Patents Issued in September 14, 2021
  • Patent number: 11116464
    Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured to acquire a plurality of X-ray images over time based on X-rays having passed through a subject injected with a contrast agent, to calculate a blood vessel region corresponding to an inflow path of the contrast agent leading to a predetermined position in the blood vessel region, based on a temporal transition of signal intensities of the contrast agent in the blood vessel region represented in the X-ray images, and to perform control to display the blood vessel region corresponding to the inflow path in a display mode that is different from that of a blood vessel region other than the inflow path on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mika Takaya, Shingo Abe, Ko Fuchigami, Ryoichi Nagae, Takuya Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 11116465
    Abstract: A method of a virtual X-ray colonoscopy includes scanning (204) a dark-field contrast (144) insufflated colon lumen (140) with an X-ray scanner (110) configured for dark-field-contrast, which generates dark-field-contrasted projection data and attenuation projection data. The dark-field-contrasted projection data and the attenuation projection data are reconstructed (206) into one or more dark-field-contrasted images (148).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Roland Proksa, Alexander André Fingerle, Daniela Muenzel, Franz Josef Pfeiffer, Thomas Koehler, Peter Benjamin Theodor Noel, Maximilian Von Teuffenbach, Julia Herzen, Konstantin Willer
  • Patent number: 11116466
    Abstract: A method, system and computer readable storage media for segmenting individual intra-oral measurements and registering said individual intraoral measurements to eliminate or reduce registration errors. An operator may use a dental camera to scan teeth and a trained deep neural network may automatically detect portions of the input images that can cause registration errors and reduce or eliminate the effect of these sources of registration errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
    Inventors: Stan Mandelkern, Joseph Lasker, Fred Duewer
  • Patent number: 11116467
    Abstract: A method for recording image data of a moving, (e.g., cyclically moving), region of interest of a patient by a medical imaging system with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, wherein a robotic device with a kinematic chain of moving components has a tactile connection with the patient, and wherein, the tactile connection is maintained at least for a prespecified period. The method includes acquiring measured values by sensors of the robotic device, evaluating the measured values and forwarding to the medical imaging system, wherein the evaluated measured values include information on the movement and/or position of the region of interest, and irradiation of the region of interest by the radiation source and recording of image data of the irradiated region of interest by the X-ray detector, and wherein the evaluated measured values are used to actuate the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Fischer, Philip Mewes, Gunter Müller
  • Patent number: 11116468
    Abstract: A method for controlling an X-ray projection imaging device includes applying preferences for a serial radiography image acquisition to the X-ray projection imaging device. The method further includes executing the serial radiography image acquisition with the X-ray projection imaging device; recording data frames at different times during the serial radiography image acquisition; applying a trigger signal to the X-ray projection imaging device during the serial radiography image acquisition; and generating a snapshot image from a subset of the data frames, wherein the subset is chosen from the data frames recorded based on the trigger signal. A related system, a related control unit and a related X-ray projection imaging system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Marcel Beister, Ruediger Bock, Bernhard Geiger, Sandra Jedinger
  • Patent number: 11116469
    Abstract: A method is provided for determining a relative position of an object in relation to an x-ray imaging apparatus for creating an x-ray and a recorded image. The method includes bringing an object in a ray path of an x-ray into a first position. In a first recorded image, at least one defined geometry in and/or on the object is imaged. A measure for a change in the first focus point towards a second focus point is undertaken at the x-ray source. In the second recorded image, the at least one defined geometry is imaged. A distance from the object to the x-ray source and/or to the x-ray detector is determined based on the change in the focus point, as well as on the basis of the images of the at least one defined geometry in the first and the second recorded image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bartl, Robert Brauweiler
  • Patent number: 11116470
    Abstract: The invention relates to beam hardening correction in X-ray Dark-Field imaging of a subject including a first material and a second material, the first and second material having different beam hardening properties. As the X-ray imaging data includes information on the internal structure of the imaged subject, such information may be used, together with appropriate calibration data to identify the beam hardening contributions occurring in the imaged area of the subject, so to allow for a correction of artifacts due to beam hardening in X-ray Dark-Field imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Andriy Yaroshenko, Hanns-Ingo Maack, Thomas Koehler, Fabio De Marco, Lukas Benedict Gromann, Willer Konstantin, Peter Noel
  • Patent number: 11116471
    Abstract: Evaluating dose performance of a radiographic imaging system with respect to image quality using a phantom, a channelized hotelling observer module as a model observer, and a printer, a plaque, or an electronic display includes scanning and producing images for a plurality of sections of the phantom using the radiographic imaging system, wherein the plurality of sections represent a range of patient sizes and doses and wherein the sections of the phantom contain objects of measurable detectability. Also included is analyzing the images to determine detectability results for one or more of the contained objects within the images of the plurality of sections of the phantom, wherein the analyzing includes using a channelized hotelling observer (CHO) module as a model observer; and displaying, via the printer, the plaque, or the electronic display, a continuous detectability performance measurement function using the determined detectability results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: TIP Imaging, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Rohler, Thomas L. Toth, Steven H. Izen, Arjun K. Maniyedath
  • Patent number: 11116472
    Abstract: An X-ray image capturing apparatus includes a target determiner that determines a target position of an imager and a target angle of the imager based on imaging content information for generating a tomographic image, and a drive controller that controls a drive to be driven such that a relative position of the imager corresponds to the target position and a relative angle of the imager corresponds to the target angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Shimadzu Corporation
    Inventor: Ken Shirota
  • Patent number: 11116473
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a stethoscope having a structure which enables even physicians working remotely to recognize whether the chest piece of the stethoscope is touching the surface of the body appropriately. A stethoscope provided with: a stethoscope portion (10) comprising a chest piece and a microphone provided within the chest piece or in a hollow tube connecting to the chest piece; and sensors (20a-20c) for detecting contact with a human body, wherein the sensors detect contact by abutting with the body, and are fixed to the chest piece such that, when in a state detecting contact, the abutting ends of the sensors are situated in the same position as the contact surface of the chest piece against the body or in a position that is separated slightly farther from the body than the contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: AMI INC.
    Inventor: Shinpei Ogawa
  • Patent number: 11116474
    Abstract: Ultrasound adaptive imaging methods and/or systems provide for modification of waveform generation to drive a plurality of transducer elements. The modification may be based on at least one of contrast ratio or signal to noise ratio as determined with respect to control points in a region of interest. Further, image reconstruction may be performed upon separating, from pulse echo data received, at least a portion thereof received at each ultrasound transducer element from the region of interest in response to the delivered ultrasound energy corresponding to a single frequency of one or more image frequencies within a transducer apparatus bandwidth. The image reconstructed from the separated pulse-echo data corresponding to the single frequency of the one or more image frequencies may be used alone or combined with like image data (e.g., to provide an image representative of one or more properties in the region of interest).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Emad S. Ebbini, Dalong Liu, Andrew J. Casper
  • Patent number: 11116475
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe; an imaging unit that transmits and receives an ultrasound beam to and from a subject using the ultrasound probe and converts a received signal output from the ultrasound probe into an image to generate an ultrasound image of the subject for each frame; a part determination unit that determines an imaging part of the subject using the ultrasound image generated by the imaging unit; a probe state determination unit that determines whether the ultrasound probe is in an aerial emission state or a contact state with the subject; and an apparatus control unit that controls the part determination unit such that part determination is not performed in a case in which the probe state determination unit determines that the ultrasound probe is in the aerial emission state and the part determination is performed in a case in which the probe state determination unit determines that the ultrasound probe has been changed from the aerial emission state to the c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: FUJTFIT.M Corporation
    Inventor: Tetsurou Ebata
  • Patent number: 11116476
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an intravascular catheter with a coupler near a distal end which facilitates precise positioning of an end effector and one or more magnetic localization sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Kenneth Buesseler, Troy T. Tegg, Bruce Ebner, Fermin A. Lupotti
  • Patent number: 11116477
    Abstract: An imaging probe is disclosed for diagnosis, which includes an imaging core having a drive shaft internally provided with an optical fiber and a signal line. The imaging probe for diagnosis includes an optical transceiver that is disposed in one end of the optical fiber, and an ultrasound transceiver that is joined to the signal line. The optical transceiver is arranged on a distal side of the imaging core from the ultrasound transceiver. An emitting direction of an ultrasound wave emitted from the ultrasound transceiver and an emitting direction of light emitted from the optical transceiver are substantially parallel to each other, and are directions, which further tilt to a proximal end of the drive shaft than a direction orthogonal to the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masanori Tokida
  • Patent number: 11116478
    Abstract: A medical device includes an acoustic transducer, which is configured to sense infrasonic waves emitted from a body of a living subject with a periodicity determined by a periodic physiological activity and to output an electrical signal in response to the sensed waves. At least one speaker is configured to output audible sounds in response to an electrical input. Processing circuitry is configured to process the electrical signal so as to generate a frequency-stretched signal in which infrasonic frequency components of the electrical input are shifted to audible frequencies while preserving the periodicity of the periodic physiological activity in the frequency-stretched signal, and to input the frequency-stretched signal to the at least one speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: SANOLLA LTD.
    Inventors: Doron Adler, Igor Kagan, Ezra Salomon, Omri Adler, David Linhard, Hod Gilad
  • Patent number: 11116479
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system and method acquire a sequence of image data as a bolus of contrast agent washes into and out of the liver. The image data of contrast intensity is used to compute time-intensity curves of contrast flow for points in an ultrasound image. Time-dependent data is calculated from the data of the time-intensity curves which, in a described implementation, comprise first and second derivatives of the time-intensity curves. A color map is formed of the time-dependent data or the polarities of the data and displayed in a parametric image as a color overlay of a contrast image of the liver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Xiaolin Gu, Yinhui Deng, Xiaomin Li, Vijay Thakur Shamdasani
  • Patent number: 11116480
    Abstract: A method includes registering a region of interest in 3-D imaging data with an initial ultrasound image so that the region of interest is in an imaging plane of the initial ultrasound image. The method further includes acquiring a subsequent ultrasound image with a transducer array. The method further includes comparing the initial ultrasound image and the subsequent ultrasound image. The method further includes steering at least one of the transducer array or an instrument based on a result of the comparing so that at least one of the region of interest or the instrument is in the imaging plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Francis Zanin, Spiros Mantzavinos, Ram Naidu
  • Patent number: 11116481
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires an ultrasound image by transmitting an ultrasound beam from an ultrasound probe toward a subject and receiving an ultrasound beam reflected from the subject; an image analysis unit that analyzes the acquired ultrasound image; and a movement amount detection unit that detects a movement amount of the ultrasound probe. The image analysis unit performs image analysis on an ultrasound image of a single frame in a case where the movement amount of the ultrasound probe is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and performs image analysis on ultrasound images of a plurality of frames in a case where the movement amount of the ultrasound probe is less than the threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 11116482
    Abstract: Disclosed is a test barrel, to prevent a test liquid in the barrel from sputtering into a connection gap due to shaking of the barrel to hence cause contamination, improve the measurement accuracy in case of multiple tests, and meanwhile improve the operability of screwing on and screwing off the entire device during use of the device. The above technical objective of this utility model is implemented by employing the following technical solution: a test barrel, comprising barrel lid and a barrel body; wherein the threaded rings are arranged on an inner wall of a side face of the barrel lid and an outer wall of an opening of the barrel body, a rotary force applying portion is arranged on an outer wall of the side face of the barrel lid, and during engagement, a liquid blocking washer is arranged between the barrel lid and the barrel body, wherein a radial width of the liquid blocking washer is greater than a thickness of the opening of the barrel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignees: HEALGEN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, ZHEJIANG ORIENT GENE BIOTECH CO., LTD
    Inventor: Siyu Lei
  • Patent number: 11116483
    Abstract: A biopsy needle assembly configured for use with a tissue biopsy device is disclosed. The biopsy needle assembly may be configured to be advanced to a predetermined tissue sample, sever the tissue sample, and extract the tissue sample from a body tissue of a patient. The biopsy needle assembly may be further configured to minimize or eliminate the axial translation of the biopsy needle beyond a targeted location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Hallisey, Mark DeBisschop
  • Patent number: 11116484
    Abstract: A lens assembly includes an adjustable lens assembly including a handle. A telescopic tube is inserted at one end of the handle. A threaded rod is disposed inside the handle at an end close to the telescopic tube. An end of the threaded rod away from the telescopic tube penetrates through an outer wall of the handle and is connected to a turn button. An end of the telescopic tube inside the handle is sleeved with a driven gear. A driving gear is embedded in a surface of the handle above the driven gear. The driving gear and the driven gear enable the telescopic tube to rotate, thereby adjusting a direction of an insertion head at one end. The threaded rod and the turn button enable the telescopic rod to move within the handle, thereby adjusting the insertion head at one end to stretch out or draw back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Hongming Zhu
  • Patent number: 11116485
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system is disclosed comprising a handle and a shaft assembly attachable to the handle. The handle comprises a drive module and selectively attachable battery modules. The handle comprises a first port configured to attach a first battery module and a second port configured to attach a second battery module. The first battery module is also attachable to the second port. In various embodiments, the second battery module cannot be attached to the first port. The first and second battery modules are configured to deliver power to the electric motor at the same voltage. In various instances, the first and second battery modules are configured to deliver different currents to the electric motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Patent number: 11116486
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved vascular occlusion device having improved flexibility and retention of the type fabricated from braided tubular metal fabric having an expanded preset configuration and an elongated collapsed reduced diameter configuration for delivery through a catheter to a treatment site and shaped to create an occlusion of an abnormal opening in a body organ or vessel, the woven metal fabric having a memory property whereby the medical device tends to return to said expanded preset configuration when unconstrained. The device further including at least one disk portion adjacent a body cylindrical portion formed from the fabric and having a transition diameter between the disk and cylindrical portion, significantly smaller than the diameter of the disk and the diameter of the cylindrical portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: AGA Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Amplatz, Xiaoping Gu, John C. Oslund
  • Patent number: 11116487
    Abstract: A delicate tissue retraction system for use with a navigation probe having a probe shaft and a probe tip at a distal end of the probe shaft. The delicate tissue retraction system includes a retractor and an introducer that is removably installed within the retractor. The introducer has a wall forming a hollow channel extending from a proximal introducer end to a distal introducer end. A mount is integrally formed with the introducer and extends from the distal introducer end into the channel. The mount is positioned to surround the probe tip when the navigation probe is at a fully inserted position within the introducer with the probe tip at the distal introducer end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Vycor Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron James Gifford, Clark Berg Foster, Donald Clevenger
  • Patent number: 11116488
    Abstract: A tissue guard includes a body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The body includes an inner body defining a passageway therethrough and an outer body disposed about the inner body such that an annular flow channel is defined therebetween. A proximal lip extends radially outwardly from the proximal end portion of the body. A plurality of ribs is disposed within the annular flow channel and arranged to define a helical configuration to establish a helical fluid flow path through the annular flow channel upon application of suction therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jacob Baril, Saumya Banerjee, Matthew A. Dinino
  • Patent number: 11116489
    Abstract: A method of distracting adjacent vertebral bodies includes inserting a first pin into a first vertebral body, inserting a second pin into a second vertebral body adjacent the first vertebral body, positioning a first retractor blade over the first pin, positioning a second retractor blade over the second pin, attaching a first arm of a frame to the first retractor blade and a second arm of the frame to the second retractor blade, displacing the second arm of the frame away from the first arm to distract the first and second vertebral bodies, inserting prongs of a lateral protector into respective channels defined in the first and second retractor blades, and retracting tissue by a transverse blade of the lateral protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Choll Kim
  • Patent number: 11116490
    Abstract: A soft tissue protector comprising a hollow body, a plurality of jaws at an anterior end of the hollow body forming a conical tip, an insert that is inserted inside of a posterior end of the hollow body, at least one handle, and a sliding lock on the handle that retains the insert inside of the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Brd. of Sup. of LSU and A &MColleg
    Inventors: Giovanni Francesco Solitro, Massimo Morandi, R. Shane Barton
  • Patent number: 11116491
    Abstract: Suture constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The suture construct is a soft, suture-based anchor which is self-cinching and has a specific, accordion-type configuration (i.e., with the ability to fold from a first, extended position to a second, folded or compressed position). The suture-based anchor may be formed essentially of a flexible material such as a high strength surgical suture, suture chain, or suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Burkhart, Peter J. Dreyfuss, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 11116492
    Abstract: An insertion instrument is configured to eject a pair of anchor bodies across an anatomical gap so as to approximate the gap. The insertion instrument can include a single cannula that retains the pair of anchor bodies in a stacked relationship, or a pair of adjacent cannulas that each retain respective anchor bodies. The insertion instrument can be actuated so as to eject the anchor bodies into respective target anatomical locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Overes, James Talbot, Daniel Vennard, Kevin Henrichsen, Jamie Manos, Scott Larsen, Wamis Singhatat
  • Patent number: 11116493
    Abstract: An anchoring system includes an anchor including an anchor body and a distal member located at a distal end of the anchor body, the distal member having a suture receiving aperture; and an implant delivery device, comprising: a cannulated outer shaft, the cannulated outer shaft configured to engage a proximal end of the anchor body for driving the anchor into a bore; and an inner shaft slidably received in the cannulated outer shaft, wherein a distal end of the inner shaft is extendable distally beyond a distal end section of the cannulated outer shaft such that, when the cannulated outer shaft is engaging the proximal end of the anchor body, the distal end of the inner shaft is extendable through the anchor body to a distance beyond the distal end of the anchor body to engage a suture located within the suture receiving aperture, wherein the anchoring system is configured such that the suture can be tensioned at a location within the bore distal from the anchor body before the anchor body is implanted within
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Palese, Jacy C. Hoeppner, Jason D. Meridew, Kevin T. Stone
  • Patent number: 11116494
    Abstract: An improved implant inserter, and method of using same, with an elongated, substantially rigid shaft having a proximal surface which is capable of receiving a driving force, and a substantially rigid tip portion having a distal end and a proximal end. At least the distal end of the tip portion is capable of being placed within an implant such as a suture anchor. The inserter further includes a compliant region disposed between the tip portion and the shaft which requires less lateral force to bend than the tip portion, at least when the tip portion has been placed within the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventors: Mehmet Ziya Sengun, Justin M. Piccirillo, Gerome Miller, Arthur G. Stephen
  • Patent number: 11116495
    Abstract: A soft tissue repair assembly. The assembly includes a flexible member having first and second ends, and a strand passing through the flexible member. The strand has first and second strand ends extending through the flexible member, such that pulling at least one of the first and second strand ends changes the flexible member from a first shape suitable for insertion through soft tissue to a second shape suitable for securely lodging the soft tissue repair assembly relative to soft tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin T. Stone, Troy M. Walters, Andrew Holst
  • Patent number: 11116496
    Abstract: A surgical suturing device has a guide tip defining cuff receiving and tissue bite areas. The guide tip has at least one needle guide configured to guide at least one needle through the cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area. Another surgical suturing device has a guide tip defining cuff receiving and tissue bite areas. The guide tip has at least one pair of needle guides configured to guide both the needles of at least one pair of needles through the cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area. The guide tip also has at least one pair of ferrule receiving apertures. The cuff receiving area and the tissue bite area are oriented to avoid cross-over of a suture passed by the at least one pair of needles through tissue in the tissue bite area and a replacement anatomical device sewing cuff in the cuff receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: LSI SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
  • Patent number: 11116497
    Abstract: A suture-securing device includes a first tubular element, shaped to define a first lumen therethrough, and having first and second ends; and a second tubular element, shaped to define a second lumen therethrough, and having first and second ends. The suture-securing device is configured to have (a) an unlocked configuration in which the first end of the second tubular element is disposed closer to the first end of first tubular element than is the second end of the second tubular element, and the sutures are disposable within and slidable through the first and second lumens, and (b) a locking configuration in which the second end of the second tubular element is disposed closer to the first end of first tubular element than is the first end of the second tubular element, and the sutures are inhibited from sliding through the first and second lumens. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: 4Tech Inc.
    Inventors: Francesco Maisano, Hugo Vanermen, Ottavio Alfieri, Idan Tobis, Andrea Guidotti, Paolo Denti
  • Patent number: 11116498
    Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Syntorr Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
  • Patent number: 11116499
    Abstract: According to particular embodiments, the present staple includes a low-profile bridge and has the capacity for high sustained compression. In some embodiments, the staple includes a bridge with a continuous cross-section, and one or more pairs of legs with teeth cut therein, the inner legs and outer legs each including an angle of about 16 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: MEDSHAPE, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Webster Blair, Courtney Lynne Kline
  • Patent number: 11116500
    Abstract: A surgical device is provided and includes a handle housing, an endoscopic assembly, and a follower assembly. The endoscopic assembly extends distally from the handle housing and includes an inner tube defining a longitudinal axis. The inner tube includes a distal portion defining a pair of opposed tines. The endoscopic assembly is configured to support a plurality of anchors at least partially therein. The follower assembly is disposed at least partially within the inner tube at a location proximal of the plurality of anchors, and includes a head and a shaft. A portion of the head is disposed between the pair of opposed tines. Actuation of the endoscopic surgical device causes rotation of the inner tube about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle housing, and causes distal advancement of the follower assembly relative to the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Kayla N. Cloutier, Jin Yong, Michael J. Kolb, Kevin S. Sniffin
  • Patent number: 11116501
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a surgical handle assembly. An example apparatus includes a reloadable cartridge assembly and a surgical handle assembly including an articulation assembly configured to maintain the reloadable cartridge assembly in a first operation position, the articulation assembly comprising a knob in a first position, a lock core coupled to the knob, a housing, a first roller and a second roller, and a first spring, wherein the first roller is positioned on a first end of the first spring and the second roller is positioned on a second end of the first spring, and wherein the first spring is configured to bias the first roller and the second roller between the lock core and the housing to maintain the knob in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Lexington Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Marecki
  • Patent number: 11116502
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a replaceable staple cartridge is disclosed. The staple cartridge comprises a longitudinal slot and three longitudinal rows of staple cavities defined alongside the longitudinal slot with staples removably stored therein. A double staple driver supports one staple from the first row and one staple from the second row. A single staple driver supports one staple from the third row. A sled comprises a first camming surface configured to contact the double driver, a second camming surface configured to contact the single driver, and a central portion movable through the longitudinal slot during a staple firing stroke. The first camming surface comprises a first width, and the central portion comprises a third width. The third width is greater than the first width. The firing member translates into a lockout recess when the sled is not in a proximal position prior to performing the staple firing stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael E. Setser
  • Patent number: 11116503
    Abstract: A buttressed anvil assembly is provided for use with a surgical stapling instrument. The buttressed anvil assembly generally includes an anvil member having a strip of buttress material attached thereto by a pair of sutures. A tensioning mechanism is provided to secure or tension the buttress material to the anvil member prior to use and allow for release of the buttress material after stapling of tissue. The tensioning mechanism includes a cinch track engageable with one of the pair of sutures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Lee Ann Olson, Ernest Aranyi, Patrick D. Mozdzierz
  • Patent number: 11116504
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of medical equipment and discloses an anastomotic/occlusion reinforcing and repairing composite member which includes a reinforcing and repairing portion, a protection portion and a connecting thread, wherein two ends of the reinforcing and repairing portion are detachably connected by the connecting thread; and the protection portion penetrates into a space enclosed by the two ends of the reinforcing and repairing portion. The present disclosure also provides a preparation and application method of the anastomotic/occlusion reinforcing and repairing composite member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: BEIJING BIOSIS HEALING BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bo Zhao, Xuejun Li, Hongquan Wang, Yanrui Zhao, Fulei Fei, Jinhui Zhang, Dandan Sun
  • Patent number: 11116505
    Abstract: A buttress applier cartridge assembly includes a buttress assembly and a buttress applier cartridge. The buttress assembly includes a buttress configured to support a staple formed therein as well an adhesive layer for adhering to an end effector. The buttress applier cartridge includes a housing defining a gap extending in a longitudinal direction as well as a platform. The platform extends longitudinally from a proximal portion to a distal portion and is exposed in a transverse direction adjacent to the gap. The proximal and distal portions respectively have a proximal stiffness and a different, distal stiffness in the transverse direction. Thereby, the proximal and distal portions support the buttress assembly thereon to deform with the proximal and distal stiffnesses and provide reactionary forces of at least the predetermined minimum force while receiving the end effector for accommodating various camber orientations of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Michael J. Vendely, Trevor J. Barton, Emily A. Schellin, Mark S. Zeiner
  • Patent number: 11116506
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for facilitating surgical anastomosis between bodily passages. In an illustrative embodiment, an eversion mechanism is configured to partially evert a distal portion of an opening of a receiving passage and further configured to leave a proximal portion of the opening of the receiving passage in a non-everted position. A donor support mechanism is configured to partially evert a distal portion of an opening at an end of a donor passage and further configured to leave a first proximal portion of the end of the donor passage in a non-everted position. The donor support mechanism is further configured to form a passage juncture at the end of the donor passage and the opening of the receiving passage. A suturing mechanism is configured to motivate a filament through a generally helical path around the passage juncture to suture the donor passage to the receiving passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Lee Smith, Clifton A. Alferness, Gina M. Muia-Longman, Clinton L. Finger, David R. Seward
  • Patent number: 11116507
    Abstract: An end effector assembly for use with a circular stapler apparatus permits alignment of the staple forming pockets of the anvil assembly and the staples of the staple cartridge assembly regardless of the relative orientation of the components. The end effector assembly includes a cartridge housing, a staple retainer having a plurality of staples arranged in a circular array, a staple pusher at least partially disposed within the cartridge housing and configured for movement through a firing stroke to eject the staples from the staple retainer, an anvil rod configured for coupling relative to the cartridge housing, and an anvil head including at least one continuous circular staple forming pocket. The staple forming pocket is in registration with the staples for at least partial reception of the staples during the firing stroke. The staple forming pocket is configured for at least partially deforming the staples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Dongming Shen
  • Patent number: 11116508
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a motor, a shaft, a stapling assembly, and an electrical potential shifting device. The body includes a firing switch configured to generate a motor drive signal including at least one of a motor activation signal portion or a motor deactivation signal portion. The motor includes a first power terminal and a second power terminal which define an electrical potential energy differential therebetween. The motor is configured to selectively activate and deactivate in response to the electrical potential energy differential. The first power terminal is coupled to a power supply and the second power terminal is coupled to the electrical potential shifting device. The electrical potential shifting device increases the electrical potential energy differential of the motor in response to detecting the motor activation signal portion and decreases the electrical potential energy of the motor in response to detecting the motor deactivation signal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Austin E. Wise
  • Patent number: 11116509
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering an embolic device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system and method may be directed to a combination of a catheter, coupler, and embolic device. The coupler is disposed inside of the catheter. The embolic device is coupled with a retaining mechanism at the proximal end. Until the embolic device is delivered to a certain location within an artery, the embolic device is engaged with the catheter by engaging the coupler with the retaining mechanism. The embolic device is further secured to the delivery catheter by securing the coupler with a securing mechanism formed on the catheter. When the delivery catheter reaches the desired location in the artery, the embolic device is released from the delivery catheter by simply pulling the coupler proximally such that the loop portion of the coupler first becomes disengaged from the locking window and then from the retaining mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Avantec Vascular Corporation
    Inventors: Brett A Follmer, Ryan M Hoshino, Nicholas deBeer, Andrew Scott Huffmaster, Karl Sterling Halden
  • Patent number: 11116510
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA). The device excludes the LAA from blood flow. The implantable device is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA and secured within the LAA. The implant comprises an expandable and compliant frame and an expandable and conformable tubular foam body. A delivery and tether retraction system includes a handle for controlling a pusher and tether. The pusher may be moved a distance away from the implant without changing the orientation of the implant, while the tether is still attached to the implant. Severing the tether and proximally retracting a control on the hand piece by a distance causes the severed end to advance distally by at least about twice that distance. A loader includes a conical portion with guides and a reservoir for submerging the foam prior to loading and delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Conformal Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Melanson, Andy H. Levine, James H. Loper, Michael T. Radford, Carol Devellian, Aaron V. Kaplan, Ronald B. Lamport
  • Patent number: 11116511
    Abstract: A vascular plug comprises a superstructure expandable from a collapsed percutaneous insertion configuration to an expanded deployment or use configuration. The superstructure is comprised of both primary and secondary three-dimensional shapes allowing for the occlusion of a wide range of vessel sizes from small to large through a disproportionately small delivery catheter. The plug includes a shape memory element for the generation of radial force and the creation of the larger secondary three-dimensional twisting or helical superstructure as is needed for target vessel occlusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: John S. DeMeritt
  • Patent number: 11116512
    Abstract: A foam transfer or dispensing device is described which dispenses foam from a source of foam, typically a pressurised canister, and which enables efficient purging or air and an initial volume of foam from the device to ensure foam sterility and quality when a syringe is filled from the device. The device comprises a foam inlet arranged for communication with a source of foam, a foam pathway in fluid communication with the foam inlet and comprising a foam outlet, arranged for engagement by a syringe nozzle; and a waste outlet in fluid communication with the foam pathway. The foam pathway comprises a tubular projection arranged to extend through the foam outlet and into a syringe nozzle when a syringe is connected to the foam outlet, which improves the efficiency of the purging process and prevents pooling of air or foam. The device further comprises a means for restricting displacement of material through the waste outlet, so that the user can control the volume of foam that is wasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Provensis Limited
    Inventors: David Dakin Iorwerth Wright, David Ian Faulkner
  • Patent number: 11116513
    Abstract: A modular clip cartridge includes a body portion having a first wall and a second wall. The first wall defines a first protuberance, a second protuberance symmetrically opposed to the first protuberance, and a first mating feature disposed between the first and second protuberances. The second wall defines a first recess, a second recess symmetrically opposed to the first recess, and a second mating feature disposed between the first and second recesses. At least one clip compartment is defined in the body portion and configured to releasably retain at least one surgical clip therein. One of the first and second mating features of the modular clip cartridge is configured to selectively engage one of a first and a second mating feature of another modular clip cartridge to selectively connect the first modular clip cartridge and another modular clip cartridge into a unitary arrangement to define a modular surgical clip pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dinino, Brandon L. Calavan, Jacob C. Baril, Roy J. Pilletere, Justin Thomas