Patents by Inventor Elias A. Zerbouni

Elias A. Zerbouni 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).

  • Methods for defining and marking tissue
    Patent number: 9216069
    Abstract: In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: DEVICOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni
  • METHODS FOR DEFINING AND MARKING TISSUE
    Publication number: 20100113920
    Abstract: In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni
  • Methods for defining and marking tissue
    Patent number: 7625397
    Abstract: In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni
  • Methods for marking a biopsy site
    Patent number: 7229417
    Abstract: Implantable devices and methods of use are disclosed for marking the location of a biopsy or surgery for the purpose of identification. The methods include providing a biodegradable radiodense implant and taking a tissue sample from a biopsy site within a breast of a patient. The biodegradable implant is then positioned at the biopsy site. The tissue sample is tested and the biopsy site is then relocated. In one embodiment, the entire implant is radiodense. In another embodiment, the entire implant is biodegradable. Methods of using a biodegradable implant having a radiodense material and a biodegradable implant that is visible using an imaging system are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni
  • Devices and methods for marking a biopsy site
    Publication number: 20060074443
    Abstract: A biopsy localization device made according to the invention includes an intracorporeal delivery cannula and at least one marker disposed within an inner lumen of the delivery cannula. The marker includes an expandable fibrous body with at least one radiographically detectable marker element. The expandable fibrous body may also be bioabsorbable. Methods of use of the device are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Seth Foerster, Fred Burbank, Mark Ritchart, Elias Zerbouni
  • Methods for marking a biopsy site
    Publication number: 20050049489
    Abstract: Implantable devices and methods of use are disclosed for marking the location of a biopsy or surgery for the purpose of identification. The methods include providing a biodegradable radiodense implant and taking a tissue sample from a biopsy site within a breast of a patient. The biodegradable implant is then positioned at the biopsy site. The tissue sample is tested and the biopsy site is then relocated. In one embodiment, the entire implant is radiodense. In another embodiment, the entire implant is biodegradable. Methods of using a biodegradable implant having a radiodense material and a biodegradable implant that is visible using an imaging system are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Seth Foerster, Fred Burbank, Mark Ritchart, Elias Zerbouni
  • Methods and devices for defining and marking tissue
    Publication number: 20040024304
    Abstract: In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni
  • Methods for defining and marking tissue
    Publication number: 20020026201
    Abstract: In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Seth A. Foerster, Fred H. Burbank, Mark A. Ritchart, Elias A. Zerbouni