchor may include a body and a securing element. The body may include one or more compressible flanges, an opening and, a cavity. The cavity may include an opening near or proximate the flanges, and be configured to receive a suture. The securing element may be configured to slide into the opening of the body to secure a portion of one or more sutures in the cavity such that the ends of the sutures are accessible through the cavity opening. In some embodiments, tack anchor tool for insertion of a tack anchor into tissue and/or bone is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: TORNIER, INC.Inventors: Gary S. Fanton, John Krumme
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Patent number: 8777991Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of securing suture within a patient. The method comprises advancing suture material into the patient, passing a portion of the suture material through tissue of the patient, and advancing a fastener catheter and a suture fastener along the suture material. The fastener catheter includes a catheter main body and a handle. The suture fastener has a generally cylindrical body formed of a shape memory material and a suture fastener inner lumen. The suture fastener has at least one engagement tab biased to extend at least partially into the suture fastener inner lumen to engage against and secure one or more lines of suture passing through the suture fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventors: David Zarbatany, Tai Tieu, Ponaka Pung, Joseph Videll, Kenneth E. Perry, John Krumme, Maurice Buchbinder
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Patent number: 8758406Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using tack anchors, bone anchoring systems are described. The tack anchor may include a body and a securing element. The body may include one or more compressible flanges, an opening and, a cavity. The cavity may include an opening near or proximate the flanges, and be configured to receive a suture. The securing element may be configured to slide into the opening of the body to secure a portion of one or more sutures in the cavity such that the ends of the sutures are accessible through the cavity opening. In some embodiments, tack anchor tool for insertion of a tack anchor into tissue and/or bone is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Tomier, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Fanton, John Krumme
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Patent number: 8721650Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using a bone anchoring system are described. Methods and apparatuses may allow transformation between locked and unlocked states, thereby allowing adjustment of the tension in the suture. The apparatus and/or methods may allow unidirectional movement of a suture, while preventing slippage or movement of the suture and tissue in the opposite direction. Ends of a suture may be individually tensioned to adjust positioning of a tissue with respect to a bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Tornier, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Fanton, John Krumme
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Publication number: 20120289977Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of securing suture within a patient. The method comprises advancing suture material into the patient, passing a portion of the suture material through tissue of the patient, and advancing a fastener catheter and a suture fastener along the suture material. The fastener catheter includes a catheter main body and a handle. The suture fastener has a generally cylindrical body formed of a shape memory material and a suture fastener inner lumen. The suture fastener has at least one engagement tab biased to extend at least partially into the suture fastener inner lumen to engage against and secure one or more lines of suture passing through the suture fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: David Zarbatany, Tai Tieu, Ponaka Pung, Joseph Videll, Ken Perry, John Krumme, Maurice Buchbinder
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Publication number: 20120265143Abstract: A medical injector (300) includes a medicament container (310), a non-manual actuator (320), and an adapter (340) for coupling the medicament container (310) and the non-manual actuator (320). The adapter (340) includes a proximal end portion (341) configured to engage a drive element (326) of the non-manual actuator (320). The adapter (340) also includes a distal end portion (344) including a surface (345) configured to engage a movable element (319) within the medicament container (310). The adapter (340) may include a coupler (350) having at least one coupling member (353) configured to removably couple the adapter (340) to the medicament container (310), and also having a connector (354) configured to removably couple the adapter (340) to the non-manual actuator (320). The drive element (326) of the non-manual actuator (320) may apply a movement force to the adapter (340), which then pushes the movable element (319) within the medicament container (310) to inject medicament into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATIONInventors: John Krumme, John Parissenti
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Patent number: 8226666Abstract: The present invention is various systems for repairing tissue within the heart of a patient. The system of the present invention includes a guide catheter, a therapy catheter, and a fastener catheter. The therapy catheter and the fastener catheter are capable of traversing the internal lumen of the guide catheter. The fastener catheter is capable of introducing a suture clip to a desired position along suture line, deploying the suture clip to secure the suture and cutting excess suture. In addition, the present invention discloses various methods for repairing tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: David Zarbatany, Tai Tieu, Ponaka Pung, Joseph Videll, Ken Perry, John Krumme, Maurice Buchbinder
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Publication number: 20110313453Abstract: A bone anchor that uses temperature transition of a shape memory material to expand the anchor within a bone. Thermal transformation of the metallic crystal state (and hence the stress/strain properties) of shape memory alloy (e.g., Nitinol, NiTi) expands engagement elements within the bone to fix the bone anchor in place. Various self-locking assemblies for attached suture material to the bone anchor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: C2M MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: John Krumme, Dennis Mcdevitt