Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Taylor
Kevin D. Taylor 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: 11950787Abstract: Cutting instruments and related methods are disclosed herein in which the diameter of the retrograde cutting blade can be adjusted to any of a plurality of diameter settings, allowing the same instrument to be used to form holes of different diameters. The limit diameter can be preset such that, during the cutting operation, the user need not be concerned with selecting the appropriate diameter, but rather can simply deploy the cutting blade until the preset limit is reached. Cutting instruments are also disclosed in which the retrograde cutting blade is distinct from the forward drilling tip and protected within a cavity formed in the body of the instrument when not in use, as are instruments in which the user is given visual and/or tactile feedback to confirm desired positioning of the cutting blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: José E. Lizardi, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Michael S. Varieur, Dean C. Taylor, Brian D. Busconi
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Patent number: 11918234Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl Livorsi, Franciso A. Amaral, Brian D. Busconi, Dean C. Taylor
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Patent number: 11578781Abstract: A retaining device configured for retaining at least one medical device adjacent to a supporting surface. The retaining device includes a plate shaped holding portion defining a peripheral edge, a slot extending from the peripheral edge defining a loading channel, and communicating with an internal holding area. The internal holding area is dimensioned to accept the largest medical device the retaining device is configured to be used with. An attachment mechanism is connected to the holding portion to secure the retaining device to a supporting surface. A section of medical device may be inserted into and along the loading channel to enter the holding area and be retained within.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 10959699Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin D. Taylor, Ken Harlan, James Nye, Robert Splinter, Jacob Keeler, Chris Hebert, Wade Bowe
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Patent number: 10869687Abstract: Systems and methods for separating an object such as a pacing lead from a patient tissue involve a flexible and torqueable shaft having an internal lumen sized to receive the object, and a hard separating mechanism for separating the object from the tissue. Typically the shaft and separating mechanism are advanced along or toward the object, and the separating mechanism is contacted with the tissue. The shaft is rotated to effect separation between the object and the tissue. The systems and methods are well suited for use in cardiac pacing or defibrillator lead explant procedures.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SPECTRANETICS LLCInventors: Kevin D. Taylor, Chris Reiser, Sean Coe, Kenneth D. Harlan, Charles Kennergren
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Publication number: 20200315643Abstract: Snaring systems and methods involve engaging objects such as pacemaker pacing leads within a patient. Physicians can use snaring systems having loops, tags, and roller mechanisms to remove a pacing leads from a patient. For example, snaring systems can he inserted through a jugular access site, engaged with a pacemaker pacing lead, and withdrawn through the jugular access site so as to remove a portion of the pacing lead. Lead extraction techniques can be employed to further dislodge the pacing lead from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Kevin D. TAYLOR, George BURTON, Dave ATWELL, Wade BOWE
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Patent number: 10716625Abstract: A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiment, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Splinter, Robert L. Carver, Ted A. Giem, Kevin D. Taylor, Clint Fix
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Patent number: 10687836Abstract: Snaring systems and methods involve engaging objects such as pacemaker pacing leads within a patient. Physicians can use snaring systems having loops, tags, and roller mechanisms to remove a pacing leads from a patient. For example, snaring systems can be inserted through a jugular access site, engaged with a pacemaker pacing lead, and withdrawn through the jugular access site so as to remove a portion of the pacing lead. Lead extraction techniques can be employed to further dislodge the pacing lead from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SPECTRANETICS LLCInventors: Kevin D. Taylor, George Burton, Dave Atwell, Wade Bowe
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Publication number: 20200188233Abstract: A dosage tracking device, systems and methods for tracking administration of medication can include a connector on one end to removably attach the device to a medication container. The medication container can be an original medication container including prescription and dosage information as well as the original child-proof lid. The tracking device includes a pill tracking tag connected to the connector. The tab includes manually pressable and resettable buttons disposed on the tag for tracking the administration of medication. Each button includes a button head with an upward extending protrusion and un underside extending protrusion. The button heads further include a conical portion extending from a periphery of the button heads to a rigid hold or the tab providing support for the buttons to extend through the tab. The buttons are manually pressed in and reset as individual doses of medication are taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: EASY TO USE PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 10537354Abstract: A method for detaching an object from a patient includes providing a tool having a sheath, and a separating assembly operably coupled to a distal end of the sheath. The separating assembly includes a separator moveably coupled to a tip via a threadable connection. The separating assembly is placed near patient tissue that is attached to the object, the sheath is rotated to move the separator distal to the tip, and the separator is applied to the patient tissue that is attached to the object, so as to separate the tissue. A separating system includes a sheath, and a separator threadably coupled with a distal end of the sheath. The separator is adapted to switch between a first configuration where a separating mechanism is deployed, and a second configuration where the separating mechanism is undeployed.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20190275304Abstract: The invention is directed towards a retaining device for retaining at least one medical line. The retaining device includes a flexible body having a top and bottom surface with at least one slot formed in the top surface. The at least one slot extends to a depth greater than the largest medical line the retaining device is destined to be used with. An attachment mechanism is coupled to the flexible body for securing the flexible body to a supportive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Publication number: 20190200953Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Kevin D. Taylor, Ken Harlan, James Nye, Robert Splinter, Jacob Keeler, Chris Hebert, Wade Bowe
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Patent number: 10300248Abstract: The invention is directed towards a retaining device for retaining at least one medical line. The retaining device includes a flexible body having a top and bottom surface with at least one slot formed in the top surface. The at least one slot extends to a depth greater than the largest medical line the retaining device is destined to be used with. An attachment mechanism is coupled to the flexible body for securing the flexible body to a supportive surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 10258792Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Spectranetics CorporationInventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: 10111709Abstract: Embodiments of a balloon biasing laser catheter are provided. In some embodiments, the laser catheter may include a distal tip that extends from the distal end of the catheter from a point near the light guide aperture. The distal tip may be disposed at the periphery of the catheter. In some embodiments, a balloon may be disposed between the light guide aperture and the distal tip, such that the a light guide extending from the aperture may be disposed proximate with the distal tip having the balloon in between. A retaining wire may be coupled with the distal tip and slidably coupled with the light guide. The retaining wire may keep the light guide biased relatively parallel with the distal tip and/or the catheter body when the balloon is inflated. The light guide may include a guidewire lumen the extends to the distal end of the distal tip.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: The Spectranetics CorporationInventors: Kevin D. Taylor, Wade A. Bowe
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Publication number: 20180199913Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Kevin D. Taylor, Ken Harlan, James Nye, Robert Splinter, Jacob Keeler, Chris Hebert, Wade Bowe
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Publication number: 20180185041Abstract: Snaring systems and methods involve engaging objects such as pacemaker pacing leads within a patient. Physicians can use snaring systems having loops, tags, and roller mechanisms to remove a pacing leads from a patient. For example, snaring systems can he inserted through a jugular access site, engaged with a pacemaker pacing lead, and withdrawn through the jugular access site so as to remove a portion of the pacing lead. Lead extraction techniques can be employed to further dislodge the pacing lead from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Kevin D. Taylor, George Burton, Dave Atwell, Wade Bowe
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Patent number: D841801Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: D945316Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: EASY TO USE PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Kevin D. Taylor
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Patent number: D945640Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: EASY TO USE PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Kevin D. Taylor