Patents by Inventor Mika N. Sinanan
Mika N. Sinanan 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: 11229544Abstract: Parastomal hernia support devices are disclosed herein. A parastomal hernia support device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a support assembly including a generally rigid outer portion and a generally flexible inner portion having an aperture configured to be aligned with a stoma of the user. In some embodiments, the support assembly includes a tensioning assembly that can be actuated by the user to adjust the tension in a non-elastic strap that secures the support assembly against the user. For example, the user can increase the tension in the strap to add support to the peristomal tissues proximate the stoma to reduce the likelihood of the user developing a parastomal hernia.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Elizabeth Halsne, Mika N. Sinanan, Kasey Acob, Wasinee Opal Sriapha, Nicole Chin
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Patent number: 10966775Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to energize the electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator. The effluent-collection attachment is configured to collect a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Kyle R. Rick, Christopher A. Valentine, Mika N. Sinanan
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Publication number: 20180256239Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to energize the electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator. The effluent-collection attachment is configured to collect a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: KRISTIN D. JOHNSON, KYLE R. RICK, CHRISTOPHER A. VALENTINE, MIKA N. SINANAN
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Publication number: 20180250158Abstract: Parastomal hernia support devices are disclosed herein. A parastomal hernia support device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a support assembly including a generally rigid outer portion and a generally flexible inner portion having an aperture configured to be aligned with a stoma of the user. In some embodiments, the support assembly includes a tensioning assembly that can be actuated by the user to adjust the tension in a non-elastic strap that secures the support assembly against the user. For example, the user can increase the tension in the strap to add support to the peristomal tissues proximate the stoma to reduce the likelihood of the user developing a parastomal hernia.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Elizabeth Halsne, Mika N. Sinanan, Kasey Acob, Wasinee Opal Sriapha, Nicole Chin
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Patent number: 9974594Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to energize the electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator. The effluent-collection attachment is configured to collect a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Kyle R. Rick, Christopher A. Valentine, Mika N. Sinanan
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Publication number: 20140364849Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to energize the electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator. The effluent-collection attachment is configured to collect a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: KRISTIN D. JOHNSON, KYLE R. RICK, CHRISTOPHER A. VALENTINE, MIKA N. SINANAN
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Patent number: 8834462Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue is disclosed. The device includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to that energizes electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator, the effluent-collection attachment configured to collect at least a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Kyle R. Rick, Christopher A. Valentine, Mika N. Sinanan
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Publication number: 20110295250Abstract: A medical device for treating and analyzing tissue is disclosed. The device includes a plasma applicator having a housing. The housing includes a substantially tubular shape and defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with an ionizable media source configured to supply ionizable media thereto. The applicator also includes one or more electrodes coupled to the housing. The electrodes are adapted to couple to a power source configured to that energizes electrodes to ignite the ionizable media to form a plasma plume for treating tissue. The device also includes an effluent-collection attachment coupled to the plasma applicator, the effluent-collection attachment configured to collect at least a portion of a plasma effluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Kyle R. Rick, Christopher A. Valentine, Mika N. Sinanan
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Publication number: 20110020779Abstract: Software tools, methods and apparatus for objectively assessing surgical and medical procedural skills are described. Data corresponding to performance of a manipulative task by a subject is modeled using Markov modeling techniques and compared with stored models corresponding to each of a plurality of proficiency levels. A particular proficiency level is selected based on proximity of the subject data relative to each of the stored models.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: University of WashingtonInventors: Blake Hannaford, Jacob Rosen, Jeffrey D. Brown, Timothy Kowaleski, Mika N. Sinanan, Lily Chang
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Patent number: 6173715Abstract: An anatomical marker uses a permanent magnet to indicate a selected location within a patient. The magnet is enclosed within a non-degradable envelope and is coupled to a retention member that is preferably manufactured from a biodegradable material, such as a polyglucuronic acid based material. The retention member may include one or more barbs to retain the anatomical marker in the selected location. An insertion tool, usable with an endoscope, can insert the anatomical marker. A retention magnet is fixedly attached to the insertion tool and holds the anatomical marker in place due to the attractive magnetic forces between the retention magnet and the marker magnet in the non-biodegradable envelope.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Lucent Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mika N. Sinanan, Christopher P. Somogyi, Robert N. Golden, Fred E. Silverstein, Andrei J. Gonzales