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).

  • Publication number: 20220338863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 11389156
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20190365379
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 10383620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 10357307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 9999418
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20160317211
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20160249907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 9345537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 9271724
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ANCHOR OPTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Patent number: 8894616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara
  • Patent number: 8864777
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
  • Publication number: 20140180313
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20130046319
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20120197282
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ANCHOR ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara, Jeffery Arnett
  • Publication number: 20120172858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • Publication number: 20110264049
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Laura Man Yee Yu, Neil Godara
  • Patent number: D677788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Man Yee Yu, Jay Sobel, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Steve Copeland, Edmund Chen