Patents by Inventor Gregory E. Sancoff
Gregory E. Sancoff 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: 20110226173Abstract: A marine vessel comprising: a command module; first and second buoyant tubular foils; and first and second struts for connecting the first and second buoyant tubular foils to the command module, respectively; wherein the first and second buoyant tubular foils provide substantially all of the buoyancy required for the marine vessel; and wherein the marine vessel further comprises first and second engines enclosed within the first and second buoyant tubular foils, respectively, and first and second propulsion units connected to the first and second engines, respectively, for moving the marine vessel through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo
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Patent number: 7666194Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end of the device such that a proximal end of the elongated element may exit from the distal end of the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die at the distal end of the device for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the distal end of the device, and a curved guide at the distal end for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the distal end of the device. In a further feature of the invention, a cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Patent number: 7131979Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. The device includes an advancement unit for advancing the flexible elongated element toward the end of the device such that the elongated element may exit from the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the device, and a curved guide for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the end of the device. A cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element. The cutting mechanism is adapted to deform the trailing end of the looped flexible elongated element so that the trailing end is forced distally, toward the subject being sutured.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: DVL Acquisition Sub, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Patent number: 7131978Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: DVL Acquisition Sub, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Charles H. Pugsley, Jr.
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Patent number: 7081124Abstract: Apparatus for approximating and closing the walls of a hole or puncture in a physiological shell structure which, in one preferred form, comprises a pair of components that manipulate wire suture. The first component, sometimes referred to herein as a suture introducer, locates the edges of the hole and passes wire suture through them. The second component, sometimes referred to herein as a suture tensioner, gathers the free ends of the wire suture and twists them together, which in turn closes the hole. After the wire suture has been twisted sufficiently to effect closure, the excess wire is trimmed away. The apparatus can deploy more than one wire suture at a time if desired. Using self-locating features and tactile feedback, the apparatus is particularly well adapted to access remote surgical sites.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: DVL Acquistions Sub, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 7037315Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a distal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: DVL Aquisition Sub, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Joseph A. DiCarlo
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Patent number: 7011668Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: DVL Acquistion Sub, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field
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Publication number: 20040254592Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. The device includes an advancement unit for advancing the flexible elongated element toward the end of the device such that the elongated element may exit from the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the device, and a curved guide for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the end of the device. A cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element. The cutting mechanism is adapted to deform the trailing end of the looped flexible elongated element so that the trailing end is forced distally, toward the subject being sutured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Patent number: 6786913Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field
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Publication number: 20040158267Abstract: An apparatus for placing multiple sutures during anastomosis of physiological vessels includes a crown portion having a plurality of strands connected together by one or more circular bands. The strands each form a point at one end with a curved hook at the same end. The curved hook acts as a suture to retain one or more of the vessels. An alternative embodiment includes a plurality of strands, or wires, that are inserted through one or more vessels to simultaneously place multiple sutures. The present invention also comprises a method for placing a plurality of sutures simultaneously with an apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, John T. Rice, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 6767352Abstract: A device is disclosed for joining a first layer of material to a second layer of material, the device comprising a handle, a first jaw and a second jaw mounted on the handle, at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw being moveable relative to the other; the first jaw defining therein: a first channel for retaining a wire guide; a second channel extending from the first channel for supporting a suture wire extending from the wire guide; and a passageway for retaining a cutting bar; the second channel being curved to impart a looping configuration to portions of the suture wire passed therethrough; a wire advancing actuator mounted on the handle for moving the suture wire through the second channel and through the first and second layers of material in the looping configuration; and a wire cutting actuator mounted on the handle for moving the cutting bar into cutting engagement with the suture wire, wherein the suture wire in the looping configuration joins the first layer of material to the second layeType: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Publication number: 20040133221Abstract: A connector assembly for joining a graft vessel to a target vessel. The assembly includes a tubular connector member provided with tines at a distal end thereof, the tines extending inwardly of the connector member and then radially outwardly and then proximally at sharp ends thereof, the tines being adapted to engage end portions of the graft vessel and thereafter wall portions of the target vessel, a spreader portion comprising a tubular body slidably disposed in the tubular connector member and movable to engage the inwardly extending tines and force the tines into position substantially disposed in a hypothetical extension of walls of the connector member, and a seal portion slidably disposed around the connector member and provided with flanges for engagement with the target vessel in wall areas proximate the tines to clamp target vessel wall portions to the tines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Jack Robertson, Frederic P. Field
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Publication number: 20040092967Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Charles H. Pugsley
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Publication number: 20040087979Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end of the device such that a proximal end of the elongated element may exit from the distal end of the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die at the distal end of the device for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the distal end of the device, and a curved guide at the distal end for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the distal end of the device. In a further feature of the invention, a cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Patent number: 6682540Abstract: An apparatus for placing multiple sutures during anastomosis of physiological vessels includes a crown portion having a plurality of strands connected together by one or more circular bands. The strands each form a point at one end with a curved hook at the same end. The curved hook acts as a suture to retain one or more of the vessels. An alternative embodiment includes a plurality of strands, or wires, that are inserted through one or more vessels to simultaneously place multiple sutures. The present invention also comprises a method for placing a plurality of sutures simultaneously with an apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, John T. Rice, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 6679895Abstract: A suture placer for placing a length of suture wire through tissue such that the suture wire is directed into the tissue and then back out again.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field
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Patent number: 6663643Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end of the device such that a proximal end of the elongated element may exit from the distal end of the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a first curved die at the distal end of the device for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the distal end of the device, and a second curved die at the distal end for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the distal end of the device. In a further feature of the invention, a cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Publication number: 20030171761Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Brett Guyer, John T. Rice
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Publication number: 20030114863Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, and an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end of the device such that a proximal end of the elongated element may exit from the distal end of the device with sufficient force to pass through the subject. The device also includes a curved die at the distal end of the device for imparting a looping configuration to portions of the flexible elongated element exiting the distal end of the device, and a curved guide at the distal end for receiving the looped flexible elongated element as it returns to the distal end of the device. In a further feature of the invention, a cutting mechanism is provided to permit the looped flexible elongated element to be separated from the remainder of the flexible elongated element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
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Publication number: 20030105475Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field