Patents by Inventor Gail Lebovic
Gail Lebovic 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: 9986974Abstract: These are site marking devices for marking a selected site within tissue of a patient. More particularly, the devices include an elongated body of gel and a metallic band disposed at least partially surrounding the body of gel. The body of gel is recognizably artificial when the marker is subject to ultrasound or x-ray imaging. Therefore, it is readily distinguishable from biological features within the tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 9380998Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Publication number: 20140194741Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 8705689Abstract: According to the present invention, improved methods and apparatus are provided for providing cushioning and other ergonomic surfaces on devices requiring the patient or tissue to be compressed, such as radiography machines, fluoroscopy units, mammography units and the like. In particular a radiolucent pad element is provided for releasable attachment to at least one surface of a compression device to be used under x-ray, for example, during mammography. The pad element of the present invention can be disposable or constructed to be reusable and in some cases may be applied directly to the patient's breast. Furthermore, a cushioned paddle is provided wherein the compression paddle and the cushion can be separately or integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: BioLucent, LLCInventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Publication number: 20140051996Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 8600481Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Publication number: 20120330153Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanni, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 8320993Abstract: These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 8320994Abstract: These are biopsy cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the biopsy cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a detectable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a biopsy cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a detectable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 8306602Abstract: These are site marking devices for marking a selected site within tissue of a patient. More particularly, the devices include an elongated body of gel and a metallic band disposed at least partially surrounding the body of gel. The body of gel is recognizably artificial when the marker is subject to ultrasound or x-ray imaging. Therefore, it is readily distinguishable from biological features within the tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Publication number: 20120114096Abstract: According to the present invention, improved methods and apparatus are provided for providing cushioning and other ergonomic surfaces on devices requiring the patient or tissue to be compressed, such as radiography machines, fluoroscopy units, mammography units and the like. In particular a radiolucent pad element is provided for releasable attachment to at least one surface of a compression device to be used under x-ray, for example, during mammography. The pad element of the present invention can be disposable or constructed to be reusable and in some cases may be applied directly to the patient's breast. Furthermore, a cushioned paddle is provided wherein the compression paddle and the cushion can be separately or integrally formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Patent number: 8098793Abstract: According to the present invention, improved methods and apparatus are provided for providing cushioning and other ergonomic surfaces on devices requiring the patient or tissue to be compressed, such as radiography machines, fluoroscopy units, mammography units and the like. In particular a radiolucent pad element is provided for releasable attachment to at least one surface of a compression device to be used under x-ray, for example, during mammography. The pad element of the present invention can be disposable or constructed to be reusable and in some cases may be applied directly to the patient's breast. Furthermore, a cushioned paddle is provided wherein the compression paddle and the cushion can be separately or integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: BioLucent, LLCInventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Publication number: 20100046698Abstract: According to the present invention, improved methods and apparatus are provided for providing cushioning and other ergonomic surfaces on devices requiring the patient or tissue to be compressed, such as radiography machines, fluoroscopy units, mammography units and the like. In particular a radiolucent pad element is provided for releasable attachment to at least one surface of a compression device to be used under x-ray, for example, during mammography. The pad element of the present invention can be disposable or constructed to be reusable and in some cases may be applied directly to the patient's breast. Furthermore, a cushioned paddle is provided wherein the compression paddle and the cushion can be separately or integrally formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Patent number: 7668582Abstract: These are biopsy site marking devices. More particularly, the devices include a body of gelatin and an x-ray detectable body of a specific, predetermined non-biological configuration embedded in the body of gelatin. In one embodiment, the x-ray detectable body is made from metal. In alternative embodiments, the x-ray detectable body can be made from stainless steel or metal oxides.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: D. Laksen Sirimanne, Douglas S. Sutton, Natalie V. Fawzi, Gail Lebovic
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Patent number: 7616732Abstract: A compression device for a mammography unit includes a compression plate positionable in an x-ray field of the mammography unit, and a radiolucent foam pad removably attached to the compression plate that includes an impermeable exposed surface for contacting tissue disposed on the pad within the x-ray field. The pad includes an adhesive layer on the first surface, or a hook and eye fastener for removably attaching the pad to the compression plate. The pad is attached to the compression plate in the x-ray field of the mammography unit, a breast is compressed using the compression plate, a mammogram of the compressed breast is obtained, the pad producing no significant visual artifact on the mammogram, and thereafter the pad is removed.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Biolucent, LLCInventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Patent number: 7502441Abstract: According to the present invention, improved methods and apparatus are provided for providing cushioning and other ergonomic surfaces on devices requiring the patient or tissue to be compressed, such as radiography machines, fluoroscopy units, mammography units and the like. In particular a radiolucent pad element is provided for releasable attachment to at least one surface of a compression device to be used under x-ray, for example, during mammography. The pad element of the present invention can be disposable or constructed to be reusable and in some cases may be applied directly to the patient's breast.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Biolucent, LLCInventors: Gail Lebovic, George D. Hermann, David Willis, Thomas A. Howell
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Publication number: 20080027266Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: CIANNA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Gail Lebovic, George Hermann
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Publication number: 20070167664Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region of a human or other mammalian body. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. Once implanted, the tail portion may extend outside the body, where it may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device may be removed at therapy completion. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for delivering brachytherapy devices to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: George Hermann, Doug Sutton, Gail Lebovic, Eduardo Chi Sing, Robert Bowes
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Publication number: 20070167665Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for delivering brachytherapy into a target tissue region, e.g., a breast. In some embodiments, a flexible brachytherapy device is implanted that includes a therapy delivery portion having one or more radioactive sources securely retained thereto, and a tail portion extending from the therapy delivery portion. The brachytherapy device may be implanted in a helical configuration within the target tissue region. To assist in placement and removal of the brachytherapy device, a tubular sheath may be implanted by attaching (e.g., sliding over) a helically coiled needle that is advanced into the body by screw-like rotation. Once implanted, the sheath and the brachytherapy device may extend outside the body, where they may be folded and secured flat against the skin. The device and sheath may be removed at therapy completion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: George Hermann, Gail Lebovic, Mark Ritchart
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Publication number: 20070106108Abstract: Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: George Hermann, Eduardo Chi Sing, Gail Lebovic, Mark Cole, Mark Ritchart, Than Nguyen