Patents by Inventor Laura Man Yee Yu
Laura Man Yee Yu 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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Publication number: 20220338863Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled. Embodiments of a device that may be used to practice the method embodiments include a bi-directional suture passer having a proximal portion for holding a portion of a suture therein; a distal tip coupled to the proximal portion and defining a tissue receiving gap there-between; a reciprocally moveable suture passing member housed within the proximal portion for translating the suture portion between the proximal portion and the distal tip; and a knot carrier for indirectly coupling a knot to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 11389156Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20190365379Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 10383620Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 10357307Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the first ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 9999418Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator mechanism coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator mechanism comprising at least two components that interact to produce an indication; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the interaction between the at least two components of the indicator mechanism occurs automatically to automatically indicate advancement of the moveable member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20160317211Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the first ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20160249907Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator mechanism coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator mechanism comprising at least two components that interact to produce an indication; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the interaction between the at least two components of the indicator mechanism occurs automatically to automatically indicate advancement of the moveable member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 9345537Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the fist ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 9271724Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator having a first state and a second state; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the indicator automatically transitions between the first state and the second state to indicate advancement of the member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: ANCHOR OPTHOPEDICS XT INC.Inventors: Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Patent number: 8894616Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a stabilization device for maintaining a position of a medical device relative to a body surface of a patient. The stabilization device comprises a support portion that defines a groove for receiving the medical device. The groove is structured to allow for positioning of the medical device at a plurality of angles relative to the body surface of the patient. The groove has opposing wall portions for securing the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara
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Patent number: 8864777Abstract: A method is disclosed for facilitating tissue puncture of a portion of biological tissue using a device, the device comprising a tissue supporting member that is adapted to be placed in a proximal position relative to a portion of the biological tissue and a tissue puncturing member that is adapted to be placed in a distal position relative to the portion of the biological tissue, so that the portion of biological tissue is between the tissue supporting member and tissue puncturing member, the method comprising: supporting the portion of biological tissue using the tissue supporting member; and advancing the tissue puncturing member in a distal direction such that the tissue puncturing member passes through the portion of the biological tissue, thereby puncturing the portion of biological tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20140180313Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods and devices for passing suture bi-directionally using a hybrid approach. Embodiments of a method described herein include steps of advancing a suture at least partially through tissue; and retrieving the suture; wherein one of the steps of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating the suture directly, and wherein the other step of advancing and retrieving comprises manipulating a suture trap to which the suture is coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20130046319Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator having a first state and a second state; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the indicator automatically transitions between the first state and the second state to indicate advancement of the member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT, INC.Inventors: Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20120197282Abstract: A method is disclosed for facilitating tissue puncture of a portion of biological tissue using a device, the device comprising a tissue supporting member that is adapted to be placed in a proximal position relative to a portion of the biological tissue and a tissue puncturing member that is adapted to be placed in a distal position relative to the portion of the biological tissue, so that the portion of biological tissue is between the tissue supporting member and tissue puncturing member, the method comprising: supporting the portion of biological tissue using the tissue supporting member; and advancing the tissue puncturing member in a distal direction such that the tissue puncturing member passes through the portion of the biological tissue, thereby puncturing the portion of biological tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
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Publication number: 20120172858Abstract: Methods of treating spinal tissue of a patient's body are disclosed, some including providing a system including an energy source and first and second probe assemblies, wherein each of the probe assemblies includes an electrically conductive energy delivery device electrically coupled to the energy source; inserting the energy delivery devices of the first and second probe assemblies into spaced-apart treatment sites for the spinal tissue; and delivering energy from the energy source to the spinal tissue through the energy delivery devices. Various options and modifications are possible. For example, energy may be delivered in both a bipolar manner and a monopolar manner, and at least one of the fist ad second probe assemblies may be repositioned before again delivering energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Kimberly-Clark, Inc.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
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Publication number: 20110264049Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a stabilization device for maintaining a position of a medical device relative to a body surface of a patient. The stabilization device comprises a support portion that defines a groove for receiving the medical device. The groove is structured to allow for positioning of the medical device at a plurality of angles relative to the body surface of the patient. The groove has opposing wall portions for securing the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara
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Patent number: D677788Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark, Inc.Inventors: Laura Man Yee Yu, Jay Sobel, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Steve Copeland, Edmund Chen