Patents Assigned to G. I. WINDOWS, INC.
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Publication number: 20240148381Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Tinkham, Shani Mann
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Publication number: 20240065694Abstract: A magnetic compression anastomosis device comprises a first multipiece internal vertebrae support structure including a first set of magnets attached to an outward-facing side of the first multipiece internal vertebrae support structure; and a second multipiece internal vertebrae support structure including a second set of magnets attached to an outward-facing side of the second multipiece internal vertebrae support structure, wherein the first and second multipiece internal vertebrae support structures are attached together in a sandwich configuration with an inward-facing side of the first multipiece internal vertebrae support structure facing an inward-facing side of the second multipiece internal vertebrae support structure and the magnets on the outward-facing sides of the magnetic compression anastomosis device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventor: Dane T. Seddon
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Publication number: 20240041461Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Tinkham, Jeffrey M. Wallace, Dane T. Seddon, Jonathan P. Boduch, Shani Mann
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Patent number: 11864767Abstract: The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Peter Lukin, John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Christopher C. Thompson, Josef K. Winkler
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Patent number: 11864764Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Tinkham, Dane T. Seddon, Natan Zundel, Jiping C. Wang, Shani Mann
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Publication number: 20230389923Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Tinkham, Dane T. Seddon, Natan Zundel, Jiping C. Wang, Shani Mann
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Patent number: 11751877Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Dane Seddon, Peter Lukin, Jonathan B. O'Keefe, Amos Cruz, Jeffrey C. Cerier, Keith D. Boudreau, Taylor Bensel, David A. Rezac
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Patent number: 11596408Abstract: The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes ae also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
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Patent number: 10932780Abstract: The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
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Patent number: 10874397Abstract: Magnetic anastomosis devices constructed from magnetic segments coupled together with members that help the devices spontaneously transform from a linear delivery configuration to a polygonal deployment configuration. When two devices are joined together over tissue(s), the compressive force causes the tissue(s) to necrose and form an anastomosis. By altering the arrangement of the magnetic poles of the magnetic segments in the devices, the magnetic interaction between paired devices can be altered. This property gives surgeons flexibility in choosing how much attractive force the devices will experience during a procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 10813642Abstract: The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Peter Lukin, John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson, Josef K. Winkler
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Patent number: 10779831Abstract: The invention relates to deployable magnetic compression devices and systems and methods for the deployment of such magnetic compression devices. The magnetic compression devices are particularly useful for creating anastomoses, e.g., in the gastrointestinal tract. The devices are especially useful for minimally-invasive delivery, e.g., using endoscopic techniques. The systems, devices, and methods can be used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: G.I. WINDOWS, INC.Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
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Patent number: 10595869Abstract: The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Peter Lukin, John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson, Josef K. Winkler
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Patent number: 10517600Abstract: Magnetic anastomosis devices constructed from magnetic segments coupled together with members that help the devices spontaneously transform from a linear delivery configuration to a polygonal deployment configuration. When two devices are joined together over tissue(s), the compressive force causes the tissue(s) to necrose and form an anastomosis. By altering the arrangement of the magnetic poles of the magnetic segments in the devices, the magnetic interaction between paired devices can be altered. This property gives surgeons flexibility in choosing how much attractive force the devices will experience during a procedure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 10448954Abstract: Methods and apparatus for creating an anastomosis or fistula between the gallbladder and an adjacent organ are disclosed. First, a parent magnet, typically a permanent magnet, is deployed in the stomach, small intestine, or another organ adjacent to the gallbladder, and a mating daughter material is deployed in the gallbladder in order to create a magnet-compression anastomosis. The gallbladder may then be ablated or otherwise functionally inactivated through the anastomosis. Another aspect of the invention relates to an all-in-one surgical kit that contains all the necessary specialized tools for a surgeon to perform the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Padraig Cantillon-Murphy, Jeffrey H. Lang, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 10182821Abstract: The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: G.I. Windows, inc.Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
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Publication number: 20140236200Abstract: The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: G. I. Windows, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Peter Lukin, John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson, Josef K. Winkler
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Publication number: 20130253550Abstract: The invention is an implantable magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton that directs self-assembly. The design allows the device to be delivered in a linear configuration using a minimally-invasive technique, such as endoscopy or laparoscopy, whereupon the device self-assembles into, e.g., a polygon. A coupled set of polygons define a circumscribed tissue that can be perforated, or the tissue can be allowed to naturally necrose and perforate. The device can be used to create anastomoses in a variety of tissues, such as tissues found in the gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, and reproductive tracts. New procedures for using anastomoses, e.g., surgical bypass are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: G. I. WINDOWS, INC.Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Peter Lukin, John McWeeney, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson, Josef K. Winkler