Patents by Inventor Judson E. Threlkeld
Judson E. Threlkeld 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: 11076885Abstract: Catheter removal instruments are provided that can include: at least a pair of instrument jaws aligned along the same axis and opposing one another when engaged, each of the jaws defining recesses having openings wherein the openings of each jaw oppose one another; and a plurality of tips and valleys within the recess with the tips extending toward the openings of each of the jaws, and each of the tips of one jaw aligned opposing the tip of another jaw when the jaws are engaged. Catheter removal instruments are also provided that can include: at least a pair of instrument jaws aligned along the same axis and opposing one another when engaged, each of the jaws defining recesses having openings wherein the openings of each jaw oppose one another; and wherein each of the jaws defines a semi-round channel having a smooth outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: OCEAN MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Judson E. Threlkeld, Joseph A. Hare
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Publication number: 20190125402Abstract: Catheter removal instruments are provided that can include: at least a pair of instrument jaws aligned along the same axis and opposing one another when engaged, each of the jaws defining recesses having openings wherein the openings of each jaw oppose one another; and a plurality of tips and valleys within the recess with the tips extending toward the openings of each of the jaws, and each of the tips of one jaw aligned opposing the tip of another jaw when the jaws are engaged. Catheter removal instruments are also provided that can include: at least a pair of instrument jaws aligned along the same axis and opposing one another when engaged, each of the jaws defining recesses having openings wherein the openings of each jaw oppose one another; and wherein each of the jaws defines a semi-round channel having a smooth outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Judson E. Threlkeld, Joseph A. Hare
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Patent number: 9789378Abstract: A golf training device is described, and which forms an aiming point which is directed towards a golf ball by the correct positioning of a golfer's head and body, and wherein the aiming point assists the golfer in positioning and maintaining the golfer's head and body in an appropriate orientation relative to the golf ball so that the golfer may continually view the aiming point which is directed towards the golf ball through at least a portion of the golf swing of a golfer to strike the golf ball and thereby achieve improved golfing performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Judson E. Threlkeld, Joe Hare, Shamus T O'Doherty, James M. Miller
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Publication number: 20170224900Abstract: A device and methodology for gaining access into a body cavity of a patient is described and which includes an elongated sheath; an elongated dilator which is telescopingly received in the sheath, and wherein the elongated dilator has a distal end which is received within a body cavity to be accessed, a selectively inflatable occlusion balloon mounted on the dilator, and first and second sources of pressurized fluid which is coupled in fluid flowing relation relative to the dilator, and which further is effective, on the one hand, for inflating the occlusion balloon, and secondly for delivery into the body cavity of the patient based on the desires of a clinician.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Judson E. Threlkeld, Joe Hare, Robert L. Parton
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Patent number: 8827981Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Osseon LLCInventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Publication number: 20120277755Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: OSSEON THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Patent number: 7842041Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T Lyster
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Patent number: 7811291Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T Lyster
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Publication number: 20090182427Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone implant with enhanced interfacial shear strength can include a container, such as a mesh bag, with a sidewall and an interior chamber portion. The sidewall can include an open-celled matrix and can be filled with a first media to promote bone ingrowth and enhanced interfacial shear strength. The interior chamber can be filled with a second media to prevent crack propagation. Delivery catheters with releasable coupling features to the implant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster, John Stalcup
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Publication number: 20090131867Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Publication number: 20090131945Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Publication number: 20090131948Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Publication number: 20090131950Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Publication number: 20090131886Abstract: Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Y. King Liu, Jan R. Lau, Judson E. Threlkeld, Michael T. Lyster
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Patent number: 7290547Abstract: A covering for an aseptic treatment site is described and which includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in substantially aseptic covering relation relative to the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventors: Joseph Hare, Judson E. Threlkeld
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Patent number: 7275544Abstract: A covering for an aseptic treatment site is disclosed. An exemplary covering includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in substantially aseptic covering relation relative to the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventors: Michael Gil, Joseph Hare, Judson E. Threlkeld