Patents by Inventor Eugene Duval

Eugene Duval 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: 20250031949
    Abstract: Methods for preventing contamination of an endoscope may include coupling a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a rigidizing flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath. The sheath may be rigidized to enhance insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20250025023
    Abstract: Methods for preventing contamination of an endoscope may include coupling a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a rigidizing flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath. The sheath may be rigidized to enhance insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Patent number: 12102289
    Abstract: Methods for preventing contamination of an endoscope may include coupling a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a rigidizing flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath. The sheath may be rigidized to enhance insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Thomas Hsiu, Niklas J. Helmick, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Eugene Duval, Christopher J. Hasser, James M. Hayes, Elias Eleftheriades, Kai Pohlhammer
  • Publication number: 20240198136
    Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: David LARKIN, William KNAPP, Eugene DUVAL, Layton HALE, David MEER, Matthew DIGGS
  • Publication number: 20240188805
    Abstract: Methods for preventing contamination of an endoscope may include coupling a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a rigidizing flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath. The sheath may be rigidized to enhance insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Patent number: 11937778
    Abstract: Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Thomas Hsiu, Niklas J. Helmick, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Eugene Duval, Christopher J. Hasser, James M. Hayes, Elias Eleftheriades, Kai Pohlhammer
  • Patent number: 11878185
    Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: RefleXion Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Duval, David Meer, Layton Hale, David Larkin
  • Publication number: 20230346200
    Abstract: Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20230346204
    Abstract: Sheaths that may be used with endoscopes, and in particular, robotic endoscopes and/or telescoping endoscopes, as well as method of using these sheaths to prevent cross-contamination between patients and contamination of the endoscope are described. These sheaths include both an outer sheath for covering the outside of the endoscope and one or more inner sheaths for covering a lumen of the endoscope, and are configured so as not to interfere with the flexibility or operation of the endoscope. These sheaths may reduce or eliminate the need for endoscope cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20230346205
    Abstract: A port adapter manifold may couple to one or more multi-lumen catheters to form sealed individual connections between each lumen of the multi-lumen catheter, allowing controlled access to each lumen. Described herein are apparatuses and methods, including in particular endoscope sheath systems, that include a port adapter manifold that is configured to couple to a proximal end region of a multi-lumen catheter to form a plurality of sealed ports in fluid communication with each lumen of the multi-lumen catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Thomas HSIU, Niklas J. HELMICK, Stephan T. HOFFMANN, Eugene DUVAL, Christopher J. HASSER, James M. HAYES, Elias ELEFTHERIADES, Kai POHLHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20220193451
    Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Eugene DUVAL, Layton HALE, David LARKIN
  • Publication number: 20160361566
    Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: David LARKIN, William KNAPP, Eugene DUVAL, Layton HALE, David MEER, Matthew DIGGS
  • Publication number: 20080183038
    Abstract: A biological navigation device that can be attached or integrated with an elongated element, such as a colonoscope, is disclosed. The device can be used for navigation through a biological lumen. The device can have an everting tube controllably tearable substantially in the direction of the long axis of the device. The elongated element can be deployed through a channel formed in the inner virtual space of the channel extending along the long axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Loma Vista Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Quillin Tilson, Eugene Duval
  • Publication number: 20080071289
    Abstract: Two surgical instruments are inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instruments exit at an intermediate position of the guide tube and are oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as they exit. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tube's distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Cooper, David Rosa, David Larkin, Matthew Williams, Eugene Duval
  • Publication number: 20080071290
    Abstract: A surgical instrument extends through a guide tube and exits at an intermediate position of the guide tube. The instrument includes a parallel motion mechanism that changes the position of a distal end of the surgical instrument without changing the orientation of the distal end. An image capture component is at the distal end of the guide tube, and a joint allows the image capture component to move while the intermediate position remains stationary. The configuration allows a cross section of the guide tube to be oblong. In some aspects, a joint for the image capture component is placed between exit ports for surgical instruments, which allows the guide tube cross section to be further reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Larkin, Thomas Cooper, David Shafer, David Rosa, Matthew Williams, Eugene Duval
  • Publication number: 20080071291
    Abstract: Two surgical instruments are extended through a single guide tube in a telemanipulation system. Telemanipulation actuators move each of the instruments in all six Cartesian degrees of freedom independently of any guide tube movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Duval, Thomas Cooper
  • Publication number: 20080065099
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instrument exits at an intermediate position of the guide tube and is oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as it exits. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tubers distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The guide tube is jointed to allow the image capture component to be moved. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: THOMAS COOPER, David Rosa, Matthew Williams, Eugene Duval
  • Publication number: 20080065110
    Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical instrument includes a U-turn mechanism that transmits actuating forces around a U-turn. The U-turn mechanism is coupled between segments of the instrument and has a bend radius that is smaller than flexible arms having a similar cross section diameter. The actuating forces transmitted by the U-turn mechanism are used to move distal components of the instrument, such as an end effector and a wrist mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical INC.
    Inventors: Eugene Duval, David Shafer, Bruce Schena
  • Publication number: 20080065097
    Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical instrument includes a U-turn mechanism that transmits actuating forces around a U-turn. The U-turn mechanism is coupled between segments of the instrument and has a bend radius that is smaller than flexible arms having a similar cross section diameter. The actuating forces transmitted by the U-turn mechanism are used to move distal components of the instrument, such as an end effector and a wrist mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Duval, Bruce Schena