Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Cherry

Thomas A. Cherry 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).

  • Patent number: 10492865
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits useful in the disruption and removal of unwanted materials, such as calculi and other formations, from within body lumens are described. The disclosure describes particular embodiments and methods useful in the lithotriptic removal of stones from the salivary glands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Nicholas Hardert, Thomas Cherry
  • Publication number: 20180289392
    Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick C. Melder, Darin Schaeffer, Kathryn Hardert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
  • Patent number: 10058631
    Abstract: Described are methods of performing a surgical tonsillectomy, medical devices for treating a void created by removing tonsil tissue from a patient, surgical kits, and use of an extracellular matrix material in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a surgical wound resulting from removal of tonsil tissue from a patient. Also described is a device for wound closure, and methods of making and using thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Cherry, Melissa Rose Taylor, Don Patterson
  • Publication number: 20180168442
    Abstract: Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for the visualization and treatment of bodily passages, such as an airway, sinus cavity, or sinus passages. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member, an actuator moveable between an actuator first position and an actuator second position, and a wire member. The elongate member has a first straight, or substantially straight configuration, when the actuator is in the actuator first position and a second curved configuration when the actuator is in the actuator second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicants: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Charlie Agnew, Arun Mohan, Thomas Cherry, Pamela Ridgley, Kathryn Evert, Ken Kennedy, Daniel Dalenberg
  • Patent number: 9980631
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Publication number: 20180084978
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Patent number: 9895055
    Abstract: Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for the visualization and treatment of bodily passages, such as an airway, sinus cavity, or sinus passages. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member, an actuator moveable between an actuator first position and an actuator second position, and a wire member. The elongate member has a first straight, or substantially straight configuration, when the actuator is in the actuator first position and a second curved configuration when the actuator is in the actuator second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, COOK BIOTECH INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Charlie Agnew, Arun Mohan, Thomas Cherry, Pamela Ridgley, Daniel Dalenberg, Kathryn Evert, Ken Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20180021091
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits useful in the disruption and removal of unwanted materials, such as calculi and other formations, from within body lumens are described. The disclosure describes particular embodiments and methods useful in the lithotriptic removal of stones from the salivary glands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Nicholas Hardert, Thomas Cherry
  • Patent number: 9833130
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Patent number: 9775674
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits useful in the disruption and removal of unwanted materials, such as calculi and other formations, from within body lumens are described. The disclosure describes particular embodiments and methods useful in the lithotriptic removal of stones from the salivary glands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Nicholas Hardert, Thomas Cherry
  • Patent number: 9457173
    Abstract: Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Kathryn Evert, Thomas Cherry, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20160008513
    Abstract: Described are methods of performing a surgical tonsillectomy, medical devices for treating a void created by removing tonsil tissue from a patient, surgical kits, and use of an extracellular matrix material in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a surgical wound resulting from removal of tonsil tissue from a patient. Also described is a device for wound closure, and methods of making and using thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Cherry, Melissa Rose Taylor, Don Patterson
  • Publication number: 20150327945
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Patent number: 9089631
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Publication number: 20150148612
    Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Kathryn Evert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
  • Patent number: 8945142
    Abstract: Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Kathryn Evert, Cleve Koehler, Kem Hawkins, Thomas Cherry, Chase Wooley
  • Publication number: 20140243615
    Abstract: Medical devices are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for the visualization and treatment of bodily passages, such as an airway, sinus cavity, or sinus passages. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member, an actuator moveable between an actuator first position and an actuator second position, and a wire member. The elongate member has a first straight, or substantially straight configuration, when the actuator is in the actuator first position and a second curved configuration when the actuator is in the actuator second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Charlie Agnew, Arun Mohan, Thomas Cherry, Pamela Ridgley, Daniel Dalenberg, Kathryn Evert, Ken Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20130245662
    Abstract: Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Thomas Cherry, Kathryn Evert, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20130225937
    Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick C. Melder, Thomas Cherry
  • Publication number: 20120302825
    Abstract: Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of treating a tissue within a bodily passage, such as a sinus cavity, airway, or sinus passage with a catheter comprising an elongate tubular member and one or more balloons. The catheter can comprise a light source and/or camera to assist physicians is navigating the catheter to a point of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Thomas Cherry