Patents by Inventor Wayne K. Augé

Wayne K. Augé 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: 10016230
    Abstract: Removal of damaged tissue itself can enable biosynthetic activity in vivo as an unburdened homeostatic or repair response. By removing a biologic and mechanical irritant, the lesion site can be altered to a more favorable perturbation-specific mechanotransductive environment supportive of differentiated gene expression. One aspect of one embodiment of the present invention provides an engineered irrigant that produces ion exchanges in tissues for example deliver of protons which interact with biology tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: NUORTHO SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Auge, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20170172647
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operatively connecting a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical unit wherein active components simulate expected impedance characteristics of monopolar return electrodes connected to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20170086814
    Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
  • Patent number: 9579142
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device wherein a probe is provided having one or more active tissue-contacting electrodes and one or more active non-tissue-contacting electrodes. The tissue-contacting and non-tissue-contacting electrodes can simultaneously operate in different modalities from one another or can operate in the same modality. The probe tip can include a non-conductive feature which provides a useful tool for providing physical tissue manipulations in conjunction with an electrosurgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20170035490
    Abstract: Removal of damaged tissue itself can enable biosynthetic activity in vivo as an unburdened homeostatic or repair response. By removing a biologic and mechanical irritant, the lesion site can be altered to a more favorable perturbation-specific mechanotransductive environment supportive of differentiated gene expression. One aspect of one embodiment of the present invention provides an engineered irrigant that produces ion exchanges in tissues for example deliver of protons which interact with biology tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne K. Auge, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 9532827
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operatively connecting a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical unit wherein active components simulate expected impedance characteristics of monopolar return electrodes connected to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Patent number: 9408658
    Abstract: Removal of damaged tissue itself can enable biosynthetic activity in vivo as an unburdened homeostatic or repair response. By removing a biologic and mechanical irritant, the lesion site can be altered to a more favorable perturbation-specific mechanotransductive environment supportive of differentiated gene expression. One aspect of one embodiment of the present invention provides an engineered irrigant that produces ion exchanges in tissues for example deliver of protons which interact with biology tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: NUORTHO SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Augë, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 8911474
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a suture anchor into an internal anatomical site through a cannula, or percutaneously, has a curved hollow guide for insertion into the cannula and/or tissue. The guide has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a “parabolic” shape for engaging the intended anatomical site such as a glenoid. A flexible obturator is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end to facilitate insertion of the guide through the cannula. A flexible drill is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal to the distal end once the guide is in place. A flexible inserter is provided for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, M. Mary Sinnott
  • Publication number: 20140180283
    Abstract: An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Patent number: 8734441
    Abstract: The effects produced by surgical devices that deploy an electrical circuit between electrodes are dependent on the nature of electrical work perform upon the conductive media in an around biologic tissues. Non-ablation radiofrequency surgical devices utilize a protective housing that provides, based upon procedure-specific needs, the ability to 1. move, manipulate, and segregate near-field effects both tangentially and perpendicularly to the tissue surface, 2. deliver far-field electromagnetic effects to tissue unencumbered by current deposition, and 3. serve as a 20 mechanical adjunct to and a selective throttling vent/plenum for energy delivery. Because the electrodes are non-tissue-contacting, this study characterizes the effects that non-ablation radiofrequency energy exerts upon interfacing media typically encountered during surgical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Patent number: 8623012
    Abstract: An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Patent number: 8591508
    Abstract: An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20130123779
    Abstract: Devices and methods for electrolytic electrosurgery wherein a detector is located proximal to an active electrode on an electrosurgical probe, optionally disposed between the active electrode and a return electrode, the detector detecting at least on parameter relating to electrolysis. The detected parameter can include pH concentration, conductivity, impedance, ion, concentration, electrolytic gas consumption, electrolytic gas production, pressure or sound. The detected parameter can be employed in control systems to control systems to control activation or operation of the electrosurgical probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Auge, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 8439947
    Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percautaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
  • Publication number: 20120221003
    Abstract: Removal of damaged tissue itself can enable biosynthetic activity in vivo as an unburdened homeostatic or repair response. By removing a biologic and mechanical irritant, the lesion site can be altered to a more favorable perturbation-specific mechanotransductive environment supportive of differentiated gene expression. One aspect of one embodiment of the present invention provides an engineered irrigant that produces ion exchanges in tissues for example deliver of protons which interact with biology tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Augé, II, Roy E. Morgan
  • Patent number: 8235979
    Abstract: The effects produced by surgical devices that deploy an electrical circuit between electrodes are dependent on the nature of electrical work perform upon the conductive media in an around biologic tissues. Non-ablation radiofrequency surgical devices utilize a protective housing that provides, based upon procedure-specific needs, the ability to 1. move, manipulate, and segregate near-field effects both tangentially and perpendicularly to the tissue surface, 2. deliver far-field electromagnetic effects to tissue unencumbered by current deposition, and 3. serve as a 20 mechanical adjunct to and a selective throttling vent/plenum for energy delivery. Because the electrodes are non-tissue-contacting, this study characterizes the effects that non-ablation radiofrequency energy exerts upon interfacing media typically encountered during surgical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20120095457
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operatively connecting a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical unit wherein active components simulate expected impedance characteristics of monopolar return electrodes connected to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20110288363
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods utilizing engineered surgical irrigants providing delivery of components with therapeutic or other secondary benefits. Engineered irrigants provide targeted delivery of desired agents, including agents for propulsion of nano-devices, agents including molecular probes, gene expression agents, magnetically orientable agents, agents for discrete tissue temperature detection and tissue regeneration agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Publication number: 20110288547
    Abstract: An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: NuOrtho Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Roy E. Morgan, Wayne K. Auge, II
  • Patent number: D661650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: NuOrtho Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Auge, II, Roy E. Morgan