Patents by Inventor Dominick Mastri
Dominick Mastri 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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Patent number: 9017281Abstract: A valve assembly and method are provided for selectively controlling a flow of pressurized fluid from a fluid source to trocar assemblies. The valve assembly includes a first coupling configured and adapted to couple to a primary trocar assembly for directing pressurized fluid and a second coupling to couple to a secondary trocar assembly. A third coupling is provided to couple to a source of pressurized fluid for directing pressurized fluid from the source to the first and second couplings. Also provided is at least one valve member adapted and configured to be operable in at least first and second operating positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Raymond Y. Tang, Ralph Stearns, Kenneth Blier
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Patent number: 8974569Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 8961396Abstract: A surgical instrument adapted and configured for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures includes a shaft, an end effector and a proximal handle. The longitudinal shaft has proximal and distal end portions, and defines a longitudinal axis of the surgical instrument. The distal end effector is connected to the distal end portion of the shaft, and is adapted and configured for performing a surgical task. The proximal handle portion is operably connected to the proximal end portion of the longitudinal shaft and has an actuatable portion operably connected to the end effector to result in movement of the end effector. The distal end portion of the shaft can be laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the shaft and/or have one or more bends or curves formed therein. The proximal portion of the shaft can include at least one bend to allow for comfortable positioning of a surgeon's hands.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Azarbarzin, Dominick Mastri, Ralph Stearns
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Publication number: 20150025323Abstract: A trocar assembly for creating a pneumatic seal during a minimally-invasive surgical procedure. The trocar assembly including an elongated body having a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal end portion of the body defining a housing. A fluid supply plenum is defined in the housing configured to deliver pressurized insufflation fluid to a nozzle. The nozzle configured for directing pressurized fluid into the lumen and creating a pneumatic seal. A fluid return plenum is defined in the housing configured to collect spent insufflation fluid from as patient's abdominal cavity. The fluid return plenum including a plurality of axially and radially oriented elongate vanes configured to permit spent insufflation fluid to proceed between the vanes and direct spent insufflation fluid back to the fluid return plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Ralph Stearns, Raymond Yue-Sing Tang, Dominick Mastri
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Publication number: 20140323807Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical access devices (or surgical access ports) and related methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to such devices that are advantageously adapted for use in single-incision laparoscopic surgical (“SILS”) procedures The present invention also relates to kits and methods involving such surgical access devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin
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Patent number: 8795223Abstract: A trocar assembly for creating a pneumatic seal during a minimally-invasive surgical procedure. The trocar assembly including an elongated body having a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal end portion of the body defining a housing. A fluid supply plenum is defined in the housing configured to deliver pressurized insufflation fluid to a nozzle. The nozzle configured for directing pressurized fluid into the lumen and creating a pneumatic seal. A fluid return plenum is defined in the housing configured to collect spent insufflation fluid from as patient's abdominal cavity. The fluid return plenum including a plurality of axially and radially oriented elongate vanes configured to permit spent insufflation fluid to proceed between the vanes and direct spent insufflation fluid back to the fluid return plenum.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Stearns, Raymond Yue-Sing Tang, Dominick Mastri
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Patent number: 8795235Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical access devices (or surgical access ports) and related methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to such devices that are advantageously adapted for use in single-incision laparoscopic surgical (“SILS”) procedures The present invention also relates to kits and methods involving such surgical access devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20140171855Abstract: A coupling system is provided for connecting a tube set to a trocar that includes a multi-lumen trocar having a housing that includes a connector, wherein the connector has a plurality of coaxial flow passages defined therein by a plurality of concentric annular walls, a multi-lumen tube set including a plurality of tubes arranged in a parallel relationship, and a coupling including a generally cylindrical body having a first end portion configured to selectively mate with the coaxial flow passages of the connector of the trocar and a second end portion configured for attachment to the parallel tubes of the tube set.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: SURGIQUEST, INC.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kenneth Blier
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Publication number: 20140074015Abstract: A valve assembly and method are provided for selectively controlling a flow of pressurized fluid from a fluid source to trocar assemblies. The valve assembly includes a first coupling configured and adapted to couple to a primary trocar assembly for directing pressurized fluid and a second coupling to couple to a secondary trocar assembly. A third coupling is provided to couple to a source of pressurized fluid for directing pressurized fluid from the source to the first and second couplings. Also provided is at least one valve member adapted and configured to be operable in at least first and second operating positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Raymond Y. Tang, Ralph Stearns, Kenneth Blier
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Publication number: 20140025047Abstract: A surgical instrument adapted and configured for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures includes a shaft, an end effector and a proximal handle. The longitudinal shaft has proximal and distal end portions, and defines a longitudinal axis of the surgical instrument. The distal end effector is connected to the distal end portion of the shaft, and is adapted and configured for performing a surgical task. The proximal handle portion is operably connected to the proximal end portion of the longitudinal shaft and has an actuatable portion operably connected to the end effector to result in movement of the end effector. The distal end portion of the shaft can be laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the shaft and/or have one or more bends or curves formed therein. The proximal portion of the shaft can include at least one bend to allow for comfortable positioning of a surgeon's hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: SURGIQUEST, INC.Inventors: Kurt Azarbarzin, Dominick Mastri, Ralph Stearns
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Patent number: 8317815Abstract: A surgical trocar and penetrating tip therefor are provided. The tip includes a generally transparent body having proximal and distal ends and an opaque distal tip portion, an integral penetrating edge arranged at a distal end of the body, and inwardly tapered opposed facets formed on the body, converging with one another at the integral penetrating edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin
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Publication number: 20120245511Abstract: A trocar assembly for creating a pneumatic seal during a minimally-invasive surgical procedure. The trocar assembly including an elongated body having a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal end portion of the body defining a housing. A fluid supply plenum is defined in the housing configured to deliver pressurized insufflation fluid to a nozzle. The nozzle configured for directing pressurized fluid into the lumen and creating a pneumatic seal. A fluid return plenum is defined in the housing configured to collect spent insufflation fluid from as patient's abdominal cavity. The fluid return plenum including a plurality of axially and radially oriented elongate vanes configured to permit spent insufflation fluid to proceed between the vanes and direct spent insufflation fluid back to the fluid return plenum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: SurgiQuest, IncInventors: Ralph Stearns, Raymond Yue-Sing Tang, Dominick Mastri
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Publication number: 20120138523Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 8088189Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James Raymond Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Publication number: 20110266211Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 7976598Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski
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Patent number: 7806870Abstract: A surgical access device is disclosed that includes an access port having an elongated body with opposed proximal and distal end portions and defining a longitudinal axis, the body having a central lumen extending there through and having a resilient bulb portion formed between the proximal and distal end portions thereof, wherein the resilient bulb portion is adapted and configured to transition between a first condition in which the bulb portion has a first diameter and a first length and a second condition in which the bulb portion has a second diameter that is less than the first diameter and a second length that is greater than the first length, and wherein a telescoping guide tube assembly is disposed within the central lumen of the access port body for accommodating an elongated insertion device, wherein the guide tube assembly is adapted and configured to transition between a first length corresponding to the first condition of the bulb portion and a second length corresponding to the second conditionType: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: SurgiQuest, IncorporatedInventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin
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Patent number: D663838Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin, Peter Peabody Gale
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Patent number: D667954Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Dominick Mastri, Kurt Azarbarzin
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Patent number: RE44972Abstract: Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Matula, Dominick Mastri, James R. Parys, Ralph Stearns, Johnnie H. Copley, Christopher Estkowski