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).

  • Patent number: 8052669
    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: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Patent number: 8048101
    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: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Femasys inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Patent number: 8048086
    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: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100086492
    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: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: KATHY LEE-SEPSICK, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20090277455
    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 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090024108
    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: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Publication number: 20090024155
    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: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Daniel S. Currie
  • Publication number: 20050187561
    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: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: Femasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani Paxton, Jeffrey Marcus, Stephen Williams
  • Patent number: D653329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy Lee-Sepsick