Patents by Inventor Leo Centeno
Leo Centeno 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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Publication number: 20240082539Abstract: An instrument includes an elongate shaft, a set of pull wire lumens disposed within the elongate shaft, the set of pull wire lumens comprising first, second, third, and fourth pull wire lumens, and a set of pull wire segments comprising first, second, third, and fourth pull wire segments disposed within the first, second, third, and fourth pull wire lumens, respectively, each of the set of pull wire segments having a proximal portion that is configured to be manipulated by a robotic input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Enrique ROMO, Leo CENTENO
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Patent number: 11759605Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides for an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. The backbone may be formed from a nitinol alloy for increased bendability without compromising axial stiffness. The device may also incorporate a jacket around the hypotube and spiral lumen formed using either melting, molding, bonding, or casting. The spiral lumen may be configured to accommodate a variety of uses, including actuation members (e.g., pull wires), tools, and means for aspiration, irrigation, image capture, and illumination. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for constructing an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Romo, Leo Centeno
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Publication number: 20230201430Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Jeffery B. Alvarez, Leo Centeno, William Tolmasoff, Brett Swope, Alex Forman, Kyung R. Park
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Patent number: 11583616Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery B. Alvarez, Leo Centeno, William Tolmasoff, Brett Swope, Alex Forman, Kyung R. Park
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Publication number: 20200406002Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides for an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. The backbone may be formed from a nitinol alloy for increased bendability without compromising axial stiffness. The device may also incorporate a jacket around the hypotube and spiral lumen formed using either melting, molding, bonding, or casting. The spiral lumen may be configured to accommodate a variety of uses, including actuation members (e.g., pull wires), tools, and means for aspiration, irrigation, image capture, and illumination. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for constructing an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Enrique Romo, Leo Centeno
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Patent number: 10792464Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides for an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. The backbone may be formed from a nitinol alloy for increased bendability without compromising axial stiffness. The device may also incorporate a jacket around the hypotube and spiral lumen formed using either melting, molding, bonding, or casting. The spiral lumen may be configured to accommodate a variety of uses, including actuation members (e.g., pull wires), tools, and means for aspiration, irrigation, image capture, and illumination. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for constructing an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Romo, Leo Centeno
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Publication number: 20200222602Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffery B. Alvarez, Leo Centeno, William Tolmasoff, Brett Swope, Alex Forman, Kyung R. Park
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Patent number: 10610625Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: ExploraMed NC7, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery B. Alvarez, Leo Centeno, William Tolmasoff, Brett Swope, Alex Forman, Kyung R. Park
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Publication number: 20170312409Abstract: A hydraulic pumping system in accordance with embodiments comprises a breast interface operably coupled to an actuatable assembly by means of an actuatable assembly interface. The breast interface comprises a distal membrane coupled to a housing to form a fluid reservoir therebetween. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a proximal membrane. The distal and proximal membranes are fluidly coupled via a tube carrying a driving fluid. The actuatable assembly interface is configured to removably couple to the actuatable assembly, in order to operably couple the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. The actuatable assembly interface comprises a fluid shut off mechanism to reversibly shut off fluid communication between the breast interface and the actuatable assembly interface when the actuatable assembly interface is decoupled from the actuatable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Jeffery B. Alvarez, Leo Centeno, William Tolmasoff, Brett Swope, Alex Forman, Kyung R. Park
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Publication number: 20160001038Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides for an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. The backbone may be formed from a nitinol alloy for increased bendability without compromising axial stiffness. The device may also incorporate a jacket around the hypotube and spiral lumen formed using either melting, molding, bonding, or casting. The spiral lumen may be configured to accommodate a variety of uses, including actuation members (e.g., pull wires), tools, and means for aspiration, irrigation, image capture, and illumination. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for constructing an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Romo, Leo Centeno
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Publication number: 20140163696Abstract: The implant includes an outer layer of ePTFE which exhibits extensibility normally not associated with ePTFE. The ePTFE is reduced in length by deforming the fibrils between the nodes while maintaining the nodes in a substantially flat configuration. Various implant configurations that can include the outer layer described are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Evera Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Lesh, Stewart Kume, Randy J. Kesten, Leo Centeno, Jeff Zalewski
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Publication number: 20100249947Abstract: The implant includes an outer layer of ePTFE which exhibits extensibility normally not associated with ePTFE. The ePTFE is reduced in length by deforming the fibrils between the nodes while maintaining the nodes in a substantially flat configuration. Various implant configurations that can include the outer layer described are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Evera Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Lesh, Stewart Kume, Randy J. Kesten, Leo Centeno, Jeff Zalewski
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Publication number: 20100249946Abstract: Disclosed are implantable tissue augmentation devices, methods, and associated tools. The devices include an inflatable body, having a self-sealing membrane operably attached to a wall of the implant. The self-sealing membrane provides access for filling the device, and includes a first layer comprising a fabric. The fabric has a first plurality of yarn strands positioned in a first direction, and a second plurality of yarn strands positioned in a second direction. The first and second plurality of yarn strands intersect to form a matrix pattern with cells defined by free spaces between yarn strands. The membrane also includes a first elastomeric material configured to fill the cells as well as form a coating over the first and second plurality of yarn strand, and a second layer comprising a second elastomeric material. The second elastomeric material has a lower durometer than the first elastomeric material. Kits and systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Evera Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Lesh, Stewart Kume, Randy J. Kesten, Geoffrey Willis, Leo Centeno, Jeff Christian