Thomas W Banks

US Patent:

6482235, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/642450

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA

Assignee:

Intrinsic Orthopedics, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

A61F 244

US Classification:

623 1716, 128898

Abstract:

Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the annulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.

US Patent:

6508839, Jan 21, 2003

Filed:

Oct 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/696636

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA

Assignee:

Intrinsic Orthopedics, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

A61F 244

US Classification:

623 1716, 128898

Abstract:

Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the annulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.

US Patent:

6655386, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Aug 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/639963

Inventors:

Joshua Makower - Los Altos CA
J. Christopher Flaherty - Los Altos CA
Timothy R. Machold - Moss Beach CA
Jason Brian Whitt - San Francisco CA
Philip Christopher Evard - Palo Alto CA
Patrick Edward Macaulay - San Jose CA
John Thomas Garibotto - Newark CA
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA

Assignee:

TransVascular, Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128898

Abstract:

Methods, devices, and systems for a) revascularization and/or b) performing other medical procedures at vascular or non-vascular intracorporeal locations within a mammalian body. The methods generally comprise the formation of at least one extravascular passageway from a blood vessel to a vascular or non-vascular target location. In the revascularization methods the extravascular passageway is utilized for blood flow. In the medical procedure methods the extravascular passageway is utilized as a conduit for accessing or performing procedures at the vascular or non-vascular target location. Also disclosed are catheter devices and systems which are useable to form the extravascular passageways of the invention, as well as apparatus for modifying, maintaining and/or closing such extravascular passageways.

US Patent:

6821276, Nov 23, 2004

Filed:

Dec 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/020507

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA
Jacob Einhorn - Brookline MA

Assignee:

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

A61B 1818

US Classification:

606 45, 60416501

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the inner surface of the posterior anulus, which will not unintentionally exit the posterior anulus and cause harm to the spinal cord, is provided.

US Patent:

6883520, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Sep 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/237332

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA, US
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA, US
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA, US
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA, US
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

A61B019/00

US Classification:

128898, 623 1716

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and one or more relatively rigid portions may then be implanted such that the flexible portion is situated in the first region and the rigid portion lies in the second region whereby the implant will remain dynamically stable and resist migration.

US Patent:

7059330, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Nov 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/708923

Inventors:

Joshua Makower - Los Altos CA, US
J. Christopher Flaherty - Los Altos CA, US
Timothy R. Machold - Moss Beach CA, US
Jason Brian Whitt - San Francisco CA, US
Philip Christopher Evard - Palo Alto CA, US
Patrick Edward Macaulay - San Jose CA, US
John Thomas Garibotto - Newark CA, US
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA, US
Russell J. Redmond - Goleta CA, US
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Vascular, Inc. - Santa Rosa CA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61M 25/00

US Classification:

128898, 604264

Abstract:

Methods, devices, and systems for a) revascularization and/or b) performing other medical procedures at vascular or non-vascular intracorporeal locations within a mammalian body. The methods generally comprise the formation of at least one extravascular passageway from a blood vessel to a vascular or non-vascular target location. In the revascularization methods the extravascular passageway is utilized for blood flow. In the medical procedure methods the extravascular passageway is utilized as a conduit for accessing or performing procedures at the vascular or non-vascular target location. Also disclosed are catheter devices and systems which are useable to form the extravascular passageways of the invention, as well as apparatus for modifying, maintaining and/or closing such extravascular passageways.

US Patent:

7094258, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Sep 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/237360

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA, US
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA, US
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA, US
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA, US
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

623 1716, 128898

Abstract:

Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device is compressible and may be delivered in a minimally invasive manner through a cannula.

US Patent:

7124761, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/325320

Inventors:

Gregory H. Lambrecht - Natick MA, US
Robert Kevin Moore - Natick MA, US
Thomas Banks - Santa Barbara CA, US
Russel J. Redmond - Goleta CA, US
Claude A. Vidal - Santa Barbara CA, US

Assignee:

Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898, 604 9301, 623 1716

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and one or more relatively rigid portions may then be implanted such that the flexible portion is situated in the first region and the rigid portion lies in the second region whereby the implant will remain dynamically stable and resist migration.