Patents by Inventor David Lehrberg
David Lehrberg 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: 20210346143Abstract: A container for a medical device having a housing defining a cavity for receiving the device, a coupling zone external to the cavity, and an exit aperture between the cavity and the coupling zone; and a bearing surface located within the cavity, the bearing surface, exit aperture and coupling zone defining an exit path along which the device can be moved for deployment from the container. The bearing surface is spaced from the exit aperture and arranged, together with the coupling zone, such that the exit path is substantially straight. The cavity is approximately cylindrical, and the bearing surface, the exit aperture, and the coupling zone are aligned such that the exit path extends in a direction that is substantially tangential to the cavity. The housing comprises a two part structure joined together in a plane substantially orthogonal to the exit path. The housing defines a substantially unobstructed cavity for receiving the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Lehrberg, Mark Mathis, Jeffrey Etter, Verna Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10543053Abstract: A container for a medical device having a housing defining a cavity for receiving a device, such as a lung volume reduction coil, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the container includes a coupling zone external to the cavity, an exit aperture between the cavity and the coupling zone, and a bearing surface located within the cavity, the bearing surface, exit aperture and coupling zone defining an exit path along which the device can be moved for deployment from the container. The bearing surface is spaced from the exit aperture and arranged, together with the coupling zone, such that the exit path is substantially straight. In some embodiments, the cavity may be approximately cylindrical, and the bearing surface, the exit aperture, and the coupling zone are aligned such that the exit path extends in a direction that is substantially tangential to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Lehrberg, Jeffrey W. Etter, Mark L. Mathis, Verna Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20190159799Abstract: This invention relates to device, systems, kits and methods that enable selective dissection of lung tissue to remove diseased tissue from healthy tissue without damaging blood vessels or airways. The invention and methods enable minimally invasive lung surgery procedures by providing a device and method to perform automated dissection that discriminates against traumatizing critical lung tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Amelia Lasser, David Lehrberg
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Patent number: 10188398Abstract: Elongate implant structures can be introduced into an airway system to a target airway axial region, often to apply lateral bending and/or compression forces against the lung tissue from within the airways for an extended period of time. Structures or features of the implants may inhibit tissue reactions that might otherwise allow portions of the device to eventually traverse through the wall of the airway. The devices may enhance the area bearing laterally on the tissue of a surrounding airway lumen wall. Embodiments may have features which increase the device friction with the airway to allow the device to grip the surrounding airway as the device is deployed. An appropriate adhesive may be introduced around the device in the lung. Hydrophilic material may inhibit biofilm formation, or features which induce some tissue ingrowth (stimulation of tissue growth) may enhance implanted device supported.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Jaime Vasquez, Erin McGurk, Ronald Dieck, Andrew Stein
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Patent number: 10166041Abstract: This invention relates to device, systems, kits and methods that enable selective dissection of lung tissue to remove diseased tissue from healthy tissue without damaging blood vessels or airways. The invention and methods enable minimally invasive lung surgery procedures by providing a device and method to perform automated dissection that discriminates against traumatizing critical lung tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Amelia Lasser, David Lehrberg
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Publication number: 20180092704Abstract: A container for a medical device having a housing defining a cavity for receiving a device, such as a lung volume reduction coil, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the container includes a coupling zone external to the cavity, an exit aperture between the cavity and the coupling zone, and a bearing surface located within the cavity, the bearing surface, exit aperture and coupling zone defining an exit path along which the device can be moved for deployment from the container. The bearing surface is spaced from the exit aperture and arranged, together with the coupling zone, such that the exit path is substantially straight. In some embodiments, the cavity may be approximately cylindrical, and the bearing surface, the exit aperture, and the coupling zone are aligned such that the exit path extends in a direction that is substantially tangential to the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: David Lehrberg, Jeffrey W. Etter, Mark L. Mathis, Verna Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9782558Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis
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Publication number: 20170156732Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are disclosed for the efficient and coordinated delivery of COPD treatment to the lung(s) of a patient. A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to an airway of a patient in a constrained configuration and to change to a tissue-compressing configuration when deployed at a target zone to provide treatment to the lung airway. The invention further discloses a method of quickly and efficiently deploying the device using a single coordinated motion or signal which may be particularly useful when multiple devices are deployed at multiple target zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis, Verna Rodriguez, Jeffrey Etter, Kevin Mitz, Christoph Steven
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Publication number: 20170065282Abstract: Elongate implant structures can be introduced into an airway system to a target airway axial region, often to apply lateral bending and/or compression forces against the lung tissue from within the airways for an extended period of time. Structures or features of the implants may inhibit tissue reactions that might otherwise allow portions of the device to eventually traverse through the wall of the airway. The devices may enhance the area bearing laterally on the tissue of a surrounding airway lumen wall. Embodiments may have features which increase the device friction with the airway to allow the device to grip the surrounding airway as the device is deployed. An appropriate adhesive may be introduced around the device in the lung. Hydrophilic material may inhibit biofilm formation, or features which induce some tissue ingrowth (stimulation of tissue growth) may enhance implanted device supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Jaime Vasquez, Erin McGurk, Ronald Dieck, Andrew Stein
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Patent number: 9474533Abstract: Elongate implant structures can be introduced into an airway system to a target airway axial region, often to apply lateral bending and/or compression forces against the lung tissue from within the airways for an extended period of time. Structures or features of the implants may inhibit tissue reactions that might otherwise allow portions of the device to eventually traverse through the wall of the airway. The devices may enhance the area bearing laterally on the tissue of a surrounding airway lumen wall. Embodiments may have features which increase the device friction with the airway to allow the device to grip the surrounding airway as the device is deployed. An appropriate adhesive may be introduced around the device in the lung. Hydrophilic material may inhibit biofilm formation, or features which induce some tissue ingrowth (stimulation of tissue growth) may enhance implanted device supported.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Jaime Vasquez, Erin McGurk, Ronald Dieck, Andrew Stein
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Publication number: 20150142035Abstract: This invention relates to device, systems, kits and methods that enable selective dissection of lung tissue to remove diseased tissue from healthy tissue without damaging blood vessels or airways. The invention and methods enable minimally invasive lung surgery procedures by providing a device and method to perform automated dissection that discriminates against traumatizing critical lung tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Amelia Lasser, David Lehrberg
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Publication number: 20150080934Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis
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Publication number: 20150073563Abstract: Elongate implant structures can be introduced into an airway system to a target airway axial region, often to apply lateral bending and/or compression forces against the lung tissue from within the airways for an extended period of time. Structures or features of the implants may inhibit tissue reactions that might otherwise allow portions of the device to eventually traverse through the wall of the airway. The devices may enhance the area bearing laterally on the tissue of a surrounding airway lumen wall. Embodiments may have features which increase the device friction with the airway to allow the device to grip the surrounding airway as the device is deployed. An appropriate adhesive may be introduced around the device in the lung. Hydrophilic material may inhibit biofilm formation, or features which induce some tissue ingrowth (stimulation of tissue growth) may enhance implanted device supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: PNEUMRX, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Jaime Vasquez, Erin McGurk, Ronald Dieck, Andrew Stein
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Patent number: 8932310Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis, Michael Boutillette, Jaime Vasquez
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Publication number: 20140371705Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis, Michael Boutillette, Jaime Vasquez
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Patent number: 8911465Abstract: This invention relates to device, systems, kits and methods that enable selective dissection of lung tissue to remove diseased tissue from healthy tissue without damaging blood vessels or airways. The invention and methods enable minimally invasive lung surgery procedures by providing a device and method to perform automated dissection that discriminates against traumatizing critical lung tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark Mathis, Amelia Lasser, David Lehrberg
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Patent number: 8721734Abstract: Elongate implant structures can be introduced into an airway system to a target airway axial region, often to apply lateral bending and/or compression forces against the lung tissue from within the airways for an extended period of time. Structures or features of the implants may inhibit tissue reactions that might otherwise allow portions of the device to eventually traverse through the wall of the airway. The devices may enhance the area bearing laterally on the tissue of a surrounding airway lumen wall. Embodiments may have features which increase the device friction with the airway to allow the device to grip the surrounding airway as the device is deployed. An appropriate adhesive may be introduced around the device in the lung. Hydrophilic material may inhibit biofilm formation, or features which induce some tissue ingrowth (stimulation of tissue growth) may enhance implanted device supported.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Mathis, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Jaime Vasquez, Erin McGurk, Ronald Dieck, Andrew Stein
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Patent number: 8668707Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to bend the lung airway. The invention also discloses a method of bending a lung airway of a patient comprising inserting a device into the airway in a delivery configuration and bending the device into a deployed configuration, thereby bending the airway.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis, Michael Boutillette, Jaime Vasquez
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Patent number: 8632605Abstract: A lung volume reduction system is disclosed comprising an elongate implantable device adapted to be delivered to a lung airway of a patient in a delivery configuration and to change to a deployed configuration to compress lung tissue. The implant may be longer in axial length than an axial length of the target axial region in which it is deployed. Deployment may involve allowing an end of the implant to move relative to surrounding tissue while the implant is progressively deployed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Thompson, Nathan Aronson, Patrick Wu, David Lehrberg, Mark L. Mathis, Michael Boutillette, Jaime Vasquez
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Patent number: D818700Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: PneumRx, Inc.Inventors: David Lehrberg, Jeffrey W. Etter