Patents by Inventor Jan M. Echeverry
Jan M. Echeverry 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: 8282665Abstract: An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various apparatus permitting observation during tunneling and balloon dissection are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure during tunneling to a desired location and balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member, and permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated to dissect tissue and create an operating space. Various balloon constructions and a reusable design are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, James E. Jervis, Helmut Kayan, Janine C. Robinson
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Patent number: 8157831Abstract: A laparoscopic apparatus for tunneling dissection including a hollow tunneling member and an inflatable balloon disposed at the distal end of the tunneling member to form together a blunt tipped obturator. The tunneling member has a bore sized allow the insertion of a conventional laparoscope therein to provide observation during surgical procedures. The laparoscope provides direct observation of dissection through the open distal end of the tunneling member. Observation is provided both when the device is used to tunnel between tissue layer to a region of interest within the body of a patient, and during subsequent balloon inflation when the tissue layers are dissected to cause separation of the tissue layers and the creature of an anatomical working space. After the anatomic space has been created, the device and laparoscope are withdrawn through the incision.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Helmut Kayan, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, James E. Jervis
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Patent number: 8100908Abstract: Thermal cautery and thermal ligating devices improved by the addition of a thermally conductive plate proximate the resistive heating element used in those devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Microline Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. McGaffigan, Jan M. Echeverry
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Patent number: 8062323Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kennedy H. Mollennauer
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Patent number: 8016850Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kenneth H. Mollenauer
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Publication number: 20100004670Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kennedy H. Mollennauer
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Publication number: 20090270855Abstract: Thermal cautery and thermal ligating devices improved by the addition of a thermally conductive plate proximate the resistive heating element used in those devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Thomas H. McGaffigan, Jan M. Echeverry
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Patent number: 7314475Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the traches, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kenneth H. Mollenauer
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Patent number: 7179272Abstract: An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, James E. Jervis, Helmut Kayan, Janine C. Robinson
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Patent number: 7025065Abstract: Thermal cautery and thermal ligating devices improved by the addition of a thermally conductive plate proximate the resistive heating element used in those devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Starion Instruments CorporationInventors: Thomas H. McGaffigan, Jan M. Echeverry, Donielle Boudin, Peter Carlotto, Huy Le
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Patent number: 7011656Abstract: Thermal cautery and thermal ligating devices improved by the addition of a thermally conductive plate proximate the resistive heating element used in those devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Starion Instruments CorporationInventors: Thomas H. McGaffigan, Jan M. Echeverry
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Patent number: 7001405Abstract: A laparoscopic apparatus for tunneling dissection including a hollow tunneling member and an inflatable balloon disposed at the distal end of the tunneling member to form together a blunt tipped obturator. The tunneling member has a bore sized allow the insertion of a conventional laparoscope therein to provide observation during surgical procedures. After the anatomic space has been created, the device and laparoscope are withdrawn through the incision. The anatomic working space may be insufflated with an insufflation gas if required for the particular procedure. The apparatus is prepared for use by inserting the tunneling member into the interior of the balloon, forming the balloon into a generally cylindrical roll about the tunneling member, and preferably, through the use of an integral balloon cover, securing the balloon roll to the tunneling member to form a semi-rigid blunt tipped obturator.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Helmut Kayan, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, James E. Jervis
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Patent number: 6989018Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic, the trachea, the esophagus or even a nerve bundle.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kenneth H. Mollenauer
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Patent number: 6866676Abstract: An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, James E. Jervis, Helmut Kayan, Janine C. Robinson
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Publication number: 20040172052Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic, the trachea, the esophagus or even a nerve bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kenneth H. Mollenauer
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Publication number: 20040167557Abstract: An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, James E. Jervis, Helmut Kayan, Janine C. Robinson
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Patent number: 6764497Abstract: The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as au artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, George D. Hermann, Jan M. Echeverry, Kenneth H. Mollenauer
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Publication number: 20040015182Abstract: A laparoscopic apparatus for tunneling dissection including a hollow tunneling member and an inflatable balloon disposed at the distal end of the tunneling member to form together a blunt tipped obturator. The tunneling member has a bore sized allow the insertion of a conventional laparoscope therein to provide observation during surgical procedures. The laparoscope provides direct observation of dissection through the open distal end of the tunneling member. Observation is provided both when the device is used to tunnel between tissue layers to a region of interest within the body of a patient, and during subsequent balloon inflation when the tissue layers are dissected to cause separation of the tissue layers and the creature of an anatomical working space. After the anatomic space has been created, the device and laparoscope are withdrawn through the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Helmut Kayan, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, James E. Jervis
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Patent number: 6632234Abstract: A laparoscopic apparatus for tunneling dissection including a hollow tunneling member and an inflatable balloon disposed at the distal end of the tunneling member to form together a blunt tipped obturator. The tunneling member has a bore sized allow the insertion of a conventional laparoscope therein to provide observation during surgical procedures. The laparoscope provides direct observation of dissection through the open distal end of the tunneling member. Observation is provided both when the device is used to tunnel between tissue layers to a region of interest within the body of a patient, and during subsequent balloon inflation when the tissue layers are dissected to cause separation of the tissue layers and the creation of an anatomical working space. After the anatomic space has been created, the device and laparoscope are withdraw through the incision.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Helmut Kayan, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, James E. Jervis
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Publication number: 20030191490Abstract: An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Maciej J. Kieturakis, Kenneth H. Mollenauer, Jan M. Echeverry, Thomas A. Howell, James E. Jervis, Helmut Kayan, Janine C. Robinson