Patents by Inventor Mark W. Hunter
Mark W. Hunter 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: 20240066435Abstract: A method of forming a degassing system includes the step of forming a bundle of hollow tube membrane members by wrapping hollow tube membrane members to form the bundle at a temperature above 100° F. (38° C.). Another method of forming a degassing system includes the step of the inserting bundle into an outer canister at a temperature above 100° F. (38° C.). A fuel supply system made by these methods is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Mark R. Gurvich, Richard E. Versailles, Jay W. Kokas, Rebecca R. Stoner, Andrew M Caldecutt, Alan F. Hunter, Haralambos Cordatos, Murtuza Lokhandwalla
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Patent number: 11707363Abstract: A tunable implant, system, and method enables a tunable implant to be adjusted within a patient. The tunable implant includes a securing mechanism to secure the implant in the patient, a actuation portion that enables the implant to move and an adjustment portion that permits adjustment of the implant after the implant has been positioned within the patient. The method of adjusting the tunable implant includes analyzing the operation of the implant, determining if any adjustments are necessary and adjusting the implant to improve implant performance. The implant system includes both the tunable implant and a telemetric system that is operable to telemetrically receive data from the tunable implant where the data is used to determine if adjustment of the tunable implant is necessary. The system also includes an instrument assembly that is used for performing spinal surgery where the instrument assembly includes a mounting platform and a jig.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Greg Rutz, Torsten Lyon
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Patent number: 11684491Abstract: A tunable implant, system, and method enables a tunable implant to be adjusted within a patient. The tunable implant includes a securing mechanism to secure the implant in the patient, a actuation portion that enables the implant to move and an adjustment portion that permits adjustment of the implant after the implant has been positioned within the patient. The method of adjusting the tunable implant includes analyzing the operation of the implant, determining if any adjustments are necessary and adjusting the implant to improve implant performance. The implant system includes both the tunable implant and a telemetric system that is operable to telemetrically receive data from the tunable implant where the data is used to determine if adjustment of the tunable implant is necessary. The system also includes an instrument assembly that is used for performing spinal surgery where the instrument assembly includes a mounting platform and a jig.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventor: Mark W. Hunter
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Patent number: 11426254Abstract: A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient. The surgical instrument navigation system includes: a surgical instrument; an imaging device which is operable to capture scan data representative of an internal region of interest within a given patient; a tracking subsystem that employs electro-magnetic sensing to capture in real-time position data indicative of the position of the surgical instrument; a data processor which is operable to render a volumetric perspective image of the internal region of interest from a point of view of the surgical instrument; and a display which is operable to display the volumetric perspective image of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Verard, Paul Kessman, Mark W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20200129262Abstract: A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient. The surgical instrument navigation system includes: a surgical instrument; an imaging device which is operable to capture scan data representative of an internal region of interest within a given patient; a tracking subsystem that employs electro-magnetic sensing to capture in real-time position data indicative of the position of the surgical instrument; a data processor which is operable to render a volumetric perspective image of the internal region of interest from a point of view of the surgical instrument; and a display which is operable to display the volumetric perspective image of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Laurent VERARD, Paul Kessman, Mark W. Hunter
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Patent number: 10512522Abstract: A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient. The surgical instrument navigation system includes: a surgical instrument; an imaging device which is operable to capture scan data representative of an internal region of interest within a given patient; a tracking subsystem that employs electro-magnetic sensing to capture in real-time position data indicative of the position of the surgical instrument; a data processor which is operable to render a volumetric perspective image of the internal region of interest from a point of view of the surgical instrument; and a display which is operable to display the volumetric perspective image of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Verard, Paul Kessman, Mark W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20180280159Abstract: A tunable implant, system, and method enables a tunable implant to be adjusted within a patient. The tunable implant includes a securing mechanism to secure the implant in the patient, a actuation portion that enables the implant to move and an adjustment portion that permits adjustment of the implant after the implant has been positioned within the patient. The method of adjusting the tunable implant includes analyzing the operation of the implant, determining if any adjustments are necessary and adjusting the implant to improve implant performance. The implant system includes both the tunable implant and a telemetric system that is operable to telemetrically receive data from the tunable implant where the data is used to determine if adjustment of the tunable implant is necessary. The system also includes an instrument assembly that is used for performing spinal surgery where the instrument assembly includes a mounting platform and a jig.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Greg Rutz, Torsten Lyon
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Publication number: 20180161120Abstract: A surgical instrument navigation system is provided that visually simulates a virtual volumetric scene of a body cavity of a patient from a point of view of a surgical instrument residing in the cavity of the patient. The surgical instrument navigation system includes: a surgical instrument; an imaging device which is operable to capture scan data representative of an internal region of interest within a given patient; a tracking subsystem that employs electro-magnetic sensing to capture in real-time position data indicative of the position of the surgical instrument; a data processor which is operable to render a volumetric perspective image of the internal region of interest from a point of view of the surgical instrument; and a display which is operable to display the volumetric perspective image of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Laurent Verard, Paul Kessman, Mark W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20180153709Abstract: A tunable implant, system, and method enables a tunable implant to be adjusted within a patient. The tunable implant includes a securing mechanism to secure the implant in the patient, a actuation portion that enables the implant to move and an adjustment portion that permits adjustment of the implant after the implant has been positioned within the patient. The method of adjusting the tunable implant includes analyzing the operation of the implant, determining if any adjustments are necessary and adjusting the implant to improve implant performance. The implant system includes both the tunable implant and a telemetric system that is operable to telemetrically receive data from the tunable implant where the data is used to determine if adjustment of the tunable implant is necessary. The system also includes an instrument assembly that is used for performing spinal surgery where the instrument assembly includes a mounting platform and a jig.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Mark W. Hunter
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Patent number: 8814874Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that provides a system to perform a procedure on a patient or on a patient's anatomy. The apparatus can include a guide member that includes at least three degrees of freedom of movement of a guide or alignment portion. The apparatus can be used to guide or form reference points for a guide to resect a portion of an anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Gordon Goodchild, Brandon D. Larocque, Frank Strupeck, Scott Shaver
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Patent number: 8706185Abstract: A method and apparatus for percutaneous and/or minimally invasive implantation of a construct. The construct may be implanted using a navigation system for planning and execution of a procedure. A plurality of portions of the construct may be interconnected using locations and paths determined and navigated with the navigation system.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Stacy Sprouse, David A. Mire, John B. Clayton, Mark W. Hunter
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Patent number: 8548565Abstract: A method for use during a procedure on a body. The method generates a display representing relative positions of two structures during the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Paul Kessman
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Patent number: 8467853Abstract: An image guided catheter navigation system for navigating a region of a patient includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the patient. The tracking device tracks the location of the catheter in the region of the patient. The controller superimposes an icon representing the catheter onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the location of the catheter. The display displays the image of the region with the catheter superimposed onto the image at the current location of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Bradley A. Jascob, Laurent Verard, James F. Kelley
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Patent number: 8401616Abstract: An image guided navigation system for navigating a region of a subject includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the subject. The tracking device tracks the location of the instrument in the subject. The controller superimposes an icon representative of the instrument onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the tracked location of the instrument. The display displays the image with the superimposed instrument.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Verard, Mark W. Hunter, Andrew Bzostek
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Patent number: 8271069Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Jascob, Scott Shaver, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirsten Boes, John H. Dukesherer, Mark W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20120059249Abstract: An image guided navigation system for navigating a region of a subject includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the subject. The tracking device tracks the location of the instrument in the subject. The controller superimposes an icon representative of the instrument onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the tracked location of the instrument. The display displays the image with the superimposed instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Verard, Mark W. Hunter, Andrew Bzostek
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Patent number: 8074662Abstract: A system operable to assist in a surgical procedure. The system can include a surgical navigation system that can be used to assist in determining a position of the surgical instrument, an information of an anatomical body, information regarding an anatomical structure, or combinations thereof. The system can further display the positional information or the anatomical or physiological information on a display.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W Hunter, Paul Kessman, Brad Jascob
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Patent number: 8057407Abstract: An integrated surgical anchor/localization sensor is disclosed. The anchor is adapted to be secured to an anatomical structure and contains a sensor housing. A receiver is located within the sensor housing and is adapted to sense reference signals generated by a surgical guidance system. A transmitter, connected to the receiver, conveys to a processor signals received by the receiver, so that the signals transmitted by the receiver are indicative of a current position of the anchor. Various other structures and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Michael A Martinelli, Mark W Hunter, Sheri McCoid, Paul Kessman
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Patent number: 8060185Abstract: An image guided catheter navigation system for navigating a region of a patient includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the patient. The tracking device tracks the location of the catheter in the region of the patient. The controller superimposes an icon representing the catheter onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the location of the catheter. The display displays the image of the region with the catheter superimposed onto the image at the current location of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hunter, Bradley A. Jascob, Laurent Verard, James F. Kelley
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Patent number: 8046052Abstract: An image guided navigation system for navigating a region of a patient includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of a patient. The tracking device tracks the location of the instrument in a region of the patient. The controller superimposes an icon representative of the instrument onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the location of the instrument. The display displays the image with the superimposed instrument. The images and a registration process may be synchronized to a physiological event. The controller may also provide and automatically identify an optimized site to navigate the instrument to.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Verard, Mark W. Hunter, Andrew Bzostek