Patents by Inventor Allison London Brown
Allison London Brown 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: 10863886Abstract: Various rotatable shafts and linkage mechanisms configured to allow imaging and access to tissue within a body are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an introducer system has a rotatable sheath and a linkage that can rotatably engage each other. The rotatable sheath has a distal portion extending at a non-zero angle relative to a proximal portion thereof. The linkage has an exit lumen on its distal end and a plurality of entry lumens on its proximal end. The linkage merges the plurality of entry lumens into the exit lumen, and the exit lumen is aligned with the rotatable sheath upon engagement. Fluid and/or surgical instruments can thus be passed from the plurality of entry lumens of the linkage, through the exit lumen of the linkage, and into the rotatable sheath. The linkage and the rotatable sheath can both receive an imaging device therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: UVision360, Inc.Inventors: Erich Dreyer, David Robinson, Allison London Brown
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Publication number: 20200345212Abstract: Various rotatable shafts and linkage mechanisms configured to allow imaging and access to tissue within a body are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an introducer system has a rotatable sheath and a linkage that can rotatably engage each other. The rotatable sheath has a distal portion extending at a non-zero angle relative to a proximal portion thereof. The linkage has an exit lumen on its distal end and a plurality of entry lumens on its proximal end. The linkage merges the plurality of entry lumens into the exit lumen, and the exit lumen is aligned with the rotatable sheath upon engagement. Fluid and/or surgical instruments can thus be passed from the plurality of entry lumens of the linkage, through the exit lumen of the linkage, and into the rotatable sheath. The linkage and the rotatable sheath can both receive an imaging device therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Erich Dreyer, David Robinson, Allison London Brown
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Patent number: 10758214Abstract: Various biopsy devices configured to biopsy tissue from a body cavity and methods of use are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a biopsy sleeve is provided with an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends. The elongate shaft is configured to receive at least a portion of an imaging device therein, and an engagement member is disposed on the proximal end and configured to engage with the imaging device. A biopsy collector is engageable with the elongate shaft and is configured to collect tissue for a biopsy sample. At least part of the distal end of the elongate shaft is configured to allow visualization therethrough using the imaging device such that a user can visualize the tissue being collected.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: UVision360, Inc.Inventors: Scott Washburn, Erich Dreyer, Allison London Brown, David Robinson, Brad Jacobs
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Patent number: 10448811Abstract: A medical device introduction system is adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient. The system includes a medical imager including a body member having a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, and an introducer enclosing the elongate member. A manipulator is configured for imparting displacement of the introducer to form an angled end portion to define a line of sight extending from the angled end portion. The manipulator is further configured for altering the line of sight to increase a viewing angle of the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: UVision360, Inc.Inventors: Allison London Brown, Erich Dreyer, David Robinson, Phillip Jack Snoke, Johann Desa
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Publication number: 20190231175Abstract: Various multi-lumen caps and methods of use are provided herein that can be integrated with devices configured to image target tissue from a body cavity. In an exemplary embodiment, an imaging sleeve is provided with an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends. The elongate shaft is configured to receive at least a portion of an imaging device therein, and an engagement member is disposed on the proximal end and configured to engage with the imaging device. A cap is configured to removably attach to the distal end of the elongate shaft and engage each of the plurality of lumens. The cap is configured to seal one or more of the plurality of lumens and to leave open one or more of the plurality of lumens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Erich Dreyer, Allison London Brown, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20190231177Abstract: Various flexible windows and methods of use are provided herein that can be integrated with devices configured to image target tissue from a body cavity. In an exemplary embodiment, an imaging sleeve is provided with an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends. The elongate shaft is configured to receive at least a portion of an imaging device therein, and an engagement member is disposed on the proximal end and configured to engage with the imaging device. A flexible window is disposed adjacent to the distal end and is configured to form to the imaging device to minimize distortion of light collected by the imaging device through the flexible window.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Erich Dreyer, Allison London Brown, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20190142400Abstract: Various biopsy devices configured to biopsy tissue from a body cavity and methods of use are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a biopsy sleeve is provided with an elongate shaft having distal and proximal ends. The elongate shaft is configured to receive at least a portion of an imaging device therein, and an engagement member is disposed on the proximal end and configured to engage with the imaging device. A biopsy collector is engageable with the elongate shaft and is configured to collect tissue for a biopsy sample. At least part of the distal end of the elongate shaft is configured to allow visualization therethrough using the imaging device such that a user can visualize the tissue being collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Scott Washburn, Erich Dreyer, Allison London Brown, David Robinson, Brad Jacobs
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Publication number: 20180199797Abstract: A medical device introduction system is adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient. The system includes a medical imager including a body member having a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, and an introducer enclosing the elongate member. A manipulator is configured for imparting displacement of the introducer to form an angled end portion to define a line of sight extending from the angled end portion. The manipulator is further configured for altering the line of sight to increase a viewing angle of the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Allison London Brown, Erich Dreyer, David Robinson, Phillip Jack Snoke, Johann Desa
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Publication number: 20170055813Abstract: A medical device introduction system is adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient. The system includes a medical imager including a body member having a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, and an introducer enclosing the elongate member. A manipulator is configured for imparting displacement of the introducer to form an angled end portion to define a line of sight extending from the angled end portion. The manipulator is further configured for altering the line of sight to increase a viewing angle of the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Allison London Brown, Erich Dreyer, David Robinson, Phillip Jack Snoke
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Patent number: 8889655Abstract: A product that includes a bioadhesive treatment solution for prevention of infectious diseases in the urinary tract of a female is provided. The product includes a polysaccharide. The product is positioned over the urinary tract of a female to act as a barrier against infectious transfer. A method for applying the product and a method for making the product are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Aegis Women's Health TechnologiesInventors: Allison London Brown, David Brown Robinson, Shantanu Gaur, Samuel Gideon Levy, Samuel Mack Hudson
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Patent number: 8758359Abstract: An instrument including a grip portion, a first substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a first longitudinal axis, and a second substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a second longitudinal axis. The first has a straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within a first plane, and a distal portion extending from the straight portion to a first distal end along a length of which the first extension arm extends upward relative to the first plane and rotates about its first longitudinal axis. The second has a second straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within the first plane, and a second distal portion extending from the straight portion to a second distal end along a length of which the second extension arms extends downward relative to the first plane and rotates about its longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Smith, Allison London Brown, Marcus Carey, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20140024615Abstract: A product that includes a bioadhesive treatment solution for prevention of infectious diseases in the urinary tract of a female is provided. The product includes a polysaccharide. The product is positioned over the urinary tract of a female to act as a barrier against infectious transfer. A method for applying the product and a method for making the product are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Allison London Brown, David Brown Robinson, Shantanu Gaur, Samuel Gideon Levy, Samuel Mack Hudson
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Patent number: 7645227Abstract: A pelvic floor implant including a central body portion having an anterior edge having a centrally located recess therein, a posterior edge having a centrally located tab, and first and second lateral side edges. First and second strap-like extension portions extend outwardly to first and second distal ends from first and second end regions of the posterior edge of the central body portion. The first and second strap-like extension portions extending outwardly at an angle so as to form a substantially “Y” shaped implant in combination with the central body portion. First and second pockets are located at the first and second distal ends of the first and second strap-like extensions respectively, each having a closed end substantially adjacent to the distal end of the strap-like extension, and having an open end proximal thereto and opening toward the central body portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Smith, Allison London Brown, Peter Komarnycky, Robert A. Roda
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Publication number: 20080287968Abstract: A pelvic floor implant including a central body portion having an anterior edge having a centrally located recess therein, a posterior edge having a centrally located tab, and first and second lateral side edges. First and second strap-like extension portions extend outwardly to first and second distal ends from first and second end regions of the posterior edge of the central body portion. The first and second strap-like extension portions extending outwardly at an angle so as to form a substantially “Y” shaped implant in combination with the central body portion. First and second pockets are located at the first and second distal ends of the first and second strap-like extensions respectively, each having a closed end substantially adjacent to the distal end of the strap-like extension, and having an open end proximal thereto and opening toward the central body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Daniel J. Smith, Allison London Brown, Peter Komarnycky, Robert A. Roda
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Publication number: 20080287956Abstract: An instrument including a grip portion, a first substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a first longitudinal axis, and a second substantially rigid extension arm projecting outwardly from the grip portion along a second longitudinal axis. The first has a straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within a first plane, and a distal portion extending from the straight portion to a first distal end along a length of which the first extension arm extends upward relative to the first plane and rotates about its first longitudinal axis. The second has a second straight portion adjacent the grip portion that lies substantially within the first plane, and a second distal portion extending from the straight portion to a second distal end along a length of which the second extension arms extends downward relative to the first plane and rotates about its longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Daniel J. Smith, Allison London Brown, Marcus Carey, David Robinson
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Patent number: 6946585Abstract: An absorbent article having an absorbent core and a backsheet, wherein the backsheet has a MVTR of from about 5800 to about 10000 g/m2/24 hrs. and a basis weight of less than about 32 g/m2.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventor: Allison London Brown
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Publication number: 20050165373Abstract: An absorbent article having an absorbent core and a backsheet, wherein the backsheet has a MVTR of from about 5800 to about 10000 g/m2/24 hrs. and a basis weight of less than about 32 g/m2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventor: Allison London Brown
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Patent number: 6595042Abstract: A method for demonstrating breathability by providing an aliquot of liquid in a container having an opening; forming a closed system by securing a film about the opening; imparting evaporation on the closed system; and measuring or observing the remaining fluid after a predetermined time.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. Holliday, Allison London Brown, Robert A. McLaughlin, Anthony L. Mullins
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Publication number: 20020069694Abstract: A method for demonstrating breathability by providing an aliquoit of liquid in a container having an opening; forming a closed system by securing a film about the opening; imparting evaporation on the closed system; and measuring or observing the remaining fluid after a predetermined time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Christopher M. Holliday, Allison London Brown, Robert A. McLaughlin, Anthony L. Mullins
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Publication number: 20020049418Abstract: An absorbent article having an absorbent core and a backsheet, wherein the backsheet has a MVTR of from about 5800 to about 10000 g/m2/24 hrs. and a basis weight of less than about 32 g/m2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventor: Allison London Brown