Patents by Inventor Garrett J. Gomes
Garrett J. Gomes 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: 11944277Abstract: A device for distending a body lumen for enhanced visualization with a capsule endoscope that includes a camera lens includes an attachment element configured to attach to the capsule endoscope and a plurality of struts extending from the attachment element and meeting at an apex. The plurality of struts are configured to extend both axially and radially away from the camera lens so as to form a frame therearound.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Garrett J. Gomes
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Publication number: 20240090744Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Francisco G. LOPEZ, Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON
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Publication number: 20240081619Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Garrett J. GOMES, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Justin KIRSCHBROWN, Wei Li FAN, William EVANS, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Kassidy MACPHAIL, Thomas HSIU
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Publication number: 20240082557Abstract: A hemostasis valve includes a housing having a central bore therethrough, a compression tube positioned within the central bore, a soft annular elastomeric seal positioned within the central bore distal to the compression tube, and at least one actuator coupled to the housing. Movement of the actuator relative to the housing may move the compression tube towards or away from the annular elastomeric seal to increase adjust the inner diameter of the annular elastic seal. The large-bore hemostatic valves described herein may be particularly well suited for use with controllably adjusting the seal pressure around a medical device (e.g., catheter) inserted through the valve and may maintain a tight seal at high pressure and with large diameter medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Garrett J. GOMES, Charles Steele LOVE, Eugene F. DUVAL
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Publication number: 20240033484Abstract: Described herein are rigidizing apparatuses (e.g., rigidizing apparatuses, and systems including one or more rigidizing apparatus, including, but not limited to overtubes) that are configured to prevent harm or damage to a patient when rigidized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON, Charles Steele LOVE, Mark C. SCHEEFF, William J. EVANS
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Publication number: 20240024640Abstract: A rigidizing guiderail includes a rigidizing elongate tube having a tubular inner layer, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the tubular inner layer, an outer layer over the tubular inner layer and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the tubular inner layer and tire outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The inner diameter of the tubular inner layer forms a guide wire lumen. The rigidizing elongate tube is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON, Charles Steele LOVE, Deanna K. HENDRICKSON, Alberto R. CANTU
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Publication number: 20230338702Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Patent number: 11793392Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Garrett J. Gomes, Francisco G. Lopez, Justin Kirschbrown, Wei Li Fan, William Evans, Viet Anh Nguyen, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Kassidy MacPhail, Thomas Hsiu
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Patent number: 11744443Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Francisco G. Lopez, Garrett J. Gomes, Alexander Q. Tilson
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Patent number: 11724065Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20230120269Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Francisco G. LOPEZ, Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON
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Publication number: 20230014281Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Garrett J. GOMES, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Justin KIRSCHBROWN, Wei Li FAN, William EVANS, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Kassidy MACPHAIL, Thomas HSIU
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Patent number: 11554248Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20230001135Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Publication number: 20230001134Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Publication number: 20220347443Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Paul J. DREYER, Mitchell C. BARHAM, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE, Garrett J. GOMES, Jonathan KURNIAWAN
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Patent number: 11478608Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20220323166Abstract: A rigidizing device includes a plurality of layers and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Elias ELETHERIADES, Jonathan SINDLER, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Andy C. KISER
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Patent number: 11420029Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Paul J. Dreyer, Mitchell C. Barham, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love, Garrett J. Gomes, Jonathan Kurniawan
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Publication number: 20220104690Abstract: An apparatus for advancing a device through a gastrointestinal tract. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes first and second grabbing mechanisms adapted to grab and release tissue of the gastrointestinal tract, the first grabbing mechanism being releasably attachable to the device, the second grabbing mechanism being attached to an outer element configured to at least partially surround the device, the first and second grabbing mechanisms being axially movable with respect to each other along the gastrointestinal tract; and a radially expandable blocking element disposed proximal to the first grabbing mechanism and movable with the first grabbing mechanism with respect to the second grabbing mechanism, the blocking element being adapted to move tissue of the intestinal tract with respect to the second grabbing mechanism when the blocking element is moved toward the second grabbing mechanism. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Eugene F. DUVAL, Garrett J. GOMES