Patents by Inventor Alex Uspenski

Alex Uspenski 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).

  • Patent number: 10779805
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a wire guided device, including a sheath, a working assembly, and a wire guide. The working assembly includes a working portion, configured to contact an intended tissue, and a connector, connecting the working portion and the sheath. The wire guide is disposed at and connected to the working assembly. The wire guide is configured to allow a guide wire to pass through, wherein the wire guide is disposed at a predetermined distance from a distal end of the working assembly. The wire guide and the guide wire do not interfere with an operation of the working portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Darren C. Gregan, Scott Haack, Alex Uspenski, Sarah Insull, Joseph Michelini, Cindy Ranallo, Gerald Chiappone, Joseph Mrva
  • Publication number: 20200246040
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT HAACK, CYNTHIA RANALLO, CRAIG MOORE, ALEX USPENSKI, STEVEN TORER, RAPHEAL STILL
  • Publication number: 20200237395
    Abstract: The present subject matter provides improvements of endoscopic retrieving devices. In specific, the present subject matter provides a net element with an extra wide tail section. The present subject matter provides a new weaving pattern. The present subject matter provides a new shape of the loop. The present subject matter provides a net with a combination of net elements, such as combinations of different net geometries and/or different net materials. The present subject matter provides a new and inventive loop. The present subject matter provides an improved second end of the tubular member. The present subject matter provides a new and inventive arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski, Joseph Michelini, Christopher Kaye, Scott Haack
  • Publication number: 20200237396
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool comprises a loop formed by a piece of wire and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a transmitting assembly comprising: a handle; and a link having a first end attached to the handle and a second end attached to the loop, the loop portion being movable between the open and closed position by action of the handle. The loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The widest portion of the loop is more proximal to a proximal end of the loop than the mid-point of the length of the loop is.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Uspenski, Christopher J. Kaye, Reza Mohammadpour, Craig Moore, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, John Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20200222053
    Abstract: A device and assembly for ligating a target tissue to restrict blood flow to the tissue, where the device is a ligating device that is irreversibly tightened by a cinch component. The device further has a hook to hold the ligating element on a delivery tool. The ligating element can be a continuous loop or can be a clip and can be repositionable until the cinch is used to tighten it. The cinch holds the ligating device on the loop while being positioned, and then secures the ligating device once it is positioned around target tissue to which a user desires to restrict blood flow. A method of using the assembly includes an actuator assembly, drive wire, and pusher element to manipulate the ligating device and cinch component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski, Reza Mohammadpour, Christopher J. Kaye
  • Patent number: 10667838
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool comprises a loop formed by a piece of wire and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a transmitting assembly comprising: a handle; and a link having a first end attached to the handle and a second end attached to the loop, the loop portion being movable between the open and closed position by action of the handle. The loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The widest portion of the loop is more proximal to a proximal end of the loop than the mid-point of the length of the loop is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Uspenski, Christopher J. Kaye, Reza Mohammadpour, Craig Moore, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, John Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20200146686
    Abstract: An endoscopic device, includes a clip assembly and a driving assembly. The clip assembly includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a pivot, a housing having an internal channel, and a release portion connecting to the first and second jaws. At least a portion of the first and second jaws is disposed within the internal channel, the first and second jaws selectively move along with the internal channel. The driving assembly includes an outer sheath, an inner tube, movably disposed within the outer sheath, and a driver, movably disposed within the inner tube, and removably received within the release portion. The driver is unbrokenly released from the release portion by a predetermined pull force. The housing and the outer sheath form a releasable handshake engagement. The inner tube extending into the housing prevents the handshake engagement from disengaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Eric Roush, Joseph Michelini, Christopher J. Kaye, Alex Uspenski, Sven Huijs, Keith R. John, Gary E. Mann, Darren Gregan, Tony Martella, Jessica Russo, Sarah Insull, Reza Mohammadpour, John P. Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20190150929
    Abstract: An endoscopic device, includes a clip assembly and a driving assembly. The clip assembly includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a pivot, a housing having an internal channel, and a release portion connecting to the first and second jaws. At least a portion of the first and second jaws is disposed within the internal channel, the first and second jaws selectively move along with the internal channel. The driving assembly includes an outer sheath, an inner tube, movably disposed within the outer sheath, and a driver, movably disposed within the inner tube, and removably received within the release portion. The driver is unbrokenly released from the release portion by a predetermined pull force. The housing and the outer sheath form a releasable handshake engagement. The inner tube extending into the housing prevents the handshake engagement from disengaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Darren Gregan, Scott Haack, Sven Huijs, Sarah Insull, Keith R. John, Christopher J. Kaye, Gary E. Mann, Tony Martella, Joseph Michelini, Reza Mohammadpour, Eric Roush, Jessica Russo, Alex Uspenski, John P. Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20190083072
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a wire guided device, including a sheath, a working assembly, and a wire guide. The working assembly includes a working portion, configured to contact an intended tissue, and a connector, connecting the working portion and the sheath. The wire guide is disposed at and connected to the working assembly. The wire guide is configured to allow a guide wire to pass through, wherein the wire guide is disposed at a predetermined distance from a distal end of the working assembly. The wire guide and the guide wire do not interfere with an operation of the working portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: DARREN C. GREGAN, SCOTT HAACK, ALEX USPENSKI, SARAH INSULL, JOSEPH MICHELINI, CINDY RANALLO, GERALD CHIAPPONE, JOSEPH MRVA
  • Publication number: 20180228503
    Abstract: A medical device for performing an endoscopic procedure through an endoscope is provided. The device includes an elongated catheter having a first lumen and a second lumen; a needle system for injecting a target tissue within a body; and a base disposed at a proximal end of the catheter. The actuator tube is inserted through the base and the first lumen. A needle housing member is positioned between the needle and the first lumen when the needle is in a stored position. The needle housing member has a predetermined length so that the needle is disposed within the needle housing member when the needle is at the stored position. The needle housing member has a continuous inner surface and prevents the needle from penetrating the first lumen. The needle includes a tip, deflected towards a center axis of the needle. The first and second lumens have different deflected forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Lynn Russo, Rapheal Still, Alex Uspenski, Christopher J. Kaye, Keith R. John, Stephen T. Pastor
  • Publication number: 20180206878
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool comprises a loop formed by a piece of wire and movable between an open position and a closed position, and a transmitting assembly comprising: a handle; and a link having a first end attached to the handle and a second end attached to the loop, the loop portion being movable between the open and closed position by action of the handle. The loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The widest portion of the loop is more proximal to a proximal end of the loop than the mid-point of the length of the loop is.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Uspenski, Christopher J. Kaye, Reza Mohammadpour, Craig Moore, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, John Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20180193009
    Abstract: The present subject matter provides improvements of endoscopic retrieving devices. In specific, the present subject matter provides a net element with an extra wide tail section. The present subject matter provides a new weaving pattern. The present subject matter provides a new shape of the loop. The present subject matter provides a net with a combination of net elements, such as combinations of different net geometries and/or different net materials. The present subject matter provides a new and inventive loop. The present subject matter provides an improved second end of the tubular member. The present subject matter provides a new and inventive arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski, Joseph Michelini, Christopher Kaye, Scott Haack
  • Patent number: 9826997
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: U.S. ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kaye, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Publication number: 20170143358
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: U.S. ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kaye, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Publication number: 20160045210
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: United States Endoscopy Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kaye, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Patent number: 9204888
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: United States Endoscopy Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kaye, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Publication number: 20140052142
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kay, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Patent number: 8591521
    Abstract: An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: United States Endoscopy Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terra Cherry, Aaron Boyce, Christopher J. Kaye, Cynthia Ann Ranallo, Alex Uspenski
  • Patent number: D758581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Michelini, Alex Uspenski, Alison Streiff, Keith R. John
  • Patent number: D779668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Michelini, Alex Uspenski, Alison Streiff, Keith R. John