Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Dye

Kenneth R. Dye 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).

  • Vessel dissection and harvesting apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 10835365
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for endoscopic dissection of blood vessels and control over cavity pressure within an endoscopic procedure are described herein. Apparatus, systems, and methods for harvesting of blood vessels are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • Cannula apparatus and ventricular assist systems using the cannula apparatus
    Patent number: 10226558
    Abstract: Cannula apparatus, ventricular assist systems including the cannula apparatus, and methods of priming and placing the cannula apparatus and ventricular assist systems are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • VESSEL DISSECTION AND HARVESTING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180064528
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for endoscopic dissection of blood vessels and control over cavity pressure within an endoscopic procedure are described herein. Apparatus, systems, and methods for harvesting of blood vessels are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • Vessel dissection and harvesting apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 9833308
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for endoscopic dissection of blood vessels and control over cavity pressure within an endoscopic procedure are described herein. Apparatus, systems, and methods for harvesting of blood vessels are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • PORTAL FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20160310224
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to portals that can be used to create a channel through a surgical drape without compromising the sterile operating field. For example, a portal provided herein can include an applicator frame and sheath (e.g., flexible sheath) that is capable of creating a channel into a sterile operating field so that a device, whether sterile or not, can be used at the time of surgery without compromising the sterility of the surgical field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Dye, Neil G. Feinglass
  • CANNULA APPARATUS AND VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEMS USING THE CANNULA APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150104331
    Abstract: Cannula apparatus, ventricular assist systems including the cannula apparatus, and methods of priming and placing the cannula apparatus and ventricular assist systems are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • VESSEL DISSECTION AND HARVESTING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140323800
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for endoscopic dissection of blood vessels and control over cavity pressure within an endoscopic procedure are described herein. Apparatus, systems, and methods for harvesting of blood vessels are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Dye
  • PORTAL FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20130247921
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to portals that can be used to create a channel through a surgical drape without compromising the sterile operating field. For example, a portal provided herein can include an applicator frame and sheath (e.g., flexible sheath) that is capable of creating a channel into a sterile operating field so that a device, whether sterile or not, can be used at the time of surgery without compromising the sterility of the surgical field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Dye, Neil G. Feinglass