Patents by Inventor Lennox Hoyte
Lennox Hoyte 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).
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Patent number: 10555747Abstract: A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: University of South FloridaInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Imudia
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Publication number: 20180146973Abstract: A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: University of South FloridaInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Imudia
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Patent number: 9877739Abstract: A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: University of South FloridaInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Imudia
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Publication number: 20160338682Abstract: An insufflation/desufflation apparatus/system, and method of use thereof. An airtight tube is secured circumferentially to the opening of an endoscopic containment bag. The tube is attached to a valve and a small conduit for insufflating (pressurizing) and desufflating (depressurizing) the tube. The tube is formed of a highly pliable material, similar to the plastic of the pliable containment bag. When the tube is desufflated, the bag and tube are easily folded and wrapped for passage into the peritoneal cavity via a standard laparoscopic port. When the tube is insufflated via the conduit, air fills the closed tube and makes the whole structure substantially rigid in the shape of the containment bag opening around which it is secured. The result is that the bag is forced open by the now rigid, insufflated tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: University of South FloridaInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Nosa Imudia
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Patent number: 9248035Abstract: A flared vaginal stent having a body portion and an outwardly flared head portion as well as a method of use thereof is presented. The head portion is comprised of an outwardly flared tip, optionally containing a groove to accommodate the cervix, to flatten out the proximal vagina. Anterior surface of the head portion is flat while opposing posterior surface of the head portion is curved. The stent mimics the shape of the human vagina and displays the front and back surfaces of the vagina to facilitate placement and attachment of a graft to the full length of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina. The flat surface allows suture placement for on the full length of the vagina for attachment of the graft anteriorly. The curved posterior surface highlights the posterior surface of the vagina to aid suture placement on the posterior (underside) of the vagina.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Casella & Nemcik Enterprises, Inc., Florida Health Science Center, Inc.Inventors: Lennox Hoyte, Michael J. Casella, Sr., Karen Bradford
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Publication number: 20150305764Abstract: A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Imudia
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Patent number: 9044210Abstract: A power morcellation system, apparatus, and methodology. Structurally, the device includes a sturdy, pliable (e.g., able to be inserted and retracted through a 10-15 mm morcellator port), distensible, waterproof/watertight retaining bag/pouch/carrier to be deployed into the pelvic cavity of the subject. The device further includes a plurality (e.g., three (3)) of port tube channels extending outwardly from the bag, wherein the interior of each channel is in communication with the interior of the bag. Each channel has an open end (opposite from the end that terminates in the bag) through which a laparoscopic/robotic camera and other instruments (e.g., camera, control instrument) may pass. A smaller tube channel also extends outwardly from the bag and can be suited as an insufflation port channel, among other uses. The bag also includes a large opening surrounded by an elastic drawstring for receiving the specimen to be removed within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: University of South FloridaInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Anthony Imudia
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Patent number: 8579873Abstract: Provided is a bladder drainage aid which attaches to the end of Foley Catheter and removes the need for a catheter bag. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a spring-loaded valve with an inflow tube and an outflow tube. The inflow tube connects to the external end of a catheter. The outflow tube can be aimed by the patient. When pressed, the valve opens, allowing the fluid to flow there through. When released, the piston of the valve cuts off fluid flow. The valve cap allows ease of use and the device can be operated with two fingers of one hand. The patient can wear the drainage aid discretely and empty the bladder directly and discretely, such as into a toilet.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: University of South FloridaInventor: Lennox Hoyte
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Publication number: 20130296643Abstract: The invention is a flared vaginal stent comprising a cylinder with a flared, grooved tip. The flared tip has a partially flat surface and a curved opposite surface. The stent is designed to mimic the shape of the human vagina and is used to display the front and back surfaces of the vagina so as to facilitate placement and attachment of a graft to the full length of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina. The flare is designed to flatten out the proximal vagina, in keeping with the natural flared shape of the proximal vagina. The flat surface is designed to allow suture placement for the full length of the vagina for attachment of the graft anteriorly. The curved posterior surface is designed to highlight the posterior surface of the vagina to aid suture placement on the posterior (underside) of the vagina.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, THE TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC., FLORIDA SURGICAL REPAIRInventors: Lennox Hoyte, Michael J. Casella, SR., Karen Bradford
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Publication number: 20100063465Abstract: Provided is a bladder drainage aid which attaches to the end of Foley Catheter and removes the need for a catheter bag. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a spring-loaded valve with an inflow tube and an outflow tube. The inflow tube connects to the external end of a catheter. The outflow tube can be aimed by the patient. When pressed, the valve opens, allowing the fluid to flow there through. When released, the piston of the valve cuts off fluid flow. The valve cap allows ease of use and the device can be operated with two fingers of one hand. The patient can wear the drainage aid discretely and empty the bladder directly and discretely, such as into a toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAInventor: Lennox Hoyte