STEFAN M GABRIEL
Engineering in Mattapoisett, MA
License number
Massachusetts 39113
Issued Date
Feb 29, 1996
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Professional information
Tissue Anchor Insertion Tool
US Patent:
2003013, Jul 17, 2003
Filed:
Jan 16, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/046290
Inventors:
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
International Classification:
A61B017/04, A61B017/58
US Classification:
606/232000, 606/104000
Abstract:
A tissue anchor insertion tool includes a first member defining a region configured to receive a tissue anchor, and a second member positioned to substantially cover the tissue anchor during introduction to a surgical site. The second member is coupled to the first member such that relative motion between the members deploys the tissue anchor from the region. The first member includes an applicator configured to move laterally to deploy the anchor from the region. A method includes providing first and second members coupled for relative motion, inserting a tissue anchor into tissue using the first and second members, and relatively moving the first and second members to deploy the tissue anchor from the first member. The tissue anchor is mounted to the first member. The second member substantially covers the tissue anchor during the insertion into tissue.
Apparatus For Controlling A Load On A Hip Joint
US Patent:
2012004, Feb 23, 2012
Filed:
Jul 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/194189
Inventors:
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Josef L. Friedmann - Scotts Valley CA, US
Michael Rode - Lake Oswego OR, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Josef L. Friedmann - Scotts Valley CA, US
Michael Rode - Lake Oswego OR, US
Assignee:
MOXIMED, INC. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/32
US Classification:
623 2211
Abstract:
An apparatus and related method for controlling a load on a human hip joint during normal gait while preserving motion. The approach is intended to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without substantially resisting an angular displacement associated with full mobility of the pelvis and femur bones.
Reattachment Of Tissue To Base Tissue
US Patent:
2011015, Jun 23, 2011
Filed:
Dec 16, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/970259
Inventors:
Dennis Colleran - North Attleborough MA, US
Ian Trail - Manchester, GB
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
George Sikora - Bridgewater MA, US
Ian Trail - Manchester, GB
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
George Sikora - Bridgewater MA, US
Assignee:
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. - Memphis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
Reattachment Of Tissue To Base Tissue
US Patent:
7867251, Jan 11, 2011
Filed:
Nov 27, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/305998
Inventors:
Dennis Colleran - North Attleborough MA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
Surgical Implantation Method And Devices For An Extra-Articular Mechanical Energy Absorbing Apparatus
US Patent:
7846211, Dec 7, 2010
Filed:
Apr 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/113157
Inventors:
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Assignee:
Moximed, Inc. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/38, A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 2021, 623 1312
Abstract:
A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional relationships are employed in the implantation approach.
Implantable Brace For Providing Joint Support
US Patent:
2009031, Dec 24, 2009
Filed:
Jun 19, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/488260
Inventors:
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
David Lowe - Redwood City CA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Clinton N. Slone - San Francisco CA, US
Alan C. Regala - Mountain View CA, US
Kevin Sidow - Piedmont CA, US
Eric Dremel - Seattle WA, US
Joshua Makower - Los Altos CA, US
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
David Lowe - Redwood City CA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Clinton N. Slone - San Francisco CA, US
Alan C. Regala - Mountain View CA, US
Kevin Sidow - Piedmont CA, US
Eric Dremel - Seattle WA, US
Joshua Makower - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
MOXIMED, INC. - Mountain View CA
International Classification:
A61B 17/80, A61B 17/56
US Classification:
606283, 606286, 606 86 R
Abstract:
Internal braces and methods of implanting same. A brace can be implanted on one side of a joint, or a pair of braces can be implanted, one on each opposite side of a joint. Each brace supports the joint over at least a portion of its range of motion. Distraction may be provided, or load sharing can be accomplished without distraction. Relative axial rotation of the bones connected by the brace may be permitted. One or more compliant members may be provided in the brace.
Surgical Implantation Method And Devices For An Extra-Articular Mechanical Energy Absorbing Apparatus
US Patent:
2011007, Mar 24, 2011
Filed:
Nov 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/951413
Inventors:
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Mary O'Connell - Menlo Park CA, US
Michael E. Landry - Austin TX, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Assignee:
MOXIMED, INC. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/38, A61B 17/56
US Classification:
623 2021, 606 86 R
Abstract:
A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional relationships are employed in the implantation approach.
Low Contact Femoral And Tibial Bases
US Patent:
2013032, Dec 5, 2013
Filed:
Jun 4, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/488102
Inventors:
Stefan M. Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Ezra T. Schiff - Palo Alto CA, US
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
Ezra T. Schiff - Palo Alto CA, US
Anton G. Clifford - Mountain View CA, US
Assignee:
MOXIMED, INC. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/08
US Classification:
623 1312, 623 1311
Abstract:
Various embodiments are directed to femoral and tibial bases that form structures of an implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. A bone facing surface of each type of base has a main surface portion and a plurality of protrusions extending from the main surface portion. The base can be attached to a bone so that the main surface portion is disposed in contact with but not penetrating into soft tissue at a substantially uniform distance from the bone.
Tissue Repair System
US Patent:
7309337, Dec 18, 2007
Filed:
Dec 1, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/724121
Inventors:
Dennis Colleran - North Attleborough MA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN
International Classification:
A61B 17/56, A61B 17/58, A61F 2/30, A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606 72, 606232
Abstract:
A bone anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within bone. The anchor body includes a restrictor defining an opening having a first portion for permitting passage of a member therethrough, and a second portion restricting passage of the member therethrough. The member is movable between the first and second portions in a direction non-parallel to a direction of passage of the member through the opening. The restrictor includes an edge lining the opening oriented obliquely to a direction of passage of the member through the opening. The anchor body includes one or more resilient members with sharp, proximal edges for penetrating bone tissue.
Soft Tissue Repair Tool
US Patent:
6955678, Oct 18, 2005
Filed:
Jun 28, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/184829
Inventors:
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
Justin Dye - Mansfield MA, US
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Memphis TN
International Classification:
A61B017/56
US Classification:
606104, 606 72
Abstract:
A surgical tool includes a member, a guide wire received within the member by a friction fit, and a guide wire pusher for application of a force to the guide wire to overcome the friction fit and advance the guide wire relative to the member. The member includes a guide wire retainer that provides the friction fit and allows the guide wire to be held in such a way that it is pre-assembled and secure while the tool is being introduced to a surgical site. At the same time, once a hole is drilled into bone, the guide wire retainer allows the remainder of the tool to be removed leaving the guide wire in place at the site. The guide wire pusher allows the guide wire to be impacted into the bone before drilling and limits any possibility of drilling past the end of the guide wire.