Patents by Inventor Julian Cruzada

Julian Cruzada 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).

  • Publication number: 20230330341
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to auto-injectors and their method of use with pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher STOUT, Julian CRUZADA
  • Publication number: 20170296377
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Betsy SWANN, Christopher A. STOUT, Julian CRUZADA, Vidya GOPAL, Charlotte HERMANTO
  • Patent number: 9579232
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Publication number: 20160220413
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Betsy SWANN, Christopher A. STOUT, Ken CHAN, Julian CRUZADA, Kathryn A. TUNSTALL
  • Publication number: 20150366584
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER A. STOUT, BETSY SWANN, JULIAN CRUZADA, CHRIS SEPE
  • Patent number: 9138343
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Christopher A. Stout, Betsy Swann, Julian Cruzada, Chris Sepe
  • Patent number: 9050186
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Essure Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Ken Chan, Julian Cruzada, Kathryn A. Tunstall
  • Publication number: 20150090271
    Abstract: A delivery system and spring assembly are disclosed. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a spring-loaded release mechanism movable from a first position to a second position to cause withdrawal of a release wire form an occlusion device. In an embodiment, a spring assembly includes a damper ring that rotates along a helical track of a bore upon linear contraction of an extension spring in order to dampen the spring force of the extension spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Julian Cruzada, Christopher A. Stout, Stephan L. Wartinger
  • Patent number: 8899236
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Essure Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Ken Chan, Julian Cruzada, Kathryn A. Tunstall
  • Publication number: 20140228821
    Abstract: A catheter in one embodiment includes an expandable implant and a delivery sheath having a lumen in which the expandable implant is disposed when the implant is being delivered. The delivery sheath includes a region having a plurality of openings designed to give a flexibility profile to the delivery sheath while allowing the implant to slide within the lumen, the outer surface of the implant being at least partially in contact with the openings during delivery of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Conceptus Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada
  • Patent number: 8434490
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Patent number: 8360064
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Ken Chan, Julian Cruzada, Kathryn A. Tunstall
  • Publication number: 20130001180
    Abstract: A sterile rack is disclosed which includes a plurality of openings, with each opening designed to retain a specific instrument in a substantially vertical position in a medical procedure such a s a transcervical sterilization procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada
  • Publication number: 20120310215
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher A. Stout, Betsy Swann, Julian Cruzada, Chris Sepe
  • Publication number: 20120310046
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods of inserting a delivery catheter assembly into a working channel are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a delivery catheter assembly is disclosed in which a tip protector sleeve is locked onto an elongated catheter sheath and slideable over a length of the elongated catheter sheath between a proximal-stop position and a distal-stop position along the elongated catheter sheath. In accordance with some embodiments, a sealing cap is disclosed in which a proximal seal of the sealing cap is configured to reduce fluid leakage when a delivery system is inserted through the proximal seal, and a self closing seal of the sealing cap is configured to reduce fluid leakage when a delivery system is not inserted into the sealing cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher A. Stout, Betsy Swann, Julian Cruzada
  • Publication number: 20110284009
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Patent number: 7987853
    Abstract: Devices and method for occluding a fallopian tube. The devices, in one embodiment, may include a plurality of expandable occluding members coupled by respective dissolvable connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Conceptus, Inc.
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Julian Cruzada, Vidya Gopal, Charlotte Hermanto
  • Publication number: 20110112360
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Betsy Swann, Christopher A. Stout, Ken Chan, Julian Cruzada, Kathryn A. Tunstall
  • Publication number: 20110061659
    Abstract: Transcervical pathway systems and methods are described. The system may include a delivery sheath having a first longitudinal opening and a second longitudinal opening. A visualization system, such as a hysteroscope, is deliverable through the first longitudinal opening of the delivery sheath. An implant delivery system is deliverable through the second longitudinal opening of the sheath. The implant delivery system may include a guide and an implant delivery system moveably (e.g. slideably) engaged with the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Julian Cruzada, Christopher Stout, Betsy Swann
  • Publication number: 20110061660
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for delivering a contraceptive device to an ovarian pathway. The contraceptive device is within an enclosure in a first position. In a second position, the contraceptive device is positioned at the ovarian pathway, by actuating a first actuator. The contraceptive device is then expanded and released from the delivery system by actuating a second actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Julian Cruzada, Betsy Swann