Patents by Inventor Gregory Alan Pulido

Gregory Alan Pulido 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING SECRETION FLOW INTO A FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT CATHETER
    Publication number: 20110251509
    Abstract: Devices systems and methods are disclosed for preventing or inhibiting secretions from entering the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs, or removing collected secretions. The catheter comprises an expandable element, a cover, or an internal component configured to prevent or inhibit secretion flow into the lumen. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises a distal end configured to facilitate air flow, absorb secretions or repel secretions away from the catheter tip. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an internal element such as a coilable wire, or an obturator configured to prevent secretions from being drawn into the lumen, or to actively remove the secretions. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an element to dry, aerate or aspirate the lung passageways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Niyazi Beyhan, Surag Mantri, Hoang Nguyen, Son Gia, Gregory Alan Pulido, Dushyant Jivanlal Shah, George Surjan, Gregory Michael Ruhf, Lutz Freitag