Patents by Inventor Dominique Filloux

Dominique Filloux 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).

  • Publication number: 20240058055
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Csaba Truckai
  • Patent number: 11903722
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux
  • Publication number: 20230389857
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 11832875
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Csaba Truckai
  • Patent number: 11766212
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervical inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20230240704
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a tissue resection device may include a handle including an elongate tubular body defining a central longitudinal axis, and a palm grip extending from the elongate tubular body, the palm grip being configured to be engaged by a palm of a user; a trigger member extending from the elongate tubular body, the trigger member being configured to be engaged by one or more fingers of the user; and a drive mechanism disposed within the elongate tubular body, the drive mechanism being configured to move a tissue resection element extending distally from the elongate tubular body. The trigger member is engaged with the drive mechanism such that translation of the trigger member relative to the handle actuates the drive mechanism. The trigger member is configured to translate parallel to the central longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Estela Hilario, Dominique Filloux, Sean Darby
  • Publication number: 20220330883
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux
  • Patent number: 11382557
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20220151690
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos TOTH, Robin BEK, Dominique FILLOUX, Tejas N. MAZMUDAR, Csaba TRUCKAI
  • Publication number: 20220015689
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervical inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 11191588
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Csaba Truckai
  • Publication number: 20210345941
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos TOTH, Robin BEK, Dominique FILLOUX
  • Patent number: 11020045
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 10932712
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos Toth, Robin Bek, Dominique Filloux
  • Publication number: 20190350644
    Abstract: A system for treating uterine tissue comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between said proximal and distal ends. An energy applicator at the distal end of the elongated shaft is actuatable between a non-expanded shape to be inserted through a patient's cervical canal and an expanded shape to conform to the walls of the patient's uterus. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the elongated shaft. The handle may include first and second moveable grips coupled to actuate the energy applicator with an upper spring and a lower spring disposed to urge the first and second moveable grips to move apart. An inflatable seal may be located at a distal end of the elongated shaft with a thermally insulating sleeve disposed over the elongated shaft proximal to the inflatable seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
  • Publication number: 20190142331
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 10213151
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20180303404
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Akos TOTH, Robin BEK, Dominique FILLOUX
  • Publication number: 20180263550
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20180214067
    Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario