Patrick E Connor

US Patent:

20030210191, Nov 13, 2003

Filed:

May 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/142603

Inventors:

Alireza Mohammadian - San Diego CA, US
Ernest Ozaki - Poway CA, US
Patrick Connor - Encinitas CA, US

International Classification:

H01Q001/24

US Classification:

343/702000

Abstract:

An embedded antenna subsystem wherein a board supports electronic components and a pair of radiating elements are mounted along the periphery of the board. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

US Patent:

20220378409, Dec 1, 2022

Filed:

Feb 24, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/679934

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Nathaniel Van Tran - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
David M. Crompton - St. Paul MN, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

Soft suture anchors are disclosed that can be formed into a pre-strung array with a common working suture. Each anchor includes the common working suture and a soft anchor member that is expandable when implanted. This allows first locking an individual anchor into a bone hole followed by tensioning the suture and independently locking the suture at the anchor. A first anchor is implanted through the tendon and the suture is locked. A second anchor is implanted a selected close distance from the first anchor, the working suture is tensioned between the first and second anchors, and the working suture is locked at the second anchor to create a single suture tensioned and locked stitch between the first and second anchor. This process is repeated for each anchor in the array.

US Patent:

20220323056, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 25, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/681462

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Zak Zenz-Olson - Ham Lake MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
David M. Crompton - St. Paul MN, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

A toggle-type suture anchor that incorporates individual suture tensioning and locking without knot tying. The anchor includes an elongate toggle body having a working suture pre-threaded into a first passage and back up and out a second passage with a length running longitudinally adjacent the side of the anchor. A locking suture loop is pre-threaded into a third passage between the first and second passage and includes a collapsible loop that encircles a portion of the length of suture running longitudinally adjacent the side of the anchor. With the loop open, the working suture can slide through the anchor, however, when the loop is closed the working suture is locked in position to retain tension on the working suture. The anchor can be utilized in a pre-strung connected array of anchors.

US Patent:

20220323057, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 25, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/681478

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Zak Zenz-Olson - Ham Lake MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
David M. Crompton - St. Paul MN, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

A toggle-type suture anchor that incorporates individual suture tensioning and locking without knot tying. The anchor includes an elongate toggle body having a working suture pre-threaded into a first passage and back up and out a second passage with a length running longitudinally adjacent the side of the anchor. A locking suture loop is pre-threaded into a third passage between the first and second passage and includes a collapsible loop that encircles a portion of the length of suture running longitudinally adjacent the side of the anchor. With the loop open, the working suture can slide through the anchor, however, when the loop is closed the working suture is locked in position to retain tension on the working suture. The anchor can be utilized in a pre-strung connected array of anchors.

US Patent:

20220323058, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 25, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/681490

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Nathaniel Van Tran - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
David M. Crompton - St. Paul MN, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

Methods for creating high-density arrays of suture stiches through a tendon into bone for reattachment of a torn tendon, particularly a rotator cuff tendon. The method includes providing a pre-strung plurality of anchors, each anchor having at least one passage therethrough with a continuous length of suture slidably and serially threaded through the at least one passage of each anchor. Each of the anchors further includes a locking assembly for locking the suture within the individual anchor. A first anchor is implanted through the tendon and the suture is locked. A second anchor is implanted a selected close distance from the first anchor, then applying tension to the suture extending from the first anchor and passing through the second anchor the second anchor is locked to create a single suture tensioned and locked stitch between the first and second anchor. This process is repeated for each anchor in the array.

US Patent:

20220323060, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 25, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/681514

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Nathaniel Van Tran - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
Marc Labbé - Spring TX, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04
A61B 17/17

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are provided for transtendinous implantation of a toggle-type bone anchor. Measured from the top surface of the tendon, the entire bone anchor is inserted to a depth of greater than or equal to 20 mm. during a rotator cuff repair on the humeral head. The anchor is pushed by the same bone punch that formed the initial hole to assure proper depth of placement. Further, the apparatus includes a nub portion that, in use, protrudes into the bone hole formed by the bone punch and maintains registration with the bone hole when the bone punch is retracted. An angled distal end on the anchor initiates toggling during insertion into the bone and at least one proximal projecting fin prevents the anchor from backing out of the bone hole while facilitating further rotation of the anchor when a suture is pulled to complete toggling.

US Patent:

20220323062, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

May 27, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/827070

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Zak Zenz-Olson - Ham Lake MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
David M. Crompton - St. Paul MN, US
Marc Labbé - Spring TX, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US
Nathaniel Van Tran - Lakeville MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

A system of toggle type suture anchors is disclosed. The plurality of suture anchors is connected in series by a single working suture and each of the suture anchors allows tensioning of the working suture between itself and the prior anchor implanted in the serial string. Further, each anchor includes a loop type locking mechanism to lock the working suture in place subsequent to tensioning. This creates an independently tensioned suture stitch between each implanted suture anchor and the just previously implanted anchor. In total the system as implanted creates a continuous array of single anchor to anchor stitches which can be placed close together in high density to form a line or region of stitches for a more robust securement of soft tissue to bone.

US Patent:

20220323198, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Feb 24, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/679880

Inventors:

- Orono MN, US
Nathaniel Van Tran - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas A. Westling - Orono MN, US
Howard W. Harris - Southlake TX, US
Marc Labbé - Spring TX, US
Patrick M. Connor - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/08

Abstract:

A toggle-type suture anchor that incorporates individual suture tensioning and locking without knot tying. The anchor includes several exemplary designs of toggle bodies having a working suture pre-threaded through one or more passages therethrough. A locking suture loop is pre-threaded relative to the working suture and includes a collapsible loop that encircles a portion of the length of suture running longitudinally adjacent the side of the anchor. With the loop open, the working suture can slide through the anchor, however, when the loop is closed the working suture is locked in position to retain tension on the working suture. Alternatively, the locking suture loop can be replaced with a mechanical locking member that moves from a first unlocked to a second locked position. The exemplary anchors can be utilized in a pre-strung connected array of anchors.