Patents by Inventor Jay Caplan

Jay Caplan 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: 20220054184
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11246639
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for treating a patient include performing a first treatment to treat a first portion of tissue and performing a second treatment to treat a second portion of tissue. The second portion of tissue is treated at least twenty-four hours after the first portion of tissue is treated. In particular embodiments, the first portion of tissue includes duodenal tissue, and the second portion of tissue includes duodenal or other gastrointestinal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20220022932
    Abstract: A device for ablating target tissue of a patient with an ablative fluid is provided. An elongate shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, and at least one fluid delivery element is attached to the distal portion. The device can be configured to ablate the duodenal mucosa of a patient while avoiding damage to the duodenal adventitial tissue. Systems and methods of treating target tissue are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Caplan, Philip S. Levin, Andrew Coats, Harith Rajagopalan, Mark A. Manasas, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11185367
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11166761
    Abstract: An injectate delivery device for expanding tissue is provided. The injectate delivery device comprises: at least one fluid delivery tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween; at least one fluid delivery element in fluid communication with the at least one fluid delivery tube lumen; a radially expanding element comprising the at least one fluid delivery element; a supply of vacuum constructed and arranged to cause tissue to tend toward the at least one fluid delivery element; and at least one control constructed and arranged to perform a function. The at least one control can be constructed and arranged to expand the radially expandable element and activate the supply of vacuum. Systems and method of injectate delivery are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Kadamus, Mark A. Manasas, Andrew Coats, Jay Caplan, Harith Rajagopalan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210307816
    Abstract: Systems, device and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210299404
    Abstract: A system for treating a patient comprises a delivery device and injectate. The delivery device comprises an elongate shaft with a distal portion and at least one delivery element positioned on the elongate shaft distal portion. The delivery device is constructed and arranged to deliver the injectate through the at least one delivery element and into tissue to create a therapeutic restriction in the gastrointestinal tract. Methods of creating a therapeutic restriction are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11103674
    Abstract: A method for performing a medical procedure in an intestine of a patient is provided. The method comprises providing a system comprising: a catheter for insertion into the intestine, the catheter comprising: an elongate shaft comprising a distal portion; and a functional assembly positioned on the shaft distal portion and comprising at least one treatment element. The catheter is introduced into the patient, and target tissue is treated with the at least one treatment element. The target tissue comprises mucosal tissue of the small intestine, and the medical procedure can be configured to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210220045
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210196341
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa and/or submucosal tissue. Patients treated can safely eliminate or reduce their daily insulin intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210137995
    Abstract: A system for treating a medical condition comprises: a harvesting device for harvesting tissue from a mammalian subject at a harvest site; and a depositing device for depositing material in a patient at a deposit site, the material based on the harvested tissue. The deposited material is configured to generate resultant tissue configured to treat the medical condition of the patient. Methods are also provided for treating a medical condition of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, David Maggs, Jay Caplan, Thomas C. Kochem, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 10987149
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the treatment of tissue are disclosed. A system includes an elongate tube with a distal portion. A treatment element is positioned on the elongate tube distal portion, the treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue. In one embodiment, gastrointestinal tissue is modified for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, J. Christopher Flaherty, Philip S. Levin
  • Patent number: 10980590
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for the treatment of tissue are disclosed. A system includes an elongate tube with a distal portion. A treatment element is positioned on the elongate tube distal portion, the treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue. In one embodiment, gastrointestinal tissue is modified for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, J. Christopher Flaherty, Philip S. Levin
  • Patent number: 10973561
    Abstract: A device for ablating target tissue of a patient with an ablative fluid is provided. An elongate shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, and at least one fluid delivery element is attached to the distal portion. The device can be configured to ablate the duodenal mucosa of a patient while avoiding damage to the duodenal adventitial tissue. Systems and methods of treating target tissue are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Caplan, Phillip S. Levin, Andrew Coats, Harith Rajagopalan, Mark A. Manasas, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 10959774
    Abstract: An injectate delivery device for expanding tissue is provided. The injectate delivery device comprises: at least one fluid delivery tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween; at least one fluid delivery element in fluid communication with the at least one fluid delivery tube lumen; a radially expanding element comprising the at least one fluid delivery element; a supply of vacuum constructed and arranged to cause tissue to tend toward the at least one fluid delivery element; and at least one control constructed and arranged to perform a function. The at least one control can be constructed and arranged to expand the radially expandable element and activate the supply of vacuum. Systems and method of injectate delivery are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Kadamus, Mark A. Manasas, Andrew Coats, Jay Caplan, Harith Rajagopalan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210085390
    Abstract: An injectate delivery device for expanding tissue is provided. The injectate delivery device comprises: at least one fluid delivery tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween; at least one fluid delivery element in fluid communication with the at least one fluid delivery tube lumen; a radially expanding element comprising the at least one fluid delivery element; a supply of vacuum constructed and arranged to cause tissue to tend toward the at least one fluid delivery element; and at least one control constructed and arranged to perform a function. The at least one control can be constructed and arranged to expand the radially expandable element and activate the supply of vacuum. Systems and method of injectate delivery are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Kadamus, Mark A. Manasas, Andrew Coats, Jay Caplan, Harith Rajagopalan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210008336
    Abstract: A method for performing a medical procedure in an intestine of a patient is provided. The method comprises providing a system comprising: a catheter for insertion into the intestine, the catheter comprising: an elongate shaft comprising a distal portion; and a functional assembly positioned on the shaft distal portion and comprising at least one treatment element. The catheter is introduced into the patient, and target tissue is treated with the at least one treatment element. The target tissue comprises mucosal tissue of the small intestine, and the medical procedure can be configured to treat at least one of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20200405388
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for treating a patient include providing a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to deliver energy to tissue and treating tissue of the gastrointestinal tract by causing the tissue treatment element to deliver energy to an energy delivery zone. Treatment results in a reduction in the luminal surface area of at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract. In particular embodiments, the methods, systems and devices are used to treat diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 10869718
    Abstract: Systems, device and methods treat target tissue to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient. A tissue treatment device comprises a tissue treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue, such as duodenal mucosa tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, Craig M. Gardner, J. Christopher Flaherty
  • Patent number: 10864352
    Abstract: A system for treating a patient comprises a delivery device and injectate. The delivery device comprises an elongate shaft with a distal portion and at least one delivery element positioned on the elongate shaft distal portion. The delivery device is constructed and arranged to deliver the injectate through the at least one delivery element and into tissue to create a therapeutic restriction in the gastrointestinal tract. Methods of creating a therapeutic restriction are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Fractyl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Harith Rajagopalan, Jay Caplan, R. Maxwell Flaherty, J. Christopher Flaherty