Patents by Inventor Victor V. Cachia

Victor V. Cachia 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: 10111695
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20170143511
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20150088208
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 8747480
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20140142629
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Interventional Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 8551094
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Interventional Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20130131821
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An enlargeable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and enlarged through a catheter or needle. Enlargement of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot or toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20120277795
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: INTERVENTIONAL SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20120130501
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20100228353
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An enlargeable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and enlarged through a catheter or needle. Enlargement of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot or toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 7556629
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Interventional Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20090082874
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An inflatable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and inflatable through a catheter or needle. Inflation of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20090069813
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: INTERVENTIONAL SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20080200989
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating alignment of the foot to treat patients with flat feet, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction. An enlargeable implant is positioned in or about the sinus tarsi and/or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the foot. The implant is insertable by minimally invasive means and enlarged through a catheter or needle. Enlargement of the implant alters the range of motion in the subtalar or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint and changes the alignment of the foot or toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 7008428
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the fixation device is optimized for construction from a biocompatible metal such as titanium, and the proximal anchor is removable to permit removal of the fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor V. Cachia, Gerard von Hoffman, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 6942668
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Padget, Brad S. Culbert, Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 6908465
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 6890333
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20040199162
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20040199165
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Brad S. Culbert, Victor V. Cachia