Joseph Casey Lane

US Patent:

7063216, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Sep 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/655052

Inventors:

Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Louis L. Bonhomme - Waltham MA, US
Douglas A. Boucher - Billerica MA, US
Richard T. Burnham - Gloucester MA, US
Kenneth G. Desilets - Westford MA, US
Luc Lirot - Steige, FR
Stéphane Jean Marie Olivier - Rosheim, FR
Steven D. Sheridan - Wakefield MA, US

Assignee:

Millipore Corporation - Billerica MA

International Classification:

B01D 63/00
B01D 24/42
B01D 29/92

US Classification:

210466, 21032172, 210464, 210467, 210468, 210455, 422101, 422102

Abstract:

The present invention provides an underdrain having an improved spout. The underdrain has particular utility in the construction of both single-well and microarray filtration devices. In a principal embodiment, the underdrain is characterized by its incorporation of a straight-walled, roughly-textured spout, the spout being provided with microhole(s) at a terminal end thereof for the discharge of fluid conducted through the underdrain. An array comprising several of such underdrains can be mated with a corresponding array of wells, with separation material (e. g. , membrane material) provided therebetween. The resultant microarray filtration device can be used for conducting several fluid assays contemporaneously with, for example, good “pendant drop” control and low “cross-talk”.

US Patent:

20070276437, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

May 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753921

Inventors:

Aaron Call - Lowell MA, US
Karl Leinsing - Hampton NH, US
Paul Modoono - Chelmsford MA, US
Hiroatsu Sugimoto - Cambridge MA, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Joseph Lane - Methuen MA, US
Matthew Murphy - Braintree MA, US
Michael Sansoucy - Fiskdale MA, US
Steven Cahalane - Pelham NH, US
Christopher Lee - Tewksbury MA, US
Jason Robinson - Salem NH, US

Assignee:

MITRALIGN, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232000

Abstract:

A locker for securing one or more tensioning members includes a locker body having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a passageway extending therebetween. A pin is coupled to the locker body so as to traverse the passageway and is movable between a latent condition wherein the tensioning members are movable with respect to the locker body, and an activated condition wherein the tensioning members are prevented from moving relative to the locker body. A method of using a suture locker includes delivering the suture locker to a surgical site via a catheter assembly and actuating the pin so as to move the locker from the latent condition to the activated condition.

US Patent:

20080228266, Sep 18, 2008

Filed:

Mar 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/685241

Inventors:

Edward I. McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Christopher C. Lee - Tewksbury MA, US
Aaron M. Call - Lowell MA, US
Steven D. Cahalane - Pelham NH, US
Megan E. Holmes - Worcester MA, US
Richard J. Morrill - North Billerica MA, US
Kate E. Traynor - Atkinson NH, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

MITRALIGN, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 236

Abstract:

Systems, devices and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems, devices and methods may employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.

US Patent:

20130041388, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/584536

Inventors:

Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Michael W. Sutherland - Pelham NH, US
Thomas D. Egan - Marblehead MA, US
John DePiano - Burlington MA, US

Assignee:

SafePath Medical, Inc. - Methuen MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/062

US Classification:

606145

Abstract:

A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique.

US Patent:

20130190863, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Feb 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/770652

Inventors:

Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

Assignee:

MITRALIGN, INC. - Tewksbury MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

623 236, 606232

Abstract:

Methods of repairing the mitral valve and reducing mitral regurgitation. One method includes securing a first tissue anchor to a position on a posterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve and a second tissue anchor to a position on an anterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve. At least one tensile member spans between the first and second tissue anchors and across the orifice of the mitral valve. When tension is applied to the at least one tensile member, the posterior portion of the annular tissue is pulled toward the anterior portion.

US Patent:

42992486, Nov 10, 1981

Filed:

Mar 13, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/020087

Inventors:

Bernard B. Becker - Belmont MA
John K. Bowman - Brighton MA
Joseph A. Lane - Taunton MA

Assignee:

Amtrol Inc. - West Warwick RI

International Classification:

F16K 3134

US Classification:

137202

Abstract:

An air vent device for automatically venting entrapped air from hot water heating and chilled water cooling systems. The device can vent a large volume of air in a relatively short time by using a large vent opening, controlled by a pilot valve operated diaphragm venting valve. The pilot valve, actuated by a spring and connected to a float, permits air pressure within the device to pass to the rear of the diaphragm valve to maintain it in a closed position during normal operation of the system. When the float drops to a predetermined position the float weight overcomes the spring force and the pilot valve vents the rear side of the diaphragm valve to atmosphere, allowing it to open, thereby venting the air collected in the device to atmosphere.

US Patent:

20220370612, Nov 24, 2022

Filed:

Apr 22, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/726836

Inventors:

- Deerfield NH, US
Andrew J. Carter - Stow MA, US
Arthur Watterson - Nashua NH, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US
Robert S. Whitehouse - Lexington MA, US
Ian D. McRury - Medway MA, US
Samantha Marchetti - Shirley MA, US
Nikole Seil - North Reading MA, US

International Classification:

A61K 47/02
A61L 27/44
A61L 27/48
A61L 27/50
A61L 27/58
A61B 17/72
A61B 17/70
A61F 2/28
A61K 47/32
A61K 47/34

Abstract:

A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone. A method for treating a bone, the method comprising: selecting at least one reinforcing element to be combined with an injectable matrix material so as to together form a composite implant capable of supporting the bone; positioning the at least one reinforcing element in a cavity in the bone; flowing the injectable matrix material into the cavity in the bone so that the injectable matrix material interfaces with the at least one reinforcing element; and transforming the injectable matrix material from a flowable state to a non-flowable state so as to establish a static structure for the composite implant, such that the composite implant supports the adjacent bone.

US Patent:

20220218397, Jul 14, 2022

Filed:

Apr 4, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/712618

Inventors:

- Deerfield NH, US
Andrew J. Carter - Stow MA, US
Arthur Watterson - Nashua NH, US
Joseph P. Lane - Methuen MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/72
A61F 2/28
A61K 9/00
A61K 47/34
A61B 17/70

Abstract:

A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone.A method for treating a bone, the method comprising: