Mata, US
Alvaro Mata, Chicago, IL US
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20140315302 | ALIGNED NANOFIBERS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to nanofibers. In particular, the present invention provides aligned nanofiber bundle assemblies. In some embodiments, the aligned nanofiber bundle assemblies are used for tissue regeneration, controlled growth of cells, and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening). | 10-23-2014 |
Ann Shelley Mata, Davie, FL US
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20130031109 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR LINKING CUSTOMER INFORMATION - In a business where a database tracks customers and manages customer accounts, a method and system correctly link accounts with customers. The method entails reading customer information for a first customer and for a second customer, and then utilizing personal identification information obtained from other sources to determine if the first customer is the same as the second customer. If the first customer and the second customer are the same person, the first customer and the second customer are identified as being the same unique person. Accounts associated with the two customers are identified as belonging to the same unique person. Viewed another way, the method and system of the present invention takes an existing database of personal identification information, and cross-references that database against other sources of personal identification information to identify persons who appear to be separate persons, but who are actually one and the same individual. | 01-31-2013 |
Antonio Mata, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20140287133 | METHOD OF OBTAINED A STEAK FROM SUBSCAPULARIS AND PRODUCT OBTAINED BY SUCH METHOD - This disclosure relates to a system and method for preparing and offering to the marketplace a muscle cut from a carcass for use as a steak. In particular, the Subscapularis muscle may be utilized according to the instant invention as a high-end cut of meat. In an embodiment, a Subscapularis muscle will be processed into a steak via a prescribed series of cuts. The steak will, in some embodiments, be further processed by trimming fat and connective tissue as is taught herein. | 09-25-2014 |
Aquile Mata, Austin, TX US
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20140122098 | STATISTICAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD TO VALUE PATIENT VISITS TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FOR FOLLOW UP PRIORITIZATION - A Statistical financial system to value patient visits to healthcare providers allows healthcare providers to optimize their financial outcomes when billing insurance payers for services rendered in the course of patient visits. Commercial healthcare information systems today lack the ability to value these services in advance. Given the complexity of valuing services based on many variables and resource limitations, a predictive valuation provides the user with the information for accurate and timely decision making Using the historical data, the system creates a predictive model of future claims by creating attribute patterns from the data. As new information comes into the system, these attribute patterns are compared to the real-time data in order to create a value for a service and an overall visit. Using the valuation, the system will now be able to prioritize all follow-up tasks. The overall result is a better financial performance for the healthcare provider. | 05-01-2014 |
Aquiles Mata, Austin, TX US
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20130273804 | ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOY - An entertainment device includes a box, a crank, an interchangeable toy, and an interior spring arranged so that turning the crank causes the toy to pop out of the box at a present time under the influence of the spring. A custom mount can be attached to the interchangeable toy, while being mounted on the top of the spring. The toy can be any type of toy, e.g., a doll, truck, baseball, and so forth. Unlike a conventional jack-in-the-box where a toy is permanently attached to the spring, the toy of the present invention is attached to the spring though the custom mount and thus, is readily removable for additional play value. As a result, the entertainment device can be customized to suit the preference of the user by simply exchanging the toy. | 10-17-2013 |
Clara E. Mata, Lindstrom, MN US
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20110253372 | PARTICLES COMPRISING BLOCKED ISOCYANATE RESIN AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A WELLBORE USING THE SAME - A plurality of solid particles including a thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature in a range from 50° C. to 180° C. and a blocked isocyanate resin; optionally at least some of the particles in the plurality of solid particles comprise both the thermoplastic composition and the blocked isocyanate resin. A composition comprising the plurality of particles dispersed in a fluid is also disclosed. A method of modifying a wellbore within a geological formation is also disclosed. The method includes introducing the fluid composition into the wellbore. A method of making a plurality of particles, for example, to use in the fluid composition, is also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110284245 | FLUID COMPOSITION COMPRISING PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MODIFYING A WELLBORE USING THE SAME - Composition including a fluid and a plurality of solid particles dispersed in the fluid. The plurality of solid particles includes a thermoplastic composition having a softening temperature in a range from 50° C. to 180° C. and a curable resin; optionally at least some of the particles in the plurality of solid particles comprise both the thermoplastic composition and the curable resin. The solid particles have an average aspect ratio of less than 2:1. A method of modifying a wellbore within a geological formation is also disclosed. The method includes introducing the composition into the wellbore. A method of making a plurality of particles, for example, to use in the composition, is also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
20130225455 | FLUID COMPOSITION COMPRISING GLASS MICROSPHERES AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - There is provided aqueous fluids comprising a mixture of at least two polysaccharides, water, and glass microspheres having pacified surfaces. There is also provided a method for making a fluid the method comprising (a) selecting a plurality of glass microspheres having alkaline surfaces; (b) coating the surfaces of the plurality of glass microspheres with an acid; and (c) combining the coated glass microspheres with (i) a mixture comprising at least two cross-linkable polysaccharides, and (ii) water. The fluids are useful, for example, as a drilling fluid. | 08-29-2013 |
20130284518 | METHOD OF USING MULTI-COMPONENT FIBERS AS LOST-CIRCULATION MATERIAL - A method of forming a subterranean well and a method of reducing lost circulation in a subterranean well while drilling the subterranean well are disclosed. The methods include using multi-component fibers as lost-circulation materials. The multi-component fibers having external surfaces and include at least a first polymeric composition and a second polymeric composition. At least a portion of the external surfaces of the multi-component fibers includes the first polymeric composition, which at least partially adhesively bonds the mud cake formed during the method. | 10-31-2013 |
Gabriel Vicencio Mata, Pasadena, TX US
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20130327514 | Pressure-Activated Switch - A first end of a conductive spring is embedded in a wall of a large chamber of a piston housing. The spring is held in tension by a second end of the spring being pinned against a bead contact by a trigger pin. The diameter of the piston and a tensile breaking strength of the trigger pin are selected so that the trigger pin is breakable and the tension in the spring is releasable upon the presence of a predetermined pressure difference between a pressure on the contact side of the piston and a pressure on the pinning side of the piston. Release of tension in the spring closes an electrical circuit. | 12-12-2013 |
20140290948 | Pressure-Activated Switch - A first end of a conductive spring is embedded in a wall of a large chamber of a piston housing. The spring is held in tension by a second end of the spring being pinned against a bead contact by a trigger pin. The diameter of the piston and a tensile breaking strength of the trigger pin are selected so that the trigger pin is breakable and the tension in the spring is releasable upon the presence of a predetermined pressure difference between a pressure on the contact side of the piston and a pressure on the pinning side of the piston. Release of tension in the spring closes an electrical circuit. | 10-02-2014 |
Gilbert Mata, San Ramon, CA US
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20150066139 | HEART ANCHOR POSITIONING DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND OTHER CONDITIONS - According to one embodiment, a heart anchor tensioning device includes a main body and an elongate shaft. A tension member or tether may be inserted through a lumen of the elongate shaft to allow the shaft to be advanced over the tension member and within a body while the main body is positioned outside of the body. The device also includes an anchor coupling mechanism that is configured to engage a heart anchor and move the heart anchor into engagement with a first wall of the heart. The anchor coupling mechanism is able to lock the heart anchor to inhibit proximal movement of the heart anchor along the tension member. The device further includes a tension indicating mechanism that provides an indication of a force being applied to the heart anchor by the device. | 03-05-2015 |
Jaime F. Mata, Crozet, VA US
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20100280358 | SINGLE BREATH-HOLD SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF MULTI-ORGAN PHYSIOLOGIC, MORPHOLOGIC AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES - In a single breath-hold the physiologic, morphologic and structural changes in multiple organs are detected and assessed. The main steps process include: polarizing the Xe-129 gas; inhalation or introduction of a certain pre-calculated amount of the gas and start of the breath-hold; acquisition of multiple spatially oriented spectrums, localized in the same plane (2D), in multiple different planes (3D) or in 3D plus at multiple time intervals (4D); stop the breath-hold; post-processing of the acquired data; evaluation of the multiple spectrums by comparison of the values in a region of interest with those in surrounding tissues or known as normal. | 11-04-2010 |
James Mata, Burleson, TX US
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20140034333 | LIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A lifting device and method comprising a plurality of units removably coupled together. Each unit comprises a housing and a winch. The housing of each unit further comprises forward and rearward housing portions, each of said portions further comprising one or more top, bottom, side, and rear plates. The winch and support members span between and within the forward and rearward housing portions. | 02-06-2014 |
Jason A. Mata, Carlsbad, CA US
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20160023062 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a golf club body including a crown, a sole, and a skirt connected between the crown and the sole, the golf club body including a front including a leading edge and a back including a trailing edge, and a hosel connected to the golf club body; a face connected to the front of the golf club body, the face including a geometric center, the golf club head including reduced spin on various shots. | 01-28-2016 |
Jason Andrew Mata, Carlsbad, CA US
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20140274457 | GOLF CLUB WITH COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION FEATURE - A golf club head includes a face; a body, the body defining an interior and an exterior; the face and the body together defining a center of gravity, the center of gravity being proximate the face; a coefficient of restitution feature defined in the body; wherein the coefficient of restitution feature defines a gap in the body. A golf club head includes a face and a golf club body; the face and the golf club body defining a center of gravity, the center of gravity defined a distance, Δ | 09-18-2014 |
20160023063 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a golf club body including a crown, a sole, and a skirt connected between the crown and the sole, the golf club body including a front including a leading edge and a back including a trailing edge, and a hosel connected to the golf club body; a face connected to the front of the golf club body, the face including a geometric center, the golf club head including modifiable boundary conditions. | 01-28-2016 |
Jesus F. Mata, Boca Raton, FL US
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20120077595 | TELEVISION INTERACTIVE GAMING HAVING A LOCAL STORAGE OF GAME PORTAL - A system and method for interactive gaming includes a central broadcast center transmitting signals over a first communications network, a gaming system residing within the central broadcast center, and users who access the gaming system via the first communication network. The gaming system provides a plurality of games that incorporate a scoring protocol that provides real time scoring data transmitting from the plurality of users back to the gaming system via a second communication network. The plurality of users may review the real time scoring data via the first communications network. | 03-29-2012 |
John Enrique Mata, Corvallis, OR US
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20090137526 | Purification Method for Biomaterial - The present disclosure relates to methods for purifying chitin or chitosan, particularly for obtaining medical grade materials suitable for use in biocompatible devices,formulations, or other materials. Chitosan separation and purification methods are taught for obtaining high purity and fractionated bio-compatible medical grade materials. Chemistries and solvent systems are taught for the use in counter current chromatography, liquid/liquid or other microfluidic separation systems. | 05-28-2009 |
Marianne Mata, Dana Point, CA US
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20110200899 | Modularized Electrochemical Cell System - An electrochemical cell system including a plurality of electrochemical cells arranged in an electrochemical cell stack, the stack including a plurality of substacks configured such that fluid flows in series from substack to substack, a first electrical control device coupled to a first substack and a second electrical control device coupled to a second substack, wherein the first electrical control device is controllable independently of the second control device to selectively electrically configure the first and second substacks. | 08-18-2011 |
20150072257 | Modularized Electrochemical Cell System - A method for assembling an electrochemical cell stack may include arranging a plurality of electrochemical cells into an electrochemical cell stack, the electrochemical cell stack including at least a first substack and a second substack; connecting the first substack and second substack such that reactant fluid flows in series from the first substack to the second substack; and coupling the first substack to a first electrical control device such that the first electrical control device selectively electrically reconfigures the first substack to operate in series and in parallel with the second substack. | 03-12-2015 |
Marianne E. Mata, Dana Point, CA US
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20090263680 | Alternative Path Cooling of a High Temperature Fuel Cell - Systems and methods provide for the thermal management of a high temperature fuel cell. According to embodiments described herein, a non-reactant coolant is routed into a fuel cell from a compressor or a ram air source. The non-reactant coolant absorbs waste heat from the electrochemical reaction within the fuel cell. The heated coolant is discharged from the fuel cell and is vented to the surrounding environment or directed through a turbine. The energy recouped from the heated coolant by the turbine may be used to drive the compressor or a generator to create additional electricity and increase the efficiency of the fuel cell system. A portion of the heated coolant may be recycled into the non-reactant coolant entering the fuel cell to prevent thermal shock of the fuel cell. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263681 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL ELECTROLYZER - Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for the management of a high temperature electrolysis process. According to embodiments described herein, a fuel cell electrolyzer stack is utilized in an electrolysis process. One implementation includes the use of a solid oxide electrolyzer. Input voltage is cycled around a thermal neutral voltage such that the fuel cell electrolyzer stack cycles between operation in an exothermic mode and an endothermic mode. The waste heat generated by operation in the exothermic mode is used to support the endothermic operation. By cycling between operation modes, the temperature of the fuel cell electrolyzer stack may be controlled without the use of a cooling loop or recirculated reactant flow, and the efficiency of the electrolysis process is maximized. | 10-22-2009 |
20120045699 | Fuel Cell Power and Water Generation - Methods and systems provide for the creation of power, water, and heat utilizing a fuel cell. According to embodiments described herein, fuel is provided to a fuel cell for the creation of power and a fuel byproduct. The fuel byproduct is routed to a byproduct separation phase of a power and water generation system, where water is separated from the fuel byproduct. The remaining mixture is reacted in a burner phase of the system to create additional heat that may be converted to mechanical energy and/or utilized with other processes within the system or outside of the system. According to other aspects, the separated water may be utilized within a biofuel production subsystem for the creation of biofuel to be used by the fuel cell. | 02-23-2012 |
20150244005 | Alternative Path Cooling Of A High Temperature Fuel Cell - Systems and methods provide for the thermal management of a high temperature fuel cell. According to embodiments described herein, a non-reactant coolant is routed into a fuel cell from a compressor or a ram air source. The non-reactant coolant absorbs waste heat from the electrochemical reaction within the fuel cell. The heated coolant is discharged from the fuel cell and is vented to the surrounding environment or directed through a turbine. The energy recouped from the heated coolant by the turbine may be used to drive the compressor or a generator to create additional electricity and increase the efficiency of the fuel cell system. A portion of the heated coolant may be recycled into the non-reactant coolant entering the fuel cell to prevent thermal shock of the fuel cell. | 08-27-2015 |
Marielena Mata, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130189675 | Assay to Capture and Detect Circulating Multiple Myeloma Cells from Blood - The invention includes methods for isolating circulating multiple myeloma cells as well as method of treating patients suspected of having diseases of abnormal plasma cells. | 07-25-2013 |
Nathan L. Mata, San Diego, CA US
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20090054532 | Modulators of Retinol-Retinol Binding Protein (RBP)-Transthyretin (TTR) Complex Formation - Described herein are methods and compositions for the detection of transthyretin (TTR), retinol binding protein (RBP) and retinol complex formation. The methods and compositions described herein also provide for the screening of modulators of retinol-RBP-TTR complex formation. Furthermore, the methods and compositions provide for therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and/or dystrophies. | 02-26-2009 |
20090088435 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING RETINOL-RELATED DISEASES - Compounds that reduce serum retinol levels are used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods, compounds, and compositions to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. | 04-02-2009 |
20090098145 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS VIA MODULATION OF MEGALIN ACTIVITY - Compounds that cause reversible night blindness may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. Provided are methods and compositions using such compounds and their derivatives to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. Such compounds and their derivatives may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies. | 04-16-2009 |
20090253745 | MODULATORS OF OCULAR OXIDATIVE STRESS - Described herein are compounds, compositions and methods directed to the treatment of ophthalmic conditions characterized by oxidative stress or damage in a subject by reducing the reactive oxygen species in the subject. Also described herein are methods for reducing ophthalmic photooxidative damage in a subject. | 10-08-2009 |
20100298443 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS WITH RETINYL DERIVATIVES - Compounds that cause reversible night blindness may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods and compositions using such compounds and their derivatives to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. Such compounds and their derivatives may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies. | 11-25-2010 |
20120108665 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS - We describe methods and compositions for treating ophthalmic conditions associated with angiogenesis, vascular leakage, and/or damage to ganglia. | 05-03-2012 |
20120288568 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS VIA SERUM RETINOL, SERUM RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN (RBP), AND/OR SERUM RETINOL-RBP MODULATION - Compounds that reduce serum retinol, serum RBP, and/or serum retinol-RBP levels may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods and compositions using such compounds and their derivatives to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. Such compounds and their derivatives may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies. | 11-15-2012 |
20120309835 | METHODS, ASSAYS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING RETINOL-RELATED DISEASES - Described herein are methods and compositions for treating certain retinol-related diseases and conditions by modulation of transthyretin (TTR) and retinol binding protein (RBP) availability in the subject. For example, the methods and compositions provide for therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and/or dystrophies, metabolic disorders, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, hyperostosis, and protein misfolding and aggregation diseases. The compositions disclosed may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies. In addition, described herein are methods and assays for selecting appropriate agents that can modulate the TTR and RBP availability in a subject. | 12-06-2012 |
20130012591 | PROPHYLAXIS OF SKIN CANCER WITH RETINAMIDES - Provided in certain embodiments herein are methods of prophylaxis of skin cancer in individuals having a heightened risk of skin cancer with a fenretinide agent. | 01-10-2013 |
Nathan L. Mata, La Jolla, CA US
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20110294891 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OPTHALMIC CONDITIONS WITH RETINOL DERIVATIVES - Compounds that cause reversible night blindness may be used to treat ophthalmic conditions associated with the overproduction of waste products that accumulate during the course of the visual cycle. We describe methods and compositions using such compounds and their derivatives to treat, for example, the macular degenerations and dystrophies or to alleviate symptoms associated with such ophthalmic conditions. Such compounds and their derivatives may be used as single agent therapy or in combination with other agents or therapies. | 12-01-2011 |
20120238632 | MODULATORS OF RETINOL-RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN (RBP)-TRANSTHYRETIN (TTR) COMPLEX FORMATION - Described herein are methods and compositions for the detection of transthyretin (TTR), retinol binding protein (RBP) and retinol complex formation. The methods and compositions described herein also provide for the screening of modulators of retinol-RBP-TTR complex formation. Furthermore, the methods and compositions provide for therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and/or dystrophies. | 09-20-2012 |
Ricardo Mata, Pflugerville, TX US
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20080263246 | System and Method for Balancing PCI-Express Bandwidth - A system and method for balancing bus bandwidth across a plurality of PCI-Express (PCIe) endpoints are provided. Firmware automatically operates in concert with established data structures to set operational parameters of the PCIe endpoints so as to maximize usage of the available bandwidth of a front-side bus while minimizing isochronous issues and the likelihood that the performance of the PCIe endpoints cannot be guaranteed. A first table data structure comprises various combinations of operational parameter settings for controlling bandwidth usage of each of the endpoints of the data processing system. A second table data structure contains a listing of the endpoints that the data processing system supports with their associated minimum data rates, priorities, and whether the endpoints have isochronous requirements. A setting of the desired bandwidth balancing level is used along with these data structures to determine how to adjust the operating parameters of the PCIe endpoints. | 10-23-2008 |
20080301350 | Method for Reassigning Root Complex Resources in a Multi-Root PCI-Express System - A system for reassigning root complex resources in a multi-root PCI express system identifies resources from a lower performing root complex port and reassigns those resources to the higher performing root complex. The system does not change the number of PCI Express lanes, the resources each root complex uses may be reassigned to allow those resources to be translated to available credits for an endpoint. For example, in one embodiment, two root complexes are configured as x8 root complexes with the root complex resources distributed across the two root complexes based upon the usage of the root complex resources. | 12-04-2008 |
Rizaldy Mata, San Diego, CA US
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20140259837 | IV SYSTEM TO ASSIST WITH LINE MANAGEMENT - Disclosed is a medical fluid infusion system configured for pumping a fluid to a patient. The system includes one or more modular pump devices, such as infusion pumps, each of which is fluidly attached to an IV bag for infusing a liquid from the IV bag to a patient through at least one fluid line. A pole assembly of the medical fluid infusion system is configured to maintain the pumps and IV bags in a vertical alignment that eliminates or minimizes variations in pumping accuracy due to head pressure between the bags and the infusion pumps. | 09-18-2014 |
Vincent Mata, Monroe, CT US
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20110028998 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SUTURE PASSER - A bi-directional suture passing instrument configured to approach soft tissues perpendicularly, enables safer and more efficient surgical repairs and minimally invasive techniques to be employed, useful in areas such as annulus repair, meniscal repair, shoulder arthroscopy, hernia repair, laproscopic repair, and wound closure. | 02-03-2011 |
20130172682 | Tissue Retractor Assembly - A tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a grasper and an anchor, the grasper extended axially from the cannula, the grasper having legs for gripping tissue and a locking ring for locking the legs, and an anchor having sharpened legs, the grasper being secured and adjusted relative to the anchor by a length of suture. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor, a wire form and a grasper, the wire form a coiled spring which expands radially, and a grasper for pulling tissue through the form. A further retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses an anchor and a grasper, the grasper a loop of suture configured to grasp and tighten around tissue. Another tissue retractor assembly is provided having a cannula which houses a first and second graspers, the graspers defined by C-shaped clips. | 07-04-2013 |
20140188147 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A medical device comprising an actuator, an extension portion, and a tissue interaction portion. The extension portion is coupled to the actuator and comprises at least first and second telescoping sections with each telescoping section having (i) at least one extended hook section having a head portion and a neck portion, and (ii) at least one body section being one of coupled and integrated to the at least one extended hook section. The at least one extended hook section of the first telescoping section is operatively coupled to the body section of the second telescoping section. The tissue interaction portion is operatively coupled to the extension portion and comprises at least one of a gripping mechanism, a stapling mechanism, and a cutting mechanism. The actuator is adapted to control at least one of the extension portion and tissue interaction portion. | 07-03-2014 |
20140249560 | DEVICE FOR USE IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND METHOD OF USE - A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a sheath, a surgical action mechanism configured to deliver an action and to limit the device to a single use, at least one telescoping section configured to structurally support the surgical action mechanism, a first spacer, and a second spacer. The surgical action mechanism, the telescoping section, the first spacer, and the second spacer are configured to move within the sheath from a pre-action configuration, to an action configuration, and to a return configuration. | 09-04-2014 |
20150282918 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FIXATION OF BODILY IMPLANTS - A medical device includes an elongate member configured to be at least partially disposed within a body of a patient. The elongate member has an outer surface. The outer surface of the elongate member has a first ridge and a second ridge. | 10-08-2015 |