Patents by Inventor Kiley Gersch

Kiley Gersch 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: 12636003
    Abstract: A system may include a delivery device configured to deploy a perianal fistula closure device and the perianal fistula closure device configured to close a perianal fistula. The delivery device may include a helical catheter. The perianal fistula closure device may include a cap, a suture comprising a plurality of uni-directional barbs, and an anchor connected to an end of the suture comprising a plurality of uni-directional quills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Kiley Gersch, Sophia Diaz, Karina Frank, Monet Slinowsky, Ebenezer Adjei Armah, Zachary Buono, Youseph Yazdi, Evan Mosley, Russell Holscher
  • Patent number: 12387522
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for generating digital images of specimens and identifying the species of an invertebrate, such as a mosquito, are disclosed. The apparatus includes an imaging device capable of capturing images, light sources to illuminate the optical field of view of the imaging device, a housing enclosing the imaging device and the light source, and an opening in the housing where a specimen tray can be inserted. The specimen tray can include a lid and multiple wells separated by transparent walls, each well capable of holding a specimen. The wells are fully enclosed when the lid is placed on the tray and the tray includes markings on both sides indicating the tray orientation, as the tray is transparent on the lid and base of the tray to enable imaging from two sides of the tray. The housing and tray also includes detents and indents for locking the tray into the correct placement when inserted into the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Vectech
    Inventors: Adam Goodwin, Sanket Padmanabhan, Kiley Gersch
  • Publication number: 20240050082
    Abstract: A system may include a delivery device configured to deploy a perianal fistula closure device and the perianal fistula closure device configured to close a perianal fistula. The delivery device may include a helical catheter. The perianal fistula closure device may include a cap, a suture comprising a plurality of uni-directional barbs, and an anchor connected to an end of the suture comprising a plurality of uni-directional quills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kiley GERSCH, Sophia DIAZ, Karina FRANK, Monet SLINOWSKY, Ebenezer ADJEI ARMAH, Zachary BUONO, Youseph YAZDI, Evan MOSELEY, Russell HOLSCHER
  • Publication number: 20220101015
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for generating digital images of specimens and identifying the species of an invertebrate, such as a mosquito, are disclosed. The apparatus includes an imaging device capable of capturing images, light sources to illuminate the optical field of view of the imaging device, a housing enclosing the imaging device and the light source, and an opening in the housing where a specimen tray can be inserted. The specimen tray can include a lid and multiple wells separated by transparent walls, each well capable of holding a specimen. The wells are fully enclosed when the lid is placed on the tray and the tray includes markings on both sides indicating the tray orientation, as the tray is transparent on the lid and base of the tray to enable imaging from two sides of the tray. The housing and tray also includes detents and indents for locking the tray into the correct placement when inserted into the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Vecthec, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Goodwin, Sanket Padmanabhan, Kiley Gersch