Patents by Inventor Maria Fontana

Maria Fontana 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: 11090024
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing a procedure on a uterine cavity of a patient are disclosed. The methods can include visualizing the uterine cavity, biopsying a tissue with a biopsy device, and ejecting fluid from the biopsying device into the uterine cavity. The apparatuses can have a sealable acorn tip, a handle, a repositioning clip, a distal indicia, a proximal indicia, and a fluid reservoir. The biopsying device can be configured to biopsy and eject fluid under the control of a single hand of a user of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly H. Roy, Steven R. Bacich, Piush Vidyarthi, Donnell W. Gurskis, Cristiano Danilo Maria Fontana
  • Publication number: 20200297384
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element can eliminate the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member can facilitate internal pressurization of the everting catheter system. An everting catheter system can be configured for use with transvaginal ultrasound and a lower profile speculum is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Publication number: 20190366048
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element eliminates the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member facilitates internal pressurization of the everting catheter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • Publication number: 20190142370
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing a procedure on a uterine cavity of a patient are disclosed. The methods can include visualizing the uterine cavity, biopsying a tissue with a biopsy device, and ejecting fluid from the biopsying device into the uterine cavity. The apparatuses can have a sealable acorn tip, a handle, a repositioning clip, a distal indicia, a proximal indicia, and a fluid reservoir. The biopsying device can be configured to biopsy and eject fluid under the control of a single hand of a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly H. ROY, Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Donnell W. GURSKIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • Publication number: 20190009058
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element eliminates the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member facilitates internal pressurization of the everting catheter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • Publication number: 20140371597
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing a procedure on a uterine cavity of a patient are disclosed. The methods can include visualizing the uterine cavity, biopsying a tissue with a biopsy device, and ejecting fluid from the biopsying device into the uterine cavity. The apparatuses can have a sealable acorn tip, a handle, a repositioning clip, a distal indicia, a proximal indicia, and a fluid reservoir. The biopsying device can be configured to biopsy and eject fluid under the control of a single hand of a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cross Bay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly H. ROY, Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Donnell W. GURSKIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • Publication number: 20140128732
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing a procedure on a uterine cavity of a patient are disclosed. The methods can include visualizing the uterine cavity, biopsying a tissue with a biopsy device, and ejecting fluid from the biopsying device into the uterine cavity. The apparatuses can have a sealable acorn tip, a handle, a repositioning clip, a distal indicia, proximal indicia, and a fluid reservoir. The biopsying device can be configured to biopsy and eject fluid under the control of a single hand of a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Kelly H. ROY, Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Donnell W. GURSKIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • Publication number: 20050260581
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Chiron Spa
    Inventors: Maria Fontana, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masignani, Elisabetta Monaci
  • Publication number: 20050136076
    Abstract: An immunogenic detoxified protein comprising the amino acid sequence of subunit A of a cholera toxin (CT-A) or a fragment thereof or the amino acid sequence of subunit A of an Escherichia coli heat labile toxin (LT-A) or a fragment thereof wherein the amino acids at, or in positions corresponding to Ser-63 and Arg-192 are replaced with another amino acid. The immunogenic detoxified protein is useful as vaccine for Vibrio cholerae or an enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli and is produced by recombinant DNA means by site-directed mutagenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Mariagrazia Pizza, Maria Fontana, Valentina Giannelli, Rino Rappuoli