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).
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Patent number: 10028731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: GENZYME CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Joseph Jeffrey Kablik
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Patent number: 9877761Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Abyrx Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
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Patent number: 9770125Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: LifeFactory, Inc.Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Publication number: 20160174739Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Publication number: 20150128959Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: GENZYME CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Jeffrey KABLIK, Jeffrey KAPEC, Kazuna TANAKA, Yukiko NAOI
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Publication number: 20150105785Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Marci Wirtz
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Patent number: 9005220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Wallace, Peter J. Lukin, Jeffrey Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka
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Patent number: 8950629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Cohera Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Kenneth Allen Focht, Gerhard Liepold
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Publication number: 20140353323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Daren Edward Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8891243Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Tanaka Kapec Design Group, Inc.Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Patent number: 8827099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8821507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Damon Servidio, Jon B. Tucker, Jeffrey Kapec, Yoshi Matsuda, Yukiko Naoi, Kazuna Tanaka, Richard M. Seldes
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Publication number: 20140138395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: LIFEFACTORY, INC.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8668106Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Lifefactory, Inc.Inventors: Daren Joy, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec
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Patent number: 8381987Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: MELA Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi, Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman
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Patent number: 8286977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: MELA Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Publication number: 20120243183Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Publication number: 20120126503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman, Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi
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Publication number: 20120118981Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Kazuna Tanaka, Jeffrey S. Kapec, Yukiko Naoi, Christiano Butler, Steven Wicksman
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Publication number: 20110062189Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Jeffrey S. Kapec, Kazuna Tanaka, Yukiko Naoi, Kenneth Allen Focht, Gerhardt Liepold