Patents by Inventor Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas 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: 11051821Abstract: A surgical string applicator for anastomosis surgery is provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft; a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to the elongate shaft, each jaw having an opening at its distal end, one or more surgical strings housed in the jaws in a form of an open loop with one end of the surgical string at the distal end of one jaw and an opposing end of the surgical string at the distal end of the other jaw, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string around a tubular organ; and a handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Publication number: 20190223873Abstract: A surgical string applicator for anastomosis surgery is provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft; a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to the elongate shaft, each jaw having an opening at its distal end, one or more surgical strings housed in the jaws in a form of an open loop with one end of the surgical string at the distal end of one jaw and an opposing end of the surgical string at the distal end of the other jaw, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string around a tubular organ; and a handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: 10285706Abstract: A surgical string applicator and method of use for anastomosis surgery are provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft, a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to a distal end of the shaft, one or more jaws including one or more grooves along an inner surface of the jaw, each of the grooves configured to receive therein at least a portion of a surgical string, such as a zip-tie, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string; and a handle portion connected to the proximal end of the shaft; the handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Publication number: 20170056020Abstract: A surgical string applicator and method of use for anastomosis surgery are provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft, a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to a distal end of the shaft, one or more jaws including one or more grooves along an inner surface of the jaw, each of the grooves configured to receive therein at least a portion of a surgical string, such as a zip-tie, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string; and a handle portion connected to the proximal end of the shaft; the handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: 9526502Abstract: A surgical string applicator and method of use for anastomosis surgery are provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft, a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to a distal end of the shaft, one or more jaws including one or more grooves along an inner surface of the jaw, each of the grooves configured to receive therein at least a portion of a surgical string, such as a zip-tie, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string; and a handle portion connected to the proximal end of the shaft; the handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: 8211129Abstract: A double or triple zip-tied anastomosis surgery method is provided. The method includes circumferentially fastening a first and a second zip-tie around a tubular organ or a connecting region between two tubular organs, with the first and second zip-ties beside each other; dissecting the tubular organ or the connecting region at a space between the first and second zip-ties, forming a first tubular portion with a first zip-tied end and a second tubular portion with a second zip-tied end; resecting a target segment from the second tubular portion, and centrally fastened the resected end; then rejoining the first and the second tubular portions together using a circular stapler, with staples encircling the first zip-tied end and the centrally fastened resected end; and cutting and removing tissues and zip-tie encircled by the staples to recreate a tubular pathway, with a smooth interface between the two tubular portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: 8127459Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for orotracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations, LLCInventors: Rogean R. Nunes, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas, Steven D. Wexner
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Publication number: 20110214305Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for orotracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: UNIQUE SURGICAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Rogean R. Nunes, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas, Steven D. Wexner
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Publication number: 20110152900Abstract: A surgical string applicator and the method of use for anastomosis surgery are provided. The surgical string applicator includes an elongate shaft, a string applying assembly including a pair of opposing jaws connected to a distal end of the shaft, one or more jaws including one or more grooves along an inner surface of the jaw, each of the grooves configured to receive therein at least a portion of a surgical string, such as a zip-tie to be applied, and a string fastening mechanism adapted to engage and fasten the surgical string; and a handle portion connected to the proximal end of the shaft; the handle portion including control mechanisms adapted to open and close at least one of the jaws and to actuate the string fastening mechanism. Further provided is an intra-lumenal position guide to be used together with the surgical string applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: UNIQUE SURGICAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: 7954251Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for orotracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations, LLCInventors: Rogean R. Nunes, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas, Steven D. Wexner
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Publication number: 20100205817Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for oratracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: UNIQUE SURGICAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Rogean R. Nunes, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas, Steven D. Wexner
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Publication number: 20090281560Abstract: A double or triple zip-tied anastomosis surgery method is provided. The method includes circumferentially fastening a first and a second zip-ties around a tubular organ or a connecting region between two tubular organs, with the first and second zip-ties beside each other with a space therebetween; dissecting the tubular organ or the connecting region at the space between the first and second zip-ties, forming a first tubular portion with a first zip-tied end and a second tubular portion with a second zip-tied end; resecting a target segment from the second tubular portion, and centrally fastened the resected end; then rejoining the first and the second tubular portions together using a circular stapler, with staples encircling the first zip-tied end and the centrally fastened resected end; and cutting and removing tissues and zip-tie encircled by the staples to recreate a tubular pathway, with a smooth interface between the two tubular portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Steven D. Wexner, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas
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Patent number: D682425Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Unique Surgical Innovations, LLCInventors: Rogean R. Nunes, Francisco Sergio Pinheiro Regadas, Steven D. Wexner