Patents by Inventor Gregory Pepe
Gregory Pepe 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: 20230363810Abstract: Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Mark C. Szymanski, Michael A. Chimiak, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Patent number: 11712281Abstract: Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Mark C. Szymanski, Michael A. Chimiak, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20230078525Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for filtering and surgical procedures. An exemplary apparatus includes an evacuation tube having a filter, a long axis and a hollow conduit extending through the long axis, the hollow conduit fluidly connecting a tube inlet and a tube outlet, the filter located within the hollow conduit operable to remove particles from a flow passing through the hollow conduit from the tube inlet to the tube outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Michael Paul Wierzba, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Samantha Bonano, Gregory Pepe
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Patent number: 11589917Abstract: An electrosurgical device having an electrode with a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion. An elongated hollow body has an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface. An electrical circuit is arranged within the body. The second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is arranged on the external surface of the body for controlling a current flow at a first level. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body. A vacuum outlet port is arranged near the rear end, and the outlet port, internal cavity, and vacuum inlet are in fluid communication with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Michael J. Miller, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Patent number: 11559621Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for filtering and surgical procedures. An exemplary apparatus includes an evacuation tube having a filter, a long axis and a hollow conduit extending through the long axis, the hollow conduit fluidly connecting a tube inlet and a tube outlet, the filter located within the hollow conduit operable to remove particles from a flow passing through the hollow conduit from the tube inlet to the tube outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Michael Paul Wierzba, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Samantha Bonano, Gregory Pepe
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Patent number: 11540860Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for reducing surgical smoke. An exemplary apparatus includes trocar comprising a tubular hollow body circumscribing a cavity extending through a longitudinal axis of the trocar with a gasket at a first end and an exit port at a second end, the tubular hollow body comprising a first wall circumscribing the cavity and a concentrically spaced apart second wall. The apparatus further includes a first plate operable to maintain an electric charged disposed within the cavity on the first wall, and a second plate operable to maintain an electric charge disposed between the first wall and the spaced apart second wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: William Kellner, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20220347372Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for evacuation. An exemplary apparatus includes a trocar comprising an inlet at a distal end and an exit port at a proximal end, the inlet and the exit port are fluidly connected by a tubular hollow body circumscribing a cavity extending through a longitudinal axis of the trocar, the trocar includes a filter maintained within the cavity operable to filter at least one of fluid and particulates from a flow passing through the cavity. The apparatus further includes a vacuum source fluidly connected to the exit port, the vacuum source operable to pull at least one of fluid and particulates through the inlet, the cavity and the exit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20220257306Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: an electrode having a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion; an elongated hollow body having an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface, and an electrical wire arranged within the body. The hollow body is configured to reversibly receive the third portion of the electrode at the front end of the body such that electrical contact is made between the electrode and the electrical wire and the second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is provided for controlling a current flow at a first level to the electrode and is arranged on the external surface. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body and has an inlet generally facing the front end and adjacent the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Anthony Lizauckas, III, Gregory Pepe, Daniel R Palmerton, Joseph Lynch, Christopher A Palmerton, Samantha Bonano
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Patent number: 11357564Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: an electrode having a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion; an elongated hollow body having an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface, and an electrical wire arranged within the body. The hollow body is configured to reversibly receive the third portion of the electrode at the front end of the body such that electrical contact is made between the electrode and the electrical wire and the second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is provided for controlling a current flow at a first level to the electrode and is arranged on the external surface. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body and has an inlet generally facing the front end and adjacent the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Anthony Lizauckas, III, Gregory Pepe, Daniel R Palmerton, Joseph Lynch, Christopher A Palmerton, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20220133349Abstract: A fluid filtration device having an outer cylindrical surface with a first diameter having a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylindrical surface with an inner diameter substantially centered about the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of longitudinal holes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis arranged between the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Christopher A. Palmerton, Samantha Bonano, Anthony Lizauckas, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Daniel R. Palmerton, Gregory Pepe, Joseph Lynch
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Patent number: 11259839Abstract: A fluid filtration device having an outer cylindrical surface with a first diameter having a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylindrical surface with an inner diameter substantially centered about the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of longitudinal holes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis arranged between the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Christopher A. Palmerton, Samantha Bonano, Anthony Lizauckas, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Daniel R. Palmerton, Gregory Pepe, Joseph Lynch
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Publication number: 20220015819Abstract: An electrosurgical device with an electrode having a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion. The device includes an elongated hollow body formed by a first member and a second member. The second member is capable of rotating relative to the first member. The hollow body has an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface, and an electrical wire arranged within the body. The hollow body is configured to reversibly receive the third portion of the electrode at the front end of the body such that electrical contact is made between the electrode and the electrical wire and the second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is provided for controlling a current flow at a first level to the electrode and is arranged on the external surface. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body and has an inlet generally facing the front end and adjacent the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Michael J. Miller, Joseph P. Callahan
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Patent number: 11160603Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electrosurgical device. The electrosurgical device includes an electrode having a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion. The device includes an elongated hollow body formed by a first member and a second member. The second member is capable of rotating relative to the first member. The hollow body has an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface, and an electrical wire arranged within the body. The hollow body is configured to reversibly receive the third portion of the electrode at the front end of the body such that electrical contact is made between the electrode and the electrical wire and the second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. The device includes a first button, a vacuum tube and a vacuum outlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Michael J. Miller, Joseph P. Callahan
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Publication number: 20210282803Abstract: Presented are a method and apparatus for surgical procedures. An exemplary surgical apparatus includes an elongated body comprising a longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end, the elongated body comprising a fluid conduit extending through the longitudinal axis, and a fluid inlet disposed adjacent to the distal end, wherein the fluid inlet is operable to allow a flow of fluid at a first flow rate. The surgical apparatus further includes a cutting element disposed adjacent to the distal end, and a fluid outlet disposed adjacent to the proximal end, wherein the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are in fluid communication via the fluid conduit. The surgical apparatus still further includes at least one perforation defined by the elongated body adjacent to the distal end, wherein the at least one perforation is in fluid communication with the fluid conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Michael Miller, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20210077177Abstract: Presented are an apparatus and method for fluid evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The fluid conduit includes a gaseous fluid sorbent material. Additionally, the fluid conduit is fluidly coupled with a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with a vacuum source, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the surgical apparatus fluid conduit and the vacuum tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano, Michael Miller
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Publication number: 20210060626Abstract: Presented are a method and apparatus for attachment and evacuation. The apparatus includes a housing having an opening, and a motor maintained within the housing, the motor operable to urge a fluid to pass through the opening. The apparatus further includes an adjustable element maintained within the opening, the adjustable element operable to change a size of the opening to a plurality of different diameters, and a knob moveably affixed to the housing, the knob operable to change the adjustable element to the plurality of different diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano, Timothy Hersey, Joseph P. Callahan
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Publication number: 20200405367Abstract: Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Mark C. Szymanski, Michael A. Chimiak, Kyrylo Shvetsov, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20200229861Abstract: An electrosurgical device having an electrode with a first portion whose exterior is electrically uninsulated, a second portion whose exterior is electrically insulated, and a third portion. An elongated hollow body has an internal cavity, a front end, a rear end, an external surface. An electrical circuit is arranged within the body. The second portion of the electrode is not surrounded by the hollow body. A first button is arranged on the external surface of the body for controlling a current flow at a first level. A vacuum tube is slidably engaged by the body. A vacuum outlet port is arranged near the rear end, and the outlet port, internal cavity, and vacuum inlet are in fluid communication with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Buffalo Filter, LLCInventors: Kyrylo Shvetsov, Michael J. Miller, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Publication number: 20200170673Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for reducing surgical smoke. An exemplary apparatus includes trocar comprising a tubular hollow body circumscribing a cavity extending through a longitudinal axis of the trocar with a gasket at a first end and an exit port at a second end, the tubular hollow body comprising a first wall circumscribing the cavity and a concentrically spaced apart second wall. The apparatus further includes a first plate operable to maintain an electric charged disposed within the cavity on the first wall, and a second plate operable to maintain an electric charge disposed between the first wall and the spaced apart second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: William Kellner, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano
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Patent number: 10617444Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for reducing surgical smoke. An exemplary apparatus includes trocar comprising a tubular hollow body circumscribing a cavity extending through a longitudinal axis of the trocar with a gasket at a first end and an exit port at a second end, the tubular hollow body comprising a first wall circumscribing the cavity and a concentrically spaced apart second wall. The apparatus further includes a first plate operable to maintain an electric charged disposed within the cavity on the first wall, and a second plate operable to maintain an electric charge disposed between the first wall and the spaced apart second wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Buffalo Filter LLCInventors: William Kellner, Gregory Pepe, Samantha Bonano