Patents by Inventor Andres Chamorro
Andres Chamorro has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11931279Abstract: A delivery system for placing a gastrointestinal device in a mammalian gastrointestinal tract comprises a container assembly; a gastrointestinal implant device that includes proximal and distal ends stored within the container assembly, the proximal end including an anchor and the distal end including a sleeve, coupled to the anchor and folded into the container assembly; and an inner extension to draw a portion of the sleeve from the anchor and from the container assembly as the anchor is retained therein. The inner extension comprises an atraumatic tip, such as a ball, that includes a guidewire rail. Further, a handle is provided that retains or captures an inner catheter within the handle. Within the handle is an elongated element that surrounds a portion of the catheter. A button on a side of the handle is configured to cause engagement of the catheter via the element when the button is depressed.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Morphic Medical, Inc.Inventors: James Loper, Ryan Hanlon, Andres Chamorro, III
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Patent number: 11930749Abstract: An automated plant training system and related methods are designed to train medium to tall plants to grow in a height restricted space by adjusting the plant's direction of growth through the use of phototropism. The device can physically control the plant's main stem, branches and foliage from excessive vertical growth.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TRELLA TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Aja N. Atwood, Andres Chamorro, III
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Patent number: 11653991Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 11634280Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Publication number: 20230032647Abstract: Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to exclude the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. An implant is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA. The implant includes a conformable structure comprising a foam body and internal support. The support includes anchors that penetrate the foam body and anchor the implant to the walls of the LAA. The implant provides compliance such that it conforms to the native configuration of the LAA.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Aaron V. Kaplan, David Melanson, Carol Devellian, Andy H. Levine, Andres Chamorro
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Publication number: 20220265280Abstract: Devices and methods for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) with a device having multifunctional capability. The device is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA and anchored using a compliant frame and scaffold, which may be foam. The device further includes one or more electronic systems to provide a multitude of features related to sensing, electrical stimulation, pacing, communication, etc. The device may have an open configuration where an opening in the proximal end of the device allows for delivery of one or more sensors into and/or through the device. The device may be manipulated into a closed configuration to secure the electronic systems therein and close off the proximal end to provide the occlusive effects. The electronic systems therein may then be used for the various electronic and other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Andres Chamorro, David A. Melanson, Andy H. Levine, Carol Devellian, Aaron V. Kaplan, Jacob Carl Hahn
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Patent number: 11399842Abstract: Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to exclude the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. An implant is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA. The implant includes a conformable structure comprising a foam body and internal support. The support includes anchors that penetrate the foam body and anchor the implant to the walls of the LAA. The implant provides compliance such that it conforms to the native configuration of the LAA.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Conformal Medical, Inc.Inventors: Aaron V. Kaplan, David Melanson, Carol Devellian, Andy H. Levine, Andres Chamorro
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Publication number: 20220192676Abstract: Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to exclude the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. An implant is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA. The implant includes a conformable structure comprising a foam body and internal support. The support includes anchors that penetrate the foam body and anchor the implant to the walls of the LAA. The implant provides compliance such that it conforms to the native configuration of the LAA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Aaron V. Kaplan, David Melanson, Carol Devellian, Andy H. Levine, Andres Chamorro
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Publication number: 20220004979Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Publication number: 20210322120Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 11142401Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method that includes a robotic unit configured to deliver items (e.g., medicine, foodstuff, linens, equipment, etc.) to sites (e.g., rooms, offices, etc.) and/or individuals (e.g., patients, pharmacists, technician, etc.) throughout a facility (e.g., hospital, office building, mailroom, manufacturing facility, etc.). The robotic unit is a mobile unit that operates autonomously to follow predetermined or programmed routes throughout the facility to deliver the items. The system is configured to maintain a chain of custody for the items. In addition, the robotic unit is configured to only allow designated items to be delivered to designated sites and/or to authorized individuals. This can be achieved by the robotic unit having a plurality of containers that are locked within a storage space of the robotic unit, and are only accessible upon successful completion of an authorization process.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: ST Engineering Aethon, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Melanson, Ryan List, Spencer Allen, Scott E. Stropkay, Andres Chamorro, III, Mark C. Matthews, Ashley James Nye Legg
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Publication number: 20210267137Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the invention, there are provided automated plant training systems and related methods. An automated plant training system is designed to train medium to tall plants to grow in a height restricted space by adjusting the plant's direction of growth through the use of phototropism. The device can physically control the plant's main stem, branches and foliage from excessive vertical growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Aja N. Atwood, Andres Chamorro, III
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Publication number: 20210220159Abstract: A delivery system for placing a gastrointestinal device in a mammalian gastrointestinal tract comprises a container assembly; a gastrointestinal implant device that includes proximal and distal ends stored within the container assembly, the proximal end including an anchor and the distal end including a sleeve, coupled to the anchor and folded into the container assembly; and an inner extension to draw a portion of the sleeve from the anchor and from the container assembly as the anchor is retained therein. The inner extension comprises an atraumatic tip, such as a ball, that includes a guidewire rail. Further, a handle is provided that retains or captures an inner catheter within the handle. Within the handle is an elongated element that surrounds a portion of the catheter. A button on a side of the handle is configured to cause engagement of the catheter via the element when the button is depressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: James LOPER, Ryan HANLON, Andres CHAMORRO, III
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Patent number: 11058504Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Patent number: 11000396Abstract: A gastrointestinal implant device (2800) comprises a planar proximal element (220) configured to reside in a stomach to resist distal migration, a distal element (222) configured to reside in an intestine to resist proximal migration and one or more tethers (224) coupling the planar proximal element to the distal element.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: GI Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Andres Chamorro, III, Andy H. Levine, David A. Melanson, Barry Maxwell, Richard A. Gambale
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Publication number: 20210045711Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for semi-automated, portable, ultrasound guided cannulation. The systems and methods provide for image analysis to provide for segmentation of vessels of interest from image data. The image analysis provides for guidance for insertion of a cannulation system into a subject which may be accomplished by a non-expert based upon the guidance provided. The guidance may include an indicator or a mechanical guide to guide a user for inserting the vascular cannulation system into a subject to penetrate the vessel of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Laura J. Brattain, Anthony E. Samir, Brian A. Telfer, Nancy DeLosa, Lars Gjesteby, Theodore T. Pierce, Matthew Johnson, Westin Hill, Andres Chamorro
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Patent number: 10918022Abstract: An automated plant training system and related methods are designed to train medium to tall plants to grow in a height restricted space by adjusting the plant's direction of growth through the use of phototropism. The device can physically control the plant's main stem, branches and foliage from excessive vertical growth.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Trella Technologies LLCInventors: Aja N. Atwood, Andres Chamorro, III
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Publication number: 20210022821Abstract: A mobile surgical control console is provided and includes a base housing, a lower frame assembly, a plurality of vertical supports, a monitor, and an upper frame assembly. The lower frame assembly further includes a proximal end, a distal end and an opening defined therethrough which extends through the proximal end thereof. The lower frame assembly is coupled to the base housing. The plurality of vertical supports each have an inferior end and a superior end, and each vertical support is attached to the base housing. The monitor is attached to the superior end of each vertical support. The upper frame assembly includes an upper frame and a mobile section. The upper frame includes a proximal end, a distal end and an opening defined therethrough. The upper frame is supported on each vertical support. The mobile section is supported by the upper frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Andres Chamorro, Cameron Cecil, William Peine
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Publication number: 20200315729Abstract: A control arm assembly for controlling a robot system includes a gimbal that is moveable and rotatable about three axes, and a handle assembly coupled to the gimbal. The handle assembly includes a body portion having a controller disposed therein and a first actuator disposed thereon. The first actuator is mechanically coupled to the controller via a four-bar linkage such that actuation of the first actuator causes mechanical movement of a component of the controller which is converted by the controller into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Matthew Blanco, Andres Chamorro, Peter Vokrot, Robert Pierce, William Peine
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Publication number: 20200305889Abstract: Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to exclude the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. An implant is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA. The implant includes a conformable structure comprising a foam body and internal support. The support includes anchors that penetrate the foam body and anchor the implant to the walls of the LAA. The implant provides compliance such that it conforms to the native configuration of the LAA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Aaron V. Kaplan, David Melanson, Carol Devellian, Andy H. Levine, Andres Chamorro