Craig Bruce Berky

US Patent:

6565581, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Aug 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/641284

Inventors:

Paul A. Spence - Louisville KY
Warren P. Williamson IV - Loveland OH
George Christakis - Toronto, CA
Mark Ortiz - Milford OH
Craig B. Berky - Milford OH
Douglas P. Allen - Lyons CO
Matthew J. Huddleston - Blacklick OH
Delbert Ted Leimbach - Goose Creek SC
Cecil R. Robinson - Hilliard OH
E. Dale VanHoose - Columbus OH
Thomas J. Ward - Grandview Heights OH
Marty J. Warnecke - Grandview Heights OH

Assignee:

Origin Medsystems, Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

A61B 1708

US Classification:

606153

Abstract:

An anastomosis is performed using a flexible mounting structure mounted on the outside of at least one vessel. Fasteners extend through the vessel and are bent towards the incision to attach the flexible mounting structure to the vessel in a manner that controls the edge of the vessel adjacent to the incision. The mounting structures are oriented on each vessel so fasteners on one mounting structure interdigitate with fasteners on the other mounting structure at the location of contact between the vessels when the two vessels are brought together. This creates two complementary sinusoidal-shaped vessel edges with peaks of one edge being accommodated in the valleys of the other edge. The peak-to-valley orientation forms a sinusoidal-shaped joint which is leak free. The fasteners are spaced so proper pressure is applied to the tissue to promote healing without leaking. Furthermore, the fasteners are sized and shaped to properly engage the tissue and bend in a desired manner.

US Patent:

6610072, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Nov 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/722875

Inventors:

William J. Christy - Stonehurst-Oviedo FL
James R. Christy - Sarasota FL
Craig Berky - Milford OH

Assignee:

ESD Medical, L.L.C. - Winter Park FL

International Classification:

A61B 1704

US Classification:

606148, 606144

Abstract:

A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U. S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be ligated while also maintaining a clear sight path between the surgeon and the target. The surgical loop is also stable during the procedure.

US Patent:

6659270, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Jul 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/200398

Inventors:

Craig B. Berky - Milford OH
Paul A. Spence - Louisville KY
Mark Ortiz - Milford OH

Assignee:

IDX Medical, Ltd. - Loveland OH

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206 633, 206380

Abstract:

A suture package ( ) including a panel having a series of superimposed subpanels ( ). A suture ( ) loops back and forth on the subpanels ( ) such that adjacent loops are retained on adjacent subpanels ( ) and the adjacent subpanels separate the adjacent loops from one another. In the preferred embodiment, an accordion style panel ( ) is utilized and the series of subpanels ( ) are folded into a superimposed relationship. Various features are incorporated to reduce the instances or likelihood of kinking and tangling of the suture ( ) when pulled from the package ( ) by a user.

US Patent:

6884251, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Mar 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/384250

Inventors:

Paul A. Spence - Louisville KY, US
George Christakis - Toronto, CA
Mark Ortiz - Milford OH, US
Craig B. Berky - Milford OH, US
Douglas P. Allen - Lyons CO, US
Matthew J. Huddleston - Blacklick OH, US
Delbert Ted Leimbach - Goose Creek SC, US
Cecil R. Robinson - Hilliard OH, US
E. Dale VanHoose - Columbus OH, US
Thomas J. Ward - Grandview Heights OH, US
Marty J. Warnecke - Grandview Heights OH, US

Assignee:

Origin Medsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

A61B017/08

US Classification:

606153, 606213, 128898

Abstract:

An anastomosis is performed using a flexible mounting structure mounted on the outside of at least one vessel. Fasteners extend through the vessel and are bent towards the incision to attach the flexible mounting structure to the vessel in a manner that controls the edge of the vessel adjacent to the incision. The mounting structures are oriented on each vessel so fasteners on one mounting structure interdigitate with fasteners on the other mounting structure at the location of contact between the vessels when the two vessels are brought together. This creates two complementary sinusoidal-shaped vessel edges with peaks of one edge being accommodated in the valleys of the other edge. The peak-to-valley orientation forms a sinusoidal-shaped joint which is leak free. The fasteners are spaced so proper pressure is applied to the tissue to promote healing without leaking. Furthermore, the fasteners are sized and shaped to properly engage the tissue and bend in a desired manner.

US Patent:

6978569, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/808197

Inventors:

David C. Yates - Westchester OH, US
Craig B. Berky - Milford OH, US

Assignee:

Long-Shot Products, Ltd. - Loveland OH

International Classification:

F41G001/44

US Classification:

42132, 42144

Abstract:

A tilt indicator for use on a firearm includes a signal to indicate if the firearm is level or out of level. The signal is located to be viewed by a user via the user's peripheral vision and his secondary concentration so the user can maintain his primary concentration on the target.

US Patent:

6984241, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Oct 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/969947

Inventors:

Lawrence M. Lubbers - Columbus OH, US
Kenneth E. Hughes - Pataskala OH, US
Carl R. Coleman - Powell OH, US
Craig B. Berky - Milford OH, US
Matthew J. Huddleston - Backlick OH, US
Thomas J. Ward - Columbus OH, US
Mark A. Goldin - Orlando FL, US
Jeremy Jarrett - Cincinnati OH, US
Joseph E. Young - Loveland OH, US

Assignee:

Tendon Technology, Ltd. - Pataskala OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232, 606233, 606103

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor structures connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceration. The anchor structures may take many forms, and may include barbed, helical, and crimp-type anchors. In the preferred embodiments, at least one anchor structure is movable along the elongate tensile member to assist with adjusting a tendon segment to an appropriate repair position and the anchor structure or structures are then lockable onto the elongate tensile member to assist with affixing the tendon at the repair position. The invention further provides tendon-to-bone repair apparatus and methods employing similar concepts. Tendon retrieval devices of the invention include helical members for rotating into a tendon end and subsequently moving the tendon to an appropriate operating position.

US Patent:

7032790, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jul 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/624004

Inventors:

Craig B. Berky - Milford OH, US

Assignee:

Long-Shot Products, Ltd. - Loveland OH

International Classification:

B67D 3/00

US Classification:

222542, 222562

Abstract:

A cap for curable material dispensing containers prevents the material from curing after opening the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when mounted on a partially-dispensed container, the nozzle cap preserves flowable materials such as air-cured glues, sealants, caulks, etc. In particular, a deformable sealant in the cap remains pliant, conforming in and/or around the nozzle tip to create a seal. A retention member frictionally grips the nozzle to prevent inadvertent release of the cap, yet accommodates nozzle tips cut to varying lengths.

US Patent:

7513902, Apr 7, 2009

Filed:

May 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/845313

Inventors:

Michael K. Banbury - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Jillian E. Banbury - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Craig B. Berky - Milford OH, US

Assignee:

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/50

US Classification:

606131, 606215

Abstract:

A device for excising tissue and closing a wound that results from excision of the tissue includes structure defining an aperture into which tissue to be excised is exposed. The device also includes a cutting member for excising the tissue, a closure member for closing the wound, and an actuatable drive member associated with the structure. The drive member is actuatable to move the cutting member relative to the aperture for excising the tissue that is exposed in the aperture and for closing the wound with the closure member.