Patents by Inventor Michael F. Guzman
Michael F. Guzman 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: 11950824Abstract: A method for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery and/or pain block procedure, the method comprising sterilizing the patient's skin including a target region, the target region including a surgical site including the patient's spine; inserting at least one cryo-needle into a first tissue region, the cryo-needle having a distal end configured to cool surrounding patient tissue, the first tissue region comprising soft tissue superficial to the one or more vertebra and on a first lateral side of the patients spine; cooling the distal end of the cryo-needle to cause cooling of surrounding patient tissue thus inhibiting one or more sensory nerves in the surrounding patient tissue; thereafter, performing spinal surgery on the patient's spine at the surgical site; and, thereafter, performing an erector spinae plane block to further inhibit nerves post-operatively in the target region.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Team Neuro LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20230051309Abstract: A method for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery and/or pain block procedure, the method comprising sterilizing the patient's skin including a target region, the target region including a surgical site including the patient's spine; inserting at least one cryo-needle into a first tissue region, the cryo-needle having a distal end configured to cool surrounding patient tissue, the first tissue region comprising soft tissue superficial to the one or more vertebra and on a first lateral side of the patients spine; cooling the distal end of the cryo-needle to cause cooling of surrounding patient tissue thus inhibiting one or more sensory nerves in the surrounding patient tissue; thereafter, performing spinal surgery on the patient's spine at the surgical site; and, thereafter, performing an erector spinae plane block to further inhibit nerves post-operatively in the target region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: TEAM NEURO LLCInventor: Michael F. GUZMAN
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Patent number: 11574563Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides an anthropomorphic phantom for use with cryoneurolysis training. The anthropomorphic phantom having a body shaped to simulate a human anatomical structure. In some forms, the phantom body comprises a first material configured to simulate human soft tissue, a simulated nerve embedded within the first material, and a simulated fascial plane embedded within the first material superficial to the simulated nerve.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Black Cat Medical LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20220409428Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for anesthetizing a patient undergoing surgery, and/or pain block procedures. In certain embodiments the disclosure provides a curved cryoneurolysis needle. In some forms, the methods include inserting at least one cryoneurolysis needle into a target region of the patient, and cooling the cryo-needle to inhibit the target intercostal nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Black Cat Medical LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 11523855Abstract: A method for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery and/or pain block procedure, the method comprising sterilizing the patient's skin including a target region, the target region including a surgical site including the patient's spine; inserting at least one cryo-needle into a first tissue region, the cryo-needle having a distal end configured to cool surrounding patient tissue, the first tissue region comprising soft tissue superficial to the one or more vertebra and on a first lateral side of the patients spine; cooling the distal end of the cryo-needle to cause cooling of surrounding patient tissue thus inhibiting one or more sensory nerves in the surrounding patient tissue; thereafter, performing spinal surgery on the patient's spine at the surgical site; and, thereafter, performing an erector spinae plane block to further inhibit nerves post-operatively in the target region.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Team Neuro LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20210330927Abstract: Provided are methods for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery, and/or pain block procedures. In some forms, the methods include inserting at least one cryo-needle into a target region of the patient, the target region including a site superficial to a target intercostal nerve and cooling the cryo-needle to inhibit the target intercostal nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Black Cat Medical LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20200372831Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides an anthropomorphic phantom for use with cryoneurolysis training. The anthropomorphic phantom having a body shaped to simulate a human anatomical structure. In some forms, the phantom body comprises a first material configured to simulate human soft tissue, a simulated nerve embedded within the first material, and a simulated fascial plane embedded within the first material superficial to the simulated nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Black Cat Medical LLCInventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20200100828Abstract: A method for anesthetizing a human patient undergoing surgery and/or pain block procedure, the method comprising sterilizing the patient's skin including a target region, the target region including a surgical site including the patient's spine; inserting at least one cryo-needle into a first tissue region, the cryo-needle having a distal end configured to cool surrounding patient tissue, the first tissue region comprising soft tissue superficial to the one or more vertebra and on a first lateral side of the patients spine; cooling the distal end of the cryo-needle to cause cooling of surrounding patient tissue thus inhibiting one or more sensory nerves in the surrounding patient tissue; thereafter, performing spinal surgery on the patient's spine at the surgical site; and, thereafter, performing an erector spinae plane block to further inhibit nerves post-operatively in the target region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 9895510Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 9814857Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 9814858Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20170165450Abstract: A kit is provided for performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) procedure. The kit includes a container having a fluid delivery needle with a length and gauge for penetration into a patient's TAP. An extension set is included having a distal end that mates with the fluid delivery needle. A sheath is included having a size and length such that the needle slides into sheath and extends distally beyond a distal end of the sheath. A TAP catheter is included having a size and length so as to slide through the sheath. The TAP catheter has a reservoir with a defined fill volume and flow rate for delivery of a local anesthetic through said catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20170056126Abstract: A labeling system for use on a human surgical patient is disclosed. The labeling system includes a label with a main sheet that has a top and bottom surface. An adhesive that is suitable for adhering to the skin of a patient may be present on the bottom surface of the main sheet. Readable indicia may be visible on the top surface or through the top surface of the main sheet. The readable indicia may include affirmative indicia indicating a location for surgery and/or negative indicia indicating a location not for surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20160158483Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20160136382Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20160136381Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 9265897Abstract: Apparatus for administering certain nerve blocks includes a sheath constructed from a flexible ultrasound echogenic material, a more rigid introducer/dilator for introducing the sheath into the patient, and an ultrasound echogenic catheter for inserting through the sheath once the distal end of the sheath is in place adjacent the nerve(s) to be blocked and the introducer/dilator has been withdrawn. The catheter has provisions at its proximal end for connecting to a source of local anesthetic. Methods for use of this apparatus are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20150320964Abstract: A medical device and method for providing liquid injectable into a patient from a first liquid container via and a needle is disclosed. One and two syringe devices are disclosed. Valving between the first syringe and the first liquid container allows liquid to be drawn from the first liquid container into the first syringe and to prevent liquid flow back toward the first liquid container. Methods of injecting sterile liquids and/or visualizing them are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Publication number: 20150059768Abstract: A procedure and kit are provided for performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) procedure. The patient's abdomen is scanned with an ultrasound probe to identify and mark the external oblique, internal oblique, and TAP. An introducer sheath is placed over a fluid delivery needle such that the distal end of the needle extends beyond the distal end of the sheath, the needle having echogenic properties for ultrasound imaging. The needle and sheath are ultrasonically guided into the TAP. A local anesthetic or saline/anesthetic combination is injected through the needle to create a liquid pool in the TAP. The needle is removed from the sheath while maintaining the sheath within the TAP and a catheter is subsequently advanced through the sheath and into the pooled liquid in the TAP. The sheath is withdrawn while maintaining the catheter located within the TAP.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Michael F. Guzman
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Patent number: 8882673Abstract: A procedure and kit are provided for performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) procedure. The patient's abdomen is scanned with an ultrasound probe to identify and mark the external oblique, internal oblique, and TAP. An introducer sheath is placed over a fluid delivery needle such that the distal end of the needle extends beyond the distal end of the sheath, the needle having echogenic properties for ultrasound imaging. The needle and sheath are ultrasonically guided into the TAP. A local anesthetic or saline/anesthetic combination is injected through the needle to create a liquid pool in the TAP. The needle is removed from the sheath while maintaining the sheath within the TAP and a catheter is subsequently advanced through the sheath and into the pooled liquid in the TAP. The sheath is withdrawn while maintaining the catheter located within the TAP.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: I-Flow CorporationInventor: Michael F. Guzman