Patents by Inventor Alan Bachman
Alan Bachman 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: 11944289Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Patent number: 11837361Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing care data are described. The method includes building a virtual model of a physical medical device. Training is provided to a patient associated with the physical medical device to properly use the physical medical device by manipulating the virtual model. First care data associated with a first sensor associated with the physical medical device and second care data associated with a second sensor is received by a cloud service. The cloud service analyzes the first care data to obtain a first care data score and analyzes the second care data to obtain a second care data score. The cloud service scores, using a machine learning algorithm, the first care data score and the second care data score to obtain a combined care score. The cloud service determines whether the combined care score is greater than a threshold. The cloud service triggers an emergency procedure when it is determined that the combined care score is greater than the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Aetna Inc.Inventors: Ajay Behuria, Alan Bachman, Vatsamanu Marulachary, Anthony J. Cevoli
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Publication number: 20230190320Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to arms or forearms of medical devices that are configured to couple with quick-release end effectors, quick-release end effectors for use with such medical devices, and arms or forearms coupled to such quick-release end effectors. Certain forearms and end effectors have magnetic couplings, while others have mechanical couplings, and further implementations have both magnetic and mechanical couplings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Shane Farritor, Jeff Shasho, Alan Bachman, Kenneth Blier
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Publication number: 20230111500Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Publication number: 20230116756Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: BOLDER SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Patent number: 11576695Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to arms or forearms of medical devices that are configured to couple with quick-release end effectors, quick-release end effectors for use with such medical devices, and arms or forearms coupled to such quick-release end effectors. Certain forearms and end effectors have magnetic couplings, while others have mechanical couplings, and further implementations have both magnetic and mechanical couplings.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Virtual Incision CorporationInventors: Shane Farritor, Jeff Shasho, Alan Bachman, Kenneth Blier
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Publication number: 20220338864Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Patent number: 11419603Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Patent number: 11311707Abstract: A fluid delivery device (100) comprising a housing (200) having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween, an activation device (300) disposed within the housing (200), a bottle (400) at least partially receivable in the proximal end of the housing (200), the bottle (400) containing a fluid medium therein and sealed by a laminate seal element, wherein the laminate seal element is proximate the activation device (300) and disposed a predetermined distance dimension therefrom, and a foam pad (500) coupled to a distal end of the housing (200), wherein the bottle (400) is axially movable with respect to the housing (200) at least the predetermined distance dimension to engage the laminate seal element with the activation device (300) to dispense the fluid medium from the bottle (400) through the foam pad. A method of using such a delivery device is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: PROFESSIONAL DISPOSABLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mark Follman, Alan Bachman, John Tanayan, Margarita Bastos
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Publication number: 20210369265Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Patent number: 11160962Abstract: A fluid delivery device and method is provided, comprising a handle, a plate, a foam applicator coupled to a bottom surface of the plate and impregnated with an antiseptic solution. A lid member protects the foam applicator from an external environment and defines at least one aperture therein, wherein the lid member is coupled to the plate to form a breakable seal between the plate and the lid member. A tray member, having a bottom surface and at least one sidewall to define a volume therein, contains the foam applicator. The foam applicator is hermetically sealed from the external environment by the lid member, plate and tray member. The lid member is detachable from both the plate and the tray to release the foam applicator from the fluid delivery device and is in a ready-to-use condition without further activation.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: PROFESSIONAL DISPOSABLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mark Follman, Alan Bachman, John Tanayan, Vincent Mata, Jeff Ransden
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Patent number: 11134928Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Publication number: 20210272690Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing care data are described. The method includes building a virtual model of a physical medical device. Training is provided to a patient associated with the physical medical device to properly use the physical medical device by manipulating the virtual model. First care data associated with a first sensor associated with the physical medical device and second care data associated with a second sensor is received by a cloud service. The cloud service analyzes the first care data to obtain a first care data score and analyzes the second care data to obtain a second care data score. The cloud service scores, using a machine learning algorithm, the first care data score and the second care data score to obtain a combined care score. The cloud service determines whether the combined care score is greater than a threshold. The cloud service triggers an emergency procedure when it is determined that the combined care score is greater than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Ajay Behuria, Alan Bachman, Vatsamanu Marulachary, Anthony J. Cevoli
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Patent number: 11103234Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Publication number: 20210177259Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing care data using an edge computing device are provided. The edge computing device is connected to a cloud service. The edge computing device receives a machine learning algorithm from the cloud service. The edge computing device receives first care data from a first sensor and second care data from a second sensor. The edge computing device analyzes the first care data to obtain a first care data score and analyzes the second care data to obtain a second care data score. Next, the edge computing devices scores, using the machine learning algorithm, the first care data score and the second care data score to obtain a combined care score. The edge computing device determines whether the combined care score is greater than a threshold. The edge computing device triggers an emergency procedure when it is determined that the combined care score is greater than the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Ajay Behuria, Alan Bachman, Manu Marulachary, Anthony J. Cevoli
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Publication number: 20200367882Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Publication number: 20200360016Abstract: A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections positioned in and movable relative to a protective sheath between an extended configuration, wherein a body section of a first one of the telescoping sections is spaced apart from a body section of a second one of the telescoping sections, and a retracted configuration wherein the body section of the first one of the telescoping sections is in contact with the body section of the second one of the telescoping sections. A tissue interaction portion is configured to interact with tissue in response to the manipulation of a device actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Patent number: 10806446Abstract: A medical device and related methods are disclosed. The device has a plurality of telescoping sections and an outer sheath at least partially encapsulating the plurality of telescoping sections. The outer sheath is configured to prevent buckling of the plurality of telescoping sections. A first one of the plurality of telescoping sections has a first notch. A second one of the plurality of telescoping sections has a head portion. The first notch of the first one of the plurality of telescoping sections is configured to slidably receive at least a portion of the head portion of the second one of the plurality of telescoping sections. The first one and the second one of the plurality of telescoping sections are slidable relative to each other between and extended setting and a retracted setting.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLCInventors: Vincent Mata, Alan Bachman, Richard N. Granger, Gerald Wheeler, Allison B. Lyle
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Patent number: 10779813Abstract: Articulating surgical instruments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument may include an elongated shaft assembly including an articulable portion moveable between a non-articulated configuration and an articulated configuration. First and second articulating shafts of the elongated shaft assembly may be coaxially arranged and axially fixed at an attachment point located distally from the articulable portion. Proximal portions of the first and second articulating shafts may be displaceable in opposing directions to articulate the articulable portion from the non-articulated configuration to the articulated configuration. In another embodiment, an articulation control may be movable from a first position to a second position to move an articulation lock from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration to selectively permit articulation of a surgical instrument. The articulation lock also may be movable from the second position to a third position to articulate the surgical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Derek J. Leatzow, Nathan Stewart Cauldwell, Derek Affonce, Kevin J. Ranucci, Tomas Matusaitis, Alan Bachman
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Patent number: 10675136Abstract: A deployment device for positioning a soft tissue repair prosthesis includes a self-expanding support body releasably attachable to the prosthesis. The support body may be removably insertable into a pocket of the prosthesis. A handle coupled to the support body facilitates positioning the patch and/or removal of the support body from the pocket. The support body may substantially occupy the pocket in an expanded configuration. The handle may be arranged to direct a pulling force to the outer peripheral edge of the support body and/or cause a portion thereof to be pulled downward and below the body during withdrawal of the deployment device from the prosthesis. The support body may include support segments pivotally coupled together and foldable to collapse the support body for insertion into and removal from the pocket. One or more resilient support members may be provided for collapsing and expanding the support body and the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Augustus Felix, Daniel Rathbone, Alan Bachman