公开(公告)号：US20130006275A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13537612

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: James A. Alexander ,  Chaouki A. Khamis ,  Justin H. Huelman ,  William S. Tremulis ,  Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： James A. Alexander ,  Chaouki A. Khamis ,  Justin H. Huelman ,  William S. Tremulis ,  Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61B17/062

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0482 ,  A61B17/0483 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B2017/00539 ,  A61B2017/00544 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/06042 ,  A61F2/0045 ,  A61F2002/0072

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.

公开(公告)号：US08043339B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US11923340

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad ,  David Mowry ,  Jack A. Dant

Inventor： Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad ,  David Mowry ,  Jack A. Dant

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7031 ,  A61B17/7004 ,  A61B2017/00526

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible members for stabilizing a spinal column and methods for making the flexible members. In one embodiment, a flexible member comprises an inner elastomeric member and an outer fabric layer situated securely around the inner elastomeric member. The inner elastomeric member has a first elasticity to provide the flexible member with a desired flexibility. In another embodiment, the flexible member includes an outer covering that defines an outer elastomeric member. The outer elastomeric member may be situated securely around the outer fabric layer with the inner elastomeric member, the outer fabric layer, and the outer elastomeric member having the common lengthwise axis and defining the body including the opposing first and second ends. The outer elastomeric member may have a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于稳定脊柱的柔性构件以及用于制造柔性构件的方法。 在一个实施例中，柔性构件包括牢固地围绕内部弹性体构件设置的内部弹性体构件和外部织物层。 内部弹性体构件具有第一弹性以向柔性构件提供期望的柔性。 在另一个实施例中，柔性构件包括限定外弹性体构件的外覆盖物。 外部弹性体构件可以牢固地位于外部织物层周围，内部弹性体构件，外部织物层和外部弹性体构件具有共同的纵向轴线并限定包括相对的第一和第二端部的主体。 外弹性体构件可具有小于第一弹性的第二弹性。

公开(公告)号：US08007519B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11685329

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: R. Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Guido Casutt

Inventor： R. Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Guido Casutt

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7023 ,  A61B17/7007 ,  A61B17/7026 ,  A61B17/7035 ,  A61B17/863 ,  A61F2/4405 ,  A61F2002/30176 ,  A61F2002/30331 ,  A61F2002/30448 ,  A61F2002/30457 ,  A61F2002/30471 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30517 ,  A61F2002/30522 ,  A61F2002/30546 ,  A61F2002/3055 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/449 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2220/005 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2220/0091 ,  A61F2230/0054 ,  A61F2250/0009 ,  A61F2250/0012 ,  A61F2310/00796

Abstract: A spinal stabilization system includes a pair of vertebral anchors and a flexible construct extending between the anchors to provide dynamic stabilization of the spine. The flexible construct includes first and second spring arms coupled to the anchors at first ends thereof and second ends coupled at a joint. The spring arms are capable of flexing toward and away from each other during movement of the spine. The system may include a biasing member for biasing movement of the spring arms toward and/or away from each other. The system may further include an adjustment feature that allows the distraction to be adjusted in situ. The stiffness characteristic of each of the spring arms may be selectively adjusted to meet the specific application. A method of stabilizing a spine includes securing anchors to selected vertebrae and coupling the flexible construct to the anchors through a top loading procedure. The flexible construct may be coupled so that a rotational axis of the flexible construct is anterior of a head portion of the anchors.

Abstract translation: 脊柱稳定系统包括一对椎骨锚固件和在锚固件之间延伸的柔性构件，以提供脊柱的动态稳定。 柔性结构包括在其第一端处联接到锚固件的第一和第二弹簧臂以及在接头处联接的第二端。 弹簧臂能够在脊柱运动期间朝着彼此和远离的方向弯曲。 系统可以包括用于偏压弹簧臂朝向和/或远离彼此的运动的偏置构件。 该系统可以进一步包括允许在原位调节分心的调节特征。 可以选择性地调节每个弹簧臂的刚度特性以满足具体应用。 一种稳定脊柱的方法包括将锚固件固定到选定的椎骨上，并通过顶部装载程序将柔性构件连接到锚固件。 柔性构造物可以联接成使得柔性构造体的旋转轴线在锚的头部的前方。

公开(公告)号：US20100160974A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12341303

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7032 ,  A61B17/866

Abstract: A method of assembling a bone anchor assembly is presented. The bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor and housing configured to receive the bone anchor and a longitudinal member. The bone anchor is inserted into a passage in the housing and material is swaged to retain the bone anchor in the housing. The material that is swaged is a portion of the housing or additional material added to the assembly.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种组装骨锚组件的方法。 骨锚固组件包括构造成接收骨锚和纵向构件的骨锚和壳体。 将骨锚插入到壳体中的通道中，并且将材料模锻以将骨锚固体保持在壳体中。 被锻造的材料是添加到组件中的壳体或附加材料的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20090112265A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11923340

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad ,  David Mowry ,  Jack A. Dant

Inventor： Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad ,  David Mowry ,  Jack A. Dant

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7031 ,  A61B17/7004 ,  A61B2017/00526

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible members for stabilizing a spinal column and methods for making the flexible members. In one embodiment, a flexible member comprises an inner elastomeric member and an outer fabric layer situated securely around the inner elastomeric member. The inner elastomeric member has a first elasticity to provide the flexible member with a desired flexibility. In another embodiment, the flexible member includes an outer covering that defines an outer elastomeric member. The outer elastomeric member may be situated securely around the outer fabric layer with the inner elastomeric member, the outer fabric layer, and the outer elastomeric member having the common lengthwise axis and defining the body including the opposing first and second ends. The outer elastomeric member may have a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于稳定脊柱的柔性构件以及用于制造柔性构件的方法。 在一个实施例中，柔性构件包括牢固地围绕内部弹性体构件设置的内部弹性体构件和外部织物层。 内部弹性体构件具有第一弹性以向柔性构件提供期望的柔性。 在另一个实施例中，柔性构件包括限定外弹性体构件的外覆盖物。 外部弹性体构件可以牢固地位于外部织物层周围，内部弹性体构件，外部织物层和外部弹性体构件具有共同的纵向轴线并限定包括相对的第一和第二端部的主体。 外弹性体构件可具有小于第一弹性的第二弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20090024203A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11778125

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Hugh D. Hestad ,  Zachary M. Hoffman ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John T. Maertens ,  Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： Hugh D. Hestad ,  Zachary M. Hoffman ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John T. Maertens ,  Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61F2/06 ,  A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61F2/962 ,  A61B17/3431 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2/86 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2/966

Abstract: An expandable surgical site access system and method for using the expandable surgical site access system to perform minimally invasive, percutaneous surgeries to access the spine or other bone structures, organs, or locations of the body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the surgical site access system includes an elongated, expandable stent that is particularly adapted to be deployed in a body during a surgical procedure to provide access to a surgical site within the body. The stent defines a working channel through the body from a point of entry to the surgical site.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可扩展的手术部位访问系统和方法，用于使用可扩张手术部位访问系统进行微创经皮手术以访问脊柱或其他骨骼结构，器官或身体的位置。 在一个实施例中，手术部位进入系统包括细长的可扩张的支架，其特别适于在外科手术过程中部署在身体中以提供对身体内的手术部位的通路。 支架从进入点到手术部位定义穿过身体的工作通道。

公开(公告)号：US09949814B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US13825997

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: James A. Alexander ,  Chaouki A. Khamis ,  Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： James A. Alexander ,  Chaouki A. Khamis ,  Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61B1/32 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61F6/08 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/0063 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0293 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61B2090/309 ,  A61F2/0045 ,  A61F6/08

Abstract: Described are surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, involving an expansion member.

公开(公告)号：US08641609B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US11877231

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: Hugh D. Hestad ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John Dawson ,  Chris Hrabe ,  Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： Hugh D. Hestad ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John Dawson ,  Chris Hrabe ,  Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0293 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61F7/10 ,  A61F2007/0063

Abstract: A method of thermally treating tissue during a surgical procedure where a surgical access device, including a body member having walls with at least one conduit therein, is inserted into the patient. A chilled fluid is circulated through the at least one conduit such that the tissue that is located proximate the body member is cooled. Alternatively, the body member may be constructed from a highly thermally conductive material such that heat energy is transmitted through the body from the tissue located proximate the body member and into a heat sink. The surgical device may include a first or second blade portions constructed from an inner and an outer shell having walls. Ribs located on the inner shell sealingly coupled to the inner wall of the outer shell to create the at least one conduit within the walls of the blade portion.

Abstract translation: 一种在手术过程中热处理组织的方法，其中外科进入装置（包括具有其中具有至少一个导管的壁的主体构件）插入患者体内。 冷却的流体通过至少一个管道循环，使得位于主体构件附近的组织被冷却。 或者，主体构件可以由高度导热的材料构成，使得热能从位于身体构件附近的组织传递通过身体并进入散热器。 手术装置可以包括由具有壁的内壳和外壳构成的第一或第二叶片部分。 位于内壳上的肋部密封地联接到外壳的内壁，以在叶片部分的壁内产生至少一个导管。

公开(公告)号：US08372131B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US11778125

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Hugh D. Hestad ,  Zachary M. Hoffman ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John T. Maertens ,  Thomas O. Viker

Inventor： Hugh D. Hestad ,  Zachary M. Hoffman ,  Robert G. Hudgins ,  John T. Maertens ,  Thomas O. Viker

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/962 ,  A61B17/3431 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2/86 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2/966

Abstract: An expandable surgical site access system and method for using the expandable surgical site access system to perform minimally invasive, percutaneous surgeries to access the spine or other bone structures, organs, or locations of the body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the surgical site access system includes an elongated, expandable stent that is particularly adapted to be deployed in a body during a surgical procedure to provide access to a surgical site within the body. The stent defines a working channel through the body from a point of entry to the surgical site.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可扩展的手术部位访问系统和方法，用于使用可扩张手术部位访问系统进行微创经皮手术以访问脊柱或其他骨骼结构，器官或身体的位置。 在一个实施例中，手术部位进入系统包括细长的可扩张的支架，其特别适于在外科手术过程中部署在身体中以提供对身体内的手术部位的通路。 支架从进入点到手术部位定义穿过身体的工作通道。

公开(公告)号：US08007535B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11421571

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Melanie Chapman ,  Guido Casutt ,  Rosemary Thompson ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad

Inventor： Robert Garryl Hudgins ,  Melanie Chapman ,  Guido Casutt ,  Rosemary Thompson ,  Thomas O. Viker ,  Hugh D. Hestad

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/441 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/4601 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30067 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/30448 ,  A61F2002/30461 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/005 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2310/00353

Abstract: The present invention provides an injectable annular ring useful in treating a deteriorating spinal disc. When used, the annular ring may be collapsed or folded in order for it to be placed through a small opening in a prepared intervertebral space within the annulus using minimally invasive techniques. Deployment or unfolding the ring in the intervertebral space provides an interior cavity bordered by the ring that is in direct contact with the vertebral endplates. When an internal volume of the ring is inject or filled with a load-bearing, hardenable material, the filled ring maintains the intervertebral spacing and prevents the ring from being expelled from the interior cavity through the small annular opening.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种可用于治疗恶化的脊椎盘的可注射环形环。 当使用时，环形圈可以折叠或折叠，以便通过使用微创技术在环形空间内的准备好的椎间空间中的小开口放置环形环。 在椎间空间中展开或展开环提供了与椎骨端板直接接触的环邻接的内部空腔。 当环的内部体积被注入或填充有承载的可硬化材料时，填充的环保持椎间间隔，并且防止环通过小的环形开口从内部空腔排出。