Patents by Inventor Gary Steese-Bradley

Gary Steese-Bradley 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: 20190374716
    Abstract: A system for serially injecting liquids includes a syringe body, proximal and distal stopper members disposed in the syringe body, a first liquid in a distal chamber, a second liquid in a proximal chamber, a plunger member, and a needle hub assembly coupled to a distal needle interface of the syringe body. The plunger member includes a needle retention feature disposed in a plunger interior, an energy-storage member disposed in the plunger interior, and an energy-storage member latching member disposed in the plunger interior. The needle assembly includes a needle having a needle proximal end feature, a hub, and a needle latching member configured to couple the needle to the hub. Manipulating the plunger member to insert the proximal stopper member distally relative to the syringe body initially expels the first liquid, then the second liquid. The needle is at least partially retractable into plunger interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: CREDENCE MEDSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Diaz, Jeff Tillack, Alan E. Shluzas, John F. Shanley, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley, John Merhige
  • Publication number: 20190125975
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: CREDENCE MEDSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 10173010
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: CREDENCE MEDSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 10010677
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: CREDENCE MEDSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20180161518
    Abstract: A system for injecting includes a syringe body defining a proximal opening and a distal needle interface. The system also includes a plunger member defining a plunger interior and configured to be manually manipulated to insert a stopper member relative to the syringe body. The plunger member includes a needle retention feature disposed in the plunger interior, an energy-storage member disposed in the plunger interior, and an energy-storage member latching member disposed in the plunger interior. The system further includes a needle hub assembly coupled to the distal needle interface of the syringe body. The needle assembly includes a needle having a needle proximal end feature, a hub, and a needle latching member configured to couple the needle to the hub. The needle is retractable into plunger interior upon manipulation of the plunger member to actuate the energy-storage member latching member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Credence MedSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley, Mina M. Leung
  • Publication number: 20180117261
    Abstract: A system for mixing drug products and injecting includes a syringe body, proximal and distal stopper members disposed in the syringe body, a plunger member, and a needle hub assembly coupled to the distal needle interface of the syringe body. The proximal and distal stopper members form a proximal drug chamber between there between and a distal drug chamber between the distal stopper member and a distal end of the syringe body. The plunger member includes a needle retention feature, an energy-storage member, and an energy-storage member latching member all disposed in disposed in a plunger interior. First and second sizes of the respective proximal and distal drug chambers can be modified by movement of the proximal and distal stopper members relative to the syringe body. The needle is at least partially retractable into plunger interior upon manipulation of the plunger member relative to the syringe body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Credence MedSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Steese-Bradley, Stephen H. Diaz, Alan E. Shluzas, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, John Merhige
  • Patent number: 9622774
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ENTOURAGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160279333
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Credence Medsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160213361
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160206834
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; and a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially inserted into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Credence Medsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, John F. Shanley, Jeff Tillack, Dan Thayer, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160128724
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160030082
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160000461
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 9186176
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 9161778
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: ENTOURAGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 9044267
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: ENTOURAGE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20150088194
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Patent number: 8926657
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, John F. Shanley, Alan E. Shluzas, Stephen H. Diaz, Gary Steese-Bradley
  • Publication number: 20140100608
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank LITVACK, John F. SHANLEY, Alan E. SHLUZAS, Stephen H. DIAZ, Gary STEESE-BRADLEY
  • Publication number: 20140100594
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Entourage Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank LITVACK, John F. SHANLEY, Alan E. SHLUZAS, Stephen H. DIAZ, Gary STEESE-BRADLEY