Patents Assigned to Positive Energy, LLC
  • Anchored brachytherapy device
    Patent number: 11389666
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an anchorable brachytherapy device configured to be permanently implanted in a tumor bed at the time of operative removal of the tumor. In exemplary aspects, the brachytherapy device may comprise a plurality of hollow tubes that form a spherical or ellipsoid shape. Protrusions or grooves may be formed on an outer surface of the tubes to help anchor the brachytherapy device in the tumor bed. Radioactive seeds or strands may be positioned within the tube channels to provide radiation to the tumor bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: POSITIVE ENERGY, LLC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdalla
  • Anchored brachytherapy device
    Patent number: 10874877
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an anchorable brachytherapy device configured to be permanently implanted in a tumor bed at the time of operative removal of the tumor. In example aspects, the brachytherapy device may comprise a plurality of hollow tubes that form a spherical or ellipsoid shape. Protrusions or grooves may be formed on an outer surface of the tubes to help anchor the brachytherapy device in the tumor bed. Radioactive seeds or strands may be positioned within the tube channels to provide radiation to the tumor bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: POSITIVE ENERGY, LLC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdalla
  • Anchored brachytherapy device
    Patent number: 10646727
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an anchorable brachytherapy device configured to be permanently implanted in a tumor bed at the time of operative removal of the tumor. In exemplary aspects, the brachytherapy device may comprise a plurality of hollow tubes that form a spherical or ellipsoid shape. Protrusions or grooves may be formed on an outer surface of the tubes to help anchor the brachytherapy device in the tumor bed. Radioactive seeds or strands may be positioned within the tube channels to provide radiation to the tumor bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Positive Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdalla
  • Rough bio-absorbable strands for seed placement
    Patent number: 9174028
    Abstract: A rough, bio-absorbable strand is provided. More specifically, a bio-absorbable strand having a central body and a rough or irregular outer surface capable of securing the placement of the strand inside a patient is provided. The strand has one or more radioactive seeds embedded in the central body of the strand. The rough outer surface of the strand may include one or more prongs, ridges, strips, grooves, or texture. Additionally, the strand may be capable of being dispensed from an implant needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Positive Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdalla