Patents by Inventor Sprague W. Hazard, III

Sprague W. Hazard, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20230310816
    Abstract: Methods, devices, systems, and/or kits that encompass various components for accessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a CSF containing space of a subject to drain the CSF into a dural venous sinus (DVS) of the subject via a single cranial hole are disclosed herein. The described methods, devices, systems and/or kits drain the CSF into the DVS to treat hydrocephalus in a manner that does not require penetration into the gray matter of the subject’s brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Barry M. Fell, Randy S. Haluck, Sprague W. Hazard, III, Elias B. Rizk
  • Publication number: 20220176090
    Abstract: A modular cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drain system for treating hydrocephalus without penetration of the gray matter of the brain is disclosed. Modular components of the CSF drain system may include a subarachnoid space (SAS) inlet drain implant, a SAS implant plug, a connector implant, a dural venous sinus (DVS) implant plug, and a DVS outlet drain implant. When implanted, the modular components may be fluidly coupled such that cerebrospinal fluid may flow from a subjects subarachnoid space through the modular components and into the subjects cerebral venous sinuses. A kit including a guide device and the CSF drain system, as well as a method for installing the CSF drain system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Barry M. Fell, Randy S. Haluck, Sprague W. Hazard, III, Elias B. Rizk
  • Publication number: 20210128193
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Patent number: 10918413
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon
  • Publication number: 20180168682
    Abstract: The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Sprague W. Hazard, III, Barry Fell, Randy Haluck, Pratik Rohatgi, Peter Dillon