Patents by Inventor Christopher Rylander
Christopher Rylander 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: 20240115121Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, John UECKER
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Patent number: 11877729Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, ASCENSION TEXASInventors: Christopher Rylander, Christopher Idelson, John Uecker
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Patent number: 11871902Abstract: Disclosed herein are technological solutions that are configured to limit sub-optimal visualization of the surgical field during robotic and manual laparoscopic surgery. Such technological solutions are configured to systematically assess cleanliness of an imaging element of a laparoscope (or other type of similar imaging apparatus) and take action for enabling or causing the imaging element to be cleaned. In preferred embodiments, assessment of the cleanliness of the imaging element provides information that can be used for enabling or causing cleaning of the imaging element to be performed in-vivo in either a manual, semi-autonomous or autonomous manner. In this manner such technological solutions advantageously enable the surgical field during surgery to be more efficiently and consistently maintained in an optimal condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Farshid Alambeigi, Alexander Cohen, Christopher R. Idelson, Christopher Rylander
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Patent number: 11737661Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Christopher Idelson, Christopher Rylander, Mitchell Ross Gilkey, James Landon Gilkey
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Patent number: 11484437Abstract: System and methods for inserting and securing an intrauterine device.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Christopher Rylander, Christopher Idelson, Marian Yvette Williams-Brown, William Meador
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Publication number: 20220217250Abstract: Disclosed herein are technological solutions that are configured to limit sub-optimal visualization of the surgical field during robotic and manual laparoscopic surgery. Such technological solutions are configured to systematically assess cleanliness of an imaging element of a laparoscope (or other type of similar imaging apparatus) and take action for enabling or causing the imaging element to be cleaned. In preferred embodiments, assessment of the cleanliness of the imaging element provides information that can be used for enabling or causing cleaning of the imaging element to be performed in-vivo in either a manual, semi-autonomous or autonomous manner. In this manner such technological solutions advantageously enable the surgical field during surgery to be more efficiently and consistently maintained in an optimal condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Farshid ALAMBEIGI, Alexander COHEN, Christopher R. IDELSON, Christopher RYLANDER
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Publication number: 20220175236Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Christopher IDELSON, Christopher RYLANDER, Mitchell Ross GILKEY, James Landon GILKEY
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Patent number: 11172813Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Christopher Idelson, Christopher Rylander, Mitchell Ross Gilkey, James Landon Gilkey
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Publication number: 20210290048Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, John UECKER
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Patent number: 11102381Abstract: Disclosed herein are technological solutions that are configured to limit sub-optimal visualization of the surgical field during robotic and manual laparoscopic surgery. Such technological solutions are configured to systematically assess cleanliness of an imaging element of a laparoscope (or other type of similar imaging apparatus) and take action for enabling or causing the imaging element to be cleaned. In preferred embodiments, assessment of the cleanliness of the imaging element provides information that can be used for enabling or causing cleaning of the imaging element to be performed in-vivo in either a manual, semi-autonomous or autonomous manner. In this manner such technological solutions advantageously enable the surgical field during surgery to be more efficiently and consistently maintained in an optimal condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Farshid Alambeigi, Alexander Cohen, Christopher R. Idelson, Christopher Rylander
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Publication number: 20210228070Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Christopher IDELSON, Christopher RYLANDER, Mitchell Ross GILKEY, James Landon GILKEY
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Patent number: 11058291Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, ASCENSION TEXASInventors: Christopher Rylander, Christopher Idelson, John Uecker
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Patent number: 11013399Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignees: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, CLEARCAM INC.Inventors: Christopher Idelson, Christopher Rylander, Mitchell Ross Gilkey, James Landon Gilkey
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Publication number: 20200397272Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of as elongated instrument held within a cavity. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal wire member extends along an elongated instrument (e.g. a laparoscope) and a rotatable transverse member removes matter from a surface of the instrument (e.g. a lens).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, John UECKER
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Publication number: 20200060536Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for cleaning a surface of a medical instrument in vivo. In particular embodiments of the device, a longitudinal member extends along a shaft of a laparoscope and a transverse member removes matter from a lens of the laparoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, William MEADOR, John UECKER, Jawad ALI
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Publication number: 20200054481Abstract: System and methods for inserting and securing an intrauterine device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Christopher RYLANDER, Christopher IDELSON, Marian Yvette WILLIAMS-BROWN, William MEADOR
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Patent number: 10220124Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of optical imaging and therapeutics. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide minimally-invasive Fiberoptic Microneedle Devices (FMDs) for light-based therapeutics, which physically penetrate tissue and deliver light directly into the target area below the skin surface. Embodiments of the invention enable depth-selective and deep photothermal therapeutics and include methods of treating cancer, methods of re-shaping or removing adipose tissue, and methods of delivering drugs or co-delivering drugs and energy to selected tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher Rylander, Mehmet A. Kosoglu, Robert L. Hood, John L. Robertson, John H. Rossmeisl, David C. Grant, Marissa N. Rylander
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Patent number: 8798722Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of optical imaging and therapeutics. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide minimally-invasive Fiberoptic Microneedle Devices (FMDs) for light-based therapeutics, which physically penetrate tissue and deliver light directly into the target area below the skin surface (FIG. 1). A preferred embodiment of the invention is a fiberoptic microneedle device comprising: (a) one or more silica-based needles capable of guiding light and comprising a length of about 0.5-6 mm, a base having an outer diameter in the range of about 100-150 micron, and a tip having an outer diameter in the range of about 5-20 micron; (b) a support member to which the needles are secured; (c) a ferrule comprising one or more holes for each of the needles, wherein the ferrule is operably configured to provide mechanical support to each needle at all or some portion of the length of the needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Rylander, Thomas A. Campbell, Ge Wang, Yong Xu, Mehmet Alpaslan Kosoglu
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Publication number: 20130338627Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of optical imaging and therapeutics. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide minimally-invasive Fiberoptic Microneedle Devices (FMDs) for light-based therapeutics, which physically penetrate tissue and deliver light directly into the target area below the skin surface. Embodiments of the invention enable depth-selective and deep photothermal therapeutics and include methods of treating cancer, methods of re-shaping or removing adipose tissue, and methods of delivering drugs or co-delivering drugs and energy to selected tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Christopher Rylander, Mehmet A. Kosoglu, Robert L. Hood, John L Robertson, John H. Rossmeisl, David C. Grant, Marissa N. Rylander
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Publication number: 20110313298Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of optical imaging and therapeutics. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide minimally-invasive Fiberoptic Microneedle Devices (FMDs) for light-based therapeutics, which physically penetrate tissue and deliver light directly into the target area below the skin surface (FIG. 1). A preferred embodiment of the invention is a fiberoptic microneedle device comprising: (a) one or more silica-based needles capable of guiding light and comprising a length of about 0.5-6 mm, a base having an outer diameter in the range of about 100-150 micron, and a tip having an outer diameter in the range of about 5-20 micron; (b) a support member to which the needles are secured; (c) a ferrule comprising one or more holes for each of the needles, wherein the ferrule is operably configured to provide mechanical support to each needle at all or some portion of the length of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Christopher Rylander, Thomas A. Campbell, Ge Wang, Yong Xu, Mehmet Alpaslan Kosoglu