Patents by Inventor Hugo Xavier Gonzalez
Hugo Xavier Gonzalez 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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Patent number: 11678930Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 11478296Abstract: A medical device system for the delivery of energy to a region of a patient's anatomy is provided. An introducer tube defines a lumen therein and bears a first electrode. A second electrode is movable within the lumen between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the second electrode is substantially disposed within the lumen. In the extended position, the second electrode extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube. In one form, the introducer tube is configured to substantially hold the second electrode within the lumen in a predetermined orientation in the extended position, and the introducer tube prevents the second electrode from substantially rotating within the lumen of the introducer tube during movement into the extended position. In one form, the introducer tube is more flexible in a first plane than in a second plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, David H. Dillard
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Patent number: 11284937Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20200261147Abstract: A medical device system for the delivery of energy to a region of a patient's anatomy is provided. An introducer tube defines a lumen therein and bears a first electrode. A second electrode is movable within the lumen between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the second electrode is substantially disposed within the lumen. In the extended position, the second electrode extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube. In one form, the introducer tube is configured to substantially hold the second electrode within the lumen in a predetermined orientation in the extended position, and the introducer tube prevents the second electrode from substantially rotating within the lumen of the introducer tube during movement into the extended position. In one form, the introducer tube is more flexible in a first plane than in a second plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, David H. Dillard
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Patent number: 10624733Abstract: A stent comprising: two or more stent sections; one or more rods extending between the two or more stent sections; wherein one the one or more rods is fixedly connected to a fixed anchor that is connected to a first of the two or more stent sections, and a second of the two or more of stent sections are movable connected to one of the one or more rods by a movable anchor; and wherein the stent supports an opening of an anatomical passageway.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Clinton L. Finger
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Publication number: 20200060755Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20200060754Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 10568612Abstract: A device for tissue sampling that comprises a needle, a stylet and a sealing member. The needle comprises a distal tip, a proximal end, and one or more interior portions. The needle extends along a longitudinal axis extending between the distal tip and the proximal end. The stylet is moveably supported within the one or more interior portions of the needle. The sealing member Is moveably supported within the one or more interior portions of the needle and substantially conforms to the one or more interior portions, The distal tip is configured to obtain a tissue sample. The stylet and the sealing member are movable, along the longitudinal axis away from the distal tip so that a local vacuum is created at the distal tip so that obtained tissue samples can be aspirated into the needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Spiration, INC.Inventors: Jean-Martin Baillargeon, Christopher J. Thralls, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Peter D. Hoffman, Clinton L. Finger, Brandon Shuman
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Patent number: 10499980Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway all and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 10342522Abstract: In certain embodiments, a device is configured to be compressed and inserted into the distal end of an endoscope. The delivery device can be configured to deliver the delivery catheter to the site of one or more fistulas in the wall of a body cavity or lumen within a patient. The delivery catheter is configured to deliver the device to the site of the one or more fistulas. The device is configured to expand at the site of the one or more fistulas and substantially seal the fistula in one or more directions. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is coated with and/or constructed of biocompatible material. In some configurations, the device is configured to be implanted for an extended period of time or even permanently. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is constructed of biodegradable, dissolvable and/or bioabsorbable material.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, William A. Sirokman, Brandon Shuman, Richard Shea, David Dillard
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Publication number: 20180042588Abstract: A device for tissue sampling that comprises a needle, a stylet and a sealing member. The needle comprises a distal tip, a proximal end, and one or more interior portions. The needle extends along a longitudinal axis extending between the distal tip and the proximal end. The stylet is moveably supported within the one or more interior portions of the needle. The sealing member Is moveably supported within the one or more interior portions of the needle and substantially conforms to the one or more interior portions, The distal tip is configured to obtain a tissue sample. The stylet and the sealing member are movable, along the longitudinal axis away from the distal tip so that a local vacuum is created at the distal tip so that obtained tissue samples can be aspirated into the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Jean Martin Baillargeon, Christopher J. Thralls, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Peter D. Hoffman, Clinton L. Finger, Brandon Shuman
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Publication number: 20180028306Abstract: A stent comprising: two or more stent sections; one or more rods extending between the two or more stent sections; wherein one the one or more rods is fixedly connected to a fixed anchor that is connected to a first of the two or more stent sections, and a second of the two or more of stent sections are movable connected to one of the one or more rods by a movable anchor; and wherein the stent supports an opening of an anatomical passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Clinton L. Finger
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Publication number: 20170172460Abstract: An airway measurement/estimation device may comprise a sizing shaft at least partially disposable with a bronchoscope. The sizing shaft may comprise a plurality of bristles of known lengths such that when the sizing shaft is inserted into a patient's airway, and viewed through a bronchoscope, the size or diameter of the airway may be approximated based at least in part on the size of the bristles in relation to the size of the airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Spiration, Inc. d.b.a. Olympus Respiratory AmericaInventor: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez
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Patent number: 9622752Abstract: Systems and devices for minimally invasively treating an air leak in a lung comprise the steps of detecting an air leak in a lung; locating an airway in fluid communication with the air leak, introducing a bronchoscope into a patient's airway to a position adjacent the target section and occluding an airway upstream of the air leak for a period of time. The airway occlusion device is preferably removed after the air leak has substantially permanently healed. The occluding device may be a one-way valve. The occluding device may also comprise strut members and anchors that penetrate an airway wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Steven C. Springmeyer, William A. Sirokman
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Publication number: 20160030048Abstract: Systems and devices for minimally invasively treating an air leak in a lung comprise the steps of detecting an air leak in a lung; locating an airway in fluid communication with the air leak, introducing a bronchoscope into a patient's airway to a position adjacent the target section and occluding an airway upstream of the air leak for a period of time. The airway occlusion device is preferably removed after the air leak has substantially permanently healed. The occluding device may be a one-way valve. The occluding device may also comprise strut members and anchors that penetrate an airway wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Steven C. Springmeyer, William A. Sirokman
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Publication number: 20150272542Abstract: A medical device system includes an introducer tube defining a lumen and an opening at a distal end. A medical device is disposed within the lumen of the introducer tube in a first position. The medical device is movable within the introducer tube between the first position and a second position. In the second position, the medical device extends at least partially beyond the distal end. The medical device defines at least one echogenic feature thereon for allowing visualization of the medical device upon insertion of the medical device in the patient's anatomy. In one form, a surgical electrode for insertion into a patient's anatomy is provided. The surgical electrode, which is configured to apply a current to a tissue, includes a coil defining a plurality of helical turns and at least one echogenic feature for allowing visualization of the coil when the coil is inserted into the patient's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20150272662Abstract: A medical device system for the delivery of energy to a region of a patient's anatomy is provided. An introducer tube defines a lumen therein and bears a first electrode. A second electrode is movable within the lumen between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the second electrode is substantially disposed within the lumen. In the extended position, the second electrode extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube. In one form, the introducer tube is configured to substantially hold the second electrode within the lumen in a predetermined orientation in the extended position, and the introducer tube prevents the second electrode from substantially rotating within the lumen of the introducer tube during movement into the extended position. In one form, the introducer tube is more flexible in a first plane than in a second plane. A method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, David H. Dillard
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Patent number: 8974527Abstract: Systems and devices for minimally invasively treating an air leak in a lung comprise the steps of detecting an air leak in a lung; locating an airway in fluid communication with the air leak, introducing a bronchoscope into a patient's airway to a position adjacent the target section and occluding an airway upstream of the air leak for a period of time. The airway occlusion device is preferably removed after the air leak has substantially permanently healed. The occluding device may be a one-way valve. The occluding device may also comprise strut members and anchors that penetrate an airway wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Steven C. Springmeyer, William A. Sirokman
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Publication number: 20140330309Abstract: In certain embodiments, a device is configured to be compressed and inserted into the distal end of an endoscope. The delivery device can be configured to deliver the delivery catheter to the site of one or more fistulas in the wall of a body cavity or lumen within a patient. The delivery catheter is configured to deliver the device to the site of the one or more fistulas. The device is configured to expand at the site of the one or more fistulas and substantially seal the fistula in one or more directions. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is coated with and/or constructed of biocompatible material. In some configurations, the device is configured to be implanted for an extended period of time or even permanently. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the device is constructed of biodegradable, dissolvable and/or bioabsorbable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, William A. Sirokman, Brandon Shuman, Richard Shea, David Dillard
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Publication number: 20140276764Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway all and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Gyrus ACM, Inc. (d.b.a Olympus Surgical Technologies America)Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman