Patents by Inventor Allison Waller
Allison Waller 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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Publication number: 20210016068Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20200197676Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imagable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 10639461Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Anuncia, Inc.Inventors: P J Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Patent number: 10493249Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Anuncia, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20180064919Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 9814844Abstract: A drug-delivery cannula assembly includes a cannula housing adapted for receiving at least one obturator shaft of an obturator assembly therethrough, one or more cannulae, and a supply line coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is adapted for receiving one or more obturator shafts of an obturator assembly therethrough. The one or more cannulae define a longitudinal axis and a passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. The one or more cannulae each include a proximal end coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is configured to fluidly-couple the one or more cannulae to a source of a drug delivery supply for supplying drugs via the supply line to the one or more cannulae.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Rachit Ohri, Lan Pham, Phillip D. Blaskovich, Les Hull, Rupal Ayer, Stephen H. Wu, Clifford J. Herman, William H. Nau, Jr., Francesca Rossetto, Allison Waller, Wenxing Huang, Paul DiCarlo, Mantao Xu, Xingyan Lu, Jiagui Li, Qinlin Gu, Harold M. Martins
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Patent number: 9744338Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, P J Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20170189656Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Patent number: 9629987Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Alcoyne Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: P J Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20170087345Abstract: A drug-delivery device includes a body configured for attachment to a handle of an ablation device, a shaft portion defining a passageway therein, and a delivery lumen to provide for drug delivery to tissue. The body includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a contoured portion disposed therebetween. The contoured portion is configured for engagement with a contoured portion of the handle of the ablation device. The shaft portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the shaft engages with an opening defined in the distal end of the body. The passageway of the shaft portion is configured to receive the delivery lumen slideably moveably therein. The delivery lumen includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The drug-delivery device also includes a knob member coupled to the proximal portion of the delivery lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: RACHIT OHRI, LAN PHAM, PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LES HULL, RUPAL AYER, STEPHEN H. WU, CLIFFORD J. HERMAN, WILLIAM H. NAU, JR., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, ALLISON WALLER, WENXING HUANG, PAUL DICARLO
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Patent number: 9526568Abstract: A drug-delivery device includes a body configured for attachment to a handle of an ablation device, a shaft portion defining a passageway therein, and a delivery lumen to provide for drug delivery to tissue. The body includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a contoured portion disposed therebetween. The contoured portion is configured for engagement with a contoured portion of the handle of the ablation device. The shaft portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the shaft engages with an opening defined in the distal end of the body. The passageway of the shaft portion is configured to receive the delivery lumen slideably moveably therein. The delivery lumen includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The drug-delivery device also includes a knob member coupled to the proximal portion of the delivery lumen.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Rachit Ohri, Lan Pham, Phillip D. Blaskovich, Les Hull, Rupal Ayer, Stephen H. Wu, Clifford J. Herman, William H. Nau, Jr., Francesca Rossetto, Allison Waller, Wenxing Huang, Paul Dicarlo
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Patent number: 9433764Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20150367110Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20150297874Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 9089312Abstract: A device for a biopsy procedure using a probe is provided. The probe, such as a needle, has an inner bore. A tamponade device is provided having a stem portion and an expandable portion, the tamponade device is sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion is changeable between a first size and a second size with the second size being larger than the first size. A sheath disposed about the expandable portion, the sheath sized to fit within the probe inner bore. The expandable portion applies direct pressure to a hemorrhage location when inflated to the second size.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYInventors: Steven Michael Schonholz, Robert T. T. Gettens, Allison Waller
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Publication number: 20150065964Abstract: A drug-delivery cannula assembly includes a cannula housing adapted for receiving at least one obturator shaft of an obturator assembly therethrough, one or more cannulae, and a supply line coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is adapted for receiving one or more obturator shafts of an obturator assembly therethrough. The one or more cannulae define a longitudinal axis and a passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. The one or more cannulae each include a proximal end coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is configured to fluidly-couple the one or more cannulae to a source of a drug delivery supply for supplying drugs via the supply line to the one or more cannulae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: RACHIT OHRI, LAN PHAM, PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LES HULL, RUPAL AYER, STEPHEN H. WU, CLIFFORD J. HERMAN, WILLIAM H. NAU, JR., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, ALLISON WALLER, WENXING HUANG, PAUL DICARLO, MANTAO XU, XINGYAN LU, JIAGUI LI, QINLIN GU, HAROLD M. MARTINS
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Publication number: 20150065944Abstract: A drug-delivery device includes a body configured for attachment to a handle of an ablation device, a shaft portion defining a passageway therein, and a delivery lumen to provide for drug delivery to tissue. The body includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a contoured portion disposed therebetween. The contoured portion is configured for engagement with a contoured portion of the handle of the ablation device. The shaft portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the shaft engages with an opening defined in the distal end of the body. The passageway of the shaft portion is configured to receive the delivery lumen slideably moveably therein. The delivery lumen includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The drug-delivery device also includes a knob member coupled to the proximal portion of the delivery lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: RACHIT OHRI, LAN PHAM, PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LES HULL, RUPAL AYER, STEPHEN H. WU, CLIFFORD J. HERMAN, WILLIAM H. NAU, JR., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, ALLISON WALLER, WENXING HUANG, PAUL DICARLO
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Publication number: 20140207045Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20130324911Abstract: An ablation system includes a source of electrosurgical energy, a source of coolant fluid, and an ablation electrode assembly operatively connected to the source of electrosurgical energy and fluidly-coupled to the source of coolant fluid. The ablation electrode assembly includes a hub defining a chamber therein and one or more electrically-conductive ablation needles extending from the hub. The ablation system also includes one or more delivery needles extending from the hub. The one or more delivery needles are selectively moveable from a first position, wherein the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed proximal to the distal end portion of the ablation needle, to at least a second position, wherein at least the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed distally beyond the distal end portion of the ablation needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: COVIDIEN LPInventors: RACHIT OHRI, LAN PHAM, PHILLIP D. BLASKOVICH, LES HULL, RUPAL AYER, STEPHEN H. WU, CLIFFORD J. HERMAN, WILLIAM H. NAU, Jr., FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, ALLISON WALLER, RICHARD HUANG, PAUL DICARLO
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Publication number: 20130085325Abstract: A hand-mounted, video-guided system comprising: an element for mounting to at least one finger of a user; a video input carried by said element; an irrigation line carried by said element; a fenestrated suction head for mounting to the hand of a user, said fenestrated suction head comprising a hollow body having fenestrations formed therein, and a suction line having a fenestrated distal end disposed within the interior of said hollow body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Bradbury Fuller, Eileen Fuller, Robert Degon, Paul DiCarlo, Jason L. Hamilton, Harold M. Martins, Eric Meade, Amanda Mitchell, Blake Sama, Allison Waller, Anthony Wong