Patents by Inventor Cindy Ranallo

Cindy Ranallo 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: 10779805
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a wire guided device, including a sheath, a working assembly, and a wire guide. The working assembly includes a working portion, configured to contact an intended tissue, and a connector, connecting the working portion and the sheath. The wire guide is disposed at and connected to the working assembly. The wire guide is configured to allow a guide wire to pass through, wherein the wire guide is disposed at a predetermined distance from a distal end of the working assembly. The wire guide and the guide wire do not interfere with an operation of the working portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Darren C. Gregan, Scott Haack, Alex Uspenski, Sarah Insull, Joseph Michelini, Cindy Ranallo, Gerald Chiappone, Joseph Mrva
  • Patent number: 10675053
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore, Alexis Uspenski, Steven Torer, Raphael Still
  • Publication number: 20190083072
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a wire guided device, including a sheath, a working assembly, and a wire guide. The working assembly includes a working portion, configured to contact an intended tissue, and a connector, connecting the working portion and the sheath. The wire guide is disposed at and connected to the working assembly. The wire guide is configured to allow a guide wire to pass through, wherein the wire guide is disposed at a predetermined distance from a distal end of the working assembly. The wire guide and the guide wire do not interfere with an operation of the working portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: DARREN C. GREGAN, SCOTT HAACK, ALEX USPENSKI, SARAH INSULL, JOSEPH MICHELINI, CINDY RANALLO, GERALD CHIAPPONE, JOSEPH MRVA
  • Patent number: 9872700
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore
  • Publication number: 20170215910
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT HAACK, CINDY RANALLO, CRAIG MOORE, ALEXIS USPENSKI, STEVEN TORER, RAPHEAL STILL
  • Patent number: 9572591
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore, Alexis Uspenski, Steven Torer, Rapheal Still
  • Patent number: 9539017
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore, Alexis Uspenski, Steven Torer, Rapheal Still
  • Publication number: 20150157345
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT HAACK, CINDY RANALLO, CRAIG MOORE, ALEXIS Uspenski, STEVEN TORER, RAPHEAL STILL
  • Publication number: 20150066045
    Abstract: A tissue removal tool for use with an endoscope. The tool includes a loop formed by a piece of wire. The loop is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shape of the loop is defined in the open position by a proximal portion and a distal portion. The piece of wire may have a cross-sectional height in the proximal portion unequal to a cross-sectional height in the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Haack, Cindy Ranallo, Craig Moore