Patents by Inventor Sean Kavanaugh
Sean Kavanaugh 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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Publication number: 20140103065Abstract: Method and apparatus for beverage extraction needle side holes or apertures. The leading and trailing edges of the apertures may be shaped or otherwise configured to help reduce the possibility of coring or shearing of material as the needle is inserted into and/or withdrawn from material, such as a cork. Convex leading and/or trailing edges may help deflect material away from the aperture, reducing shearing. Concave leading and/or trailing edges may help prevent entry of material into the aperture, again reducing shearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Coravin, LLCInventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh, Nicholas G. Lazaris, Otto Deruntz, Adam Brierley Craft, Mike Rider
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Patent number: 8454612Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide increased pull-out resistance, stability and/or contact with tissue involving a reduced amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and can include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. Several embodiments disclose anchors and anchoring systems that effectively reconstruct or augment vertebral endplate surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 8394146Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 8361155Abstract: Methods of providing soft tissue impaction using anchored implants are disclosed. In some embodiments, the soft tissue impaction provided by the anchored implants can facilitate intervertebral disc reconstruction. A method of soft tissue impaction includes displacing soft tissue from within a defective region of an anulus into a nuclear disc space of an intervertebral disc as it is driven within an outer surface of an adjacent vertebral body.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Jacob Einhorn, Christopher Tarapata, Robert Kevin Moore, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20120316648Abstract: An implant system for reinforcing an intervertebral disc and opposing endplate is provided wherein a flexible blocking member for blocking a defect is coupled to a first endplate anchor. An opposing endplate reinforcement member is coupled to a second endplate anchor and implanted in the opposing endplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh, Chris Tarapata, Thomas Boyajian
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Patent number: 8323341Abstract: Methods of providing graft impaction using anchored implants are disclosed. In some embodiments, the graft impaction provided by the anchored implants can facilitate surgical spinal fusion procedures. The anchored implants provide increased strength and increased pull-out resistance. The anchored implants can be used in conjunction with various surgical vertebral fusion approaches or techniques, such as anterior, posterior, transforaminal, and/or extreme lateral interbody fusion.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Jacob Einhorn, Christopher Tarapata, Robert Kevin Moore, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20120289865Abstract: A vertebral disc prosthesis, a method of implanting a prosthesis and a deployment device is provided. The prosthesis may be implanted into the interior region of the vertebral disc so as to displace existing vertebral tissue, such as NP. The size or amount of the prosthesis inserted into the interior region of the vertebral disc may be a characteristic of the disc or the prosthesis. For example, the amount or size of prosthesis inserted into the disc may be dependent upon restoring the functionality of the disc (e.g., the ability of the disc to transfer nutrients or otherwise survive, the ability of the disc to carry the required loads and absorb stress or the reduction of pain). The method may include monitoring at least one of: a) one or more characteristics of the vertebral disc, and b) one or more characteristics of the prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Jason Partin, Sean Kavanaugh, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 8114082Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20110264227Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20110196492Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delive?ng same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide increased pull-out resistance, stability and/or contact with tissue involving a reduced amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and can include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. Several embodiments disclose anchors and ancho?ng systems that effectively reconstruct or augment vertebral endplate surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 7972337Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20100298837Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive and that provides precise access to the desired site is provided. In some aspects, the device and method are adapted to deliver, position and expand implants that are initially oriented and compressed for minimally invasive, yet precise and effective implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Bogomir Gorensek, Gregory H. Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh, Robert Kevin Moore
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Publication number: 20100204797Abstract: Methods for repairing a damaged or weakened intervertebral disc are disclosed. According to one or more embodiments, a method comprises delivering a support member within an intervertebral disc having an anular defect, anchoring an anchor to a vertebral body adjacent the intervertebral disc, connecting the anchor to the support member, and pulling the support member toward the anchor using the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: GREGORY H. LAMBRECHT, ROBERT KEVIN MOORE, JACOB EINHORN, SEAN KAVANAUGH, CHRIS TARAPATA, THOMAS BOYAJIAN
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Patent number: 7727241Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for delivering medical devices, such as implants, to desired tissue sites, such as the intervertebral disc. In one aspect, an intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive and that provides precise access to the desired site is provided. In some aspects, the device and method are adapted to deliver, position and expand implants that are initially oriented and compressed for minimally invasive, yet precise and effective implantation.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Bogomir Gorensek, Gregory H. Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh, Robert Kevin Moore
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Publication number: 20100121455Abstract: Methods of providing soft tissue impaction using anchored implants are disclosed. In some embodiments, the soft tissue impaction provided by the anchored implants can facilitate intervertebral disc reconstruction. A method of soft tissue impaction includes displacing soft tissue from within a defective region of an anulus into a nuclear disc space of an intervertebral disc as it is driven within an outer surface of an adjacent vertebral body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Jacob Einhorn, Christopher Tarapata, Robert Kevin Moore, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20100114317Abstract: Methods of providing graft impaction using anchored implants are disclosed. In some embodiments, the graft impaction provided by the anchored implants can facilitate surgical spinal fusion procedures. The anchored implants provide increased strength and increased pull-out resistance. The anchored implants can be used in conjunction with various surgical vertebral fusion approaches or techniques, such as anterior, posterior, transforaminal, and/or extreme lateral interbody fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Jacob Einhorn, Christopher Tarapata, Robert Kevin Moore, Sean Kavanaugh
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Publication number: 20100049259Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide increased pull-out resistance, stability and/or contact with tissue involving a reduced amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and can include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces. Several embodiments disclose anchors and anchoring systems that effectively reconstruct or augment vertebral endplate surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 7658765Abstract: Resilient surgical meshes that, in some aspects, can be compressed or otherwise configured, for minimally invasive delivery in the intervertebral discs are provided. According to one or more embodiments, the surgical mesh can be robust, fatigue resistant, stable and capable of withstanding the dynamic environment generic to intervertebral discs.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh, Chris Tarapata, Thomas Boyajian
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Publication number: 20100004664Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to tissue anchors and methods of delivering same to the intervertebral disc or other sites within the body. In some embodiments, the anchors provide pull-out resistance, stability and/or maximize contact with tissue involving a minimum amount of penetration. In some embodiments, delivery methods are minimally invasive and include linear, lateral, and off-angle implantation or driving of anchors along, against or within tissue surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Boyajian, Almir Velagic, Robert Kevin Moore, Christopher Tarapata, Jacob Einhorn, Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh
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Patent number: 7553329Abstract: Presented are new resilient sheet-like surgical meshes that may be compressed for minimally invasive delivery in the intervertebral discs. According to one or more embodiments, the surgical mesh can be robust, fatigue resistant, stable and capable of withstanding the dynamic environment generic to intervertebral discs.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn, Sean Kavanaugh, Chris Tarapata, Thomas Boyajian