Patents by Inventor Michael J. Banchieri
Michael J. Banchieri 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: 20240130719Abstract: Delivery devices configured to deliver therapeutic and visualization devices to a surgical site are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a proximally disposed handle; a shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft including a therapeutic device lumen configured to deliver a working end of a therapeutic device therethrough, a first portion of the shaft being steerable; and a space-making element disposed proximate a distal end portion of the shaft and configured to separate biological tissues to create or expand a working space. At least a portion of the space-making element may be reconfigurable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banchieri, Ara M. Stephanian, Jeremy D. Dando, Feng Liu, Greg Fung, Jean-Pierre Dueri
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Publication number: 20230320782Abstract: A surgical system for ablating a tissue, the system comprising: (a) an ablation mechanism comprising a first electrode and an opposed second electrode, wherein the ablation mechanism is configured to receive a tissue between the first electrode and the second electrode, and wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is movable to allow the first electrode and the second electrode to accommodate variable tissue thicknesses therebetween; and (b) a clamping mechanism configured to release and apply clamping pressure to the tissue between the first electrode and the second electrode, where the ablation mechanism is configured to automatically individually adjust at least one of an ablation energy output of the first electrode and an ablation energy output of the second electrode to accommodate variable tissue thicknesses between the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara Stephanian, John D. Pavlidis, David K. Swanson
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Publication number: 20220346796Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and methods for delivering ligatures to anatomical features of a patient. Exemplary ligature delivery systems for use in delivering a ligature to a left atrial appendage ligature include an elongate support mechanism having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a flexible hoop assembly, and a cinchable constriction member. The flexible hoop assembly can be coupled with the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism, and can include a support body coupled with a support frame. The support frame can be biased to hold the support body in a trailing configuration, whereby a free portion of the support body is disposed proximal to the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism. The support frame of the flexible hoop assembly can be coupled with the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism. The support body can be configured to support the cinchable constriction member and a loop of the left atrial appendage ligature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. MOREJOHN, Tamer IBRAHIM, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Ara STEPHANIAN, Brian FLORES
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Publication number: 20220296856Abstract: Delivery devices configured to deliver therapeutic and visualization devices to a surgical site are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a proximally disposed handle; a shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft including a therapeutic device lumen configured to deliver a working end of a therapeutic device therethrough, a first portion of the shaft being steerable; and a space-making element disposed proximate a distal end portion of the shaft and configured to separate biological tissues to create or expand a working space. At least a portion of the space-making element may be reconfigurable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banchieri, Ara M. Stephanian, Jeremy D. Dando, Feng Liu, Gregory W. Fung, Jean-Pierre Dueri
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Publication number: 20220202472Abstract: Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. MOREJOHN, Tamer IBRAHIM, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Ara STEPHANIAN
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Publication number: 20220151694Abstract: Surgical systems and methods for administering an ablation treatment and other therapeutic or diagnostic protocols to a patient tissue involve a flexible stabilizer mechanism having an inner recess and an ablation mechanism coupled with the stabilizer mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer IBRAHIM, Dwight P. MOREJOHN, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Ara STEPHANIAN, John D. PAVLIDIS, David K. SWANSON
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Patent number: 11324510Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention encompass systems and methods for delivering ligatures to anatomical features of a patient. Exemplary ligature delivery systems for use in delivering a ligature to a left atrial appendage ligature include an elongate support mechanism having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a flexible hoop assembly, and a cinchable constriction member. The flexible hoop assembly can be coupled with the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism, and can include a support body coupled with a support frame. The support frame can be biased to hold the support body in a trailing configuration, whereby a free portion of the support body is disposed proximal to the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism. The support frame of the flexible hoop assembly can be coupled with the distal portion of the elongate support mechanism. The support body can be configured to support the cinchable constriction member and a loop of the left atrial appendage ligature.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. Morejohn, Tamer Ibrahim, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara Stephanian, Brian Flores
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Publication number: 20220096121Abstract: Exemplary scope systems and methods involve a cannula assembly, a sheath assembly, and a tubing set. A cannula assembly, which may be a non-magnetic scope cap assembly, can include a cannula body, a proximal housing having a strap, an optical window, and a luer for suction or flushing. A cannula body may include a first lumen or scope channel for receiving a visualization device such as an endoscope or laparoscope, a distal end having suction or flushing flush apertures, and a second lumen for providing fluid communication between the apertures and the luer. Exemplary magnetic introducer systems and methods involve a cannula assembly, a sheath assembly, a tubing set. In some cases, the cannula assembly of a magnetic introducer system can be a magnetic scope cap assembly. In addition to cannula and sheath assemblies, magnetic introducer systems can include a magnetic introducer tubing assembly and a stylet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer IBRAHIM, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Tony WONG, Dwight P. MOREJOHN
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Patent number: 11229479Abstract: Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. Morejohn, Tamer Ibrahim, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara Stephanian
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Patent number: 11224481Abstract: Surgical systems and methods for administering an ablation treatment and other therapeutic or diagnostic protocols to a patient tissue involve a flexible stabilizer mechanism having an inner recess and an ablation mechanism coupled with the stabilizer mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara Stephanian, John D. Pavlidis, David K. Swanson
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Publication number: 20210346030Abstract: An end effector positioning mechanism for a surgical device may include an articulation mechanism including a plurality of tiltable segments disposed generally in a longitudinal row between an elongated shaft of a surgical device and an end effector of the surgical device. Each of the plurality of segments may be generally in the form of a flattened disk. At least one of the segments may include a proximal surface and/or a distal surface that is substantially planar and is oriented substantially orthogonally with respect to a central axis of the articulation mechanism. At least one of the segments may include a proximal surface and/or a distal surface including two transversely oriented, generally planar surfaces that meet along a substantially diametric peak.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Banchieri, Matthew Monti, Tamer Ibrahim, Kenneth L. Miller, Ara M. Stephanian, Dwight P. Morejohn
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Patent number: 10828092Abstract: Cardiac ablation systems and methods of their use and manufacture involve an ablation mechanism, a stabilizer mechanism, and a cinching mechanism that urges the ablation mechanism toward a patient tissue. Embodiments encompass methods for administering epicardial and endocardial lesions, including box lesions and connecting lesions, to patient tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Michael J. Banchieri, Dwight P. Morejohn
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Publication number: 20200229837Abstract: A method of positioning an occlusion clip proximate a left atrial appendage may include creating an access port that exposes the left atrial appendage; delivering a suction grasper via the access port, the suction grasper including opposing jaws each having a suction port; delivering an occlusion clip via the access port; grasping the left atrial appendage via the suction grasper by applying suction to an exterior of the left atrial appendage so that a portion of the left atrial appendage interposes the opposing jaws while suction is applied via the suction ports; repositioning the suction grasper to tension the left atrial appendage; delivering an occlusion clip via the access port; clamping a base of the left atrial appendage using the occlusion clip while the suction grasper applies tension to the left atrial appendage; and/or egressing the suction grasper via the access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara M. Stephanian, Kenneth L. Miller
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Publication number: 20200222056Abstract: A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to dirType: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Keith Edward Martin, Michael J. Banchieri, Haskell Simpkins, Benjamin Krupp, David Parrot
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Publication number: 20200222055Abstract: An example system for applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical structure may include a visualization tool configured to allow visualization of an anatomical structure using a scope; a clip applier configured to apply an occlusion clip on the anatomical structure; an introducer connectable to the clip applier and configured to aid in positioning the clip applier; and a positioner configured to apply at least one of a linear force and a torsional force to at least one of the clip applier and the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Kenneth L. Miller, Michael J. Banchieri, Brian Flores, Ara Stephanian, Kimberly Gray, Robert M. Trusty, Stefan Stefanov, Anthony Sticca
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Publication number: 20200178764Abstract: Medical devices are disclosed. An example surgical spacemaking device may include an elongate element configured for insertion into a patient's body and including a distal end portion and an internal lumen, an inner element disposed generally coaxially within the internal lumen of the elongate element, an expandable element disposed generally circumferentially about a distal end portion of the inner element, and an actuator operable to reposition the expandable element between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration. In the contracted configuration, the expandable element may have a relatively small diameter and, in the expanded configuration, the expandable element may have a relatively large diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Kenneth L. Miller, Michael J. Banchieri, Brian Flores, Ara Stephanian
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Patent number: 10631874Abstract: A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to dirType: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Keith Edward Martin, Michael J. Banchieri, Haskell Simpkins, Benjamin Krupp, David Parrot
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Publication number: 20200000511Abstract: Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. MOREJOHN, Tamer IBRAHIM, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Ara STEPHANIAN
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Patent number: 10398495Abstract: Tissue treatment systems include an actuator handle assembly coupled with a clamp assembly having a first jaw mechanism and a second jaw mechanism. A first jaw mechanism includes a first flexible boot, a first flexible ablation member coupled with the first flexible boot, and a first rotatable jawbone disposed within the first flexible boot. A second jaw mechanism comprises a second flexible boot, a second flexible ablation member coupled with the second flexible boot, and a second rotatable jawbone disposed within the second flexible boot.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Dwight P. Morejohn, Tamer Ibrahim, Michael J. Banchieri, Ara Stephanian
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Publication number: 20190247113Abstract: Surgical systems and methods for administering an ablation treatment and other therapeutic or diagnostic protocols to a patient tissue involve a flexible stabilizer mechanism having an inner recess and an ablation mechanism coupled with the stabilizer mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer IBRAHIM, Dwight P. MOREJOHN, Michael J. BANCHIERI, Ara STEPHANIAN, John D. PAVLIDIS, David K. SWANSON