Patents by Inventor JACOB J. FILEK
JACOB J. FILEK 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: 20190142456Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing the seeding of cancerous cells during morcellation of a tissue specimen inside a patient's body and removal of the tissue specimen from inside the patient through a minimally-invasive body opening to outside the patient are provided. One system includes a cut-resistant tissue guard removably insertable into a containment bag. The tissue specimen is isolated and contained within the containment bag and the guard is configured to protect the containment bag and surrounding tissue from incidental contact with sharp instrumentation used during morcellation and extraction of the tissue specimen. The guard is adjustable for easy insertion and removal and configured to securely anchor to the body opening. Protection-focused and containment-based systems for tissue removal are provided that enable minimally invasive procedures to be performed safely and efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Serene Wachli, Tracy Breslin, Steven C. Kessler, Nikolai Poulsen, Nathan Collins, Alexandra Do, Eduardo Bolanos, Boun Pravong, Patrick Elliot, Matthew Wixey, Wayne Young, Jacob J. Filek, Kevin B. Castelo, Adam Hoke, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Jacqueline DeMarchi, Amy Garces, Heidi Holmes, Alexander Sheehan
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Patent number: 10271875Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Patent number: 10219830Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing the seeding of cancerous cells during morcellation of a tissue specimen inside a patient's body and removal of the tissue specimen from inside the patient through a minimally-invasive body opening to outside the patient are provided. One system includes a cut-resistant tissue guard removably insertable into a containment bag. The tissue specimen is isolated and contained within the containment bag and the guard is configured to protect the containment bag and surrounding tissue from incidental contact with sharp instrumentation used during morcellation and extraction of the tissue specimen. The guard is adjustable for easy insertion and removal and configured to securely anchor to the body opening. Protection-focused and containment-based systems for tissue removal are provided that enable minimally invasive procedures to be performed safely and efficiently.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Serene Wachli, Tracy Breslin, Steven C. Kessler, Nikolai Poulsen, Nathan Collins, Alexandra Do, Eduardo Bolanos, Boun Pravong, Patrick Elliot, Matthew Wixey, Wayne Young, Jacob J. Filek, Kevin B. Castelo, Adam Hoke, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Jacqueline DeMarchi, Amy Garces, Heidi Holmes, Alexander Sheehan
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Publication number: 20180233067Abstract: A sensorized surgical instrument for training users laparoscopic surgical procedures is provided. The instrument includes at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of a strain gauge, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. The sensor is attached directly to a handle of the instrument. A shaft assembly having a tool tip is interchangeably connectable to the handle. The sensor is connected to a computer configured to provide feedback useful to the user for improving the user's surgical skills. The feedback includes the time to complete a procedure, economy of motion, smoothness of motion and the force exerted at the tool tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Joel B. Velasco, Jacob J. Filek, Nico Slabber, Samantha Chan, Branden Carter, Zachary Michaels, Nathan Landino, Brandon Pereles, Eduardo Bolanos, Cory S. Hague, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Sean Kenneday, Timothy McMorrow, Jigar Shah, Jimmy Ho, Lindsey Chase
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Publication number: 20180125530Abstract: Embodiments of a natural orifice access device that comprises a cut-out portion to provide access to a surgical site and that includes an obturator adapted to interface with the cut-out potion to provide a smooth and consistent contact surface during insertion into the natural orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Gary M. Johnson, Adeeb Saiduddin, Alexander Sheehan, Alexandra Do
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Publication number: 20180125529Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Patent number: 9872702Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20170049427Abstract: Systems and methods for tissue containment and retrieval are disclosed. The containment system includes a primary chamber interconnected with a secondary channel extending from the primary chamber. A tissue specimen is mobilized inside a body cavity and placed into the primary chamber through a first opening. The first opening is pulled through a first incision or orifice and the narrower secondary channel is placed at a second incision or orifice. A second opening at the end of the secondary channel permits observation via a scope inserted through the second opening of the tissue specimen in the primary chamber undergoing morcellation via the first opening. Other systems and methods for deployment, containment, debulking and sealing of the second opening to create a closed system for the safe retrieval of the tissue specimen are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Alexandra Do, Tracy Breslin, Emily Yin, Serene Wachli, Charles C. Hart, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20170004738Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Boun Pravong, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Lee Cohen, Charles C. Hart, Vivek Sikri, Zoran Falkenstein, Richard W. Conklin, Eduardo Bolanos, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Michael Palermo
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Patent number: 9472121Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Boun Pravong, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Lee Cohen, Charles C. Hart, Vivek Sikri, Zoran Falkenstein, Richard W Conklin, Eduardo Bolanos, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Michael Palermo
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Publication number: 20160157888Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; and a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Gary M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160151087Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20160100857Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing the seeding of cancerous cells during morcellation of a tissue specimen inside a patient's body and removal of the tissue specimen from inside the patient through a minimally-invasive body opening to outside the patient are provided. One system includes a cut-resistant tissue guard removably insertable into a containment bag. The tissue specimen is isolated and contained within the containment bag and the guard is configured to protect the containment bag and surrounding tissue from incidental contact with sharp instrumentation used during morcellation and extraction of the tissue specimen. The guard is adjustable for easy insertion and removal and configured to securely anchor to the body opening. Protection-focused and containment-based systems for tissue removal are provided that enable minimally invasive procedures to be performed safely and efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Serene Wachli, Tracy Breslin, Steven C. Kessler, Nikolai Poulsen, Nathan Collins, Alexandra Do, Eduardo Bolanos, Boun Pravong, Patrick Elliot, Matthew Wixey, Wayne Young, Jacob J. Filek, Kevin B. Castelo, Adam Hoke, Gregory K. Hofstetter, Jacqueline DeMarchi, Amy Garces, Heidi Holmes, Alexander Sheehan
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Patent number: 9289200Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; and a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Gary M. Johnson
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Patent number: 9289115Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20140242564Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Boun Pravong, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Lee Cohen, Charles C. Hart, Vivek Sikri, Zoran Falkenstein, Eduardo Bolanos, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Michael Palermo
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Patent number: 8764452Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Boun Pravong, Kennii Pravongviengkham, Lee Cohen, Charles C. Hart, Vivek Sikri, Zoran Falkenstein, Rick Conklin, Eduardo Bolanos, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Michael Palermo
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Publication number: 20130245381Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Adeeb Saiduddin, Gary M. Johnson, Jacob J. Filek
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Publication number: 20120095297Abstract: Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; and a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Applied Medical Resources CorporationInventors: Kevin K. Dang, Jeremy J. Albrecht, Blaze Brown, Adam Hoke, Jacob J. Filek, Gary M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20120082970Abstract: A portable surgical training device is provided. The trainer includes a top cover spaced apart from a base to form a simulated body cavity for locating model organs that are substantially obscured from the field of view of the user. The top cover includes a video display, fixed insertion ports and interchangeable inserts containing simulated tissue layers. The training device has open sides for demonstrating and training lateral surgical techniques including a simulated or live tissue colon attached to a support leg for simulating transanal minimally invasive surgery. A training endoscope with an adjustable focal length for use with the trainer and, in particular, with optical trocars is disclosed. The surgical trainer can be angled and is well suited for training laparoscopic surgery techniques and demonstrating surgical instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATIONInventors: BOUN PRAVONG, KENNII PRAVONGVIENGKHAM, LEE COHEN, CHARLES C. HART, VIVEK SIKRI, ZORAN FALKENSTEIN, RICK CONKLIN, EDUARDO BOLANOS, ADAM HOKE, JACOB J. FILEK, MICHAEL PALERMO