Patents by Inventor Jill Kelley

Jill Kelley 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: 20250064454
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method, system, and device for protecting an anastomosis between at least two lumens of a body. The method includes identifying a requirement of creating the anastomosis between a first lumen and a second lumen of the at least two lumens of the body. The method further placing a tube made up of a biodegradable material, at a level of the anastomosis, inside the at least two lumens during the anastomosis or after the anastomosis, through a delivery system. It should be noted that the tube covers the anastomosis. The method further includes securing the tube at the level of the anastomosis to seal the tube against walls of the at least two lumens; and protecting the anastomosis by preventing a contact between the anastomosis and luminal contents associated with the at least two lumens of the body, through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jill Kelley, Scott T. Kelley
  • Patent number: 12214217
    Abstract: The device can be used in a method to protect tissue in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient during radiation therapy, the method comprising positioning a biodegradable device to cover a perforation at a perforation site on a tissue of a patient prior to applying radiation therapy, closing the perforation through surgery, and securing the biodegradable device to cover the perforation site, so that the biodegradable device protects the tissue adjacent to the perforation site during radiation therapy. Wherein the biodegradable device is a biodegradable tubular straw or surgical patch. The surgical patch is a medical device made of tissue engineered materials designed to cover, repair, or augment damaged or weakened tissue or organs during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Inventors: Jill Kelley, Scott T. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20240307706
    Abstract: The device can be used in a method to protect tissue in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient during radiation therapy, the method comprising positioning a biodegradable device to cover a perforation at a perforation site on a tissue of a patient prior to applying radiation therapy, closing the perforation through surgery, and securing the biodegradable device to cover the perforation site, so that the biodegradable device protects the tissue adjacent to the perforation site during radiation therapy. Wherein the biodegradable device is a biodegradable tubular straw or surgical patch. The surgical patch is a medical device made of tissue engineered materials designed to cover, repair, or augment damaged or weakened tissue or organs during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Jill Kelley, Scott T. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20240307297
    Abstract: Method and device to treat cancer after surgery in the gastrointestinal tract. The device can be used in a method comprising of removing cancerous cells from a cancerous site on a tissue or organ of a patient, positioning a biodegradable device having a cancer treatment agent to cover the cancerous site, securing the biodegradable device to the cancerous site such that an outer wall of the device extends across the cancerous site, and leaving the biodegradable device at the cancerous site for treatment of microcells left adjacent to the cancerous site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Jill Kelley, Scott T. Kelley
  • Patent number: 11986383
    Abstract: Systems and methods to prevent leakage of an intestine and/or provide support to an intestine. The systems can carry the leakage protection device on an external surface for delivery or carry the leakage protection device internally within a lumen. The device is delivered into the intestine portions to protect a site where a defect is repaired such as at an anastomotic site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: SAFEGUARD SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott T. Kelley, Jill Kelley
  • Publication number: 20240074758
    Abstract: Method and device to prevent leakage of an intestine during surgery. The device is a tubular straw like device formed as one piece and having a first end opening, a second end opening and a lumen extending through an entire length of the device. The device can include an enlarged diameter rim to provide a radial force against the intestine. The device is placed at an anastomotic site of two intestine portions and attached by adhesive. The device can be used to close off perforations of body lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Scott T. Kelley, Jill Kelley
  • Publication number: 20240074760
    Abstract: Method and device to prevent leakage of an intestine during surgery. The device is a tubular straw like device formed as one piece and having a first end opening, a second end opening and a lumen extending through an entire length of the device. The device can include an enlarged diameter rim to provide a radial force against the intestine. The device is placed at an anastomotic site of two intestine portions and attached by adhesive. The device can be used to close off perforations of body lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Scott T. Kelley, Jill Kelley
  • Patent number: 10172622
    Abstract: An applicator instrument has a body portion that has at least one trigger mechanism and a rod extending from the body portion. The applicator instrument has a folding cap mechanism installed or inserted into an end of the rod. The folding cap mechanism has a plurality of extension arms, each of which have a staple clinch bucket. The extension arms are coupled to a trigger of the triggers and are movable between a collapsed position and an extended position by the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Jill Kelley
  • Publication number: 20160317146
    Abstract: An applicator instrument has a body portion that has at least one trigger mechanism and a rod extending from the body portion. The applicator instrument has a folding cap mechanism installed or inserted into an end of the rod. The folding cap mechanism has a plurality of extension arms, each of which have a staple clinch bucket. The extension arms are coupled to a trigger of the triggers and are movable between a collapsed position and an extended position by the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jill Kelley
  • Patent number: 8894699
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for anastomosis of a lumen according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an impermeable stent. The impermeable stent may comprise a scaffold and, if needed, a sealant, such as a membrane and/or adhesive. In one embodiment, the scaffold, membrane and/or adhesive comprise biocompatible materials suitable for bio-absorption and/or degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Kelley Cancer Foundation
    Inventor: Jill Kelley
  • Publication number: 20080255650
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for anastomosis of a lumen according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an impermeable stent. The impermeable stent may comprise a scaffold and, if needed, a sealant, such as a membrane and/or adhesive. In one embodiment, the scaffold, membrane and/or adhesive comprise biocompatible materials suitable for bio-absorption and/or degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Jill Kelley