Patents by Inventor Antonio E. Prats
Antonio E. Prats 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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Publication number: 20210023350Abstract: A ureteral stent including a tubular body and a first anti-migration feature including one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may be configured to be placed entirely within a patient's ureter. The first anti-migration feature may be provided entirely at a proximal bladder section of the tubular body and be configured to not enter the patient's bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC. d.b.a. OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICAInventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
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Patent number: 10857337Abstract: A ureteral stent including a tubular body that defines a lumen and has (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section. A second anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section, the distal kidney section, or both. A proximal end of the tubular body includes a one-way valve that allows fluid to flow out of the lumen, while preventing fluid from entering the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kurt G. Shelton, Antonio E. Prats
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Publication number: 20180274075Abstract: A fabricator resource receives an assembly including a first portion of material and a second portion of material. Initially, the first portion of material in the assembly may have a different modulus of elasticity than the second portion of material. The fabricator resource exposes the assembly to one or more heating/cooling cycles. Exposure of the assembly to the one or more heating/cooling cycles modifies a modulus of elasticity of the first portion of material and a modulus of elasticity of the second portion of material to desired target values (such as substantially same or different values).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, Gregory S. Konstorum, Antonio E. Prats
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Patent number: 10071221Abstract: An article that includes a guidewire and a removable angled guidewire storage device. The guidewire comprises an angled portion that is at an angle relative to a reminder of the guidewire. A distal end of the removable angled guidewire storage device has a conical shape having a wall that is configured to maintain the angled portion of the guidewire at the angle relative to the reminder of the guidewire. A proximal end of the removable angled guidewire storage device has an opening that is adapted to fit over at least a portion of an introducer. The angled guidewire storage device includes an internal channel having walls extending between the conical shape at the distal end of the removable angled guidewire storage device and the opening at the proximal end of the angled guidewire storage device for receiving and holding the guidewire.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Bruce S. Hamilton, Richard P. Stecchi, Antonio E. Prats, Benjamin T. Mroczek
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Patent number: 10011895Abstract: A fabricator resource receives an assembly including a first portion of material and a second portion of material. Initially, the first portion of material in the assembly may have a different modulus of elasticity than the second portion of material. The fabricator resource exposes the assembly to one or more heating/cooling cycles. Exposure of the assembly to the one or more heating/cooling cycles modifies a modulus of elasticity of the first portion of material and a modulus of elasticity of the second portion of material to desired target values (such as substantially same or different values).Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, Gregory Konstorum, Antonio E. Prats
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Publication number: 20180132992Abstract: A ureteral stent including a tubular body that defines a lumen and has (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section. A second anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section, the distal kidney section, or both. A proximal end of the tubular body includes a one-way valve that allows fluid to flow out of the lumen, while preventing fluid from entering the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC. d.b.a. OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICAInventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
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Patent number: 9937031Abstract: Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section and may include one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may extend less than a total length of the proximal bladder section, and may be configured to not enter the patient's bladder. Furthermore, a second anti-migration feature may be provided at the distal kidney section, the proximal bladder section, or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kurt G. Shelton, Antonio E. Prats
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Patent number: 9931129Abstract: A medical device for retrieving small fragments from within a patient's anatomy includes a collection wire configured for entering the patient's anatomy. The collection wire includes a distal end with a plurality of tips that are configured to attract stone fragments from the patient's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Judy L. Walish, Lawrence J. St. George, Antonio E. Prats
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Patent number: 9532802Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
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Patent number: 9504490Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the of tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
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Publication number: 20160310257Abstract: Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section and may include one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may extend less than a total length of the proximal bladder section, and may be configured to not enter the patient's bladder. Furthermore, a second anti-migration feature may be provided at the distal kidney section, the proximal bladder section, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC. d.b.a. OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECH. AME RICAInventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
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Publication number: 20160270805Abstract: A medical device for retrieving small fragments from within a patient's anatomy includes a collection wire configured for entering the patient's anatomy. The collection wire includes a distal end with a plurality of tips that are configured to attract stone fragments from the patient's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Judy L. Walish, Lawrence J. St. George, Antonio E. Prats
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Patent number: 9409002Abstract: Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section and may include one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may extend less than a total length of the proximal bladder section, and may be configured to not enter the patient's bladder. Furthermore, a second anti-migration feature may be provided at the distal kidney section, the proximal bladder section, or both.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kurt G. Shelton, Antonio E. Prats
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Publication number: 20150352317Abstract: An article comprising a guidewire having a distal end and terminating at a distal tip and a removable angled guidewire storage device located about the distal end, wherein the removable angled, guidewire storage device is generally tubular in shape and contains one or more internal structures for maintaining the distal end of the guidewire; and wherein during transport and storage of the article, the distal end is maintained at an angle by the removable angled guidewire storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Bruce S. Hamilton, Richard P. Stecchi, Antonio E. Prats, Benjamin T. Mroczek
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Publication number: 20150320390Abstract: A fabricator resource receives an assembly including a first portion of material and a second portion of material. Initially, the first portion of material in the assembly may have a different modulus of elasticity than the second portion of material. The fabricator resource exposes the assembly to one or more heating/cooling cycles. Exposure of the assembly to the one or more heating/cooling cycles modifies a modulus of elasticity of the first portion of material and a modulus of elasticity of the second portion of material to desired target values (such as substantially same or different values).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Lawrence J. St. George, Gregory Konstorum, Antonio E. Prats
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Publication number: 20150283362Abstract: Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section and may include one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may extend less than a total length of the proximal bladder section, and may be configured to not enter the patient's bladder. Furthermore, a second anti-migration feature may be provided at the distal kidney section, the proximal bladder section, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
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Publication number: 20140303639Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the of tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
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Publication number: 20140303638Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
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Patent number: 8795290Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George
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Publication number: 20140100584Abstract: Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Gregory S. Konstorum, John S. Duran, Antonio E. Prats, Lawrence J. St. George