Patents by Inventor Matthew Thomas Yurek

Matthew Thomas Yurek 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).

  • Publication number: 20250256065
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Publication number: 20250241784
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering one or multiple materials into a body space (e.g., to occlude the body space) and/or for removing one or multiple materials from a body space (e.g., to open or reopen the body space) are described. Delivering material into the vas deferens of the male reproductive tract for contraception, removing material from the vas deferens to restore patency of the vas deferens, delivering material into the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive tract for contraception, and removing material from fallopian tubes to restore patency of the fallopian tubes is described. Confirming access to a body space is described. Agitating materials in a body space is described. Creating turbulence in a body space is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: NEXT Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Michael HARTSFIELD, Jack GREELIS, Luke FOX
  • Publication number: 20250241785
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering one or multiple materials into a body space (e.g., to occlude the body space) and/or for removing one or multiple materials from a body space (e.g., to open or reopen the body space) are described. Delivering material into the vas deferens of the male reproductive tract for contraception, removing material from the vas deferens to restore patency of the vas deferens, delivering material into the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive tract for contraception, and removing material from fallopian tubes to restore patency of the fallopian tubes is described. Confirming access to a body space is described. Agitating materials in a body space is described. Creating turbulence in a body space is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: NEXT Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Michael HARTSFIELD, Jack GREELIS, Luke FOX
  • Patent number: 12311123
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Publication number: 20250143917
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering one or multiple materials into a body space (e.g., to occlude the body space) and/or for removing one or multiple materials from a body space (e.g., to open or reopen the body space) are described. Delivering material into the vas deferens of the male reproductive tract for contraception, removing material from the vas deferens to restore patency of the vas deferens, delivering material into the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive tract for contraception, and removing material from fallopian tubes to restore patency of the fallopian tubes is described. Confirming access to a body space is described. Agitating materials in a body space is described. Creating turbulence in a body space is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: NEXT Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Michael HARTSFIELD, Jack GREELIS, Luke FOX
  • Publication number: 20250134701
    Abstract: Delivery systems for providing occlusive hydrogels in a tube lumen or void space within the body including but not limited to a reproductive tract such as the vas deferens or fallopian tubes for contraception are described. The delivery systems contain mechanisms that confirm proper placement of the system in the bodily lumen prior to the delivery of the occlusive material. The systems also can contain a confirmatory mechanism that demonstrates the blockage or occlusion in the bodily lumen has been achieved following the deposition of the occlusive material. Another aspect of this application is to provide a removal system that delivers dissolving material, agitates, aspirates, and confirms the patency of the bodily lumen following the removal of the occlusive material if so desired by the patient for the return to fertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: NEXT Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Michael HARTSFIELD, Jack GREELIS, Luke FOX
  • Publication number: 20240415543
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Publication number: 20240299705
    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: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Publication number: 20240252209
    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: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Publication number: 20240252786
    Abstract: An everting catheter with an expandable inner lumen for the passage of instruments or other devices is described. The catheter can have an inflatable everting balloon. When inflated, the everting balloon can define a channel or passageway, via an inner balloon lumen, into a target site. Instruments can be delivered to the target site through the channel defined by the inflated everting balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK
  • Publication number: 20240245548
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Patent number: 11819245
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Publication number: 20230149207
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Patent number: 11583436
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Jack Greelis, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Patent number: 11446023
    Abstract: A delivery system for delivering a plurality of helical tissue anchors to repair a wall defect. Coaxially contained within the outer sheath are inner tubular members. The first inner tubular member designed to deploy a first helical tissue anchor, a second inner tubular member designed to deploy a second helical tissue anchor, and a centered inner tubular member contains a cinching mechanism. The two helical tissue anchors are connected to a suture or strap that pull the two helical tissue anchors together to close a tissue defect. A cinching mechanism holds the anchors and tissue defect together and cut the suture or strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Michael P. Hartsfield, John Greelis
  • Patent number: 11419600
    Abstract: Disclosed is a handle mechanism, including: a body, a first anchor delivery device provided to the body, a second anchor delivery device provided to the body, a tightening device provided to the body, and a locking and cutting device provided to the body. The first anchor delivery device is configured to control a first tissue anchor. The second anchor delivery device is configured to control a second tissue anchor. The tightening device is configured to pull a suture member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignees: MICRO-TECH (NANJING) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Michael Hartsfield, John Greelis, Jin Hongyan
  • Publication number: 20220257903
    Abstract: An everting catheter with an expandable inner lumen for the passage of instruments or other devices is described. The catheter can have an inflatable everting balloon. When inflated, the everting balloon can define a channel or passageway, via an inner balloon lumen, into a target site. Instruments can be delivered to the target site through the channel defined by the inflated everting balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK
  • Publication number: 20220218390
    Abstract: Disclosed are access devices that can be used to safely guide instruments, such as EP ablation catheters, to a therapy site such one within the pericardial space of the heart. The access devices include integrated visualization, illumination, stabilization, and safety features in a single platform that can, for example, more safely and efficiently identify and ablate several ventricular tachycardia (VT) locations on the left ventricle of the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: James D. FONGER, Gary H. SANDERS, Jack GREELIS, Matthew Thomas YUREK
  • Publication number: 20220218947
    Abstract: An everting catheter with an expandable inner lumen for the passage of instruments or other devices is described. The catheter can have an inflatable everting balloon. When inflated, the everting balloon can define a channel or passageway, via an inner balloon lumen, into a target site. Instruments can be delivered to the target site through the channel defined by the inflated everting balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK
  • Patent number: 11318041
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Jack Greelis, Piush Vidyarthi