Patents by Inventor Michael Munrow

Michael Munrow 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).

  • Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
    Patent number: 11925512
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
  • Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
    Patent number: 11826207
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc
    Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20220265381
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcolm G. MUNRO
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20220175405
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Robert K. DECKMAN, Craig GERBI, Michael MUNROW, Jessica GROSSMAN
  • Devices and methods for treatment of tissue
    Patent number: 11259825
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210338365
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcolm G. MUNRO
  • Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
    Patent number: 11096761
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
  • Methods and systems for controlled deployment of needles in tissue
    Patent number: 11096760
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210038341
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcolm G. MUNRO
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210000565
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcolm G. MUNRO
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20200229892
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcolm G. MUNRO
  • Devices and methods for treatment of tissue
    Patent number: 10058342
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20170290626
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Robert K. DECKMAN, Craig GERBI, Michael MUNROW, Jessica GROSSMAN
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20170290627
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Robert K. DECKMAN, Craig GERBI, Michael MUNROW, Jessica GROSSMAN
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20170245838
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcom G. MUNRO
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20170245891
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Michael MUNROW, Jordan BAJOR, Malcom G. MUNRO
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20130296699
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
  • Devices and methods for treatment of tissue
    Patent number: 8506485
    Abstract: Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc
    Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jessica Grossman
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE
    Publication number: 20120316440
    Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
  • Peri-capsular fibroid treatment
    Patent number: 8298145
    Abstract: Uterine fibroids and other tissue masses are treated using an electrode or other treatment element introduced into a potential or peri-capsular space surrounding the fibroid under ultrasonic imaging. A therapy is delivered into the potential space by the treatment element in order to reduce or eliminate blood supply to the fibroid or other tissue mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Gynesonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Craig Gerbi, Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Jessica Grossman