Patents by Inventor Andrew Zura

Andrew Zura 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: 10786640
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device. The reversible airway device (10) can include: a supra-glottic airway support (12) comprising a multi-lumen tubular guide (14) and an optional sealing member (16); an endotracheal tube (26); and at least one seal (42). The multi-lumen tubular guide has a distal end portion (18), a proximal end portion (22), a first passageway (20) extending between the distal and proximal end portions, and a second passageway (24) that is non-concentric with the first passageway and also extends between the distal and proximal end portions. The at least one seal is disposed within the first passageway, the second passageway, or both, so as to occlude the flow of a gas through the first passageway and/or the second passageway. The endotracheal tube can be inserted into the first or second passageway and can traverse the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignees: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Gino Banco, Sean Lee
  • Patent number: 10675425
    Abstract: A reversible airway device can include a tubular guide, a laryngeal mask, and an endotracheal tube. The tubular guide can have a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The tubular guide can further include a first longitudinal seam. The laryngeal mask can be attached to the distal end portion of the tubular guide. The laryngeal mask can include an opening in fluid communication with the first passageway. The laryngeal mask can further include a second longitudinal seam. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway and have a second passageway. The first and second longitudinal seams can be adapted to permit ingress and egress of the tubular guide from the airway without detaching the endotracheal tube from a ventilation source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Ricardo Gonzalez, Michael Collinson, Gino Banco, Marijan Matakovic
  • Patent number: 10639443
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device for ventilating a subject. The airway device can comprise a laryngeal tube, an endotracheal tube, and a sealing mechanism. The laryngeal tube can include a tubular guide having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The laryngeal tube can further include axially spaced apart distal and proximal cuffs coupled thereto. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway. The endotracheal tube can have a second passageway that is disposed within the first passageway. The sealing mechanism can be disposed within the first passageway and configured to occlude the flow of gas through the first passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura
  • Patent number: 10556077
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device that includes a tubular guide, a laryngeal mask, an endotracheal tube, and a sealing mechanism. The tubular guide can have a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The laryngeal mask can be attached to the distal end portion of the tubular guide. The laryngeal mask can include an opening in fluid communication with the first passageway. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway and have a second passageway that is concentric with the first passageway. The sealing mechanism can be disposed within the first passageway and be configured to occlude the flow of a gas through the first passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura
  • Publication number: 20180104427
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device. The reversible airway device (10) can include: a supra-glottic airway support (12) comprising a multi-lumen tubular guide (14) and an optional sealing member (16); an endotracheal tube (26); and at least one seal (42). The multi-lumen tubular guide has a distal end portion (18), a proximal end portion (22), a first passageway (20) extending between the distal and proximal end portions, and a second passageway (24) that is non-concentric with the first passageway and also extends between the distal and proximal end portions. The at least one seal is disposed within the first passageway, the second passageway, or both, so as to occlude the flow of a gas through the first passageway and/or the second passageway. The endotracheal tube can be inserted into the first or second passageway and can traverse the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Gino Banco, Sean Lee
  • Patent number: 9763562
    Abstract: A medical device sheath that includes a relatively inelastic body having a proximal end longitudinally separated from a distal end and defining a first lumen, an aperture located at the proximal end in fluid communication with the lumen and configured to admit an elongate endoscope body into the first lumen, and a transparent tip located longitudinally adjacent to an endoscope lens when the elongate endoscope body is located within the first lumen. The endoscope sheath may also include an elongate secondary tube defining a secondary lumen. A method of using the medical device sheath is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Ji-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20170216545
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device for ventilating a subject. The airway device can comprise a laryngeal tube, an endotracheal tube, and a sealing mechanism. The laryngeal tube can include a tubular guide having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The laryngeal tube can further include axially spaced apart distal and proximal cuffs coupled thereto. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway. The endotracheal tube can have a second passageway that is disposed within the first passageway. The sealing mechanism can be disposed within the first passageway and configured to occlude the flow of gas through the first passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura
  • Publication number: 20150314094
    Abstract: A reversible airway device can include a tubular guide, a laryngeal mask, and an endotracheal tube. The tubular guide can have a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The tubular guide can further include a first longitudinal seam. The laryngeal mask can be attached to the distal end portion of the tubular guide. The laryngeal mask can include an opening in fluid communication with the first passageway. The laryngeal mask can further include a second longitudinal seam. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway and have a second passageway. The first and second longitudinal seams can be adapted to permit ingress and egress of the tubular guide from the airway without detaching the endotracheal tube from a ventilation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Ricardo Gonzalez, Michael Collinson, Gino Banco, Marijan Matakovic
  • Publication number: 20150031955
    Abstract: A medical device sheath that includes a relatively inelastic body having a proximal end longitudinally separated from a distal end and defining a first lumen, an aperture located at the proximal end in fluid communication with the lumen and configured to admit an elongate endoscope body into the first lumen, and a transparent tip located longitudinally adjacent to an endoscope lens when the elongate endoscope body is located within the first lumen. The endoscope sheath may also include an elongate secondary tube defining a secondary lumen. A method of using the medical device sheath is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura, Ji-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20140144432
    Abstract: An oral suction device for insertion into an airway of a patient including a first tube and a second tube. The first tube includes a first gas port configured to be coupled to a ventilation source. The second tube extends coaxially over at least a first section of the first tube and includes a second gas port configured to be coupled to a negative pressure source. The second tube also has an outer surface with at least one hole defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura
  • Publication number: 20140096766
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a reversible airway device that includes a tubular guide, a laryngeal mask, an endotracheal tube, and a sealing mechanism. The tubular guide can have a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a first passageway extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The laryngeal mask can be attached to the distal end portion of the tubular guide. The laryngeal mask can include an opening in fluid communication with the first passageway. The endotracheal tube can be slidably disposed within the first passageway and have a second passageway that is concentric with the first passageway. The sealing mechanism can be disposed within the first passageway and be configured to occlude the flow of a gas through the first passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura