Alan David Miller

US Patent:

20120016397, Jan 19, 2012

Filed:

Jul 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/183020

Inventors:

Richard Thomas Briganti - Philadelphia PA, US
Alan B. Miller - Jamison PA, US

Assignee:

Core Essence Orthopaedics, Inc. - Fort Washington PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/32

US Classification:

606167

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release. The apparatus includes a retrograde knife and a guide tool for guiding the knife and a scope during surgery. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicators showing the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator for preventing re-use of a single use device.

US Patent:

20120041484, Feb 16, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/231689

Inventors:

Richard Thomas Briganti - Philadelphia PA, US
Alan B. Miller - Jamison PA, US
Nicholas Gately - Lambertville NJ, US
Jeffrey B. Miller - Levittown PA, US
Craig A. Hidalgo - Langhorne PA, US
David G. Reed - Langhorne PA, US
Daniel Jacob Zimmerman - Wynnewood PA, US
Anthony Walker - Sanatoga PA, US

Assignee:

CORE ESSENCE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. - Fort Washington PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone. Particularly, the invention relates to bone anchors for receiving (or being pre-loaded with) sutures for connecting to soft tissue that is to be attached to bone, including tools for implanting the bone anchors and facilitating the attachment of soft tissue to bone via the bone anchors and procedures for using the same.

US Patent:

43629199, Dec 7, 1982

Filed:

Feb 18, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/235642

Inventors:

Alan H. Miller - Philadelphia PA
Ira W. Reese - Yardville NJ

Assignee:

Transamerica Delaval, Inc. - Lawrenceville NJ

International Classification:

B23K 9225

US Classification:

219137R

Abstract:

A method of welding which utilizes a metal electrode core encased within a pre-sintered ceramic insulating sleeve. The method comprising, preplacing a welding wire in the welding kerf formed between the pieces to be welded, tacking the welding wire in place such that the wire abuts the surface of the pieces to be welded, guiding the metal core electrode rod encased in a ceramic pre-sintered sleeve over the welding wire, and simultaneously, torching the welding wire so that a uniform weld deposit is formed.

US Patent:

55421539, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

Jul 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/504641

Inventors:

Scott D. Ramsby - Frenchtown NJ
Alan B. Miller - Stockton NJ

International Classification:

E05D 506

US Classification:

16389

Abstract:

A simulated butt hinge assembly comprises an artificial knuckle-pintle-finial butt hinge attached to an L-shaped plate structure. The artificial butt hinge comprises spaced knuckle simulating grooves in a one-piece cylindrical member with finials formed at opposite ends of the cylindrical member, the grooves simulating separate knuckles. The L-shaped plate structure has one plate extending from the artificial hinge assembly and a second plate which is clamped between a flange of a snap type hidden articulating hinge and a movable panel. The articulating hinge has a second flange secured to a frame to rotatably secure the panel to the frame. The artificial hinge protrudes from the part of the panel to simulate a butt hinge. Other embodiments are disclosed including a multiple separate knuckles in an artificial hinge.

US Patent:

20210137887, May 13, 2021

Filed:

Jan 19, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/152565

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Peter F. SHARKEY - Villanova PA, US
Craig J. DELLA VALLE - Chicago IL, US
David L. KIRSCHMAN - West Carrollton OH, US
Harold G. BRITTAIN - Milford NJ, US
Mayank M. PARMAR - Upper Darby PA, US
Alan B. MILLER - Jamison PA, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/4025
A61M 35/00
A61K 47/22
A61K 47/02
A61L 2/00

Abstract:

A ready-to-use, gamma-ray sterilized, surgical antiseptic composition comprising an initial non-toxic concentration of povidone-iodine above a minimum effective concentration of available iodine, iodide in sufficient quantity to provide donor iodine upon gamma irradiation to stabilize said povidone-iodine and maintain said minimum effective concentration of available iodine, and a buffered saline solution.

US Patent:

20190167293, Jun 6, 2019

Filed:

Jan 30, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/262658

Inventors:

- Malvern PA, US
Richard Thomas Briganti - Philadelphia PA, US
Alan B. Miller - Jamison PA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/3211
A61B 17/32

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and system for cutting anatomic members, such as ligaments, in surgical procedures such as carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, and cubital and tarsal tunnel release. The apparatus includes a guide tool for guiding a knife and a scope during surgery which may be employed with a translating knife. Relevant features include a knife stop for preventing the knife from inadvertently raising out of the knife channel, indicia viewable to show the proper orientation for the guide tool, a self dilating tip and channel design on the guide tool, a cover piece and/or pivotable panel system for preventing ligaments and other anatomy from getting caught in the guide tool, a pivot pin and groove system for stabilizing the knife and also assuring that the knife blade is not inadvertently raised out of the channel, and a use indicator employable to prevent re-use of the device.