Patents by Inventor Jim Duronio

Jim Duronio 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).

  • Radiopaque implant
    Patent number: 8550086
    Abstract: Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoroscopic image and/or via ultrasound after placement of the implant in the fallopian tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor E. Viray, Daniel Rogy, Doug C. Harrington, Jason John Umhoefer, Matthew LaPlaca, Jim Duronio
  • RADIOPAQUE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20110276070
    Abstract: Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoroscopic image and/or via ultrasound after placement of the implant in the fallopian tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor E. Viray, Daniel Rogy, Doug C. Harrington, Jason John Umhoefer, Matthew LaPLACA, Jim Duronio