Patents by Inventor Kathy Lee-Sepsick

Kathy Lee-Sepsick 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: 20230405215
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230404553
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a scraping element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the uterine cavity to provide for broad contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endometrial biopsy or screening uterine cancer. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the uterine cavity, cervical canal, and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Publication number: 20230389959
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20230390105
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary medical devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 11806500
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230329900
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary medical devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 11779372
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20230301684
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11744729
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary medical devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 11737738
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a scraping element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the uterine cavity to provide for broad contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endometrial biopsy or screening uterine cancer. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the uterine cavity, cervical canal, and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Publication number: 20230240716
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts or cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11648033
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230126871
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11583625
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20210378708
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20210361266
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a cutting element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the endocervical canal to provide for broad and complete contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endocervical curettage or screening pap smear. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the cervical canal and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Publication number: 20210353329
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: D961771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Jeremy Sipos
  • Patent number: D979054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Jeremy A. Sipos
  • Patent number: D982741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Jeremy Sipos