Patents by Inventor Gabriela Hernandez Meza
Gabriela Hernandez Meza 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: 9561337Abstract: A device for removing secretions from an artificial tube is provided. The device may include a clearing catheter and a driving mechanism that may apply repetitive motion to the clearing catheter. In another version of the device, the clearing catheter may dispense irrigation fluid and aspirate the irrigation fluid. The clearing catheter may have an irrigation and an aspiration lumen that may both reciprocate with the clearing catheter. In another version a compliant member into which irrigation fluid is located may be present.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan S Clement, Roger B Bagwell, Katherine M Erdley, Brian M Park, Casey A Scruggs, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza
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Publication number: 20160374723Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, a feedback system monitors electromechanical properties of a control signal of the device and automatically modifies control based thereon, e.g., electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Actuated Medical, lnc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Roger B. Bagwell, Ryan S. Clement, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Ryan M. Sheehan, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 9308348Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, for example, in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. The devices and methods provide a controller comprising at least one actuator for generating repetitive motion, and a stem coupled to the at least one actuator. The stem includes at least one fluid source, a conduit member in fluidic communication with the fluid source, and a reciprocating member at least partially disposed within the conduit member and configured to accept the repetitive motion. The fluid source includes a deformable reservoir and/or a port.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza
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Patent number: 9101700Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Brian M Park, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Josue R Crespo, Paul L Frankhouser
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Patent number: 9011606Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Paul L Frankhouser, Maureen L Mulvihill, Josue R Crespo, Brian M Park, Dana B Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L Demers
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Patent number: 8906169Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Brian M Park, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Dana B Mallen, Paul L Frankhouser, Josue R Crespo, Debora L Demers
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Publication number: 20140188055Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Brian M. Park, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Josue R. Crespo, Paul L. Frankhouser
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Publication number: 20140102445Abstract: A device for removing secretions from an artificial tube is provided. The device may include a clearing catheter and a driving mechanism that may apply repetitive motion to the clearing catheter. In another version of the device, the clearing catheter may dispense irrigation fluid and aspirate the irrigation fluid. The clearing catheter may have an irrigation and an aspiration lumen that may both reciprocate with the clearing catheter. In another version a compliant member into which irrigation fluid is located may be present.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Ryan S. Clement, Roger B. Bagwell, Kathleen M. Erdley, Brian M. Park, Casey A. Scruggs, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza
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Patent number: 8690861Abstract: A device for the in situ clearing of blockages in a tube includes a controller and a clearing member. The controller can have a housing and an actuator for generating repetitive motion. The clearing member can be releasably coupled to the controller and suitable for insertion in the tube. The tube can be at least partially disposed within a living being. The controller can be located external to the living being. The clearing member can have a first end releasably coupled to the actuator, at least one flexible section which permits axial displacement of the clearing member, and a second end suitable for repetitively engaging and disrupting the blockage. The flexible section permits the clearing member to repetitively engage and disrupt the blockage within one of a straight and a curved portion of the artificial tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20140039448Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20140039419Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Brian M. Park, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Dana B. Mallen, Paul L. Frankhouser, Josue R. Crespo, Debora L. Demers
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Patent number: 8603254Abstract: A method for the in situ clearing of blockages in artificial tubes completely or partially disposed within a living being is described. The method includes coupling a first end of a releasably-securable flexible clearing member to a controller, inserting a second working end of the flexible clearing member into an opening in the artificial tube, energizing the controller such that said flexible clearing member experiences repetitive motion, and positioning the flexible clearing member such that the second working end of the flexible clearing member comes into repetitive contact with the blockage for clearing the blockage therein. The controller remains outside of the living being and the flexible clearing member clears the blockage when positioned within a straight portion or within a curved portion of the artificial tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Patent number: 8574377Abstract: A device for the breaking-apart of occlusions includes a stationary fitting, a hollow tube and a second fitting configured to reciprocate so as to cause the hollow tube to be compressed and expanded. The hollow tube is coupled on one side to the stationary fitting, and the stationary fitting provides access to a hollow portion of the hollow tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20130018331Abstract: A device for the breaking-apart of occlusions includes a stationary fitting, a hollow tube and a second fitting configured to reciprocate so as to cause the hollow tube to be compressed and expanded. The hollow tube is coupled on one side to the stationary fitting, and the stationary fitting provides access to a hollow portion of the hollow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ACTUATED MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20130018305Abstract: A method for the in situ clearing of blockages in artificial tubes completely or partially disposed within a living being is described. The method includes coupling a first end of a releasably-securable flexible clearing member to a controller, inserting a second working end of the flexible clearing member into an opening in the artificial tube, energizing the controller such that said flexible clearing member experiences repetitive motion, and positioning the flexible clearing member such that the second working end of the flexible clearing member comes into repetitive contact with the blockage for clearing the blockage therein. The controller remains outside of the living being and the flexible clearing member clears the blockage when positioned within a straight portion or within a curved portion of the artificial tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20130018304Abstract: A device for the in situ clearing of blockages in a tube includes a controller and a clearing member. The controller can have a housing and an actuator for generating repetitive motion. The clearing member can be releasably coupled to the controller and suitable for insertion in the tube. The tube can be at least partially disposed within a living being. The controller can be located external to the living being. The clearing member can have a first end releasably coupled to the actuator, at least one flexible section which permits axial displacement of the clearing member, and a second end suitable for repetitively engaging and disrupting the blockage. The flexible section permits the clearing member to repetitively engage and disrupt the blockage within one of a straight and a curved portion of the artificial tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Patent number: 8262645Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. The devices and methods provide an elongated clearing member having a first end that is coupled to a driving mechanism and having a second working end that is subjected to repetitive motion for clearing blockages within the artificial tube. The elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers
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Publication number: 20110106019Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. The devices and methods provide an elongated clearing member having a first end that is coupled to a driving mechanism and having a second working end that is subjected to repetitive motion for clearing blockages within the artificial tube. The elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: PIEZO RESONANCE INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers