Patents Assigned to Gynesonics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20180318026Abstract: A disposable sheath is provided for a radiofrequency ablation device which includes both an ultrasonic imaging probe and a detachable needle advancement assembly. The sheath includes a distal region which conforms closely to a shaft of the ultrasonic imaging probe but drapes more loosely over a handle of the ultrasonic imaging probe. The disposable sheath allows attachment features on both the ultrasonic imaging probe and the needle advancement assembly to be easily visualized and easily connected together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventor: Brian Placek
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Patent number: 10058342Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 9987080Abstract: Methods and devices for both imaging and treating uterine fibroid tumors in one real-time system are provided. One minimally invasive method comprises introducing a sheath into a uterus and determining a location of a fibroid using a visualization element within or on the sheath. Upon identification, a portion of the sheath is steered to position at least one treatment needle at the determined location. The needle is then anchored in uterine tissue and the fibroid treated with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventor: Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 9861336Abstract: A system for deploying needles in tissue includes a controller and a visual display. A treatment probe has both a needle and tines deployable from the needle which may be advanced into the tissue. The treatment probe also has adjustable stops which control the deployed positions of both the needle and the tines. The adjustable stops are coupled to the controller so that the virtual treatment and safety boundaries resulting from the treatment can be presented on the visual display prior to actual deployment of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Munrow, Darrin Uecker, Brian Placek, Harry Kwan, David Toub, Cameron D. Hinman, David J. Danitz
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Publication number: 20170332998Abstract: A system for imaging and treating tissue comprises a probe having a deflectable distal tip for carrying an imaging array and a delivery needle for advancement within a field of view of the imaging array. Optionally, the needle will carry a plurality of tines which may be selectively radially deployed from the needle. The imaging array will preferably be provided in a separate, removable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Brian Placek, Michael A. Munro, Craig Gerbi, Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 9808310Abstract: Methods and devices for both imaging and treating uterine fibroid tumors in one real-time system are provided. One minimally invasive method comprises introducing a sheath into a uterus and determining a location of a fibroid using a visualization element within or on the sheath. Upon identification, a portion of the sheath is steered to position at least one treatment needle at the determined location. The needle is then anchored in uterine tissue and the fibroid treated with the needle.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventor: Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 9517047Abstract: Needle deployment and imaging system includes a sheath, an imaging core, and interventional core. The imaging core and interventional core are received in first and second axial passages in the sheath and at least one of said cores will be removable and replaceable within the sheath. The imaging core may be extended from the sheath or be sealed within the first axial passage of the sheath. The interventional core will typically be advanced laterally or axially from a location near the distal end of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventor: Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 9357977Abstract: Needle deployment and imaging system includes a sheath, an imaging core, and interventional core. The imaging core and interventional core are received in first and second axial passages in the sheath and at least one of said cores will be removable and replaceable within the sheath. The imaging core may be extended from the sheath or be sealed within the first axial passage of the sheath. The interventional core will typically be advanced laterally or axially from a location near the distal end of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventor: Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 8992427Abstract: A system for deploying needles in tissue includes a controller and a visual display. A treatment probe has both a needle and tines deployable from the needle which may be advanced into the tissue. The treatment probe also has adjustable stops which control the deployed positions of both the needle and the tines. The adjustable stops are coupled to the controller so that the virtual treatment and safety boundaries resulting from the treatment can be presented on the visual display prior to actual deployment of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Munrow, Darrin Uecker, Brian Placek, Harry Kwan, David Toub, Cameron D. Hinman, David J. Danitz
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Publication number: 20140073910Abstract: A system for deploying needles in tissue includes a controller and a visual display. A treatment probe has both a needle and tines deployable from the needle which may be advanced into the tissue. The treatment probe also has adjustable stops which control the deployed positions of both the needle and the tines. The adjustable stops are coupled to the controller so that the virtual treatment and safety boundaries resulting from the treatment can be presented on the visual display prior to actual deployment of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GYNESONICS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Munrow, Darrin Uecker, Brian Placek, Harry Kwan, David Toub, Cameron D. Hinman, David J. Danitz
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Publication number: 20140073911Abstract: A system for deploying needles in tissue includes a controller and a visual display. A treatment probe has both a needle and tines deployable from the needle which may be advanced into the tissue. The treatment probe also has adjustable stops which control the deployed positions of both the needle and the tines. The adjustable stops are coupled to the controller so that the virtual treatment and safety boundaries resulting from the treatment can be presented on the visual display prior to actual deployment of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Munrow, Darrin Uecker, Brian Placek, Harry Kwan, David Toub, Cameron D. Hinman, David J. Danitz
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Publication number: 20130296699Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 8506485Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Gynesonics, IncInventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
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Publication number: 20130137979Abstract: A system for imaging and treating tissue comprises a probe having a deflectable distal tip for carrying an imaging array and a delivery needle for advancement within a field of view of the imaging array. Optionally, the needle will carry a plurality of tines which may be selectively radially deployed from the needle. The imaging array will preferably be provided in a separate, removable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Brian Placek, Michael A. Munro, Craig Gerbi, Jessica Grossman
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Publication number: 20120316440Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
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Publication number: 20120310236Abstract: A needle electrode deployment shaft includes a central member and a plurality of needle electrodes. The central member has a plurality of needle advancement channels formed therein. The needle electrodes are disposed within the advancement channels and each advancement channel terminates in a ramp portion which deflects the needles radially outwardly as they are axially advanced. The ramps may be spirally or acutely configured in order to increase the distance through which the needles may be bent as they are axially advanced. Additionally, the central member may have a radially reduced distal tip in order to decrease tissue insertion forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Placek, Robert K. Deckman
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Patent number: 8298145Abstract: Uterine fibroids and other tissue masses are treated using an electrode or other treatment element introduced into a potential or peri-capsular space surrounding the fibroid under ultrasonic imaging. A therapy is delivered into the potential space by the treatment element in order to reduce or eliminate blood supply to the fibroid or other tissue mass.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Jessica Grossman
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Patent number: 8262577Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
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Patent number: 8262574Abstract: A needle electrode deployment shaft includes a central member and a plurality of needle electrodes. The central member has a plurality of needle advancement channels formed therein. The needle electrodes are disposed within the advancement channels and each advancement channel terminates in a ramp portion which deflects the needles radially outwardly as they are axially advanced. The ramps may be spirally or acutely configured in order to increase the distance through which the needles may be bent as they are axially advanced. Additionally, the central member may have a radially reduced distal tip in order to decrease tissue insertion forces.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Placek, Robert K. Deckman
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Patent number: 8206300Abstract: A system for imaging and treating tissue comprises a probe having a deflectable distal tip for carrying an imaging array and a delivery needle for advancement within a field of view of the imaging array. Optionally, the needle will carry a plurality of tines which may be selectively radially deployed from the needle. The imaging array will preferably be provided in a separate, removable component.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Brian Placek, Michael A. Munrow, Craig Gerbi