Patents by Inventor Luke Clauson
Luke Clauson 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: 20150216527Abstract: An apparatus for closing a surgical incision comprises left and right base panels, a plurality of closure components, and a plurality of left and right axial supports coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components couple the left and right base panels to each other laterally and have left and right ends coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components are positioned laterally across the left and right panels, the left axial supports are disposed between pairs of left closure component ends, the right axial supports are disposed between pairs of right closure component ends, and the left and right axial supports are offset from one another such that a serpentine arrangement of consecutive closure components and axial supports is formed. The apparatus can be made of antimicrobial materials or materials impregnated with antimicrobial agents. A flexible adhesive cover can be provided over the apparatus when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: AMIR BELSON, Eric STORNE, Alan SCHAER, Pankaj RATHI, Keiichiro ICHIRYU, Peter D'AQUANNI, Luke CLAUSON
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Publication number: 20150216515Abstract: A surgical tool system includes a surgical tool shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. A plurality of surgical tool tips detachably connect to the distal end of the shaft. The surgical tool shaft includes a low power electrical interface, a high power electrical interface, and a mechanical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Matt Newell, Luke Clauson, Amir Belson
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Patent number: 9089392Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in treating eye conditions with implantable drug delivery devices. One method includes introducing an implant into the suprachoroidal space, wherein the interior volume of the implant is plugged with a drug-release material comprising at least one active agent that elutes through at least one opening in the implant, wherein the drug-release material degrades from the interior volume of the implant over a period time.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Thomas A. Silvestrini, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Steven John
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Patent number: 9050086Abstract: An apparatus for closing a surgical incision comprises left and right base panels, a plurality of closure components, and a plurality of left and right axial supports coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components couple the left and right base panels to each other laterally and have left and right ends coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components are positioned laterally across the left and right panels, the left axial supports are disposed between pairs of left closure component ends, the right axial supports are disposed between pairs of right closure component ends, and the left and right axial supports are offset from one another such that a serpentine arrangement of consecutive closure components and axial supports is formed. The apparatus can be made of antimicrobial materials or materials impregnated with antimicrobial agents. A flexible adhesive cover can be provided over the apparatus when in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ZIPLINE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Amir Belson, Eric Storne, Alan Schaer, Pankaj Rathi, Keiichiro Ichiryu, Peter D'Aquanni, Luke Clauson
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Publication number: 20150073478Abstract: Suture anchoring devices include retention features that will hold the anchoring devices in place and resist displacement when tension is applied to an attached suture in a direction opposite direction of placement. The anchors may be deployed by a needle shaft in a placement direction (which may be straight, curved, or a combination of both), and the needle shaft may have a sharpened or a blunt tip depending on the nature of the anchor. The anchors will find use when a distal end of the suture attached to the anchor is to be left in place in solid tissue so that it cannot be tied off.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Amir Belson, Andy Denison, Eric Johnson, Phillip Burke, David R. Lari, Michael Schaller, Luke Clauson
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Publication number: 20150022780Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in viewing and positioning an eye with a gonio lens system, such as during ocular exams and ocular surgeries. Some embodiments of the gonio lens system can include a gonio lens for viewing one or more tissues and structures of the eye. In addition, the gonio lens system can include one or more positioning features for controlling movement positioning of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Steven John, Richard S. Lilly, Luke Clauson, Steven Vold, Brian Walsh
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Publication number: 20140360033Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a plurality of engagement structures independently movable along a longitudinal axis to initially engage a mid-foot region of a foot is described. A center structure or a first set of engagement structures engage the foot in a mid-foot region, and one or more peripheral engagement structures engage the plantar surface in regions surrounding the mid-foot region independent from the structure(s) engaging the mid-foot region. Positional information about the engagement structures is obtained, and a surface map from the positional information is constructed, to determine a profile or contour for an orthotic device in which the foot is in a restored bone state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Neville A. Bonwit, Luke Clauson, Kenneth J. den Dulk, Gregg E. Freebury, Matthew B. Newell
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Publication number: 20140323995Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in treating eye conditions. In some embodiments, a site-specific therapeutic agent is mixed with a releasing agent with a dual syringe apparatus in order to achieve homogeneity. Once mixed, the site-specific therapeutic agent and releasing agent can be either dispensed directly within an area of the eye or within an implant. The implant can be at least partially filled with the site-specific therapeutic agent and releasing agent either prior to or after implantation into the eye. Some ratios of site-specific therapeutic agents to releasing agents are disclosed which provide various releasing profiles of the site-specific therapeutic agent within the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: TRANSCEND MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Nathan White, Richard S. Lilly, Matthew Newell, Michael Schaller
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Patent number: 8851676Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in viewing and positioning an eye with a gonio lens system, such as during ocular exams and ocular surgeries. Some embodiments of the gonio lens system can include a gonio lens for viewing one or more tissues and structures of the eye. In addition, the gonio lens system can include one or more positioning features for controlling movement positioning of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Steven John, Richard S. Lilly, Luke Clauson, Steven Vold, Brian Walsh
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Publication number: 20140221940Abstract: Provided herewith is a needle for delivering dermal filler thread to a wrinkle in a patient. The needle can also be used to deliver the thread to a patient for the purposes of facial contouring. The needle comprises a coupler for attaching the thread to the needle and also a trocar to ease delivery through the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Luke Clauson, Matthew Newell, Kenneth Horne, Darin Gittings
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Publication number: 20140213958Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for an ocular implant which can be positioned in the Schlemm's canal of a patient's eye for improving fluid flow, such as aqueous fluid, through the eye. The ocular implant can have a variety of shapes and sizes which can allow the ocular implant to be implanted in the Schlemm's canal for applying a force, including a predetermined force, along a part of the Schlemm's canal. The force applied by the ocular implant can change the shape of the Schlemm's canal which can increase the flow volume within and through the Schlemm's canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: TRANSCEND MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Michael Schaller
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Publication number: 20140171885Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in treating eye conditions with implantable drug delivery devices. One method includes introducing an implant into the suprachoroidal space, wherein the interior volume of the implant is plugged with a drug-release material comprising at least one active agent that elutes through at least one opening in the implant, wherein the drug-release material degrades from the interior volume of the implant over a period time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Thomas A. Silvestrini, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Steven John
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Publication number: 20140155805Abstract: A delivery system is disclosed which can be used to deliver an ocular implant into a target location within the eye via an ab interno procedure. In some embodiments, the implant can provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal or supraciliary space while in an implanted state. The delivery system can include a proximal handle component and a distal delivery component. In addition, the proximal handle component can include an actuator to control the release of the implant from the delivery component into the target location in the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: TRANSCEND MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Schaller, David Lari, Luke Clauson, Nathan White, Richard S. Lilly, Matthew Newell
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Publication number: 20140135916Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease, including open angle glaucoma and narrow angle glaucoma. Implants are described herein that create a directed flow field, such as between the anterior chamber and either the supraciliary space or suprachoroidal space. In addition, the implant can include a variety of features, including extruded features, such as rings and pegs, which can assist in preventing ocular tissue from collapsing onto the implant and occluding fluid pathways.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Steven John, David Lari, Sean Ianchulev, Michael Schaller
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Publication number: 20140081195Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods related to implants for treating one or more physiological conditions of the eye. Some embodiments disclosed herein include an expandable ocular implant for implanting in an eye. The expandable implant can include an implant having an elongate tubular body and an expandable sheath securely adapted to a part of the implant. Some embodiments of the expandable sheath can have at least one expandable feature that can assist the expandable sheath in forming a compact and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Michael Schaller, David Lari
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Publication number: 20130296930Abstract: Apparatus for closing a surgical incision comprise a base having left and right panels, a force distribution structure coupled to each panel, and a closure component which releasably attaches to the force distribution structure to draw the inner edges of the panels together in order to close adhered tissue edges. The force distribution structures allow the inner edges of the panels to expand while restraining expansion of the outer edges of the panels and limiting elongation of the lateral dimension of the panels. The incision closure appliance may be placed on skin or other tissue prior to forming the incision to be available to close said incision at the end of the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: ZipLine Medical, Inc.Inventors: Amir Belson, Eric Storne, Eric T. Johnson, Robert R. Ragland, Phillip C. Burke, Luke Clauson
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Publication number: 20130281908Abstract: A delivery system is disclosed which can be used to deliver an ocular implant into a target location within the eye via an ab interno procedure. In some embodiments, the implant can provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal or supraciliary space while in an implanted state. The delivery system can include a proximal handle component and a distal delivery component. In addition, the proximal handle component can include an actuator to control the release of the implant from the delivery component into the target location in the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: TRANSCEND MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Schaller, David Lari, Luke Clauson, Nathan White, Richard S. Lilly, Matthew Newell
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Publication number: 20130281817Abstract: A direct visualization (DV) system and methods for measuring one or more anatomical features of the eye, including a depth of the iridocorneal angle of the eye. The DV system can include a wire extending distally from a handle with the wire having one or more indicators for measuring anatomical features of the eye. The DV system can be deployed into the eye and used with minimal trauma to ocular tissues. Furthermore, the DV system can be used independently or alongside other ocular instruments, such as instruments having indicators corresponding to the DV system for correctly implanting ocular implants without the use of a gonio lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: TRANSCEND MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Schaller, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Richard S. Lilly, Luke Clauson, David Lari
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Patent number: 8529492Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in treating eye conditions with implantable drug delivery devices. One method includes introducing an implant into the suprachoroidal space, wherein the interior volume of the implant is plugged with a drug-release material comprising at least one active agent that elutes through at least one opening in the implant, wherein the drug-release material degrades from the interior volume of the implant over a period time.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Trascend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Luke Clauson, Thomas A. Silvestrini, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Steven John
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Publication number: 20130103145Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in viewing and positioning an eye with a gonio lens system, such as during ocular exams and ocular surgeries. Some embodiments of the gonio lens system can include a gonio lens for viewing one or more tissues and structures of the eye. In addition, the gonio lens system can include one or more positioning features for controlling movement positioning of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Steven John, Richard S. Lily, Luke Clauson, Steven Vold, Brian Walsh