Patents by Inventor Kazuna Tanaka

Kazuna Tanaka 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: 10028731
    Abstract: Described is a barrier application device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly. A method of using a barrier application device comprises providing a device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly, and placing a barrier on the flag, sliding the introducer assembly along the handle from a retracted position to an extended position at least partially covering the beam assembly, and rotating the handle relative to the introducer assembly until the flag and the barrier are wound around the beam assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GENZYME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Joseph Jeffrey Kablik
  • Patent number: 9877761
    Abstract: Described herein are applicators for delivery of a viscous material to a bone surface and methods of use. The applicator includes an elongate handle portion and a tip coupled to a distal location of the handle portion and formed of an elastomeric material configured to conform to the bone surface. The tip includes a bend a distance away from the distal location, a contact surface distal to the bend and including one or more surface features configured to adhere to the viscous material, and a front end having a conic curvature. The bend is between about 20 degrees to about 40 degrees from a longitudinal axis of the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Abyrx Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
  • Patent number: 9770125
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: LifeFactory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Publication number: 20160174739
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Publication number: 20150128959
    Abstract: Described is a barrier application device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly. A method of using a barrier application device comprises providing a device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly, and placing a barrier on the flag, sliding the introducer assembly along the handle from a retracted position to an extended position at least partially covering the beam assembly, and rotating the handle relative to the introducer assembly until the flag and the barrier are wound around the beam assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: GENZYME CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Jeffrey KABLIK, Jeffrey KAPEC, Kazuna TANAKA, Yukiko NAOI
  • Publication number: 20150105785
    Abstract: Described herein are applicators for delivery of a viscous material to a bone surface and methods of use. The applicator includes an elongate handle portion and a tip coupled to a distal location of the handle portion and formed of an elastomeric material configured to conform to the bone surface. The tip includes a bend a distance away from the distal location, a contact surface distal to the bend and including one or more surface features configured to adhere to the viscous material, and a front end having a conic curvature. The bend is between about 20 degrees to about 40 degrees from a longitudinal axis of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
  • Patent number: 9005220
    Abstract: A device and method of promoting tissue adhesion to reinforce tissue apposition that may include collecting advancing a tissue apposition device to a body cavity having cavity calls, collecting tissue from the cavity walls, passing at least one tissue securement device through the tissue, applying energy to the collected tissue to produce injury to the tissue, and apposing the collected tissue and securing the one or more tissue securement devices. In this illustrative embodiment, the device and method promotes tissue adhesion between one or more portions of tissue, wherein the tissue adhesion may reinforce a tissue apposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Wallace, Peter J. Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8950629
    Abstract: This document relates to delivery devices for dispensing fluid materials, including high viscosity fluids such as high viscosity surgical adhesives. For example, methods and materials for an integrated system of containing and permitting point of use delivery of a high viscosity adhesive fluid onto a planar surface of tissue during a surgical procedure are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Cohera Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Kenneth Allen Focht, Gerhard Liepold
  • Publication number: 20140353323
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8891243
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly for holding electronic instruments comprising a mounting rail defining a channel therein, the mounting rail defining a plurality of spaced apertures and center cutouts and a chassis coupler mounted to mounting rail. A housing is mounted to the chassis coupler and an exterior housing cover is mounted to the housing. The mounting rail is covered by a rail cover panel having wiring raceways and an access cover panel is mounted at the base of the rail cover panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tanaka Kapec Design Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Patent number: 8827099
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8821507
    Abstract: The tissue augment sheet delivery system includes a tube funnel adapter and a tissue augment sheet delivery instrument. The tube funnel adapter includes a oval/conical shaped funnel. The tissue augment sheet delivery instrument includes a handle. A cylindrical tube is connected to the handle. A wire is inserted in the tube. The wire is formed in a large loop with small loops formed in the large loop. A tissue augment sheet is attached to one side of the large loop using a monofilament. In use, the tube funnel adapter is inserted in body. The tissue augment sheet is placed in mouth of the oval/conical shaped funnel and gently moved down. While moving down, the tissue augment sheet conforms to the internal diameter of the tube funnel adapter. The handle is withdrawn to remove the large loop from the body leaving the tissue augment sheet in body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
  • Publication number: 20140138395
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: LIFEFACTORY, INC.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8668106
    Abstract: A fluid container includes a spout and a cap, where the spout has an actuation portion that is inclined with respect to a drinking portion of the spout. The spout is actuated from a closed position to an open position with an external force applied on the actuation portion. A channel through the spout encompasses an oblique angle, and the spout is pivotally coupled to the cap at a fulcrum point. The fulcrum point is laterally offset from an aperture in the cap, where the aperture forms a passageway through a thickness of the cap. The channel adjoins the aperture when the spout is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.
    Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
  • Patent number: 8381987
    Abstract: Among other things, a portable memory card that conforms to a size, shape, and connection interface of an industry-standard memory card is smaller than and held by a support that conforms to a shape and size of an industry-standard credit card. The support is insertable into a receptacle with the connection interface of the memory card mated with a corresponding connection interface of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: MELA Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi, Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman
  • Patent number: 8286977
    Abstract: Among other things, a movable medical device cart has a work surface on a pedestal and legs under the pedestal, an electronic device accessible at the work surface in connection with performing a medical procedure, and a computer mounted near a bottom of the pedestal to sink heat away from the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: MELA Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Publication number: 20120243183
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly for holding electronic instruments comprising a mounting rail defining a channel therein, the mounting rail defining a plurality of spaced apertures and center cutouts and a chassis coupler mounted to mounting rail. A housing is mounted to the chassis coupler and an exterior housing cover is mounted to the housing. The mounting rail is covered by a rail cover panel having wiring raceways and an access cover panel is mounted at the base of the rail cover panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Publication number: 20120126503
    Abstract: Among other things, a movable medical device cart has a work surface on a pedestal and legs under the pedestal, an electronic device accessible at the work surface in connection with performing a medical procedure, and a computer mounted near a bottom of the pedestal to sink heat away from the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
  • Publication number: 20120118981
    Abstract: Among other things, a portable memory card that conforms to a size, shape, and connection interface of an industry-standard memory card is smaller than and held by a support that conforms to a shape and size of an industry-standard credit card. The support is insertable into a receptacle with the connection interface of the memory card mated with a corresponding connection interface of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi, Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman
  • Publication number: 20110062189
    Abstract: This document relates to delivery devices for dispensing fluid materials, including high viscosity fluids such as high viscosity surgical adhesives. For example, methods and materials for an integrated system of containing and permitting point of use delivery of a high viscosity adhesive fluid onto a planar surface of tissue during a surgical procedure are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Kenneth Allen Focht, Gerhardt Liepold