Patents by Inventor Alejandro Espinosa

Alejandro Espinosa 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).

  • Publication number: 20200113645
    Abstract: An insertion device for a single port robotic surgery apparatus can include an insertion section with first and second camera channels and an instrument channel, the first camera channel configured to facilitate insertion and removal of a primary camera, the second camera channel configured to enclose a secondary camera, and the instrument channel configured to permit insertion and removal of a surgical instrument from the insertion section, The insertion device can include a housing attached to the insertion section, the housing including a passage configured to permit at least a portion of the primary camera to pass through the housing into the first camera channel and exit the first camera channel. The secondary camera can be configured to provide image data of a surgical site to facilitate insertion into the surgical site of at least one of the surgical instrument or the primary camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Perry A. Genova, Sachin A. Sankholkar, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero
  • Publication number: 20200113417
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a visualization device for a robotic surgery apparatus can include a housing configured to be removably attached to a mounting interface of the apparatus and be positioned adjacent an insertion device of the apparatus. The housing can include first and second openings positioned on an exterior of the housing. The housing can include a substantially flexible camera tube with a first end attached to the housing and a second end including at least one camera. The second end can be inserted through the first opening in the housing, pass through interior of the housing, and exit the housing through the second opening in the housing. The second end can extend away from the housing toward a region of interest outside the housing or retract away from the region of interest and back toward the housing. The camera tube can form a loop around a portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Perry A. Genova, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Duane Couri
  • Publication number: 20190350589
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20190314034
    Abstract: A neurovascular occlusion device for occluding a vessel and a delivery system for delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include a self-expandable support structure defining a concave occlusive component and an anchoring component separated by a neck component. The occlusive component can carry a functionally occlusive membrane configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is expanded in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Alejandro Espinosa
  • Patent number: 10398287
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a visualization device for a robotic surgery apparatus can include a housing configured to be removably attached to a mounting interface of the apparatus and be positioned adjacent an insertion device of the apparatus. The housing can include first and second openings positioned on an exterior of the housing. The housing can include a substantially flexible camera tube with a first end attached to the housing and a second end including at least one camera. The second end can be inserted through the first opening in the housing, pass through interior of the housing, and exit the housing through the second opening in the housing. The second end can extend away from the housing toward a region of interest outside the housing or retract away from the region of interest and back toward the housing. The camera tube can form a loop around a portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Titan Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Perry A. Genova, Hans Christian Pflaumer, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Allan Katz, Alejandro Espinosa, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Duane Couri
  • Publication number: 20190133601
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device having an expandable frame that carries a membrane. The membrane can include a tubular portion configured to transition between an open configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to receive a guidewire and a closed configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to occlude blood flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Alejandro Espinosa
  • Patent number: 10178995
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: NeuVT Limited
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Patent number: 10010328
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device having an expandable frame that carries a membrane. The membrane can include a tubular portion configured to transition between an open configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to receive a guidewire and a closed configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to occlude blood flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: NeuVT Limited
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Alejandro Espinosa
  • Patent number: 9848883
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: EMBA Medical Limited
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Patent number: 9681876
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Emba Medical Limited
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20170086854
    Abstract: A neurovascular occlusion device for occluding a vessel and a delivery system for delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include a self-expandable support structure defining a concave occlusive component and an anchoring component separated by a neck component. The occlusive component can carry a functionally occlusive membrane configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is expanded in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Alejandro Espinosa
  • Publication number: 20160262769
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20160030052
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device having an expandable frame that carries a membrane. The membrane can include a tubular portion configured to transition between an open configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to receive a guidewire and a closed configuration in which the tubular portion is configured to occlude blood flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Alejandro Espinosa
  • Publication number: 20150190141
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The occlusion device is configured such that arterial blood pressure enhances both sealing with the vessel wall and anchoring against migration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to mechanically prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Patent number: 8992424
    Abstract: An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut. The endo-surgical tool can be utilized as part of a system for performing an endo-surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randall Chinock, Ronald G. Litke, Jr., Carlos Valencia
  • Publication number: 20150039018
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20150039020
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20150039017
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Publication number: 20150039019
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an occlusion device and methods of delivering the occlusion device. The occlusion device can include an expandable structure configured to move between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable structure can be configured to have an expansion ratio of at least about 5:1. Further, the occlusion device can be configured to prevent substantially all fluid from flowing past the occlusion device when the occlusion device is in the expanded configuration in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H. Cragg, John Logan, Brett E. Naglreiter, Scott R. Arp, Alejandro Espinosa, Nicholas A. Green, Victor M. Gamez
  • Patent number: D658758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Alejandro Espinosa, Ronald G. Litke, Jr.