Patents Assigned to Broncus Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20120289815Abstract: Methods and devices for diagnosing, monitoring, and/or treating tissue through an opening or port through an airway wall are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. KEAST, Michael D. LAUFER, Henky J. WIBOWO, Cary COLE, Gary S. KAPLAN, Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Publication number: 20120232523Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering substances to lung tissue through an extra-anatomic passage created in an airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Patent number: 8002740Abstract: Devices and methods for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The methods and devices create channels in lung tissue and maintain the patency of these surgically created channels in tissue. Maintaining the patency of the channels allows air to pass directly out of the lung tissue which facilitates the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or decompresses hyper-inflated lungs.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Willink, Thomas A. Kramer, Bryan E. Loomas, Edmund J. Roschak
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Patent number: 7985187Abstract: This invention relates to systems and methods for site selection and placement of extra-anatomic passages altering gaseous flow in a diseased lung.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Henky Wibowo, Edmund J. Roschak, Thomas M. Keast, Cary Cole
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Publication number: 20100312141Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described herein that allow for improved sampling of tissue from remote sites in the body. A tissue sampling device comprises a handle allowing single hand operation. In one variation the tissue sampling device includes a blood vessel scanning means and tissue coring means to excise a histology sample from a target site free of blood vessels. The sampling device also includes an adjustable stop to control the depth of a needle penetration. The sampling device may be used through a working channel of a bronchoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. KEAST, Aaron M. WEISS, Eric J. GWERDER, Jeffrey SCHWARDT, Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Patent number: 7815590Abstract: Devices and methods for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The methods and devices create channels in lung tissue and maintain the patency of these surgically created channels in tissue. Maintaining the patency of the channels allows air to pass directly out of the lung tissue which facilitates the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or decompresses hyper-inflated lungs.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Joel D. Cooper
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Patent number: 7708712Abstract: This is directed to methods and devices suited for maintaining an opening in a wall of a body organ for an extended period. More particularly devices and methods are directed maintaining patency of channels that alter gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Loc Phan, Ed Roschak
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Publication number: 20090318904Abstract: The devices and methods of placement of such devices disclosed herein are directed to altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More particularly, these devices produce and maintain collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that oxygen depleted/carbon dioxide rich air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs. The medical kits disclosed herein are also directed to produce and maintain collateral openings through airway walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2004Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joel Cooper, James Davenport, Bryan Loomas, Don Tanaka, Gary Kaplan
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Publication number: 20090287087Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for creating passages in tissue and detecting blood vessels in and around the passages. The devices may be used to create opening in tissue without removing a sensing assembly from the tissue. The devices herein may be used for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In addition, the devices may be used to sample tissue during biopsy or other medical procedures where perforating a blood vessel could result in injury to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric J. GWERDER, Thomas M. KEAST, Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Publication number: 20090204005Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for providing a sensing element to scan tissue and detect the presence of structures within the tissue to avoid the structures when performing a procedure on the tissue. A tissue penetrating member or needle is extendable from the device to create a channel or opening through the wall of an airway. The device is sufficiently flexible to navigate turns of at least 90 degrees. The distal section of the device includes puncture resistant sections, a curved needle tip, and depth limiting features that serve to create a channel in the lumen wall without causing collateral damage to the instruments, or patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. KEAST, Eric J. GWERDER, Aaron M. WEISS
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Publication number: 20090131765Abstract: Minimally invasive systems and methods are described for measuring pulmonary circulation information from the pulmonary arteries. A transbronchial Doppler ultrasound catheter is advanced through the airways and in the vicinity of the pulmonary artery. Doppler ultrasound energy is sent through the airway wall and across the pulmonary artery to obtain velocity information of blood flowing through the artery. The velocity information is used to compute pulmonary circulation information including but not limited to flowrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edmund J. ROSCHAK, Jeffrey SCHWARDT, Philip Stephen LEVIN
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Patent number: 7517320Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for site selection and placement of extra-anatomic passages altering gaseous flow in a diseased lung.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Henky Wibowo, Edmund J. Roschak, Thomas M. Keast, Cary Cole
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Publication number: 20090076491Abstract: The methods disclosed herein are directed to altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More particularly, these methods produce and maintain collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that expired air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs. Devices and methods apply cryo-energy to maintain the patency of the surgically created openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edmund J. ROSCHAK, Sepehr Fariabi
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Patent number: 7462162Abstract: This is directed to methods and devices suited for maintaining an opening in a wall of a body organ for an extended period. More particularly devices and methods are directed maintaining patency of channels that alter gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Loc Phan, Ed Roschak
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Patent number: 7422584Abstract: This is directed to improving the gaseous exchange in a lung of an individual and particularly, this is directed to improving the gaseous exchange in individuals having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It generally includes fluidly connecting the lung to an extrapleural airway such as the trachea. In one variation, a conduit is deployed to place the lung and the trachea in fluid communication which allows trapped oxygen-reduced air to pass directly out of the lung and into the trachea. Removing nonfunctional air from the lung tends to improve the gaseous exchange of oxygen into the blood and decompress hyper-inflated lungs. Sealant and biocompatible adhesives may be provided on the exterior of the conduit to prevent side flow, leaks and to otherwise prevent air from entering spaces not intended to receive air such as the pleura space.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Loomas, Gary Kaplan
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Patent number: 7422563Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). More particularly, devices are disclosed to produce collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that expired air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ed Roschak, Thomas Keast, Hewlett E. Melton, Jr., Christopher Lee Willink, Dave Haugaard, David Thompson
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Patent number: 7393330Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). More particularly, devices are disclosed to produce collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that expired air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keast, Christopher L. Willink, Edmund J. Roschak, Dave Haugaard, David Thompson
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Publication number: 20080009760Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for site selection and placement of extra-anatomic passages altering gaseous flow in a diseased lung.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Henky WIBOWO, Edmund Roschak, Thomas Keast, Cary Cole
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Publication number: 20070123922Abstract: The devices and methods of placement of such devices disclosed herein are directed to altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More particularly, these devices produce and maintain collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that oxygen depleted/carbon dioxide rich air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs. The medical kits disclosed herein are also directed to produce and maintain collateral openings through airway walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joel Cooper, James Davenport, Bryan Loomas, Don Tanaka, Gary Kaplan
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Patent number: 7175644Abstract: The devices and methods of placement of such devices disclosed herein are directed to altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of, for instance, an individual having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More particularly, these devices produce and maintain collateral openings or channels through the airway wall so that oxygen depleted/carbon dioxide rich air is able to pass directly out of the lung tissue to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or to decompress hyper-inflated lungs. The medical kits disclosed herein are also directed to produce and maintain collateral openings through airway walls.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Broncus Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joel D. Cooper, James M. Davenport, Bryan Loomas, Don Tanaka, Gary Kaplan