Patents by Inventor Max S. Azevedo

Max S. Azevedo 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: 20240180590
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts or cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11980395
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230405215
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11806500
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230301684
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230240716
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts or cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11648033
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20230126871
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11583625
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20210378708
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20210361266
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a cutting element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the endocervical canal to provide for broad and complete contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endocervical curettage or screening pap smear. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the cervical canal and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Patent number: 11154326
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 11123050
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a cutting element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the endocervical canal to provide for broad and complete contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endocervical curettage or screening pap smear. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the cervical canal and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Femasys Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo, Jeffrey A. Marcus
  • Publication number: 20200368424
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 10737014
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods, compositions, devices and systems for determining the status of, or treating, a body structure or conduit. An embodiment of the invention comprises a fluid pressure control device for pressure control of fluid introduced into a body structure or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: FEMASYS INC.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20190183529
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 10258375
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Femasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20190076169
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts or cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Patent number: 10172643
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Femasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Max S. Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20180325553
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: KATHY LEE-SEPSICK, Max S. Azevedo