Patents by Inventor Robert Rabiner
Robert Rabiner 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: 11154724Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Patent number: 11141207Abstract: Photodynamic devices for replacement of an articular head of a bone are provided. In an embodiment, a photodynamic device includes a photodynamic support member and an articular member attachable, either fixedly or removably, to the photodynamic support member and having a bearing surface. In an embodiment, the articular member includes a recess designed to receive the photodynamic support member. In an embodiment, the photodynamic support member includes an opening into which a shaft of the articular member can be inserted to attach the articular member to the photodynamic support member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Richard Scott Rader, Thomas Gausepohl
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Patent number: 11071572Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic, and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Publication number: 20200297399Abstract: Distal tip designs for bone fixation devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bone fixation includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable member having a proximal region and a distal region, wherein the expandable member is releasably attached about the distal end of the delivery catheter at the proximal region of the expandable member; a distal cap attached to the distal region of the expandable member to seal the expandable member; a light conducting fiber; and a light-sensitive liquid; wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of a light-sensitive liquid into the expandable member to expand the expandable member and an inner lumen for passage of the light conducting fiber into the expandable member to cure the light-sensitive liquid inside the expandable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Gene P. DiPoto, Robert A. Rabiner, Jeffrey P. Brousseau, Anthony W. O'Leary, Chi Y. Wong, Augustus C. Shanahan, Nicholas Ferrer, John Unger
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Patent number: 10772664Abstract: Systems and methods for treating conditions and diseases of the spine are disclosed herein. A device includes a balloon catheter comprising at least one inner lumen incorporated within an elongated shaft; a distal end having an inner balloon positioned inside and completely surrounded by an outer balloon; and a proximal end having an adapter for passage of at least one of an inflation fluid or a medical instrument; and an optical fiber comprising an outer diameter sized to pass through the inner lumen of the elongated shaft; a nonlinear light-emitting portion of a given length, wherein a portion of a cladding material from the nonlinear light-emitting portion has been removed so that light energy may be emitted along the length of the nonlinear light-emitting portion; and a linear elongated portion for guiding light towards the nonlinear light-emitting portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto
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Publication number: 20200268421Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
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Publication number: 20200197578Abstract: A method for preparing a laminate coronary stent comprising: providing a stent framework; and depositing a plurality of layers on said stent framework to form said laminate coronary stent; wherein at least one of said layers comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James B. McClain, Charles Douglas Taylor, Robert Rabiner
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Publication number: 20200155213Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Robert A. Rabiner
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Publication number: 20200147350Abstract: An access device places a medical article within a body space of a patient. The device has a needle that includes an elongated body and a needle hub. The device further includes a dilator disposed on and slideable along the elongated body of the needle and a medical article. The medical article is disposed on and slideable along the dilator. A track extends in a proximal direction from the dilator. The needle hub slides along at least a portion of the track between a first position and a second position. The device further includes a locking mechanism operably disposed between the track and the needle hub so as to inhibit further axial movement of the needle in the proximal direction when the needle hub is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Michael Tal, Janelle Anderson, Benjamin K. Yaffe, William J. McCreight, Robert Rabiner
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Publication number: 20200147351Abstract: An access device places a medical article within a body space of a patient. The device has a needle that includes an elongated body and a needle hub. The device further includes a dilator disposed on and slideable along the elongated body of the needle and a medical article. The medical article is disposed on and slideable along the dilator. A track extends in a proximal direction from the dilator. The needle hub slides along at least a portion of the track between a first position and a second position. The device further includes a locking mechanism operably disposed between the track and the needle hub so as to inhibit further axial movement of the needle in the proximal direction when the needle hub is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Michael Tal, Janelle Anderson, Benjamin K. Yaffe, William J. McCreight, Robert Rabiner
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Patent number: 10617795Abstract: A method for preparing a laminate coronary stent comprising: providing a stent framework; and depositing a plurality of layers on said stent framework to form said laminate coronary stent; wherein at least one of said layers comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James B. McClain, Charles Douglas Taylor, Robert Rabiner
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Patent number: 10575882Abstract: Distal tip designs for bone fixation devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bone fixation includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable member having a proximal region and a distal region, wherein the expandable member is releasably attached about the distal end of the delivery catheter at the proximal region of the expandable member; a distal cap attached to the distal region of the expandable member to seal the expandable member; a light conducting fiber; and a light-sensitive liquid; wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of a light-sensitive liquid into the expandable member to expand the expandable member and an inner lumen for passage of the light conducting fiber into the expandable member to cure the light-sensitive liquid inside the expandable member.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gene P. DiPoto, Robert A. Rabiner, Jeffrey P. Brousseau, Anthony W. O'Leary, Chi Y. Wong, Augustus C. Shanahan, Nicholas Ferrer, John Unger
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Patent number: 10543025Abstract: Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Mark A. Drew
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Publication number: 20200000504Abstract: Systems for the minimally invasive repair, stabilization and/or fixation of a fractured bone, such as a rib, are disclosed. The systems include one or more rods/support members that are designed to extend along a dimension of a bone being repaired and secure the fractured bone. The support members can be photodynamic, and are formed using an expandable member that is filled with a light-sensitive liquid that is cured to form the rigid support member. Two or more clamps are used to secure the support member(s) to the rib or other bone. Minimally invasive surgical methods for securing the systems to a fractured bone are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Anthony W. O'Leary
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Patent number: 10456184Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Rabiner
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Publication number: 20190231533Abstract: Photodynamic devices for replacement of an articular head of a bone are provided. In an embodiment, a photodynamic device includes a photodynamic support member and an articular member attachable, either fixedly or removably, to the photodynamic support member and having a bearing surface. In an embodiment, the articular member includes a recess designed to receive the photodynamic support member. In an embodiment, the photodynamic support member includes an opening into which a shaft of the articular member can be inserted to attach the articular member to the photodynamic support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Richard Scott Rader, Thomas Gausepohl
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Publication number: 20190160306Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Patent number: 10292823Abstract: Photodynamic devices for replacement of an articular head of a bone are provided. In an embodiment, a photodynamic device includes a photodynamic support member and an articular member attachable, either fixedly or removably, to the photodynamic support member and having a bearing surface. In an embodiment, the articular member includes a recess designed to receive the photodynamic support member. In an embodiment, the photodynamic support member includes an opening into which a shaft of the articular member can be inserted to attach the articular member to the photodynamic support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Illuminoss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Richard Scott Rader, Thomas Gausepohl
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Patent number: 10226642Abstract: Systems and methods for restructure and stabilization of bones that provide an anti-microbial effect are disclosed herein. A device includes a delivery catheter having an inner void for passing at least one light sensitive liquid, and an inner lumen; an expandable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter; at least one channel positioned in the expandable member; and a light conducting fiber sized to pass through the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and into the expandable member, wherein, when the light conducting fiber is in the at least one channel, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse light energy to provide an anti-microbial effect. When the light conducting fiber is in the expandable member, the light conducting fiber is able to disperse the light energy to initiate hardening of the light sensitive liquid within the expandable member to form a photodynamic implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: IlluminOss Medical, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Daniel E. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto, Augustus C. Shanahan, Franklin D. Shuler
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Publication number: 20190021773Abstract: Systems and methods for treating conditions and diseases of the spine are disclosed herein. A device includes a balloon catheter comprising at least one inner lumen incorporated within an elongated shaft; a distal end having an inner balloon positioned inside and completely surrounded by an outer balloon; and a proximal end having an adapter for passage of at least one of an inflation fluid or a medical instrument; and an optical fiber comprising an outer diameter sized to pass through the inner lumen of the elongated shaft; a nonlinear light-emitting portion of a given length, wherein a portion of a cladding material from the nonlinear light-emitting portion has been removed so that light energy may be emitted along the length of the nonlinear light-emitting portion; and a linear elongated portion for guiding light towards the nonlinear light-emitting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Robert A. Rabiner, Gene P. DiPoto