Patents by Inventor Richard Thomas Briganti
Richard Thomas Briganti 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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Patent number: 9872681Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for delivering an article formed of a shape memory alloy to a surgical implantation site. The apparatus may include a body having a passage for receiving the proximal portion of the shape memory article, the passage being shaped to substantially prevent the shape memory article from deforming in accordance with its shape memory properties when the proximal portion of the shape memory article is positioned in the passage. An exemplary involves placing the distal portions of legs of a staple in at least one passage in a constraining device that substantially constrains the legs from deforming; and placing the proximal portions of the legs of the staple in at least one passage in an apparatus that, independently of the constraining device, substantially prevents the legs from deforming.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Publication number: 20180008302Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release is disclosed. The apparatus includes a guide tool for guiding a knife and a scope during surgery which may be employed with a translating knife. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicia viewable to show the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator employable to prevent re-use of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Stuart Seymour, Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Charles F. Leinberry, JR.
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Publication number: 20170238926Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for delivering an article formed of a shape memory alloy to a surgical implantation site. The apparatus may include a body having a passage for receiving the proximal portion of the shape memory article, the passage being shaped to substantially prevent the shape memory article from deforming in accordance with its shape memory properties when the proximal portion of the shape memory article is positioned in the passage. An exemplary involves placing the distal portions of legs of a staple in at least one passage in a constraining device that substantially constrains the legs from deforming; and placing the proximal portions of the legs of the staple in at least one passage in an apparatus that, independently of the constraining device, substantially prevents the legs from deforming.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Publication number: 20170216564Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to be coupled to a peripheral intravenous line. The introducer defines an inner volume having a first portion that defines an axis parallel to and offset from an axis defined by a second portion. A first portion of the actuator is movably disposed in the first portion of the inner volume. A second portion of the actuator is movably disposed in the second portion of the inner volume and coupled to the catheter movably disposed in the second portion of the inner volume. The actuator moves the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the catheter is disposed within the peripheral intravenous line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Velano Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Pitamber Devgon, Kevin J. Ehrenreich, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Publication number: 20170182225Abstract: A shape memory alloy structure comprises at least one tubular member formed of shape memory material, each tubular member including a plurality of panels having side edges, wherein each tubular member is moveable between a radially contracted position and a radially extended position, and wherein the coupled side edges of adjacent panels of each tubular member form hinges for moving the structure between the contracted position and the extended position. Multiple layer tubular structures, methods for forming and fixtures for collapsing same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Rob K Rao, Richard Thomas Briganti, Michael D Black, Mike Y Chen
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Patent number: 9622885Abstract: A shape memory alloy structure comprises at least one tubular member formed of shape memory material, each tubular member including a plurality of panels having side edges, wherein each tubular member is moveable between a radially contracted position and a radially extended position, and wherein the coupled side edges of adjacent panels of each tubular member form hinges for moving the structure between the contracted position and the extended position. Multiple layer tubular structures, methods for forming and fixtures for collapsing same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: MEDPLATE LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Rob K Rao, Richard Thomas Briganti, Michael D Black, Mike Y Chen
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Publication number: 20160157881Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release is disclosed. The apparatus includes a guide tool for guiding a knife and a scope during surgery which may be employed with a translating knife. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicia viewable to show the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator employable to prevent re-use of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Stuart Seymour, Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Charles F. Leinberry, JR.
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Publication number: 20150164500Abstract: An apparatus for reattaching a longitudinal anatomical feature to an other anatomical feature comprising: a first repair device (1710) having at least first (1711) and second (1712) filaments, each having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, a first needle (1715) attached to the first ends of the first and second filaments and a second needle (1716) attached to the second ends of the first and second filaments; a catheter (101) comprising a tube having a lumen; a funnel member (103) having a smaller longitudinal end for placement adjacent an entry to an anatomical passageway and a larger longitudinal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Leonard Gordon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Daniel Jacob Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20150148886Abstract: A shape memory alloy structure comprises at least one tubular member formed of shape memory material, each tubular member including a plurality of panels having side edges, wherein each tubular member is moveable between a radially contracted position and a radially extended position, and wherein the coupled side edges of adjacent panels of each tubular member form hinges for moving the structure between the contracted position and the extended position. Multiple layer tubular structures, methods for forming and fixtures for collapsing same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Rob K. Rao, Richard Thomas Briganti, Michael D. Black, Mike Y. Chen
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Publication number: 20140364766Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer having a first member and a second member, a locking mechanism coupled to a distal end of the first member and configured to couple the introducer to a peripheral intravenous line, and an actuator coupled to the catheter. The actuator is configured to move from a first configuration, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, toward a second configuration to move the second member to a distal position relative to the first member. A portion of a guide of the second member being distal to the first member when the second member is in the distal position. The actuator is configured to move relative to the second member to be placed in the second configuration when the second member is in its distal position such that the catheter is disposed within and extending past an end of the peripheral intravenous line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: CREATIVE VASCULAR, LLCInventors: Pitamber DEVGON, Richard Thomas BRIGANTI, Kenneth Todd CASSIDY, Marc-Alan LEVINE, Mark MARTEL
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Patent number: 8672960Abstract: The invention pertains to a method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release. The apparatus includes a retrograde knife and a guide tool for guiding the knife and a scope during surgery. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicators showing the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator for preventing re-use of a single use device.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: SEG-Way Orthopaedics, IncInventors: Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Charles F. Leinberry, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140034702Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for delivering an article formed of a shape memory alloy to a surgical implantation site. The apparatus may include a body having a passage for receiving the proximal portion of the shape memory article, the passage being shaped to substantially prevent the shape memory article from deforming in accordance with its shape memory properties when the proximal portion of the shape memory article is positioned in the passage. An exemplary involves placing the distal portions of legs of a staple in at least one passage in a constraining device that substantially constrains the legs from deforming; and placing the proximal portions of the legs of the staple in at least one passage in an apparatus that, independently of the constraining device, substantially prevents the legs from deforming.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: OT MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Patent number: 8596514Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for delivering an article formed of a shape memory alloy to a surgical implantation site. The apparatus may include a body having a passage for receiving the proximal portion of the shape memory article, the passage being shaped to substantially prevent the shape memory article from deforming in accordance with its shape memory properties when the proximal portion of the shape memory article is positioned in the passage. An exemplary involves placing the distal portions of legs of a staple in at least one passage in a constraining device that substantially constrains the legs from deforming; and placing the proximal portions of the legs of the staple in at least one passage in an apparatus that, independently of the constraining device, substantially prevents the legs from deforming.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: OT Medical, LLCInventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Publication number: 20130144310Abstract: The invention comprises methods and apparatus for reattaching anatomical members, such as tendons, ligaments, or bone, during preparing and healing of the member using a surgical repair device that can be securely attached to the member and then safely guided through tortuous anatomy for reattachment and repair. The repair device further includes structural means to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device also are provided, such as a crimp connector holder tool for holding the crimp connector during threading therethrough of two sutures attached to two tendon stumps for bringing the two stumps into abutment and crimping them in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: CORE ESSENCE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.Inventors: Leonard Gordon, Richard Thomas Briganti, Daniel Jacob Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20120041484Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone. Particularly, the invention relates to bone anchors for receiving (or being pre-loaded with) sutures for connecting to soft tissue that is to be attached to bone, including tools for implanting the bone anchors and facilitating the attachment of soft tissue to bone via the bone anchors and procedures for using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: CORE ESSENCE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.Inventors: Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Nicholas Gately, Jeffrey B. Miller, Craig A. Hidalgo, David G. Reed, Daniel Jacob Zimmerman, Anthony Walker
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Publication number: 20120016397Abstract: The invention pertains to a method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release. The apparatus includes a retrograde knife and a guide tool for guiding the knife and a scope during surgery. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicators showing the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator for preventing re-use of a single use device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Core Essence Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Richard Thomas Briganti, Alan B. Miller, Charles F. Leinberry, JR.
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Publication number: 20100237128Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for delivering an article formed of a shape memory alloy to a surgical implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Core Essence Orthopaedics, LLCInventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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Publication number: 20100179573Abstract: The invention pertains to medical devices for anchoring a suture engaged with soft tissue to a bone, the devices including one or more of tissue fastening medical devices, bone anchor medical devices, bone anchor driving tools, implantation tools, and impactor tools, and procedures for using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Core Essence Orthopaedics, LLCInventors: David Gordon Levinsohn, Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti