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).

  • Publication number: 20110226173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo
  • Patent number: 7666194
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Patent number: 7131979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: DVL Acquisition Sub, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Patent number: 7131978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: DVL Acquisition Sub, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Charles H. Pugsley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7081124
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: DVL Acquistions Sub, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field
  • Patent number: 7037315
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: DVL Aquisition Sub, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Joseph A. DiCarlo
  • Patent number: 7011668
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: DVL Acquistion Sub, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field
  • Publication number: 20040254592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Patent number: 6786913
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field
  • Publication number: 20040158267
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, John T. Rice, Frederic P. Field
  • Patent number: 6767352
    Abstract: 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 laye
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Publication number: 20040133221
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Jack Robertson, Frederic P. Field
  • Publication number: 20040092967
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Joseph A. DiCarlo, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Charles H. Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20040087979
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Patent number: 6682540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, John T. Rice, Frederic P. Field
  • Patent number: 6679895
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field
  • Patent number: 6663643
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Onux Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Publication number: 20030171761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Brett Guyer, John T. Rice
  • Publication number: 20030114863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Gregory E. Sancoff
  • Publication number: 20030105475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory E. Sancoff, Douglas A. Fogg, Frederic P. Field