Patents by Inventor Eugene Michael Breznock
Eugene Michael Breznock 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: 11986202Abstract: An endoluminal punch and introducer sheath are described wherein the endoluminal punch comprises a guidewire lumen through which a user is capable of placing a guidewire. The endoluminal punch system further comprises a mechanism affixed to the hub which is capable of controlling the axial positioning of the guidewire relative to the endoluminal punch distal end. The control mechanism can be released so that the endoluminal punch can be removed from a patient while retaining the guidewire in place within the patient. The endoluminal punch introducer, including a sheath and dilator, can comprise energy emitting electrodes or transducers for cutting larger size holes in stubborn (friable, scarred, or fibrotic) tissue. In other embodiments, the endoluminal punch can comprise a guidewire or stylet, wherein the guidewire or stylet is capable of emitting energy to cut through tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen, Peter van der Sluis
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Publication number: 20240130753Abstract: A transvascularly placed steerable microcatheter, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable microcatheter is generally fabricated from stainless steel, nitinol, or other metal and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable microcatheter can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The microcatheter is especially suited to robotic or powered control applications with user intervention or using artificial intelligence (AI).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen
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Patent number: 11786265Abstract: A transvascularly placed steerable microcatheter, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable microcatheter is generally fabricated from stainless steel, nitinol, or other metal and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable microcatheter can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The microcatheter is especially suited to robotic or powered control applications with user intervention or using artificial intelligence (AI).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen
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Publication number: 20230277208Abstract: An endoluminal punch and introducer sheath are described wherein the endoluminal punch comprises a guidewire lumen through which a user is capable of placing a guidewire. The endoluminal punch system further comprises a mechanism affixed to the hub which is capable of controlling the axial positioning of the guidewire relative to the endoluminal punch distal end. The control mechanism can be released so that the endoluminal punch can be removed from a patient while retaining the guidewire in place within the patient. The endoluminal punch introducer, including a sheath and dilator, can comprise energy emitting electrodes or transducers for cutting larger size holes in stubborn (friable, scarred, or fibrotic) tissue. In other embodiments, the endoluminal punch can comprise a guidewire or stylet, wherein the guidewire or stylet is capable of emitting energy to cut through tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen, Peter van der Sluis
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Patent number: 11648025Abstract: An endoluminal punch and introducer sheath are described wherein the endoluminal punch comprises a guidewire lumen through which a user is capable of placing a guidewire. The endoluminal punch system further comprises a mechanism affixed to the hub which is capable of controlling the axial positioning of the guidewire relative to the endoluminal punch distal end. The control mechanism can be released so that the endoluminal punch can be removed from a patient while retaining the guidewire in place within the patient. The endoluminal punch introducer, including a sheath and dilator, can comprise energy emitting electrodes or transducers for cutting larger size holes in stubborn (friable, scarred, or fibrotic) tissue. In other embodiments, the endoluminal punch can comprise a guidewire or stylet, wherein the guidewire or stylet is capable of emitting energy to cut through tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen, Peter van der Sluis
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Publication number: 20230107208Abstract: An endoluminal traversing system and tissue crossing system are described wherein the access systems are controlled by actuators that allow for robotic control of system functions. The robotic system can be configured for full manual control over the actuators, full computerized control, or a combination of human and computer (AI, neural net, rule set) guidance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock
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Publication number: 20220160389Abstract: An endoluminal punch and introducer sheath. The endoluminal punch includes a secondary blade, or fin blade affixed to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to increase the size of an incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay Alan Lenker, James Alexander Carroll, Eugene Michael Breznock, Donald J. Kolehmainen
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Patent number: 6863677Abstract: A system is disclosed for creating a hole in a body vessel or hollow organ. Such holes are useful in surgically preparing the hollow organ or body vessel for connection with another hollow organ, body vessel or prosthetic conduit. For example, an assist device is generally connected to the left ventricle through a ventriculotomy created at the apex of the left ventricle. This ventriculotomy is most easily created with a punch or trephine. Control over such a procedure must be precise so as not to damage the ventricular wall or intracardiac structures such as papillary muscles, chordae tendinae, etc. The punch of the current invention allows for precise location and alignment of the cutting segment. The punch of the current invention also allows for precise advance of the cutting blade and a very clean cut of the tissue. Such clean cuts improve the healing when the hole in the body vessel or hollow organ is closed or attached to a connection, either prosthetic or natural.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventor: Eugene Michael Breznock
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Patent number: 6638253Abstract: The present invention describes a device for placement in the thoracic cavity of a patient. The device is a cannula, tube or catheter for chest drainage. The device serves as a conduit for drainage of excessive fluid or air buildup in the chest to a receptacle outside the body. The device also serves to prevent influx of fluid or air into the chest cavity, thus preventing pneumothorax or infection. The device incorporates systems for anchoring the chest drainage cannula to the chest.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Eugene Michael Breznock
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Publication number: 20030040765Abstract: A system is disclosed for creating a hole in a body vessel or hollow organ. Such holes are useful in surgically preparing the hollow organ or body vessel for connection with another hollow organ, body vessel or prosthetic conduit. For example, an assist device is generally connected to the left ventricle through a ventriculotomy created at the apex of the left ventricle. This ventriculotomy is most easily created with a punch or trephine. Control over such a procedure must be precise so as not to damage the ventricular wall or intracardiac structures such as papillary muscles, chordae tendinae, etc. The punch of the current invention allows for precise location and alignment of the cutting segment. The punch of the current invention also allows for precise advance of the cutting blade and a very clean cut of the tissue. Such clean cuts improve the healing when the hole in the body vessel or hollow organ is closed or attached to a connection, either prosthetic or natural.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventor: Eugene Michael Breznock
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Publication number: 20030018309Abstract: The present invention describes a device for placement in the thoracic cavity of a patient. The device is a cannula, tube or catheter for chest drainage. The device serves as a conduit for drainage of excessive fluid or air buildup in the chest to a receptacle outside the body. The device also serves to prevent influx of fluid or air into the chest cavity, thus preventing pneumothorax or infection. The device incorporates systems for anchoring the chest drainage cannula to the chest.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventor: Eugene Michael Breznock