Patents by Inventor Michael Sansoucy
Michael Sansoucy 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: 20130085439Abstract: A vascular access system includes a vascular access device and a portable recirculation device. The vascular access device defines at least one lumen and is configured and dimensioned to be positioned within a blood vessel of a patient. The recirculation device includes a housing defining a channel having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of blood through the channel. The channel includes a pump for circulating blood through the vascular access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Michael Sansoucy, Marc Bellisario
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Patent number: 8113349Abstract: A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael Sansoucy, M. Brian Finnestad
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Patent number: 8096414Abstract: A medical implement dispensing and disposal system. The medical implement dispensing and disposal system comprises a container having an open end with a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined within the container. A cover is configured to substantially close the open end of the container. The cover defines a disposal opening in communication with the disposal chamber. A dispensing opening is defined in either the container or cover and in communication with the dispensing chamber. A biasing assembly is positioned in the dispensing chamber and configured to provide a biasing force toward the dispensing opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Mark Brian Finnestad, Michael Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20110011881Abstract: A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael Sansoucy, M. Brian Finnestad
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Patent number: 7815046Abstract: A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael Sansoucy, M. Brian Finnestad
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Publication number: 20100063512Abstract: A tunneling system for use with a catheter includes an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The tunneling system further includes a connector configured for releasably engaging the second end of the elongate tunneling member to the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Richard Braga, Michael Sansoucy, Todd Chelak, Mark Callahan
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Publication number: 20090114671Abstract: A medical implement dispensing and disposal system. The medical implement dispensing and disposal system comprises a container having an open end with a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined within the container. A cover is configured to substantially close the open end of the container. The cover defines a disposal opening in communication with the disposal chamber. A dispensing opening is defined in either the container or cover and in communication with the dispensing chamber. A biasing assembly is positioned in the dispensing chamber and configured to provide a biasing force toward the dispensing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Mark Brian Finnestad, Michael Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20090114667Abstract: A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Michael Sansoucy, M. Brian Finnestad
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Publication number: 20090088724Abstract: Multiple stage fluid delivery devices are provided for dispensing a first fluid at a first flow rate and thereafter dispensing a second fluid at a second flow rate which is substantially lower than the first flow rate. The device may be used to inject a fluid into a catheter to flush the catheter and to thereafter slowly deliver fluid into the catheter to maintain patency of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Casey Chebator, Michael Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20070276437Abstract: A locker for securing one or more tensioning members includes a locker body having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a passageway extending therebetween. A pin is coupled to the locker body so as to traverse the passageway and is movable between a latent condition wherein the tensioning members are movable with respect to the locker body, and an activated condition wherein the tensioning members are prevented from moving relative to the locker body. A method of using a suture locker includes delivering the suture locker to a surgical site via a catheter assembly and actuating the pin so as to move the locker from the latent condition to the activated condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: MITRALIGN, INC.Inventors: Aaron Call, Karl Leinsing, Paul Modoono, Hiroatsu Sugimoto, Edward McNamara, Joseph Lane, Matthew Murphy, Michael Sansoucy, Steven Cahalane, Christopher Lee, Jason Robinson
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Publication number: 20070112424Abstract: Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2007Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: MITRALIGN, INC.Inventors: Paul Spence, Mark Maguire, Michael Sansoucy
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Patent number: 7211074Abstract: A catheter apparatus is provided that includes a tubular body having a distal end. The body defines first and second lumens. The first lumen has a first adapter that includes a first valve biased to seal the proximal end. The first lumen defines a first lateral port and the second lumen defines a second lateral port. A push rod is connected to the first valve for corresponding movement therewith and extends to a tip. The tip includes a first member extending into the first lumen and a second member extending into the second lumen such that the first member seals the first lateral port and the second member seals the second lateral port in a closed position of the tip. The first valve is engageable such that fluid communication is established between the proximal end of the first lumen and the first lumen, and the first and second members move to an open position whereby fluid communication is established.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventor: Michael Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20070080188Abstract: Systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods may employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty. Magnets may be used for guidance in deploying fasteners from a catheter. The fasteners are cinched with a flexible tensile member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: MITRALIGN, INC.Inventors: Paul Spence, Mark Maguire, Matthew Murphy, Ed McNamara, Michael Sansoucy
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Patent number: 7090654Abstract: A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. Alternatively, the septum has a septum extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. In alternate embodiment, the septum extension defines a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Mark Lotito, Anthony Trupiano, Michael Sansoucy, Kurt Haggstrom
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Publication number: 20050137700Abstract: Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Paul Spence, Mark Maguire, Michael Sansoucy, Walter Bruszewski
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Publication number: 20050125011Abstract: Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Paul Spence, Mark Maguire, Walter Bruszewski, Michael Sansoucy, Ed McNamara
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Publication number: 20050070842Abstract: A catheter is provided that includes an elongated tubular body extending to a distal end. The tubular body has a first and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The tubular body includes a first wall that defines the first lumen and a second wall that defines the second lumen. A portion of the septum extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. The first wall includes a first wall extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and is spaced apart from the portion of the septum. The first wall extension defines a concave surface facing the portion of the septum. Alternatively, the septum has a septum extension that extends distally beyond the first lumen and the second lumen. In alternate embodiment, the septum extension defines a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Mark Lotito, Anthony Trupiano, Michael Sansoucy, Kurt Haggstrom
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Publication number: 20050038413Abstract: A catheter apparatus is provided that includes a tubular body having a distal end. The body defines first and second lumens. The first lumen has a first adapter that includes a first valve biased to seal the proximal end. The first lumen defines a first lateral port and the second lumen defines a second lateral port. A push rod is connected to the first valve for corresponding movement therewith and extends to a tip. The tip includes a first member extending into the first lumen and a second member extending into the second lumen such that the first member seals the first lateral port and the second member seals the second lateral port in a closed position of the tip. The first valve is engageable such that fluid communication is established between the proximal end of the first lumen and the first lumen, and the first and second members move to an open position whereby fluid communication is established.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventor: Michael Sansoucy