Patents by Inventor Landon Gilkey
Landon Gilkey 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: 11911288Abstract: An embodiment includes an orthopedic fusion system comprising: a cage; a curved first channel coupling a lateral wall of the cage to a superior surface of the cage; a curved second channel coupling the lateral wall of the cage to an inferior surface of the cage; a third channel coupling the superior surface of the cage to the inferior surface of the cage; a curved first anchor configured to slide within the first channel; a curved second anchor configured to slide within the second channel; and a resilient member comprising a resilient first arm that projects across a portion of the first channel and a resilient second arm that projects across a portion of the second channel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, Ben Keller, Bernard H. Guiot, Aizik Wolf, Matthew Philips, John T. Friedland
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Publication number: 20240050645Abstract: A wearable fluid delivery system comprising a single-use device with a tube, a pump, and a nutrition container with a fluid. The system further includes a module including a processor, a battery, and an electric motor with an output member. The processor is configured to operate the electric motor. The single-use device is releasably coupled to the module such that the output member is coupled to the pump when the single-use device is coupled to the module, and the output member drives the pump to cause the fluid to travel through the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Joseph Neal Piper, James Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron, Hill Johnson, Martin Eric Weiner
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Patent number: 11883077Abstract: An embodiment includes a sacroiliac joint bone anchor system comprising: a bone anchor including an outer surface and an inner surface; wherein (a)(i) the outer surface includes a proximal third, a middle third, and a distal third, (a)(ii) the middle third of the outer surface includes at least one aperture that couples the outer surface to the inner surface; (a)(iii) the proximal third of the outer surface includes proximal threads, and (a)(iv) the distal third of the outer surface includes distal threads; wherein (b)(i) the bone anchor is cannulated, (b)(ii) a channel is located on the inner surface, (b)(iii) the channel extends from a proximal third of the inner surface to a distal third of the inner surface, and (b)(iv) the channel provides at least one half a rotation about a long axis of the bone anchor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: GENESYS SPINEInventors: Josh Kaufmann, Landon Gilkey, Francois Follini, Greg Calbert, Sr., Scott Bryant, Brian Bergeron, Kaywan Gamadia, Maahir Haque
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Patent number: 11819197Abstract: Cleaning devices disclosed herein provide, for example, an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of an imaging device (e.g., an endoscope). Cleaning devices disclosed herein enable an imaging element to be cleaned while located within a concealed operation site (e.g., an in-vivo surgical site). To enhance imaging device compatibility, cleaning devices disclosed herein have integral therewith a seating adjustor that allows a user to selectively adjust the position of an imaging device seated thereon. Cleaning devices disclosed herein are thus able to accommodate imaging devices that would otherwise be incompatible due to a distance between the imaging element of the imaging device and a position of a cleaning member of the cleaning device being either too big or too small.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ClearCam, Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Publication number: 20230310046Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Publication number: 20230309809Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on the imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Patent number: 11737661Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Christopher Idelson, Christopher Rylander, Mitchell Ross Gilkey, James Landon Gilkey
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Patent number: 11707188Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on the imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Patent number: 11707187Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey, Christopher Robert Idelson
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Patent number: 11707296Abstract: Disclosed herein are sealing devices configured for improving sealing functionality with an engaged extension member of an apparatus. More specifically, disclosed herein are trocar sealing devices configured for improving insufflation gas containment in relation to trocars (and/or other related type of devices) that are used for enabling a surgical instrument such, for example, a laparoscope, to gain access to an abdominal cavity (or other body cavity). By providing for such improved insufflation gas containment, sealing devices as disclosed herein are particularly advantageous, desirable and useful in view of long-standing reasons for limiting insufflation gas leakage and in view of newly recognized reasons stemming from outbreak of COVID-19 disease for limiting insufflation gas leakage.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ClearCam, Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Christopher Robert Idelson
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Patent number: 11701151Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Patent number: 11633210Abstract: Disclosed herein are sealing devices configured for improving sealing functionality with an engaged extension member of an apparatus. More specifically, disclosed herein are trocar sealing devices configured for improving insufflation gas containment in relation to trocars (and/or other related type of devices) that are used for enabling a surgical instrument such, for example, a laparoscope, to gain access to an abdominal cavity (or other body cavity). By providing for such improved insufflation gas containment, sealing devices as disclosed herein are particularly advantageous, desirable and useful in view of long-standing reasons for limiting insufflation gas leakage and in view of newly recognized reasons stemming from outbreak of COVID-19 disease for limiting insufflation gas leakage.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: ClearCam, Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Christopher Robert Idelson
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Publication number: 20230074780Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
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Patent number: 11564677Abstract: An endoscopic suturing system and method are disclosed as are devices for use with the system and method such as a suture dispenser, a cinch device, and a tissue grasper. In one embodiment the suturing system includes a cap assembly arranged at the distal end portion of an endoscope or guide member, with the cap assembly including a rotatable needle holder. The needle holder is actuated through a transmission element extending outside the endoscope or guide member. A needle capture device may be inserted through a channel of the endoscope or guide member in order to capture a needle held in the needle holder when the needle holder is rotated so that the needle punctures tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Apollo Endosurgery US, Inc.Inventors: J. Landon Gilkey, Brett E. Naglreiter, Peter K. Kratsch, Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg
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Patent number: 11426214Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
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Publication number: 20220233064Abstract: Cleaning devices disclosed herein provide, for example, an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of an imaging device (e.g., an endoscope). Cleaning devices disclosed herein enable an imaging element to be cleaned while located within a concealed operation site (e.g., an in-vivo surgical site). To enhance imaging device compatibility, cleaning devices disclosed herein have integral therewith a seating adjustor that allows a user to selectively adjust the position of an imaging device seated thereon. Cleaning devices disclosed herein are thus able to accommodate imaging devices that would otherwise be incompatible due to a distance between the imaging element of the imaging device and a position of a cleaning member of the cleaning device being either too big or too small.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Patent number: 11375887Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Publication number: 20220175236Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Christopher IDELSON, Christopher RYLANDER, Mitchell Ross GILKEY, James Landon GILKEY
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Publication number: 20220142669Abstract: Disclosed herein are sealing devices configured for improving sealing functionality with an engaged extension member of an apparatus. More specifically, disclosed herein are trocar sealing devices configured for improving insufflation gas containment in relation to trocars (and/or other related type of devices) that are used for enabling a surgical instrument such, for example, a laparoscope, to gain access to an abdominal cavity (or other body cavity). By providing for such improved insufflation gas containment, sealing devices as disclosed herein are particularly advantageous, desirable and useful in view of long-standing reasons for limiting insufflation gas leakage and in view of newly recognized reasons stemming from outbreak of COVID-19 disease for limiting insufflation gas leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Christopher Robert Idelson
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Publication number: 20220142673Abstract: Disclosed herein are sealing devices configured for improving sealing functionality with an engaged extension member of an apparatus. More specifically, disclosed herein are trocar sealing devices configured for improving insufflation gas containment in relation to trocars (and/or other related type of devices) that are used for enabling a surgical instrument such, for example, a laparoscope, to gain access to an abdominal cavity (or other body cavity). By providing for such improved insufflation gas containment, sealing devices as disclosed herein are particularly advantageous, desirable and useful in view of long-standing reasons for limiting insufflation gas leakage and in view of newly recognized reasons stemming from outbreak of COVID-19 disease for limiting insufflation gas leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Christopher Robert Idelson