Patents by Inventor Skott Greenhalgh

Skott Greenhalgh 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).

  • Expandable support device and method of use
    Patent number: 11141208
    Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone. The expandable support device can have interconnected struts. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The expandable support device can be inserted into a damaged bone and radial expanded. The radial expansion of the expandable support device struts can cause the struts to cut mechanically support and/or the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses and methods of use
    Patent number: 11103265
    Abstract: Inverting tube thrombectomy apparatus for removing clot that are configured to prevent compression of the apparatus that may separate the distal end of the apparatus from the clot and may make it difficult to advance the apparatus to engage with the clot, particularly in a tortious vessel. The apparatuses and methods of using them described herein may be adapted to prevent tension in the flexible tube that is rolling and inverting over the distal end of the inversion support catheter when capturing a clot. Also described herein are inverting tube thrombectomy apparatus that are configured to reload either automatically or manually within the vessel to capture additional clot material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE
    Publication number: 20210251772
    Abstract: Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Flexmedex, LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
  • VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210204955
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusion system for occluding an aneurysm includes a delivery catheter having a delivery lumen extending therethrough, a pusher member at least partially extending through the delivery lumen, and a vaso-occlusive device loaded within the delivery lumen, the vaso-occlusive device comprising an expandable braid formed out of a plurality of elongate braid filaments, the elongate braid elements having respective proximal end portions that are formed into a flexible transition section having a proximal end portion attached to a distal end of the pusher member and/or to an elongate central member coupled to, and extending distally of, the pusher member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Expandable support device and method of use
    Patent number: 11051954
    Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device and method can be used to treat compression fractures. The compression fractures can be in the spine. The device can be deployed by compressing the device longitudinally resulting in radial expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael P. Igoe
  • INVERTING THROMBECTOMY APPARATUSES HAVING ENHANCED TRACKING
    Publication number: 20210186543
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 11026709
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mechanically removing objects from a body. In particular, described herein are thrombectomy methods and mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses for removal of blood clots from within a lumen of a blood vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Michael P. Wallace
  • REINFORCED BIOLOGICAL TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210161646
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an implantable medical device comprising a hybrid composite material including a first biological component such as an acellular tissue matrix and a second non-biological component for strengthening the device after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: David J. MCQUILLAN, John R. HARPER, Christopher T. WAGNER, E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • INVERTING MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY APPARATUSES
    Publication number: 20210106346
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses (devices, systems, etc.) and methods for deploying and/or positioning them within a vessel and/or using them and/or removing a thrombus, e.g., clot, from within a vessel using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • INVERTING THROMBECTOMY APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210068854
    Abstract: Described herein are methods using mechanical inverting tube apparatuses to remove clot (e.g., thrombectomy), the apparatuses including an inversion support catheter having an expandable funnel-shaped distal end, and a flexible tube that can be continuously rolled over the funnel-shaped distal end and invert into the inner lumen of the inversion support catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. WALLACE, Clifford VAN, Roy LEGUIDLEGUID, E. Skott GREENHALGH, Winnie TANG
  • Fixation device and method
    Patent number: 10940014
    Abstract: An implantable orthopedic stability device is disclosed. The device can have a contracted and an expanded configuration. A method of using the device between adjacent facet surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventor: E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Vaso-occlusive devices
    Patent number: 10925612
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusion system for occluding an aneurysm includes a delivery catheter having a delivery lumen extending therethrough, a pusher member at least partially extending through the delivery lumen, and a vaso-occlusive device loaded within the delivery lumen, the vaso-occlusive device comprising an expandable braid formed out of a plurality of elongate braid filaments, the elongate braid elements having respective proximal end portions that are formed into a flexible transition section having a proximal end portion attached to a distal end of the pusher member and/or to an elongate central member coupled to, and extending distally of, the pusher member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10912576
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Attachment device and method for use
    Patent number: 10888363
    Abstract: Attachment devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The attachment devices can be fenestrated. The fenestrations can control the flow of fluid out of and/or into the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert A. Kiefer
  • Anti-jamming and macerating thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 10888343
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses that may be configured to prevent or reduce jamming (e.g., “anti-jamming” thrombectomy devices), grab clot, and/or macerate the thrombus, e.g., clot, being removed. These mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses may include a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts as it rolls over itself while being drawn into a catheter in a conveyor-like motion. In particular, described herein are mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses having tractors selectably extendable projections that may aid in grabbing and/or macerating a clot. Also described herein are seesawing tractors for mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • Anti-jamming and macerating thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 10888342
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses that may be configured to prevent or reduce jamming (e.g., “anti jamming” thrombectomy devices), grab clot, and/or macerate the thrombus, e.g., clot, being removed. These mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses may include a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts as it rolls over itself while being drawn into a catheter in a conveyor-like motion. In particular, described herein are mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses having tractors selectably extendable projections that may aid in grabbing and/or macerating a clot. Also described herein are seesawing tractors for mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh, Robert Garabedian
  • SURGICAL REPAIR GRAFT
    Publication number: 20200397949
    Abstract: The apparatuses and methods described herein relates generally to the field of active agent (drug) release from surgical grafts useful for soft tissue reconstruction, regeneration, or repair. More particularly, described herein are surgical grafts for soft tissue repair that include active agent that is released over time while advantageously matching the biomechanical properties of tissue during healing and recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10863999
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Inverting thrombectomy apparatuses having enhanced tracking
    Patent number: 10856894
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses, and particularly knitted rolling tube mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses configured to have improved tracking for delivery through tortious vessels are described herein. Also described herein are methods of removing clots using a mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in which the clot is larger than the tractor portion of the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Methods for advancing inverting mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses in the vasculature
    Patent number: 10842513
    Abstract: Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses (devices, systems, etc.) and methods for positioning them within a vessel and using them to remove a thrombus, e.g., clot, from within a vessel. In particular, described herein are methods of advancing an inverting tractor thrombectomy apparatus having a tractor comprising a flexible tube of material that inverts over itself as it rolls over a distal end opening of an elongate inversion support by extending the tractor region and/or a puller coupled to the tractor distally beyond the end of the catheter. Also described herein are power-driven mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Michael P. Wallace