Patents by Inventor John V. Hamilton
John V. Hamilton 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: 10751069Abstract: Systems and methods of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. In some instances, the system can include an elongate shaft for delivering a self-expanding, cement-directing stent and devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy the stent.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggeman, Dion Gallagher
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Publication number: 20180153602Abstract: Systems and methods of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. In some instances, the system can include an elongate shaft for delivering a self-expanding, cement-directing stent and devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggeman, Dion Gallagher
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Patent number: 9918765Abstract: Systems and methods of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. In some instances, the system can include an elongate shaft for delivering a self-expanding, cement-directing stent and devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy the stent.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggeman, Dion Gallagher
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Publication number: 20160166302Abstract: Systems and methods of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. In some instances, the system can include an elongate shaft for delivering a self-expanding, cement-directing stent and devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggeman, Dion Gallagher
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Patent number: 9283015Abstract: The present invention generally is directed toward a spinal fixation system whereby a coupling element allows the physician to selectively lock or unlock either the connection between the coupling element and a fastener, such as to allow for repositioning of the coupling element, or the connection between the coupling element and an elongate rod. The locking or unlocking of these connections may be made independently and as desired by the physician.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugen, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher
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Publication number: 20140121667Abstract: The present invention generally is directed toward a spinal fixation system whereby a coupling element allows the physician to selectively lock or unlock either the connection between the coupling element and a fastener, such as to allow for repositioning of the coupling element, or the connection between the coupling element and an elongate rod. The locking or unlocking of these connections may be made independently and as desired by the physician.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher
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Patent number: 8623025Abstract: The invention relates to a systems, devices and methods of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. In some instances, a system can include an elongate shaft for delivering a self-expanding, cement-directing stent. The elongate shaft can include at least one of an inner shaft, an outer shaft, a tubular sheath, a flexible guidewire, and an internal polymer extrusion. A rotational handle can be used to control movement of the elongate shaft. The rotational handle can incorporate one or more pins in slots associated with each of the components (e.g., inner shaft, outer shaft, and tubular sheath), such that upon rotation of the handle, the pins are forced to move in the direction of their respective slots.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Gmedelaware 2 LLCInventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher, Damien Ryan
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Publication number: 20120065594Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: NEUROTHERM, INC.Inventors: Nelson SCARBOROUGH, John V. HAMILTON, Andy H. UCHIDA, Ralph I. MCNALL, Steven LEPKE
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Patent number: 7909873Abstract: The invention relates to a method of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy a stent.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Soteira, Inc.Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher, Damien Ryan
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Publication number: 20100114111Abstract: The invention relates to a method of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Parrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher, Damien Ryan
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Publication number: 20100094229Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke
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Patent number: 7662133Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke, Peter A. Weissman
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Publication number: 20080208320Abstract: The invention relates to a method of delivering and deploying a stent into a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony or body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to deliver and deploy a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, John V. Hamilton, Andrew R. Sennett, Ronald Sahatjian, James Coyle, James Cannon, Liam Farrissey, John Mugan, Martin Bruggemann, Dion Gallagher, Damien Ryan
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Publication number: 20040193045Abstract: A fluid introduction system includes an introducer configured to create a pressure of at least 69 kPa within a spine, and an operator configured to actuate the introducer to introduce fluid into the spine according to a predetermined fluid introduction profile. The system can include a computer readable medium having code for receiving fluid introduction data indicative of a fluid introduction parameter, and for receiving response data indicative of a response of the patient at a time related to a time of the fluid introduction data. A method for introducing fluid includes positioning a first introducer in a first portion of a spine, positioning a second introducer in a second, different portion of the spine and, without removing the first and second introducers, introducing fluid into the first portion of the spine with the first introducer and introducing fluid into the second portion of the spine with the second introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Nelson Scarborough, John V. Hamilton, Andy H. Uchida, Ralph I. McNall, Steven Lepke
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Publication number: 20020130112Abstract: The present application is directed to an orthopedic implant. More specifically, the orthopedic implant is suitable for arthroplasty procedures where optimized multifunctional behavior of the implant is desired. In some embodiments the implant is suitable for the replacement of a spinal disc. In one embodiment, the present application is directed to an orthopedic implant including a first plate a second plate and a flexible support. The flexible support may have a single connection to the first plate and a single connection to the second plate and may vary in cross section. The first plate, the second plate and the flexible support may be unitarily formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Mark Manasas, Keith E. Oslakovic, Cornel Sultan, John V. Hamilton, Donald E. Ingber, Carmine Sammarco, John Kummailil, David J. Skinner
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Publication number: 20020128714Abstract: The present application is directed to an orthopedic implant. More specifically, the orthopedic implant is suitable for arthroplasty procedures where optimized multifunctional behavior of the implant is desired. In some embodiments the implant is suitable for the replacement of a spinal disc. In one embodiment, the present application is directed to an orthopedic implant including a first plate a second plate and a flexible support. The flexible support may have a single connection to the first plate and a single connection to the second plate and may vary in cross section. The first plate, the second plate and the flexible support may be unitarily formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Mark Manasas, Keith E. Oslakovic, Cornel Sultan, John V. Hamilton, Donald E. Ingber, Carmine Sammarco, John Kummailil, David J. Skinner
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Patent number: 6184265Abstract: Wear resistance and oxidation resistance of polymer material or a polymer component for bioimplantation are improved by packaging a polymer object in a sealed gas impermeable package substantially free of oxygen, irradiating the package with penetrating radiation to an extent sufficient to effect a desired substantial level of cross-linking within the polymer, and warming the packaged object while maintaining an elevated hydrostatic pressure to cause gases released during irradiation to recombine, stabilizing the material against subsequent oxidative change. The pressure stabilization terminates active sites, substantially eliminating free radicals. When applied to finished parts, the process simultaneously hardens and sterilizes the parts without degrading mechanical properties or dimensions. When applied to bulk material or unfinished parts, the part may be subsequent machined or otherwise finished, and sterilized by any conventional means.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: John V. Hamilton, Mary Beth Schmidt, Keith Greer
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Patent number: 5577368Abstract: Wear resistance and oxidation resistance of bioimplantable polymeric parts is improved by packaging the parts within flexible, gas impermeable containers while subjecting the containers and the parts to a relatively high vacuum force. The containers are heat sealed while subjected to the vacuum force such that, upon sealing, hydrostatic pressure is exerted on the part. Following sealing of the packages, the packages and their contents are irradiated to an extent sufficient to sterilize the parts and to promote crosslinking within the part. Alternatively, the same property enhancements can be imparted to polymeric parts by packaging the part within rigid or flexible containers, minimizing the oxygen content within the containers, pressurizing the containers with an inert gas, or with a mixture of hydrogen and an inert gas, to greater than 1.5 atmospheres, and irradiating the part and the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1995Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Professional, Inc.Inventors: John V. Hamilton, Mark A. Manasas, Timothy M. Flynn
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Patent number: 5480449Abstract: A process for making a composite stem for a prosthesis by providing a tapered metal core with a predetermined cross section and a composite shell having a tapered cavity having a cross sectional configuration to receive the metal core. Adhesive is applied to the metal core and the core is placed in the cavity and pressure is applied along the axis of the metal core toward the smaller end of the core to force the core against the composite shell and heat is applied with the pressure to bond the composite shell to the metal core.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: John V. Hamilton, Salvatore Caldarise, Debra J. Treacy
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Patent number: 5314492Abstract: A composite stem for a prosthesis, particularly a hip prosthesis, including a metal core and a fiber reinforced composite shell surrounding the core to provide modulus values that are similar to bone. The composite shell is preferably composed of braided fibers and a thermoplastic resin. The stiffness of the prosthesis can be varied along the length of the stem. The metal core contributing between 5 and 25 percent of the total flexural stiffness of the stem.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: John V. Hamilton, Salvatore Caldarise, Debra J. Treacy