Patents by Inventor Gail M. Zaler
Gail M. Zaler 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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Publication number: 20240050632Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Patent number: 11826494Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Patent number: 11654216Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Patent number: 11497835Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: INTERSECT ENT, INC.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Patent number: 11110210Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Publication number: 20210187169Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
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Publication number: 20210030927Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
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Publication number: 20200206391Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
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Publication number: 20200108181Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
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Patent number: 10471185Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Publication number: 20190125935Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
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Patent number: 10010651Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
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Patent number: 9782283Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale, Richard E. Kaufman, Vijaykumar Rajasekhar
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Publication number: 20160354587Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for dilating tissues. In other variations, the dilatation device comprises a slotted or expandable tube that may expand to dilate tissue. In still other variations, the dilatation device comprises two or more hinged or movable plate members that separate to dilate tissue. In yet other variations, the dilation device may comprise one or more flexible members. One or more portions of the dilatation device may be detachable from the device in the body, and dilatation device may release one or more implants into the body. In some of these variations, the dilatation device may additionally be used to expand one or more implants or other devices within the body. In some variations the dilatation device may release one or more substances that may hold dilated tissue in a dilated configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, Richard E. KAUFMAN, David C. GALE, Bin HUANG, Susan P. STIMSON
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Patent number: 9446225Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for dilating tissues. In other variations, the dilatation device comprises a slotted or expandable tube that may expand to dilate tissue. In still other variations, the dilatation device comprises two or more hinged or movable plate members that separate to dilate tissue. In yet other variations, the dilation device may comprise one or more flexible members. One or more portions of the dilatation device may be detachable from the device in the body, and dilatation device may release one or more implants into the body. In some of these variations, the dilatation device may additionally be used to expand one or more implants or other devices within the body. In some variations the dilatation device may release one or more substances that may hold dilated tissue in a dilated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: INTERSECT ENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, Richard E. Kaufman, David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Susan P. Stimson
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Patent number: 8986341Abstract: Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale, Richard E. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20150081017Abstract: Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Anthony J. ABBATE, Bin HUANG, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE, Richard E. KAUFMAN
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Publication number: 20140283349Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Anthony J. ABBATE, Bin HUANG, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE, Richard E. KAUFMAN, Vijaykumar RAJASEKHAR
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Patent number: 8763222Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale, Richard E. Kaufman, Vijaykumar Rajasekhar
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Publication number: 20140154236Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for treating one or more conditions or symptoms associated with a tonsil procedure. In some variations, a drug-releasing device may be at least partially delivered to one or more tonsillar tissues before, during, or after a tonsil procedure. In some variations, the drug-releasing device may be configured to be biodegradable. In other variations, the drug-releasing device may comprise one or more hemostatic materials or one or more adhesives. The drug-releasing device may be configured to release one or more drugs or agents, such as, for example, one or more analgesics, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, combinations thereof and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: INTERSECT ENT, INC.Inventors: Jerome E. HESTER, Anthony J. ABBATE, Richard E. KAUFMAN, David C. GALE, Gail M. ZALER, Bin HUANG, Lisa EARNHARDT, Vijaykumar RAJASEKHAR