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: 20150088032
    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 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Publication number: 20150068531
    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 preformed 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: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Patent number: 8726906
    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: November 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Patent number: 8695606
    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: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140024934
    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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Femasys, Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: 8336552
    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: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Patent number: 8324193
    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: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Patent number: 8316854
    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 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Patent number: 8316853
    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 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120116217
    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: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20120042879
    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 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120042880
    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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Publication number: 20120046260
    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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Publication number: 20120035471
    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: August 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: D654583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D660957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D672456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D692134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D709184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick
  • Patent number: D714436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick