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Medical Devices

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Reference # Patent
Status
Description
2008-036 Pending Artifact Reduction System (ARS) for Ultrasound Coblation Procedures
Coblation devices are currently being employed to débride diseased tendons and other soft tissue via open and ...
2008-037 None Ultrasound Guided Balloon Dilator (UGBD)
The UGBD is a versatile medical device utilized to percutaneously dilate soft tissue regions in the body. ...
2007-039 None Adherent Thoracolumbar Plate and Rod Spine Stabilization Implant
A spinal implant composed of a locking screw-plate and rod used to stabilize the anterior human spine. An ...
2007-088 Pending Multi-Planar EUS Transducer
This echoendoscope would include a transducer (of variable shapes) with multiple crystal of which some ...
2007-122 None Dialysis Tubing Connection Improvement
We have developed a "clip" that will fit over the 3 most common dialysis machine-to-patient tubing sets. The ...
2007-141 None Intraoperative Surgical Warming Table
This invention is composed of a radiotranslucent frame with hollow tubework throughout that allows for the ...
2007-156 None J Hook
This invention organizes IV bags with a series of 7 hooks placed along a single 24" plastic hanger which ...
2007-175 None Pressure Ulcer Prevention Bed
Inspired by the contoured shape of a satellite dish, the Pressure Ulcer Prevention bed matches the natural ...
2006-090 None Myers Specialty Instrument Package (Includes Clamp, Forceps, & Scissors)
The Myers Specialty Instrument Package, developed for erectile function-preserving neurovascular bundle ...
2006-191 Pending Cement Heat Management Device
This device is designed to extract heat during cement polymerization. The device consists of any ...
2006-236 Pending Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Graft Deployment Device: Mayo Ophthalmology
A posterior lamellar keratoplasty graft deployment device has been designed and is currently being tested. ...
2005-044 Pending Saphenous Vein Clipping and Injection System for Use in Duplex Guided Extraluminal Endoscopic Saphenofemoral Junction Clipping with Retrograde Foam Sclerotherapy
The proposed technology is a simpler and safer method for treating varicose veins of the lower extremities. ...
2005-055 Pending Anterior Adherent Thoracolumbar Spine Plate
This implant is a fixation device, shaped in the form of a plate for use in the fixation and stabilization of ...
2005-115 None Device for Intracorporeal Vascular Exit and Reentry
Frequently in medical practice there is a need for devices to access tissues that may be difficult to reach. ...
2005-136 Pending Semi-constrained 1st Carpometacarpal Implant Arthroplasty
This device is used to treat a painful thumb base joint (1st CMC joint) from arthritis. It is composed of ...
2005-143 Pending Phased Array Designed for Torso Imaging
4/8 channel phased array coil designed for abdominal imaging....
2005-144 Pending Phased Array Designed for Brachial Plexus Nerve Imaging at 1.5 or 3T MRI
4/8 or more channel array designed to image left, right, or bilateral brachial plexus nerves at 1.5T or 3T....
2005-145 Pending Phased Array Receive Only Coil Designed for Leg Imaging
4/8 or more channel receive only array designed for long bone imaging at 1.5 or 3T....
2005-146 Pending Hand Phased Array Coil
4 or 8 channel receive only phased array coil used for hand imaging in MRI at 1.5T and 3T ...
2005-147 Pending Phased Array Receiver Coil Designed for Arm Imaging
4/8 or more channel receive only array designed for arm, elbow, extremity imaging ...
2005-183 Pending Temporomandibular Joint Fossa-Eminence Metal Prosthesis
A metal onlay implant surgically placed in the temporomandibular joint fossa/eminence (temporal bone) ...
2005-192 Pending A Device for Tracking Fetal Heart Rate During Fetal Monitoring
Assessment of fetal well-being requires a continuous signal from the fetal heart to assess beat-to-beat and ...
2005-229 Pending Micro-minimally Invasive Surgery (MMIS) Instrumentation for Ultrasound Guided Surgery
This instrumentation represents platform technology utilized to perform ultrasound guided minimally invasive ...
2005-287 Pending A Non-Invasive 24-Hour Intraocular Pressure Monitor
This device is designed to monitor intraocular (eye) pressure over a 24 to 48 hour period, awake and asleep, ...
2004-002 None Suture-Mediated Closure Devices
This device serves to close body cavities deep to the skin surface through suture closure. The device can be ...
2004-017 Pending CT Bellows System
Bellows and patient feedback system for use in CT....
2004-105 Pending Detection of Blood Flow Using Emitted Light Absorption
This invention is related to detection of blood pressure, blood flow and heart rhythm abnormalities ...
2004-252 Pending Fallopian Tube Ostia Location and Marking Device
Device that uses methylene blue to mark tubal ostia enabling location of fallopian tube ostia after ...
2004-276 None Hand-held Vaginal Retractor
A hand-held retractor that is placed in the vagina during surgery to repair vaginal vault prolapse following ...
2003-028 Pending Wire-less MRI Coils
This invention uses optical or RF means to transfer the MRI coil signal from the coil to the scanner reciever ...
2003-034 Pending Lucent Uniform Compression Inflatable Dressing
Device controls tissue swelling subsequent to trauma or surgery; applies uniform pressure; permits visual ...
2003-086 Patent Sleep Support Belt for Individuals with Poor Sleep Hygiene Related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea and/or Snoring
A supportive device that facilitates proper sleep position in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea and/or ...
2003-119 Pending A Novel Lead Delivery Device
A device to facilitate epicardial placement of permanent pacing leads, ablation catheters, and other ...
2003-126 Pending Radiolabeled Thymidine Solid-Phase Extraction Purification Method
This solid-phase extraction purification method can purify radiolabeled thymidine quickly and conveniently. ...
2003-190 Pending Biofilm Removal From Surfaces
Vortexing sonication bath fluid prior to sonication significantly enhances the removal of bacterial biofilms ...
2003-202 None Scaphoid Fracture Highly Porous Metal Pin
Device combines stability of screw with ability to integrate with bone; can be used for bone fracture ...
2002-001 Pending Trans-Rectal Ultrasound (TRUS) Fiducial System for Minimally Invasive Image Guided Prostate Therapy
The device is a trans-rectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe holder which attaches to a transperineal template and is ...
2002-012 None Sterile Intra-operative Arm Positioner for Shoulder Surgery
Currently looking for a licensing partner for arm positioner device for shoulder surgery that attaches to ...
2002-038 Patent Synthetic Aortic Valve Leaflet With Inlaid Stress-Bearing Fibers and Synthetic Nodulus of Arantzius
A synthetic valve/leaflet for manufacturing cardiac valve prostheses - mechanical characteristics include ...
2002-095 None Screw Hole Repair Device/Technique
Device and method for filling and repairing holes in bone after removal of screws or drilling; prevents ...
2002-167 Pending MRI Receiver Coil with Transmit Only Sections Designed to Reduce Artifacts
An RF coil with added coils which transmit only to reduce artifactual signals due to flow or poor magnet ...
2002-179 Pending Time of Flight X-Ray Imaging
Mayo researchers have developed a method to allow clinical x-ray imaging to reach its full potential. This ...
2001-049 Pending Device for Demonstration of Active Forearm Instability with Computerized Tomography
Device reproducibly positions subject's upper extremities in field of CT imaging system; allows variable ...
2001-050 Pending Device for Measuring Actively Generated Forearm Torque in Different Positions of Forearm Rotation
Device reproducibly positions subject's upper extremities while allowing measurement of actively generated ...
2001-087 Patent Pedicle Oblique Support Pillar
Pedicle oblique support pillar system; shares loads applied to pedicle implant in spine fracture fixation; ...
2001-122 Pending DIP Ring Extension Splint
The extension splint for the distal interphalageal (DIP) joint is for use in Mallet Finger injuries. This ...
2001-168 None Elbow Arthroscopy Arm Holder
Currently looking for a licensing partner for arm positioner device for elbow surgery-- attaches to surgical ...
2001-176 Pending MR Coils II - BC10 MRI Coil
762-110-7400 50WRIST - New designs for MRI coils (MRI Related) (Disclosure revised 07/15/2005) T/R high pass ...
2000-012 None Endoscopic Nerve Detector/Stimulator
Arthroscopic device to stimulate nerves in intimate relationship to joint capsule; allows for visualization ...
2000-017 Patent Anatomic Incontinence Pessary
Anatomy shaped vaginal pessary with adjustable suburethral pressure mechanism....
2000-033 Pending Pre-Deployment Stent Chamber
Toughy "type" holding chamber to clean stent, deliver genes and seed/impregnate stents. ...
2000-155 Patent Segmented Flexible Coated Porous Tantalum Femoral Stem
Prosthesis with varying stem stiffness from proximal to distal ends; minimizes stress shielding; decreases ...
1999-033 Patent Methods for Making Clinical Ultrasound Scanners Quieter
These methods reduce the audible sound produced by ultrasound scanners in patients. Reduction of fetal ...
1998-060 Patent An Intracoronary Breaking Stent
A stent that fractures at strategic points to relieve arterial stress after placement....
1998-062 Patent Endocervical and Ectocervical/Vaginal Brush for Pap Smear Collection
Injection-molded devices used to collect the endocervical, ectocervical and vaginal component for use with ...
1997-103 Patent Self-Tapping Expanding Screw in Spinal Surgery
Expanding screw with increased strength of bone-screw interface for spinal internal fixation surgeries....
1996-100 Patent Single Beam Vibro-Acoustography System
Radiation force of arbitrary frequency is generated on the object using a single ultrasound beam. This system ...
1996-112 Patent Selective Convective Brain Cooling
Enable clinicians to selectively cool the brain, independent of core temperature, as a means of cerebral ...
1995-081 Pending Bloodless Catheters - - Hemostasis Valve
Toughy type adapter that allows easy movement of catheter and automatically clamps during injection of ...
1995-111 Pending Automated Injection Manifold
Automated manifold allows injection of contrast with no manual manipulation of any valves....
1994-090 Patent Long-Stem Femoral Component for Revision THA
Long-stem femoral component coated with multiple in-growth and bioabsorbable materials; allows surgeon ...
1989-057 Patent Nondiffracting Transducer for Medical Imaging and Diagnosis
Nondiffracting transducer used to improve resolution of pulse-echo imaging ...