Patents by Inventor Steven L. Griffith
Steven L. Griffith 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: 11285316Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 9861813Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20170189676Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20150258332Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Michael E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8986382Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Mike E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8623058Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20130012997Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8337526Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8323317Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20120283835Abstract: A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Anulex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ishmael Bentley, Dale Brady, Emily Daley, Mike E. Lancial, Lawrence W. Wales, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 8292925Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 7799057Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for stabilizing the facet joints of the spine. One aspect of the present invention is the stabilization of the facet joint by insertion of a facet implant through two opposing facet surfaces. The facet joint is not fixedly frozen by insertion of the screw, but instead the facet surfaces are flexibly and movably anchored to preserve movement because the screw or anchor includes a flexible intermediate portion which is positioned between the facet surfaces. The facet implant may be in the form of a screw or other anchor with the intermediate portion in the form of a polyaxial head, a cord, a spring, etc. The facet implant may furthermore be used in conjunction with a facet spacer that is placed between the first and second facet.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Garryl Hudgins, Steven L. Griffith, Adam Shinbrot
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Publication number: 20090118767Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20090093845Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20080319486Abstract: The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.Inventors: Hugh D. Hestad, Steven L. Griffith
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Publication number: 20080249627Abstract: An implant and method for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae includes an implant body having a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart by a longitudinal dimension of the implant, two diametrically opposed first and second shells, each of the shells having a body portion and a thread portion extending outwardly from the body portion, and a resilient support portion disposed between the two shells. The support portion may be made of an elastomeric material or may include a spring mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jeff W. Moehlenbruck, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 6368350Abstract: The present invention is directed to intervertebral prosthetic devices and methods. The intervertebral prosthetic devices and methods of the invention provides a variable instantaneous axis of rotation. In general, the disclosed devices include two bearing surfaces, a first bearing surface being curved and a second bearing surface being planar. In some embodiments, the curved bearing surface provides at least three degrees of rotational freedom and the planar bearing surface provides at least two degrees of translational freedom and one degree of rotational freedom. Several embodiments with varying degrees of rotational or translational freedom are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Sulzer Spine-Tech Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Erickson, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 5018508Abstract: A method for rendering a gallbladder dysfunctional without surgical removal comprises the steps of infusing the gallbladder with methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE), then, while the gallbladder is so infused, irradiating the gallbladder with an ultrasound beam in such an ultrasound delivery format as not to elevate the average temperature of the gallbladder more than five degrees Centigrade over the period of treatment, and then removing the MTBE from the gallbladder.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1990Date of Patent: May 28, 1991Inventors: Francis J. Fry, Steven L. Griffith
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Patent number: 4986814Abstract: A catheter assembly comprises a stylus including a first generally conically shaped end tapering to a point at a predetermined angle and a second end. A cannula includes a first lumen for slidably receiving the stylus. The cannula includes a first end having an end wall and a second end. A catheter includes a second lumen for slidably receiving the cannula, a first end and a second end. The first end of the catheter includes an end wall having an outer surface tapered at the predetermined angle and an inner surface. The stylus, cannula, and catheter are configured so that the stylus, cannula, and catheter are aligned when the stylus, cannula and catheter are assembled for insertion into a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1988Date of Patent: January 22, 1991Assignee: Indianapolis Center for Advanced ResearchInventors: Bryan T. Burney, Steven L. Griffith, Francis J. Fry, Yue-Teh Jang, Pamela M. Thornton, Vern L. Liebmann