Patents by Inventor Jack Greelis

Jack Greelis 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).

  • Apparatus and method for everting catheter for IUD delivery and placement in the uterine cavity
    Patent number: 11583436
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Jack Greelis, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Apparatus and method for everting catheter for IUD delivery and placement in the uterine cavity
    Patent number: 11318041
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Jack Greelis, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Access devices and methods for treatment of medical conditions and delivery of injectables
    Patent number: 11229454
    Abstract: Disclosed are access devices that can be used to safely guide instruments, such as EP ablation catheters, to a therapy site such one within the pericardial space of the heart. The access devices include integrated visualization, illumination, stabilization, and safety features in a single platform that can, for example, more safely and efficiently identify and ablate several ventricular tachycardia (VT) locations on the left ventricle of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: CARDIOSCOUT SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: James D. Fonger, Gary H. Sanders, Jack Greelis, Matthew Thomas Yurek
  • Apparatus and method for everting catheter for IUD delivery and placement in the uterine cavity
    Patent number: 11141308
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Jack Greelis, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Method and apparatus of tubal patency catheter and delivery systems
    Patent number: 10034986
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assessing bodily cavities and lumens utilizing an integrated, automated aerating device is described. The aeration device can selectively supply a gas a liquid during ultrasound and radiographic procedures for enhanced visualization of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Yurek, Steven R. Bacich, Piush Vidyarthi, Jack Greelis
  • Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
    Patent number: 9101391
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Cross Bay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Piush Vidyarthi, Matt Yurek, Jack Greelis
  • Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
    Patent number: 9028401
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Cross Bay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Piush Vidyarthi, Matt Yurek, Jack Greelis
  • Convergence adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 8446670
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair including a pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Perioptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Woker, John Duval, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis
  • Convergence Adjustment Mechanism
    Publication number: 20100079859
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair including a pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Woker, John Duval, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis
  • LOCKING INTER-PUPILLARY DISTANCE AND CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20100067106
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair and an adjustable inter-pupillary distance (IPD) where both telescopes move simultaneously and substantially the same distance when the IPD is adjusted, the improvement including a mechanism for releasably preventing unintentional adjustment the IPD and including a first releasably pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: PeriOptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Woker, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis
  • Locking inter-pupillary distance and convergence adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 7675678
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair and an adjustable inter-pupillary distance (IPD) where both telescopes move simultaneously and substantially the same distance when the IPD is adjusted, the improvement including a mechanism for releasably preventing unintentional adjustment of the IPD and including a first releasably pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slideable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: PeriOptix
    Inventors: Gary Woker, Jack Greelis
  • Locking inter-pupillary distance and convergence adjustment mechanism
    Publication number: 20070103774
    Abstract: Improvement to an adornable binocular device having a telescope pair and an adjustable inter-pupillary distance (IPD) where both telescopes move simultaneously and substantially the same distance when the IPD is adjusted, the improvement including a mechanism for releasably preventing unintentional adjustment the IPD and including a first releasably pivoting coupling between each telescope and arm and a second releasably slidable coupling between each telescope and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Woker, Keith Tholin, Jack Greelis