Patents by Inventor Michael K. Carouge

Michael K. Carouge 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).

  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Patent number: 8795364
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Kensey Nash Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Gino Bradica, Jeffrey C. Kelly, Michael K. Carouge
  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Patent number: 8758351
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Kensey Nash Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Jeffrey C. Kelly, Gino Bradica, Michael K. Carouge, Brian Oeffinger
  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Publication number: 20120191130
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Jeffrey C. Kelly, Gino Bradica, Michael K. Carouge, Brian Oeffinger
  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Patent number: 8114161
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Kensey Nash Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas G. Evans, Jeffrey C. Kelly, Gino Bradica, Michael K. Carouge, Brian Oeffinger