Patents by Inventor Alan Fortunate

Alan Fortunate 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN OR BODY CAVITY SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED VISUALIZATION OF THE SAME AND/OR INCREASED ACCESS TO THE SAME, AND/OR FOR STABILIZING INSTRUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220175221
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; an aft balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the aft balloon; a pair of hollow push tubes slidably mounted to the sleeve, the pair of hollow push tubes being connected to one another at their distal ends with a raised push tube bridge, the raised push tube bridge being configured to nest an endoscope therein; and a fore balloon secured to the distal ends of the pair of hollow push tubes, the interior of the fore balloon being in fluid communication with the interiors of the pair of hollow push tubes, wherein the fore balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein (i) when the fore balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and (ii) when the fore balloon is in its inflated condition, the ax
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: John Frederick Cornhill, Jeffrey Milsom, Sameer Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Christopher Dillon, Gabriel Greeley, Rahul Sathe, Matthew DeNardo, Ashley Whitney, Jeremy Van Hill, Anthony Assal, Stephen Evans, Timothy Robinson, Alan Fortunate, Audrey Bell, Richard Yazbeck, Brian David Chouinard, Phal kun Chan, William Rebh
  • Method and apparatus for manipulating the side wall of a body lumen or body cavity so as to provide increased visualization of the same and/or increased access to the same, and/or for stabilizing instruments relative to the same
    Patent number: 11076743
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; an aft balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the aft balloon; a pair of hollow push tubes slidably mounted to the sleeve, the pair of hollow push tubes being connected to one another at their distal ends with a raised push tube bridge, the raised push tube bridge being configured to nest an endoscope therein; and a fore balloon secured to the distal ends of the pair of hollow push tubes, the interior of the fore balloon being in fluid communication with the interiors of the pair of hollow push tubes, wherein the fore balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein (i) when the fore balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and (ii) when the fore balloon is in its inflated condition, the ax
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: Cornell University
    Inventors: John Frederick Cornhill, Jeffrey Milsom, Sameer Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Christopher Dillon, Gabriel Greeley, Rahul Sathe, Matthew DeNardo, Ashley Whitney, Jeremy Van Hill, Anthony Assal, Stephen Evans, Timothy Robinson, Alan Fortunate, Audrey Bell, Richard Yazbeck, Brian David Chouinard, Phal Kun Chan, William Rebh
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN OR BODY CAVITY SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED VISUALIZATION OF THE SAME AND/OR INCREASED ACCESS TO THE SAME, AND/OR FOR STABILIZING INSTRUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190343372
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; an aft balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the aft balloon; a pair of hollow push tubes slidably mounted to the sleeve, the pair of hollow push tubes being connected to one another at their distal ends with a raised push tube bridge, the raised push tube bridge being configured to nest an endoscope therein; and a fore balloon secured to the distal ends of the pair of hollow push tubes, the interior of the fore balloon being in fluid communication with the interiors of the pair of hollow push tubes, wherein the fore balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein (i) when the fore balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and (ii) when the fore balloon is in its inflated condition, the ax
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: John Frederick Cornhill, Jeffrey Milsom, Sameer Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Christopher Dillon, Gabriel Greeley, Rahul Sathe, Matthew DeNardo, Ashley Whitney, Jeremy Van Hill, Anthony Assal, Stephen Evans, Timothy Robinson, Alan Fortunate, Audrey Bell, Richard Yazbeck, Brian David Chouinard, Phal kun Chan, William Rebh
  • Method and apparatus for manipulating the side wall of a body lumen or body cavity so as to provide increased visualization of the same and/or increased access to the same, and/or for stabilizing instruments relative to the same
    Patent number: 10149601
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; an aft balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the aft balloon; a pair of hollow push tubes slidably mounted to the sleeve, the pair of hollow push tubes being connected to one another at their distal ends with a raised push tube bridge, the raised push tube bridge being configured to nest an endoscope therein; and a fore balloon secured to the distal ends of the pair of hollow push tubes, the interior of the fore balloon being in fluid communication with the interiors of the pair of hollow push tubes, wherein the fore balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein (i) when the fore balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and (ii) when the fore balloon is in its inflated condition, the ax
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignees: Lumendi Ltd., Cornell University
    Inventors: John Frederick Cornhill, Jeffrey Milsom, Sameer Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Christopher Dillon, Gabriel Greeley, Rahul Sathe, Matthew DeNardo, Ashley Whitney, Jeremy Van Hill, Anthony Assal, Stephen Evans, Timothy Robinson, Alan Fortunate, Audrey Bell, Richard Yazbeck, Brian David Chouinard, Phal kun Chan, William Rebh
  • Wire introduction device for introducing guide wire
    Patent number: 10143826
    Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SonoStik LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred Stancampiano, Richard Fogel, Alan Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
  • Reinforced mesh for retropubic implants
    Patent number: 9655706
    Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced meshes for retropubic implants for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, and methods. In certain embodiments, implants have various resilient strengthening members added to a retropubic support mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN OR BODY CAVITY SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED VISUALIZATION OF THE SAME AND/OR INCREASED ACCESS TO THE SAME, AND/OR FOR STABILIZING INSTRUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160278626
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; an aft balloon secured to the sleeve; an inflation/deflation tube carried by the sleeve and in fluid communication with the interior of the aft balloon; a pair of hollow push tubes slidably mounted to the sleeve, the pair of hollow push tubes being connected to one another at their distal ends with a raised push tube bridge, the raised push tube bridge being configured to nest an endoscope therein; and a fore balloon secured to the distal ends of the pair of hollow push tubes, the interior of the fore balloon being in fluid communication with the interiors of the pair of hollow push tubes, wherein the fore balloon is capable of assuming a deflated condition and an inflated condition, and further wherein (i) when the fore balloon is in its deflated condition, an axial opening extends therethrough, the axial opening being sized to receive the endoscope therein, and (ii) when the fore balloon is in its inflated condition, the ax
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: John Frederick Cornhill, Jeffrey Milsom, Sameer Sharma, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Christopher Dillon, Gabriel Greeley, Rahul Sathe, Matthew DeNardo, Ashley Whitney, Jeremy Van Hill, Anthony Assal, Stephen Evans, Timothy Robinson, Alan Fortunate, Audrey Bell, Richard Yazbeck, Brian David Chouinard, Phala Chan, William Rebh
  • Universal catheter handle
    Patent number: 9308349
    Abstract: A catheter actuation handle apparatus is disclosed that is designed and configured for manipulating one or more distally-extending members to achieve translation, articulation and/or rotation of these members using the actuation handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Vention Medical Advanced Components, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Rezac, Keith D. Boudreau, Alan Fortunate
  • REINFORCED MESH FOR RETROPUBIC IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20140378748
    Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced meshes for retropubic implants for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, and methods. In certain embodiments, implants have various resilient strengthening members added to a retropubic support mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • Reinforced mesh for retropubic implants
    Patent number: 8828092
    Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced meshes for retropubic implants for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, and methods. In certain embodiments, implants have various resilient strengthening members added to a retropubic support mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • UNIVERSAL CATHETER HANDLE
    Publication number: 20140228800
    Abstract: A catheter actuation handle apparatus is disclosed that is designed and configured for manipulating one or more distally-extending members to achieve translation, articulation and/or rotation of these members using the actuation handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Vention Medical Advanced Components, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Rezac, Keith D. Boudreau, Alan Fortunate
  • Reinforced mesh for retropubic implants
    Publication number: 20080161837
    Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced meshes for retropubic implants for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, and methods. In certain embodiments, implants have various resilient strengthening members added to a retropubic support mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • Catheter actuation handle
    Patent number: D806244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Rezac, Keith D. Boudreau, Alan Fortunate, Glenn Horner