Patents by Inventor Shawn T. Huxel
Shawn T. Huxel 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: 10716562Abstract: 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: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Alan B. Miller, Shawn T. Huxel, Richard Thomas Briganti
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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: 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: 20150201924Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament 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 so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Leonard Gordon, Shawn T. Huxel, Mari Susan Truman, Allen B. Miller
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Patent number: 8795333Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament 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 so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventors: Leonard Gordon, Shawn T Huxel, Mari Susan Truman, Alan B. Miller
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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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Patent number: 8414613Abstract: The invention pertains to medical devices for anchoring a suture engaged with soft tissue to a bone, the devices including tissue fastening medical devices, bone anchor medical devices, bone anchor driving tools and impactor tools, and procedures for using the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Orthonoble Inc.Inventors: Shawn T. Huxel, David Gordon Levinsohn, Alan B. Miller
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Publication number: 20130060190Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament 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 so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Core Essence Orthopaedics, LLCInventors: Leonard Gordon, Shawn T. Huxel, Mari Susan Truman, Alan B. Miller
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Patent number: 8298261Abstract: The invention pertains to medical devices for anchoring a suture engaged with soft tissue to a bone, the devices including tissue fastening medical devices, bone anchor medical devices, bone anchor driving tools and impactor tools, and procedures for using the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Core Essence Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Shawn T. Huxel, David Gordon Levinsohn, Alan B. Miller
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Publication number: 20110202002Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament 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 so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Core Essence Orthopaedics, LLCInventors: Leonard Gordon, Shawn T. Huxel, Mari Susan Truman, Alan B. Miller
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Publication number: 20110160749Abstract: A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament 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 so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Leonard Gordon, Shawn T. Huxel, Alan B. Miller
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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
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Patent number: 7645282Abstract: A method and device for cutting orthopedic cable including tensioning and crimping the cable in a desired position within a surgical cavity. A free end of the cable is inserted a device with two coaxial members having coordinating shearing faces. The shearing faces are moved along the cable to a position proximate a portion of the cable to be cut. Cutting is achieved is by rotating the coaxial members with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Osseus, LLCInventors: Shawn T. Huxel, Oliver Buchert
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Patent number: 7507247Abstract: A stent delivery system for the placement of non-expandable stents in the urethra is described. The delivery system is generally composed of a catheter with a stent mounted near the distal end of the catheter. The stent is held in place by a balloon or mechanical mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Shawn T. Huxel, Todd Fruchterman, Mark Boomer, Thomas M. Poandl, Ronald W. Marsh
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Patent number: 6929651Abstract: A stent delivery system for the placement of non-expandable stents in the urethra is described. The delivery system is generally composed of a catheter with a stent mounted near the distal end of the catheter. The stent is held in place by a balloon or mechanical mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Shawn T Huxel, Todd Fruchterman, Mark Boomer, Thomas M. Poandl, Ronald W. Marsh
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Patent number: 6846313Abstract: A bioabsorbable rivet and pin fastener is formed as an elongated unit that may be used for anchoring, or for attachment of a fixation plate. The rivet has a head mechanically connected to two or more legs that extend generally distally from the head and may flex outwardly from a central rivet axis. The pin is integral with the rivet and oriented along the central axis by a connection such as a web or a plurality of braces, forming an integral, aligned, one-piece assembly that may, for example, be molded as a single piece. The connection breaks under force as the pin is driven into the rivet, so that the pin contacts internal surfaces of the legs and pushes the legs outward into frictional engagement with the surrounding bone. The one-piece assembly may be formed in a gated mold having a central pin with a relief passage that defines the braces between upper and lower portions of the rivet.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.Inventors: Laurel L. Rogers, Mariann Sayer, David W. Overaker, Shawn T. Huxel, Kevin Cooper, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Joseph R. Thomas
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Patent number: 6648811Abstract: The present invention is directed to a brachytherapy seed delivery system which includes a seed cartridge including a central channel, a plurality of brachytherapy seeds disposed within the central channel and a plurality of absorbable, dimensionally stable spacers disposed within the central channel. The present invention is further directed to a method of loading a brachytherapy seed delivery system including the steps of: providing a seed cartridge including a central channel, seeds and spacers as described above; connecting the brachytherapy seed cartridge to a brachytherapy needle including a cannula; and forcing the seeds out of the brachytherapy seed cartridge into the cannula. The present invention is further directed to an improved brachytherapy method including inserting the brachytherapy needle of the brachytherapy seed delivery system recited above into a human organ; and forcing the seeds and the spacer through the cannula of the brachytherapy needle and into the human organ.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Sierocuk, Nicholas M. Popadiuk, John J. Karl, Shawn T. Huxel
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Patent number: 6503259Abstract: A surgical fastening system includes a fastener having a plurality of individual fastener pairs each having a piercing element with a pin that pierces the tissue to be repaired and a receiver portion that interlocks with the pin of a corresponding piercing element. A fastener dispenser holds the piercing elements and receiver elements in relative juxtaposition and in a predetermined geometric configuration, such as a circle. After the tissues to be joined are positioned between the piercing and receiving elements held in the dispenser, the dispenser is adjusted to draw the elements together capturing the tissue therebetween. The dispenser then pushes the piercing elements through the tissue and into the receiving elements causing the elements to interlock. Because the anastomosed junction is formed by a plurality of independent pairs, the junction retains flexibility. When used to anastomose a tubular organ, the fastener allows radial expansion of the organ permitting peristalsis.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Shawn T. Huxel, John McAllen, III, David W. Overaker