Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Harmon

Matthew T. Harmon 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).

  • Patent number: 8656929
    Abstract: Medical procedure trays and related methods are provided to accommodate joining a first non-sterile medical device with a second sterile medical device and maintaining required sterilization of the second sterile medical device to perform an associated medical procedure. One example of such medical procedures includes biopsy of a bone and/or associated bone marrow using a non-sterile powered drive and a sterile biopsy needle or biopsy needle set. Medical procedure trays and related methods may also be provided for use during aspiration of bone marrow and/or stem cell transplant procedures. Each medical procedure tray may include a containment bag or sterile sleeve. A coupler assembly, one or more sharps protectors, a biopsy sample ejector and/or associated ejector funnel may also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vidacare Corporation
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Matthew T. Harmon
  • Patent number: 8496658
    Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
  • Patent number: 8430879
    Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
  • Publication number: 20130096561
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow using a powered driver having a gear assembly and a motor. The powered driver may include an indicator operable to show status of a power supply associated with the powered driver. The power supply may include a battery power pack having a diamond shaped cross section. The powered driver may have a handle with a corresponding cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Christopher B. Kilcoln, Matthew T. Harmon, Ruben Trevino
  • Patent number: 8419683
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to access bone marrow at various target areas. Such apparatus may include an intraosseous device operable to penetrate bone at a selected target area and a depth limiter operable to control depth of penetration of the intraosseous device into bone and associated bone marrow. A manual driver and a guide may be included to optimize optimum insertion of the intraosseous device at a selected insertion site on a sternum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: VidaCare Corporation
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Robert W. Titkemeyer, David S. Bolleter, Ruben Trevino, Matthew T. Harmon, Christopher Kilcoin
  • Publication number: 20130006245
    Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
  • Patent number: 8128627
    Abstract: An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Jeremy D. Borchert, James D. Stoneburner, Mojan Goshayesh, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20100087821
    Abstract: Fracture fixation devices for placement within the intramedullary canal of a bone are disclosed. The devices disclosed include a tubular support including a liquid impermeable portion and a plurality of elongated members. The devices are typically used with a hardenable cement. Apparatus and methods for removing such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: NOVALIGN ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Roelof Trip, James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Charles E. Larsen, Mojan Goshayesh, Richard A. Hillstead, Steven B. Waite, Erik H. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100004626
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to access bone marrow at various target areas. Such apparatus may include an intraosseous device operable to penetrate bone at a selected target area and a depth limiter operable to control depth of penetration of the intraosseous device into bone and associated bone marrow. A manual driver and a guide may be included to optimize optimum insertion of the intraosseous device at a selected insertion site on a sternum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Robert W. Titkemeyer, David S. Bolleter, Ruben Trevino, Matthew T. Harmon, Christopher Kilcoin
  • Publication number: 20090228008
    Abstract: An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: OSTEOLIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Jeremy D. Borchert, James D. Stoneburner, Mojan Goshayesh, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20090216232
    Abstract: A modular implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: OSTEOLIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Buford, III, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Jeremy D. Borchert, James D. Stoneburner, Mojan Goshayesh, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20080287951
    Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger
  • Publication number: 20080221580
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow using a powered driver having a gear assembly and a motor. The powered driver may include an indicator operable to show status of a power supply associated with the powered driver. The power supply may include a battery power pack having a diamond shaped cross section. The powered driver may have a handle with a corresponding cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Christopher B. Kilcoin, Matthew T. Harmon, Ruben Trevino
  • Publication number: 20080140014
    Abstract: Fluid communication devices and supporting structures may be provided for use with intraosseous devices. Apparatus and methods may also be provided to communicate fluids with an intraosseous device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Larry J. Miller, David S. Bolleter, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Joseph J. Manno, Matthew T. Harmon, Bruce J. Richardson, Gary Emerson Hart