Patents by Inventor Kurt R. Bally
Kurt R. Bally 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: 9125552Abstract: A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Randal T. Byrum, Jane A. Sheetz, Sean P. Conlon, David C. Youmans, Robert M. Trusty, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Bradley E. White
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Patent number: 8579897Abstract: In various surgical techniques, a bipolar forceps can be used to seal a vessel in two locations such that the vessel can be incised at a location positioned intermediate the two seal locations. The bipolar forceps can include a cutting element which can be configured to incise the vessel. In various embodiments, the cutting element can include a sharp edge which can be moved relative to the vessel. In at least one embodiment, the cutting element can be electrically connected to a source of energy. The bipolar forceps can include first and second electrodes positioned within first and second jaw members, respectively, wherein at least one of the jaw members can include a substantially tapered profile and can be configured to pull the vessel away from the surrounding soft tissue. Such jaw members can include ridges, teeth, and/or a textured outer surface configured to grip the soft tissue and/or vessel.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Omar J. Vakharia, Gary L. Long, Kurt R. Bally, Andrew M. Zwolinski
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Patent number: 8568410Abstract: An electrical ablation device includes an elongated flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end. A clamp jaw portion is located at the distal end of the elongated flexible member. The clamp jaw portion is operatively movable from an open position to a closed position. A cutting blade is located in the clamp jaw portion. The clamp jaw portion is adapted to couple to an electrical waveform generator and to receive an electrical waveform.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Omar J. Vakharia, Kurt R. Bally, Andrew M. Zwolinski, Gregory J. Bakos, Matthew D. Holcomb, Gary L. Long, Steven P. Woodard, Surag S. Mantri
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Patent number: 7967741Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for manipulating and/or anchoring devices and body parts during surgical procedures. In one embodiment, an anchor member is provided for anchoring a device or body part to tissue, such as an internal wall of a body cavity. The device can be, for example, an endoscopic device, an accessory channel coupled to an endoscopic device, or a support member adapted to support or manipulate an organ. The anchor member can include or form an opening through which the device can be inserted. The anchor member or device can thus be manipulated relative to the tissue to control movement of and/or provide support to the device, tools inserted through the device, and/or organs grasped by the device or tools.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Christie M. Cunningham, David Stefanchik, James W. Voegele, Michael J. Stokes, Christopher J. Hess, James T. Spivey, Gary L. Long, Kurt R. Bally, Ragae M. Ghabrial, Rudolph H. Nobis
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Publication number: 20110112434Abstract: Various surgical devices, kits, and/or methods are provided herein that may be useful in performing a surgical procedure through a natural orifice. Such a surgical procedure may utilize one or more devices, kits, and/or methods to create an access port to a body cavity of a patient, to perform a specific surgical procedure, and to close the access port. In various embodiments, the specific surgical procedure may comprise a sleeve gastrectomy, a ventral hernia repair, a hybrid transgastric cholecystectomy, and/or a hybrid transgastric appendectomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Ragae M. Ghabrial, James T. Spivey, Kurt R. Bally, Duane A. Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Kempton K. Carroll, II, Omar J. Vakharia, Robert M. Trusty
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Patent number: 7815565Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Patent number: 7615005Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane A. Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20090137870Abstract: A medical device for use with an endoscope is provided. The medical device can include a tube with a first channel for receiving the endoscope. A transparent segment can extend from the distal end of the tube, and the transparent segment can have a first outer diameter sized for providing dilation of a portion of a body lumen. The medical device can also include a tapered tip attached to the distal end of the transparent segment that narrows from the first outer diameter to a distal terminating end. The endoscope is used to view the body lumen through the medical device while in use to dilate a stricture under direct visualization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20090131932Abstract: In various surgical techniques, a bipolar forceps can be used to seal a vessel in two locations such that the vessel can be incised at a location positioned intermediate the two seal locations. The bipolar forceps can include a cutting element which can be configured to incise the vessel. In various embodiments, the cutting element can include a sharp edge which can be moved relative to the vessel. In at least one embodiment, the cutting element can be electrically connected to a source of energy. The bipolar forceps can include first and second electrodes positioned within first and second jaw members, respectively, wherein at least one of the jaw members can include a substantially tapered profile and can be configured to pull the vessel away from the surrounding soft tissue. Such jaw members can include ridges, teeth, and/or a textured outer surface configured to grip the soft tissue and/or vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Omar J. Vakharia, Gary L. Long, Kurt R. Bally, Andrew M. Zwolinski
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Publication number: 20090062795Abstract: An electrical ablation device includes an elongated flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end. A clamp jaw portion is located at the distal end of the elongated flexible member. The clamp jaw portion is operatively movable from an open position to a closed position. A blunt dissection portion is formed on the clamp jaw portion. The clamp jaw portion is adapted to couple to an electrical waveform generator and to receive an electrical waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Omar J. Vakharia, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long
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Publication number: 20090062792Abstract: An electrical ablation device includes an elongated flexible member having a proximal end and a distal end. A clamp jaw portion is located at the distal end of the elongated flexible member. The clamp jaw portion is operatively movable from an open position to a closed position. A cutting blade is located in the clamp jaw portion. The clamp jaw portion is adapted to couple to an electrical waveform generator and to receive an electrical waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Omar J. Vakharia, Kurt R. Bally, Andrew M. Zwolinski, Gregory J. Bakos, Matthew D. Holcomb, Gary L. Long
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Publication number: 20090036734Abstract: A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs, Randal T. Byrum, Jane A. Sheetz, Sean P. Conlon, David C. Youmans, Robert M. Trusty, Kurt R. Bally, Gary L. Long, Paul G. Ritchie, Michael S. Cropper, Thomas W. Huitema, Bradley E. White
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Publication number: 20080275297Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for manipulating and/or anchoring devices and body parts during surgical procedures. In one embodiment, an anchor member is provided for anchoring a device or body part to tissue, such as an internal wall of a body cavity. The device can be, for example, an endoscopic device, an accessory channel coupled to an endoscopic device, or a support member adapted to support or manipulate an organ. The anchor member can include or form an opening through which the device can be inserted. The anchor member or device can thus be manipulated relative to the tissue to control movement of and/or provide support to the device, tools inserted through the device, and/or organs grasped by the device or tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Christie M. Cunningham, David Stefanchik, James W. Voegele, Michael J. Stokes, Christopher J. Hess, James T. Spivey, Gary L. Long, Kurt R. Bally, Ragae M. Ghabrial, Rudolph H. Nobis
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Patent number: 7431694Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Patent number: 7309344Abstract: A medical device for use with an endoscope is provided. The medical device can include a tube with a first channel for receiving the endoscope. A transparent segment can extend from the distal end of the tube, and the transparent segment can have a first outer diameter sized for providing dilation of a portion of a body lumen. The medical device can also include a tapered tip attached to the distal end of the transparent segment that narrows from the first outer diameter to a distal terminating end. The endoscope is used to view the body lumen through the medical device while in use to dilate a stricture under direct visualization.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20040230097Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane A. Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20040230095Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane A. Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20040230096Abstract: A guide system for use with an endoscope, and a method of use is disclosed. The guide system can include a track, in the form of a rail, and a mating member for engaging the rail. The guide system can also include an accessory, such as an accessory guide tube through which a medical instrument can be carried external of the endoscope. An end cap can be provided to support the track relative to the distal end of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: David Stefanchik, Duane A. Linenkugel, Gregory J. Bakos, Omar J. Vakharia, James A. Craft, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20040122462Abstract: A medical device for use with an endoscope is provided. The medical device can include a tube with a first channel for receiving the endoscope. A transparent segment can extend from the distal end of the tube, and the transparent segment can have a first outer diameter sized for providing dilation of a portion of a body lumen. The medical device can also include a tapered tip attached to the distal end of the transparent segment that narrows from the first outer diameter to a distal terminating end. The endoscope is used to view the body lumen through the medical device while in use to dilate a stricture under direct visualization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Gregory J. Bakos, Kurt R. Bally
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Publication number: 20030153866Abstract: A medical device is provided for use in the lumen of a patient, such as in the Gastro-Intestinal Tract (GI Tract). The medical device can include a through channel for permitting passage of solid material, such as fecal material in the GI tract. In one embodiment, the device includes a self propelled capsule with a through channel, and a balloon disposed inside of the channel of the capsule. When inflated, the balloon provides occlusion of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Gary L. Long, Kurt R. Bally, David Stefanchik