Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Abbate

Anthony J. Abbate 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: 20240050632
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Patent number: 11826494
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20230310817
    Abstract: Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11672960
    Abstract: Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11654216
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20230135092
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Edward E. Manche, David Myung, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Publication number: 20230046852
    Abstract: Described here are expandable devices and methods for using them. The devices generally comprise a hub and a plurality of legs extending therefrom. In some variations, the hub may comprise one or more domed portions, tapered portions, or the like. The legs may comprise one or more straight segments, one or more curved segments, or a combination thereof. The devices may comprise one or more polymers, and/or one or more portions of the device may be configured to biodegrade. In other variations, the device may be configured to release one or more drugs therefrom. Additionally, in some variations the devices may be configured to be self-expandable from a low-profile configuration to an expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11497835
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: INTERSECT ENT, INC.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Patent number: 11484693
    Abstract: Described here are expandable devices and methods for using them. The devices generally comprise a hub and a plurality of legs extending therefrom. In some variations, the hub may comprise one or more domed portions, tapered portions, or the like. The legs may comprise one or more straight segments, one or more curved segments, or a combination thereof. The devices may comprise one or more polymers, and/or one or more portions of the device may be configured to biodegrade. In other variations, the device may be configured to release one or more drugs therefrom. Additionally, in some variations the devices may be configured to be self-expandable from a low-profile configuration to an expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11351347
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Myung, Edward E. Manche, Donald J. Eaton, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Publication number: 20220054405
    Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for delivering an active agent to target tissues of the ear, nose, or throat using a drug delivery platform having the therapeutic drug embedded as part of the drug delivery platform. The drug delivery platform is implanted into a target tissue, and the active agent elutes out of the body of the drug delivery platform for a target period of time, delivering a therapeutic dose of the drug for that period of time. The duration of therapy for an implant into a sinus tissue can be from 3 to 12 months, or longer, thereby providing relief for the full duration of an allergy season. Moreover, the duration of therapy can provide relief to individuals with chronic paranasal sinus condition symptoms for a period of time longer than presently available therapies, thus allowing for only semi-annual or annual applications of the therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: John Joseph STANKUS, James SU, Anthony J. ABBATE, Tu Duc NGO, Diego Javier GARNICA, Yiwen TANG
  • Patent number: 11110210
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20210187169
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20210060316
    Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for delivering an active agent to target tissues of the ear, nose, or throat using a drug delivery platform having the therapeutic drug embedded as part of the drug delivery platform. The drug delivery platform is implanted into a target tissue, and the active agent elutes out of the body of the drug delivery platform for a target period of time, delivering a therapeutic dose of the drug for that period of time. The duration of therapy for an implant into a sinus tissue can be from 3 to 12 months, or longer, thereby providing relief for the full duration of an allergy season. Moreover, the duration of therapy can provide relief to individuals with chronic paranasal sinus condition symptoms for a period of time longer than presently available therapies, thus allowing for only semi-annual or annual applications of the therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: John Joseph STANKUS, James SU, Anthony J. ABBATE, Tu Duc NGO, Diego Javier GARNICA
  • Publication number: 20210030927
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20200206391
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20200113732
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Edward E. Manche, David Myung, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Publication number: 20200108181
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Patent number: 10471185
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20190336737
    Abstract: Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony J. ABBATE