Patents by Inventor Andy H. Uchida

Andy H. Uchida 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).

  • Publication number: 20220225975
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that includes an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section fused to and extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-crosslinked hydrogel precursors, the precursors remaining in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Andy H. UCHIDA, Anthony P. SPIZUOCO, Kevin TO, Florencia LIM, Scott R. SERSHEN
  • Publication number: 20220192644
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, David L. Fiscella, Moshe Zilversmit, Brandon R. Fell, Vincent Ku, Curt Guyer, Richard E. Repp, Mark Sponsel
  • Patent number: 11305040
    Abstract: Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Outset Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Edward Hogard, Gopi Lingam, Dean Hu, Balaji M. Maniam, James Ritson, Andy H. Uchida, John David Stienmier, Paul David McGregor
  • Patent number: 11272911
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, David L. Fiscella, Moshe Zilversmit, Vincent Ku, Brandon Fell
  • Publication number: 20220022916
    Abstract: An anti-hemorrhaging device includes an elongate body, a flexible looped segment, a shield, and an inflatable seal. The elongate body is configured to attach to a vacuum source. The flexible looped segment is attached to the elongate body includes a plurality of holes on an inner circumference thereof. The flexible looped segment is configured to be placed in a uterus. Activation of the vacuum source is configured to pull vacuum through the plurality of holes so as to collapse the uterus upon insertion of the elongate body into the uterus. The shield is folded around an exterior circumference of the looped portion and has edges that extend radially inwards relative to the flexible looped distal section. The shield is configured to prevent tissue from occluding the plurality of holes when vacuum is applied. The inflatable seal is attached to the elongate body and is configured to seal the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: ALYDIA HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Andy H. UCHIDA, Piyush ARORA, Amelia DEGENKOLB, Sara DELLA RIPA, Jan SEGNITZ, Nathan BAIR
  • Patent number: 11103224
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that includes an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section fused to and extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-crosslinked hydrogel precursors, the precursors remaining in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: Andy H. Uchida, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Kevin To, Florencia Lim, Scott R. Sershen
  • Patent number: 10874384
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that includes an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section fused to and extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-crosslinked hydrogel precursors, the precursors remaining in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: AccessClosure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Uchida, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Kevin To, Florencia Lim, Scott R. Sershen
  • Publication number: 20200107823
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, David L. Fiscella, Moshe Zilversmit, Brandon R. Fell, Vincent Ku, Curt Guyer, Richard E. Repp, Mark Sponsel
  • Patent number: 10499893
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: AccessClosure, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, David L. Fiscella, Moshe Zilversmit, Brandon R. Fell, Vincent Ku, Curt Guyer, Richard E. Repp, Mark Sponsel
  • Publication number: 20190201604
    Abstract: Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: OUTSET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Edward Hogard, Gopi Lingam, Dean Hu, Balaji M. Maniam, James Ritson, Andy H. Uchida, John David Stienmier, Paul David Mcgregor
  • Publication number: 20190192127
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: RONALD R. HUNDERTMARK, ANDY H. UCHIDA, DAVID L. FISCELLA, MOSHE ZILVERSMIT, VINCENT KU, BRANDON FELL
  • Patent number: 10245012
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, Moshe Zilversmit, David L. Fiscella, Brandon Fell, Vincent Ku
  • Publication number: 20190029659
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that includes an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section fused to and extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-crosslinked hydrogel precursors, the precursors remaining in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: Andy H. Uchida, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Kevin To, Florencia Lim, Scott R. Sershen
  • Patent number: 10182800
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for sealing a puncture through tissue that includes an elongate first section including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cross-section sized for delivery into a puncture through tissue, and a second section fused to and extending from the distal end of the first section. The first section may be formed from a freeze-dried hydrogel that expands when exposed to physiological fluid within a puncture. The second section may be formed from a solid mass of non-freeze-dried, non-crosslinked hydrogel precursors, the precursors remaining in an unreactive state until exposed to an aqueous physiological, whereupon the precursors undergo in-situ crosslinking with one another to provide an adhesive layer bonded to the first section. Apparatus and methods for delivering the sealant into a puncture through tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ACCESS CLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: Andy H. Uchida, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Kevin To, Florencia Lim, Scott R. Sershen
  • Publication number: 20180008247
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: ACCESSCLOSURE, INC.
    Inventors: RONALD R. HUNDERTMARK, ANDY H. UCHIDA, DAVID L. FISCELLA, MOSHE ZILVERSMIT, BRANDON R. FELL, VINCENT KU, CURT GUYER, RICHARD E. REPP, MARK SPONSEL
  • Publication number: 20170326285
    Abstract: Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Edward HOGARD, Gopi LINGAM, Dean HU, Balaji M. MANIAM, James RITSON, Andy H. UCHIDA, John David STIENMIER, Paul David McGREGOR
  • Patent number: 9757105
    Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a puncture through a vessel wall including a positioning assembly, a sheath releasably engaged with the positioning assembly, and a support member axially advanceable through the sheath. The positioning assembly includes a positioning element positioned at a distal portion of the positioning assembly and a sealant disposed at a distal portion of the positioning assembly. The sheath guides the sealant and positioning assembly to the puncture in the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: AccessClosure, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hundertmark, Andy H. Uchida, David L. Fiscella, Moshe Zilversmit, Brandon R. Fell, Vincent Ku, Curt Guyer, Richard E. Repp, Mark Sponsel
  • Patent number: 9579440
    Abstract: Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: OUTSET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Edward Hogard, Gopi Lingam, Dean Hu, Balaji M. Maniam, James Ritson, Andy H. Uchida, John David Stienmier, Paul David McGregor
  • Patent number: 9532785
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining vascular access and/or minimizing bleeding during percutaneous interventions. The method can include advancing an access wire through a previously placed access catheter in a contralateral femoral artery to position an inflatable balloon on the access wire in a vascular access sheath located in an ipsilateral femoral artery, without using any additional guidewires to advance the access wire. After withdrawing the vascular access sheath at least partway out of the ipsilateral femoral artery to expose the vascular injury, the balloon can be inflated to occlude the ipsilateral femoral artery or an ipsilateral iliofemoral artery at or near the vascular injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Access Closure, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Hassan, Kevin To, Andy H. Uchida, Jose Garcia
  • Patent number: 9504777
    Abstract: Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy. For example, the dialysis systems include disposable cartridge and patient tubing sets that are easily installed on the dialysis system and automatically align the tubing set, sensors, venous drip chamber, and other features with the corresponding components on the dialysis system. Methods of use are also provided, including automated priming sequences, blood return sequences, and dynamic balancing methods for controlling a rate of fluid transfer during different types of dialysis, including hemodialysis, ultrafiltration, and hemodiafiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: OUTSET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Edward Hogard, Gopi Lingam, Dean Hu, Balaji M. Maniam, James Ritson, Andy H. Uchida, John David Stienmier, Paul David McGregor