Patents by Inventor Trevor Lofthouse

Trevor Lofthouse 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: 9138219
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to implantable devices for the treatment of syndesmosis injuries. Embodiments include a first anchor attachable to a first bone, the first anchor being coupled to a flexible component, the flexible component in turn being coupled to a base component. The base component may be rigid, and may be externally threaded for engaging with a second anchor. Position of the second anchor may be adjusted by rotating the second anchor with respect to the base component, thereby adjusting relative position of the two bones. An assembly may be created in which an outer tube contains the flexible component and the base component inside the outer tube, and at its distal end the outer tube may engage the first anchor so as to allow transmission of torque. The outer tube may be withdrawn proximally after implantation of the first anchor. The bones may be a tibia and a fibula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Tarsus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Chuck Horrell, Paul M. Sand, Peter Keith, Trevor Lofthouse, Nick Mourlas, John Avi Roop, Jason W. Lettmann
  • Patent number: 8696719
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to implantable devices for the treatment of structural bone and joint deformity, including hallux valgus. More specifically, the various embodiments include systems, devices, and methods for implantation of an implantable device having at least one bone anchor with deployable prongs for treating such deformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Tarsus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Lofthouse, Paul M. Sand, Nick Mourlas, John Avi Roop
  • Publication number: 20120172936
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to implantable devices for the treatment of syndesmosis injuries. More specifically, the various embodiments include systems, devices, and methods for implantation of an implantable device having at least one bone anchor for treating such injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: TARSUS MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Chuck Horrell, Paul M. Sand, Peter Keith, Trevor Lofthouse, Nick Mourlas, John Avi Roop, Jason W. Lettmann
  • Publication number: 20110301648
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to implantable devices for the treatment of structural bone and joint deformity, including hallux valgus. More specifically, the various embodiments include systems, devices, and methods for implantation of an implantable device having at least one bone anchor with deployable prongs for treating such deformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Trevor Lofthouse, Paul M. Sand, Nick Mourlas, John Avi Roop
  • Publication number: 20050197623
    Abstract: An apparatus for accessing a body lumen includes a tubular member including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a body lumen, and a passage extending along a steerable distal portion of the tubular member. The passage includes a first region extending substantially parallel to a center of modulus of the distal portion and a second region offset from the center of modulus. A steering element is disposed through the passage extending along the distal portion that includes a proximal end disposed adjacent the tubular member proximal end, and a distal end fixed to the tubular member distal end beyond the distal portion. A steering adjustment member is slidable within the passage for selectively directing a portion of the steering element between the first and second regions to vary the steerability of the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Leeflang, Trevor Lofthouse, George Morrison, Nicholas Mourlas, Christian Eversull