Patents by Inventor Julia Vrany
Julia Vrany 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: 20080103361Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Chang, Ketan Muni, John Morriss, Hung Ha, Isaac Kim, Julia Vrany
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Publication number: 20080103521Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Chang, Ketan Muni, John Morriss, Hung Ha, Isaac Kim, Julia Vrany
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Publication number: 20080097516Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Theodore Lamson, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20080097154Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Chang, Ketan Muni, John Morriss, Hung Ha, Isaac Kim, Julia Vrany
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Publication number: 20080097239Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Theodore Lamson, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20080097400Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Theodore Lamson, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20080097514Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Theodore Lamson, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20070135789Abstract: Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, John Morriss, Ketan Muni, Isaac Kim, Hung Ha, William Facteau, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20060241342Abstract: Catheter devices, systems and methods for penetrating from one location within a patient's body to another location. An elongate catheter is insertable into a natural or man-made lumen within the body of a patient. A penetrator is advanceable from the catheter to a target location outside of the lumen in which the catheter is positioned. An optical imaging or tissue characterization apparatus (e.g., an optical coherence tomography apparatus) is useable to image the anatomy and/or sense variables within tissue so as to locate the target location relative to indicia of the trajectory on which the penetrator will advance from the catheter. The operator may then adjust the position and/or rotational orientation of the catheter such that when the penetrator is subsequently advanced, the penetrator will enter the target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: MEDTRONIC TRANSVASCULAR, INC.Inventors: Patrick Macaulay, John Chang, Isaac Kim, Julia Vrany
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Publication number: 20060210605Abstract: Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, John Morriss, Ketan Muni, Isaac Kim, Hung Ha, William Facteau, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20060095066Abstract: Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: ExploraMed NC1, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Theodore Lamson, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20060063973Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, including methods and apparatus for dilating ostia, passageways and other anatomical structures, endoscopic methods and apparatus for endoscopic visualization of structures within the ear, nose, throat or paranasal sinuses, navigation devices for use in conjunction with image guidance or navigation system and hand held devices having pistol type grips and other handpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Chang, Ketan Muni, John Morriss, Hung Ha, Isaac Kim, Julia Vrany
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Publication number: 20060004323Abstract: Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: ExploraMed NC1, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, Amrish Walke
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Publication number: 20060004286Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for performing image guided interventional and surgical procedures, including various procedures to treat sinusitis and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, ears, nose or throat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Julia Vrany, John Morriss, Ketan Muni
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Publication number: 20050245906Abstract: Implantable devices and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to locations within the body of a human or animal subject to treat or diagnose sinusitis and a variety of other disorders. The invention includes implantable substance delivery devices that comprise reservoirs and barriers that control the rate at which substances pass out of the reservoirs. The delivery devices may be advanced into the body using guidewires, catheters, ports, introducers and other access apparatus. In some embodiments the delivery devices may be loaded with one or more desired substance before their introduction into the body. In other embodiments the delivery devices are loaded and/or reloaded with a desired substance after the delivery device has been introduced into the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: ExploraMed NC1, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Chang, Julia Vrany, Amrish Walke