Patents by Inventor Csaba Truckai

Csaba Truckai 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).

  • MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170014180
    Abstract: Hysteroscopic system includes a hysteroscope having a main body coupled to an extension portion. The extension portion may be a shaft configured to extend transcervically to a patient's uterine cavity. First, second, and third channels extend from the main body to a distal end of the extension portion. A fluid source is coupleable to a proximal end of the first channel, and a pressure sensor is coupleable to a proximal end of the second channel. A tissue resecting probe is configured for introduction through the third channel. At least one resistance feature is included which is configured to provide a selected level of resistance to axial sliding of the probe through the third channel while permitting rotation of the probe within the third channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Germain, Csaba Truckai
  • RF-electrode surface and method of fabrication
    Patent number: 9510897
    Abstract: A system for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue comprising a probe, an energy-delivery surface, and an energy source. The energy-delivery surface is elastomeric with an electrically conductive knit component. The energy-delivery surface can be expanded within an interior of a patient's body to engage tissue and energy delivered from the source through the expanded surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Hermes Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Csaba Truckai
  • Systems and methods for treatment of sleep apnea
    Patent number: 9510922
    Abstract: An implant for treating an obstructive airway disorder includes an elongate implant body configured for implanting in airway-interface tissue. At least a portion of the elongate body carries a light transmission material for permitting light transmission therein. Systems and methods of treating an airway disorder including implanting an implant in an airway-interface tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ReVENT Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, John H. Shadduck, Csaba Truckai, Andrew Poutiatine, Paul J. Buscemi
  • MEDICAL ABLATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20160346037
    Abstract: A tissue resection device includes an elongate shaft having a ceramic working end with a window and a wire-like electrode. A motor oscillates the electrode back and forth in an arc between opposing sides of the window. The working end is engaged against a tissue surface while radiofrequency current is delivered to the wire-like electrode to cut tissue received within the window. A negative pressure source may be connected to the window through an interior passageway in the elongate shaft to extract cut tissue from the working end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Benedek Orczy-Timko
  • Systems for treating a vertebral body
    Patent number: 9504481
    Abstract: Methods and devices that displace bone or other hard tissue to create a cavity in the tissue. Where such methods and devices rely on a driving mechanism for providing moving of the device to form a profile that improves displacement of the tissue. These methods and devices also allow for creating a path or cavity in bone for insertion of bone cement or other filler to treat a fracture or other condition in the bone. The features relating to the methods and devices described herein can be applied in any region of bone or hard tissue where the tissue or bone is displaced to define a bore or cavity instead of being extracted from the body such as during a drilling or ablation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: DFine, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Germain, Csaba Truckai
  • DEVICE FOR ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION HAVING AN EXPANDABLE SEAL FOR A CERVICAL CANAL
    Publication number: 20160331444
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for endometrial ablation. In accordance with a method, a working end of an RF ablation device is positioned in a patient uterus to contact endometrial tissue, the working end comprising a dielectric wall capable of non-expanded and expanded shapes and for conforming to an asymmetric or symmetric shape of the patient's cervix. An expandable seal is provided for sealing the cervical canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Truckai, Csaba Truckai
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION
    Publication number: 20160296277
    Abstract: A device for endometrial ablation having an elongated shaft with a working end comprising an expandable-contractable frame, a complaint energy-delivery surface carried by the frame, the surface and the frame being configured to engage against the interior of a patient's uterine cavity when the working end is inserted into the cavity and the frame is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Akos Toth
  • SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160287779
    Abstract: A fluid management system includes a disposable cassette carrying inflow and outflow tubing sections that are configured for releasably mating with a console including a control unit and a pair of roller pump heads. The console may automatically identify the disposable cassette and weigh the fluid in an inflow source. During operation, the system can monitor pressure in the working space, and provide for inflow and outflow control to maintain any desired operating parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Benedek Orczy-Timko, Csaba Truckai
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT FEMALE CONTRACEPTION
    Publication number: 20160270950
    Abstract: Methods and devices for treating and occluding a female patient's fallopian tubes to provide permanent or extended birth control or sterilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Cirrus Technologies KFT
    Inventors: Csaba TRUCKAI, John H. SHADDUCK
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT FEMALE CONTRACEPTION
    Publication number: 20160270846
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for treating and occluding a female patient's fallopian tubes to provide permanent birth control or sterilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Csaba TRUCKAI, Benedek ORCZY-TIMKO, John H. SHADDUCK
  • Bone treatment systems and methods
    Patent number: 9445854
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bone cement formulations that have an extended working time for use in vertebroplasty procedures and other osteoplasty procedures together with cement injectors that include energy delivery systems for on-demand control of cement viscosity and flow parameters. The bone cement formulations may include a liquid component having at least one monomer and a non-liquid component including polymer particles and benzoyl peroxide (BPO). The non-liquid component may be further configured to allow controlled exposure of the BPO to the liquid monomer so as to enable control of the viscosity of the bone cement composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: DFINE, INC.
    Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Andrew Kohm, John Shadduck, Robert Luzzi
  • Medical device and methods
    Patent number: 9439677
    Abstract: hysteroscopic system includes a hysteroscope having a main body coupled to an extension portion. The extension portion may be a shaft configured to extend transcervically to a patient's uterine cavity. First, second, and third channels extend from the main body to a distal end of the extension portion. A fluid source is coupleable to a proximal end of the first channel, and a pressure sensor is coupleable to a proximal end of the second channel. A tissue resecting probe is configured for introduction through the third channel. At least one resistance feature is included which is configured to provide a selected level of resistance to axial sliding of the probe through the third channel while permitting rotation of the probe within the third channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: IOGYN, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Germain, Csaba Truckai
  • Systems and methods for treatment of sleep apnea
    Patent number: 9439801
    Abstract: Methods of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. A method includes the steps of wrapping a bioerodable material at least partway around an axis to create a wound bioerodable implant, and coupling two points on the bioerodable material to each other. The invention also provides systems for maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient that may be used with the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: ReVENT Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Csaba Truckai, Paul J. Buscemi
  • Device for endometrial ablation having an expandable seal for a cervical canal
    Patent number: 9421059
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for endometrial ablation. In accordance with a method, a working end of an RF ablation device is positioned in a patient uterus to contact endometrial tissue, the working end comprising a dielectric wall capable of non-expanded and expanded shapes and for conforming to an asymmetric or symmetric shape of the patient's cervix. An expandable seal is provided for sealing the cervical canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Truckai, Csaba Truckai
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION
    Publication number: 20160228179
    Abstract: A wall of a uterus is ablated by expanding a structure in the uterus and applying energy across the wall of the structure into the uterine wall. An exterior surface of the structure conforms to an inner wall of the uterus, and the energy may cause vapor to collect between the wall and the structure. The vapor is released by providing a barrier to release which is inflated at a pressure above which the barrier at least partially collapses to allow the vapor to leave the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Csaba Truckai
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT FEMALE CONTRACEPTION
    Publication number: 20160228287
    Abstract: Devices and methods for accessing a female patient's fallopian tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Cirrus Technologies KFT
    Inventors: John H. SHADDUCK, Csaba TRUCKAI
  • Modular toy and writing instrument
    Patent number: 9387412
    Abstract: A modular combination toy and desktop writing accessory apparatus comprising a plurality of structural elements each having at least one nodal connector portion to which a complementary connector portion of another structural element can be coupled. The structural elements can be assembled into a barrel-like form that is configured with a passageway for carrying a writing component of the invention. The writing component can be a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser or the like. The modular combination toy and writing instrument has multiple functions in playtime as well as in everyday desk-bound activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hermes Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Csaba Truckai
  • System and method for endometrial ablation
    Patent number: 9339330
    Abstract: A wall of a uterus is ablated by expanding a structure in the uterus and applying energy across the wall of the structure into the uterine wall. An exterior surface of the structure conforms to an inner wall of the uterus, and the energy may cause vapor to collect between the wall and the structure. The vapor is released by providing a barrier to release which is inflated at a pressure above which the barrier at least partially collapses to allow the vapor to leave the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventor: Csaba Truckai
  • MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20160113706
    Abstract: A medical for removing tissue from a patient includes an elongated probe with a working end. A pair of jaws is provided at the working end. The jaws may be closed for cutting and treatment of the tissue. Cutting may be effective through a sharpened cutting blade, and RF cutting blade, and similar cutting edges. The tissue may be remodeled using heat generated from passive heating elements on the jaws, active heating elements on the jaws, a PTCR heating element carried by the jaws, or resistive heaters on the jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Aaron Germain, John H. Shadduck
  • BONE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160106489
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating vertebral compression fractures are provided. A kit can include at least one body containing a bone cement precursor to be mixed with at least one other bone cement precursor to form a bone cement. The body or a package containing the body can include at least one sensor. In some embodiments the sensor can be a temperature sensor. In some methods, data from the sensor can be used to determine certain parameters related to a treatment interval involving the bone cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Andrew Kohm, John H. Shadduck