Patents by Inventor Glenn Foy

Glenn Foy 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).

  • Expansile device for use in blood vessels and tracts in the body and method
    Patent number: 8323305
    Abstract: A device for expansion within a blood vessel having a wall defining a lumen in the body. The device comprises an elongated tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and having a longitudinal axis. An expansile member is carried by the distal extremity of the elongated tubular member and is movable between contracted and expanded configurations. A deformable membrane having proximal and distal outer surfaces at least partially covers the expansile member in the expanded configuration. The proximal and distal outer surfaces have substantially different configurations when the expansile member is in the expanded configuration. Deployment means is carried by the proximal extremity of the elongated tubular member and is coupled to the expansile member for moving the expansile member between the contracted and expanded configurations. A handle assembly is carried by the proximal extremity of the elongated tubular member and coupled to said deployment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cardiva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon H. Epstein, Todd E. Lempert, Brian B. Martin, David M. Taylor, Richard M. Romley, Zia Yassinzadeh, Glenn Foy
  • Method and System for Cryoablating Fibroadenomas
    Publication number: 20120035602
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Patent number: 7959625
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and System for Cryoablating Fibroadenomas
    Publication number: 20110040298
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Patent number: 7780658
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Sanarus Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating tumors
    Patent number: 7458379
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Publication number: 20070043343
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Littrup, Seth Stabinsky, Kevin Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Patent number: 7128738
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Dual lumen device for biopsy and treatment of breast tumors and method for use
    Publication number: 20060009712
    Abstract: A device for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and lesions within the body. A cannula adapted to apply suction through the lumen of the catheter to the tumor or lesion is described. The lumen has a self sealing valve through which a cryoprobe is inserted while the suction is being applied. The cryoprobe is then inserted into the lesion, and operated to ablate the lesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Van Bladel, Seth Stabinsky, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy, Paul Mikus
  • Method and system for cryoablating tumors
    Publication number: 20050288658
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Littrup, Seth Stabinsky, Kevin Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Device for biopsy and treatment of breast tumors
    Patent number: 6945942
    Abstract: A device for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and lesions within the body. A cannula adapted to apply suction through the lumen of the catheter to the tumor or lesion is described. The lumen has a self sealing valve through which a cryoprobe is inserted while the suction is being applied. The cryoprobe is then inserted into the lesion, and operated to ablate the lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin H. Van Bladel, Seth Stabinsky, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy, Paul Mikus
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Publication number: 20050033273
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Littrup, Seth Stabinsky, Kevin Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Patent number: 6789545
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Expansile device for use in blood vessels and tracts in the body and method
    Publication number: 20040176798
    Abstract: A device for expansion within a blood vessel having a wall defining a lumen in the body. The device comprises an elongated tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and having a longitudinal axis. An expansile member is carried by the distal extremity of the elongated tubular member and is movable between contracted and expanded configurations. A deformable membrane having proximal and distal outer surfaces at least partially covers the expansile member in the expanded configuration. The proximal and distal outer surfaces have substantially different configurations when the expansile member is in the expanded configuration. Deployment means is carried by the proximal extremity of the elongated tubular member and is coupled to the expansile member for moving the expansile member between the contracted and expanded configurations. A handle assembly is carried by the proximal extremity of the elongated tubular member and coupled to said deployment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Cardiva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon H. Epstein, Todd E. Lempert, Brian B. Martin, David M. Taylor, Richard M. Romley, Zia Yassinzadeh, Glenn Foy
  • Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas
    Publication number: 20040082943
    Abstract: A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: SanarusMedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Littrup, Seth A. Stabinsky, Kevin Van Bladel, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy
  • Device for biopsy and treatment of breast tumors
    Publication number: 20030093008
    Abstract: A device for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and lesions within the body. A cannula adapted to apply suction through the lumen of the catheter to the tumor or lesion is described. The lumen has a self sealing valve through which a cryoprobe is inserted while the suction is being applied. The cryoprobe is then inserted into the lesion, and operated to ablate the lesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Sanarus, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin H. Van Bladel, Seth Stabinsky, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy, Paul Mikus
  • Device for biopsy and treatment of breast tumors
    Patent number: 6494844
    Abstract: A device for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and lesions within the body. A cannula adapted to apply suction through the lumen of the catheter to the tumor or lesion is described. The lumen has a self sealing valve through which a cryoprobe is inserted while the suction is being applied. The cryoprobe is then inserted into the lesion, and operated to ablate the lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Sanarus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin H. Van Bladel, Seth Stabinsky, Lisa Zindel, Glenn Foy, Paul Mikus