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: 20180325553
    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: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: KATHY LEE-SEPSICK, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 10111687
    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: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: FEMASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 10070888
    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 modalities may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: FEMASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20180110501
    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: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Publication number: 20180070985
    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: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20180064427
    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: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Patent number: 9839444
    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: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 9788820
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Publication number: 20170252065
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and 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: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 9655600
    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: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 9554826
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and 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 imaging technique but other conventional detection techniques may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: FEMASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20160346008
    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: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 9402762
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of elements for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable or degradable material that supports tissue ingrowth or wound healing or a similar response that replaces the cured occlusive material leaving little or no original occlusive 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: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Patent number: 9308023
    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: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 9238127
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for diagnosing or treating conduits. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the composition into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for delivering to a body conduit are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 9220880
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of visualizable or treatment compositions or therapeutic agents comprising device elements for diagnosis and/or treatment of conduits. A delivery system comprising an introducer shaft having at least one exit port and at least one delivery catheter for placement of compositions into the conduit, such as a fallopian tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Publication number: 20150282839
    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: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 9034053
    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: November 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: D740411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D834181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: FEMASYS, INC.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick