CARL KIRKER-HEAD
Veterinary in Fiskdale, MA
License number
Massachusetts 4086
Issued Date
Mar 8, 1993
Expiration Date
Feb 28, 2017
Type
Veterinarian
Address
Address
Fiskdale, MA 01566
Professional information
Limb Protection Device
US Patent:
2013033, Dec 19, 2013
Filed:
Apr 1, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/986099
Inventors:
Daniel Scott Pflaster - Charlotte VT, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
Assignee:
HOSSO, Inc. - Providence RI
International Classification:
A61F 5/01
US Classification:
602 16
Abstract:
A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint.In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint. The dilatant material can be disposed in pad form, arranged to be compressed by the tensile members as the joint is extended, and/or as the core of a composite tensile member, sheathed in a cover woven of high tensile strength filaments or yarns.
Limb Protection Device
US Patent:
2012008, Apr 12, 2012
Filed:
Apr 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/064644
Inventors:
Daniel Scott Pflaster - Charlotte VT, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/00
US Classification:
602 16
Abstract:
A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint.In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint. The dilatant material can be disposed in pad form, arranged to be compressed by the tensile members as the joint is extended, and/or as the core of a composite tensile member, sheathed in a cover woven of high tensile strength filaments or yarns.
System And Method For Implanting A Heart Implant
US Patent:
2009004, Feb 19, 2009
Filed:
Sep 12, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/209686
Inventors:
Jonathan E. Wilson - Mattapoisett MA, US
Christopher W. Maurer - Wakefield MA, US
Thomas C. Piemonte - Dover MA, US
Carl Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Christopher W. Maurer - Wakefield MA, US
Thomas C. Piemonte - Dover MA, US
Carl Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Assignee:
CARDIOSOLUTIONS, INC. - Stoughton MA
International Classification:
A61F 2/24, A61B 19/00
US Classification:
623 236, 623 211, 128898
Abstract:
A method and system according to one embodiment may include a plurality of apparatus configured to percutaneously deliver a heart valve implant. The method and system may include an implant comprising an anchor configured to engage cardiac tissue, a shaft coupled to the anchor, and a valve body coupled to the shaft. The method and system may further include at least partially collapsing the heart valve implant and percutaneously inserting the heart valve implant into a heart. The percutaneously inserted implant may be secured within the heart and may then be expanded.
Limb Protection Device
US Patent:
2013033, Dec 19, 2013
Filed:
Dec 18, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/694621
Inventors:
Daniel Scott Pflaster - Charlotte VT, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
Joseph J. Crisco - Barrington RI, US
Carl A. Kirker-Head - Sturbridge MA, US
Russell D. Fiore - Lincoln RI, US
Wendy Drumm - Providence RI, US
Assignee:
HOSSO, Inc - Providence RI
International Classification:
A61F 5/01
US Classification:
602 16
Abstract:
A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure.