Patents by Inventor John Overton Hudson

John Overton Hudson 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).

  • Patent number: 8137375
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose having two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation port arrangement (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20100324534
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Patent number: 7799048
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Patent number: 7018392
    Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around a central tube to supply inflation medium. The tip of the device is soft to aid with insertion. The invention includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway, as well as a method of making the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Arthrocare Corporation
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20040073299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to haemostatic device suitable for use in a body cavity or vessel, comprising a haemostatic fabric and a mechanical means for outwardly expanding the fabric against the inner wall of the cavity or vessel. The invention also relates to methods for preparing a device of the invention for introduction into a body cavity or vessel and methods for reducing bleeding in a body cavity or vessel using a device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Patent number: 6706051
    Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. An alternative method of this invention for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity. The invention also includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: BHK Holding, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20030236547
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6', 6") and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6', 6") can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20030105483
    Abstract: Apparatus for arresting bleeding in a body cavity comprising a delivery means (29) and an inflatable non-elastomeric balloon (27) connectable to the delivery means (29), wherein the apparatus includes at least one pressure control means for automatically controlling inflation of the balloon (27) so that the balloon (27) can be inflated to a predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20030105482
    Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6′, 6″) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6′, 6″) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20020077653
    Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around a central tube to supply inflation medium. The tip of the device is soft to aid with insertion. The invention includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway, as well as a method of making the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Publication number: 20020058960
    Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. An alternative method of this invention for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity. The invention also includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer
  • Patent number: 6306154
    Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. A method for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: BHK Holding
    Inventors: John Overton Hudson, Alberto Bauer