Patents by Inventor Alexander Q. Tilson
Alexander Q. Tilson 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: 11944277Abstract: A device for distending a body lumen for enhanced visualization with a capsule endoscope that includes a camera lens includes an attachment element configured to attach to the capsule endoscope and a plurality of struts extending from the attachment element and meeting at an apex. The plurality of struts are configured to extend both axially and radially away from the camera lens so as to form a frame therearound.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Garrett J. Gomes
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Patent number: 11937778Abstract: Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Thomas Hsiu, Niklas J. Helmick, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Eugene Duval, Christopher J. Hasser, James M. Hayes, Elias Eleftheriades, Kai Pohlhammer
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Publication number: 20240090744Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Francisco G. LOPEZ, Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON
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Publication number: 20240082557Abstract: A hemostasis valve includes a housing having a central bore therethrough, a compression tube positioned within the central bore, a soft annular elastomeric seal positioned within the central bore distal to the compression tube, and at least one actuator coupled to the housing. Movement of the actuator relative to the housing may move the compression tube towards or away from the annular elastomeric seal to increase adjust the inner diameter of the annular elastic seal. The large-bore hemostatic valves described herein may be particularly well suited for use with controllably adjusting the seal pressure around a medical device (e.g., catheter) inserted through the valve and may maintain a tight seal at high pressure and with large diameter medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Garrett J. GOMES, Charles Steele LOVE, Eugene F. DUVAL
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Publication number: 20240081619Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Garrett J. GOMES, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Justin KIRSCHBROWN, Wei Li FAN, William EVANS, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Kassidy MACPHAIL, Thomas HSIU
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Publication number: 20240033484Abstract: Described herein are rigidizing apparatuses (e.g., rigidizing apparatuses, and systems including one or more rigidizing apparatus, including, but not limited to overtubes) that are configured to prevent harm or damage to a patient when rigidized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON, Charles Steele LOVE, Mark C. SCHEEFF, William J. EVANS
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Publication number: 20240024640Abstract: A rigidizing guiderail includes a rigidizing elongate tube having a tubular inner layer, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the tubular inner layer, an outer layer over the tubular inner layer and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the tubular inner layer and tire outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The inner diameter of the tubular inner layer forms a guide wire lumen. The rigidizing elongate tube is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON, Charles Steele LOVE, Deanna K. HENDRICKSON, Alberto R. CANTU
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Publication number: 20230346200Abstract: Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
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Publication number: 20230346205Abstract: A port adapter manifold may couple to one or more multi-lumen catheters to form sealed individual connections between each lumen of the multi-lumen catheter, allowing controlled access to each lumen. Described herein are apparatuses and methods, including in particular endoscope sheath systems, that include a port adapter manifold that is configured to couple to a proximal end region of a multi-lumen catheter to form a plurality of sealed ports in fluid communication with each lumen of the multi-lumen catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
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Publication number: 20230346204Abstract: Sheaths that may be used with endoscopes, and in particular, robotic endoscopes and/or telescoping endoscopes, as well as method of using these sheaths to prevent cross-contamination between patients and contamination of the endoscope are described. These sheaths include both an outer sheath for covering the outside of the endoscope and one or more inner sheaths for covering a lumen of the endoscope, and are configured so as not to interfere with the flexibility or operation of the endoscope. These sheaths may reduce or eliminate the need for endoscope cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
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Publication number: 20230338702Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Patent number: 11793392Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Garrett J. Gomes, Francisco G. Lopez, Justin Kirschbrown, Wei Li Fan, William Evans, Viet Anh Nguyen, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Kassidy MacPhail, Thomas Hsiu
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Patent number: 11744443Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Francisco G. Lopez, Garrett J. Gomes, Alexander Q. Tilson
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Patent number: 11724065Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20230210351Abstract: A rigidizing system includes an elongate rigidizing device configured to be rigidized by vacuum or pressure from a flexible configuration to a rigid configuration and an outer tube configured to be positioned around the rigidizing device. The outer tube includes a plurality of expandable channels therein configured to enable passage of a working tool therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Mark C. SCHEEFF, Alexander Q. TILSON, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Justin KIRSCHBROWN, Wei Li FAN, William EVANS, Viet Anh NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20230201542Abstract: Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be medical invasive balloons, such as those used for transcutaneous heart valve implantation, such as balloons used for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. The balloons can have high strength, fiber-reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Paul J. Dreyer
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Publication number: 20230120269Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a stiffening layer positioned radially outwards of the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the elongate flexible tube and the stiffening layer, and a vacuum or pressure inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The elongate flexible tube includes a first reinforcement element and a second reinforcement element. The second reinforcement element is counterwound relative to the first reinforcement element. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Francisco G. LOPEZ, Garrett J. GOMES, Alexander Q. TILSON
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Patent number: 11577057Abstract: Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be medical invasive balloons, such as those used for transcutaneous heart valve implantation, such as balloons used for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. The balloons can have high strength, fiber-reinforced walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Loma Vista Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Paul J. Dreyer
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Publication number: 20230014281Abstract: Apparatuses (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) and methods that may provide access to one or more tools to a remote site in the body including expandable and external working channels that may be part of a tube that is coupled to an outer surface of an elongate medical device, such as an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Garrett J. GOMES, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Justin KIRSCHBROWN, Wei Li FAN, William EVANS, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Kassidy MACPHAIL, Thomas HSIU
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Patent number: 11554248Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love