Patents by Inventor Michael G. Tal
Michael G. Tal 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: 9913962Abstract: A catheter is provided including a first lumen and a second lumen. A first member is disposed for relative movement within the first lumen and defines a cavity. A second member is disposed for relative movement within the second lumen. The cavity of the first member is configured for disposal of the second member. The catheter may include an elongated tubular body that includes the first lumen and the second lumen. The first member may have a distal portion that extends beyond the distal end of the body. The distal portion may include the cavity. The cavity may be defined by a member lumen. The first and second members may include tubular stylettes. The second member may include a guidewire.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Michael G. Tal, Brett Haarala, Christopher V. Rainieri, Richard Braga
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Publication number: 20180014829Abstract: A blood flow reducing assembly includes a catheter shaft and an expandable occlusion member assembled with the catheter shaft. The expandable occlusion member includes foldable protrusions. One or more manipulation members are connected to the foldable protrusions and operative to move the foldable protrusions closer to or further away from one other. Movement of the foldable protrusions modifies occlusion ability of the foldable protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Michael G. TAL, Lihu AVITOV, Raphael BENARY, Yael SHOHAT
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Sclerotherapy catheter with lumen having wire rotated by motor and simultaneous withdrawal from vein
Patent number: 9585667Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a vascular therapy device comprising a vascular treatment device and a feeder. The vascular treatment device can connect to a wire configured for use in vascular treatment. The vascular treatment device can rotate the wire. The feeder can be configured for controller the longitudinal translation of the wire. The feeder and the vascular treatment device can be independently or combinedly controlled.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Vascular Insights LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano, Jr. -
Sclerotherapy catheter with lumen having wire rotated by motor and simultaneous withdrawal from vein
Patent number: 9532784Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a vascular therapy device comprising a vascular treatment device and a feeder. The vascular treatment device can connect to a wire configured for use in vascular treatment. The vascular treatment device can rotate the wire. The feeder can be configured for controller the longitudinal translation of the wire. The feeder and the vascular treatment device can be independently or combinedly controlled.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Vascular Insights LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano, Jr. -
Patent number: 9510088Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying pressure to the walls of the uterine cavity includes a resilient body having an elongated member which includes a first end and a second end which are resiliently biased away from each other. The first end of the elongated member includes a first leg having a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongated member includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. A connection member is positioned between the first end of the first leg and the first end of the second leg. A first plug member is secured at the second end of the first leg and a second plug member is secured at the first end of the second leg. The first and second plug members are shaped and dimensioned for bearing against the walls of the uterine cavity as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and the second end moving apart. A method for preventing conception within the uterine cavity is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: YALE UNIVERSITY, CONTRAMED LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikman, Pasquale Patrizio
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Publication number: 20160338728Abstract: A wire for use with a vascular treatment device may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a main shaft extending therebetween. The distal end may have a distal free end and a first segment. The first segment may extend from the main shaft and may be biased to a first included angle that is defined between the main shaft and the first segment and less than 180 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Michael G. Tal
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Patent number: 9492311Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignees: Yale University, ContraMed, LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman, Pasquale Patrizio, Bob H. Katz
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Patent number: 9480467Abstract: An intraluminal member can be used to deliver an adhesive to a vein while causing the vein to spasm, thereby controlling adhesive migration and improving procedure efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Vascular Insights LLCInventors: John P. Marano, Michael G. Tal
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Publication number: 20160302822Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The rotation direction of the intraluminal member can be reversed to reduce the incidence and duration of vein entanglement during a vascular ablation procedure. Reversal of direction could occur automatically, or in response to a sensor such as a load sensor provided as part of the motorized drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano
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Patent number: 9375216Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The rotation direction of the intraluminal member can be reversed to reduce the incidence and duration of vein entanglement during a vascular ablation procedure. Reversal of direction could occur automatically, or in response to a sensor such as a load sensor provided as part of the motorized drive system.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Vascular Insights, LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano
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Publication number: 20160058608Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicants: YALE UNIVERSITY, CONTRAMED LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman, Pasquale Patrizio, Bob H. Katz
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Patent number: 9180039Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: Yale University, ContraMed, LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman, Pasquale Patrizio, Bob H. Katz
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Patent number: 9016280Abstract: An intrauterine device for occluding orifices of fallopian tubes includes a resilient body having an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The elongated member further includes a first leg ending with the first end of the elongated member, a second leg ending with the second end of the elongated member and a connection member positioned therebetween. A first orifice plug is secured at the first end of the elongated member and a second orifice plug is secured at the second end of the elongated member. The first and second orifice plugs are shaped and dimensioned to seat at the orifices of the fallopian tubes or within the fallopian tubes as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and second end moving apart.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignees: Yale University, Contramed LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman
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Publication number: 20150068532Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: CONTRAMED LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman, Pasquale Patrizio, Bob H. Katz
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Publication number: 20150005742Abstract: An intraluminal member can be used to deliver an adhesive to a vein while causing the vein to spasm, thereby controlling adhesive migration and improving procedure efficacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Vascular Insights LLCInventors: John P. Marano, Michael G. Tal
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Publication number: 20140207052Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Vascular Insights, LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano, JR.
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Patent number: 8696645Abstract: An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Vascular Insights LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, John P. Marano
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Patent number: 8672888Abstract: A device may include a hollow needle, a dilator mounted coaxially on the needle, and a sheath mounted coaxially on the dilator. The dilator may be slideably displaceable relative to the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Yale UniversityInventor: Michael G. Tal
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Patent number: 8662081Abstract: An intrauterine device for applying pressure to the walls of the uterine cavity includes a resilient body having an elongated member which includes a first end and a second end which are resiliently biased away from each other. The first end of the elongated member includes a first leg having a first end and a second end. The second end of the elongated member includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. A connection member is positioned between the first end of the first leg and the first end of the second leg. A first plug member is secured at the second end of the first leg and a second plug member is secured at the first end of the second leg. The first and second plug members are shaped and dimensioned for bearing against the walls of the uterine cavity as the elongated member spreads outwardly with the first end and the second end moving apart. A method for preventing conception within the uterine cavity is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignees: Yale University, Contramed LLCInventors: Michael G. Tal, Patrick N. Gutelius, Mark J. DeBisschop, Oleg Shikhman, Pasquale Patrizio
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Patent number: 8608767Abstract: A varicose vein dissector and removal apparatus includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a dissector extending from the first end of the handle and a hook extending from the second end of the handle, and a blade positioned within the dissector for movement between a use position and a storage position. The apparatus is used by creating an initial incision in skin over a varicose vein to be removed, advancing the dissector into the incision and dissecting around the varicose vein to be removed, pushing the dissector against an inner surface of the skin a predetermined distance from the initial incision, exposing the blade by moving it from its storage position to its use position and creating a second incision in the skin letting the dissector protrude out of the skin, and grasping the vein with the hook and removing the vein.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Yale UniversityInventor: Michael G. Tal