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).

  • VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160324668
    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: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • REINFORCED BIOLOGIC MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160317711
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Sangwook Park, Aaron Barere, Christopher T. Wagner, Robert Kiefer, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160310291
    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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventor: E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • Mechanical thrombectomy apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 9463035
    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: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: GW Medical LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, Michael P. Wallace
  • Reinforced biologic material
    Patent number: 9421306
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LifeCell Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Park, Aaron Barere, Christopher T. Wagner, Robert Kiefer, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Reinforced Biological Tissue
    Publication number: 20160228235
    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: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: David J. McQuillan, John R. Harper, Christopher T. Wagner, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Fixation device and method
    Patent number: 9408708
    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: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventor: E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Reinforced biological tissue
    Patent number: 9339369
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: LifeCell Corporation
    Inventors: David J. McQuillan, John R. Harper, Christopher T. Wagner, E. Skott Greenhalgh
  • Expandable support device and method of use
    Patent number: 9314349
    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: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael Paul Igoe
  • EXPANDABLE SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20160058572
    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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Michael P. IGOE
  • Expandable support device and method of use
    Patent number: 9259329
    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: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael P. Igoe
  • EXPANDABLE SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20160030099
    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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE
    Publication number: 20160022429
    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: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: FLEXMEDEX, LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20150351930
    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: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: FLEXMEDEX, LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • Guidance tool and method for use
    Patent number: 9149286
    Abstract: Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. A tunnel through the bone near the implantation target site can be created. The device can be inserted into and pass through and out of the tunnel to the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Flexmedex, LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Robert A. Kiefer
  • SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150265417
    Abstract: Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. A tunnel through the bone near the implantation target site can be created. The device can be inserted into and pass through and out of the tunnel to the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FLEXMEDEX, LLC
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • BREAST RECONSTRUCTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150250582
    Abstract: A hybrid medical device that can aid in reconstructive or augmentative surgery of the breast is disclosed. The device can utilize a suitable biological collagen tissue matrix combined with a synthetic material, for example, that can impart a high initial strength to the repair site while permitting proper healing and revitalization of the implanted device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
  • FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150230931
    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 vertebral body surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.
    Inventor: E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES INCLUDING A FRICTION ELEMENT AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150216530
    Abstract: Vaso-occlusive apparatuses, including implants, and methods of using them to treat aneurysms. The vaso-occlusive implants described herein include one or more soft and expandable braided member coupled to a pushable member such as a coil that maybe inserted and retrieved from within an aneurism using a delivery catheter as well as a friction element between the soft braided member and the coil. The friction element allows the relatively soft and elongate implant to be pushed out of a cannula without binding up within the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michael P. WALLACE, E. Skott GREENHALGH
  • Vaso-occlusive devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 9060777
    Abstract: Vaso-occlusive apparatuses, including implants, and methods of using them to treat aneurysms. For example, described herein are expandable vaso-occlusive implants that include one or more soft and expandable braided member coupled to a pushable member such as a coil that maybe inserted and retrieved from within an aneurism using a delivery catheter. In particular, the expandable implants described herein are configured to allow relatively soft and elongate implants to be pushed out of a cannula without binding up within the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: TW Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, E. Skott Greenhalgh