Patents by Inventor Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean 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).

  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110046648
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Micahel Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • DEFORMING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110040312
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes deformable structure for engaging a connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20100030262
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • SLOTTED ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100030263
    Abstract: A slotted anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The slotted anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration and of a rigidity to substantially prevent deflection of the prongs. The prongs include inwardly facing protrusions that are configured to capture and deform the connector between the protrusions and prevent the connector from disengaging from the slotted anchor once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Neotracrt, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean, Michael Wei, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Earl A. Bright, II