Patents by Inventor Paul Do
Paul Do 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: 10548706Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATIONInventors: Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Eric Johnson
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Patent number: 10433945Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: CRUX BIOMEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Eric Johnson
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Patent number: 10426501Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: CRUX BIOMEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Eric Johnson
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Patent number: 10363123Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Johnson, Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Jeremy Stigall, Joseph Lauinger
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Patent number: 10213288Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: CRUX BIOMEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Eric Johnson, Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do
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Publication number: 20170165046Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Eric Johnson, Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Jeremy Stigall, Joseph Lauinger
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Publication number: 20160022290Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Eric Johnson, Joseph Lauinger, Jeremy Stigall, Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do
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Publication number: 20160022291Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Eric Johnson, Gilbert Laroya, Jeremy Stigall, Joseph Lauinger, Paul Do
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Patent number: 9023031Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for modifying collagenous tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner. The methods typically include inserting a probe into a patient's urethra, transmitting electromagnetic energy from the probe to a collagneous target tissue, and cooling the tissue in the vicinity of the probe. The probe may include an expandable element at or near the distal end that is configured to expand within the patient's bladder. The expandable element may anchor the probe before or during treatment.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Verathon Inc.Inventors: Frank W. Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel
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Publication number: 20140350593Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Gilbert LAROYA, Paul DO, Eric JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20130238010Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to devices and methods for providing filtration of debris within a body lumen. More particularly, embodiments of the invention related to devices and methods for providing distal protection to a medical procedure by filtration of debris generated by the medical procedure using filters having a frame with a slidable crossover point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Crux Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Eric Johnson, Paul Do, Gilbert Laroya
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Publication number: 20130184738Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating objects within a lumen. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to devices and methods for retrieving or manipulating medical devices from a body lumen. One embodiment of the present invention provides a novel and improved retrieval snare and method of fabricating and using the same. The snare includes a snare wire, having a distal end and a proximal end, for use in the human anatomy, such as but not limited to blood vessels, pulmonary airways, reproductive anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, and organs such as the kidneys or lungs. The device enables a user to capture a foreign object located within the human anatomy, grasp said object in a controlled manner, and retrieve and remove said object from the human anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Crux Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Gilbert Laroya, Paul Do, Eric Johnson
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Publication number: 20100049186Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for modifying collagenous tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner. The methods typically include inserting a probe into a patient's urethra, transmitting electromagnetic energy from the probe to a collagneous target tissue, and cooling the tissue in the vicinity of the probe. The probe may include an expandable element at or near the distal end that is configured to expand within the patient's bladder. The expandable element may anchor the probe before or during treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: FRANK W. INGLE, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel
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Publication number: 20080319300Abstract: Medical imaging system, comprising a movable part (10) composed of a work surface (11) and of a bracket (12) supporting an arm (13) that is equipped with a radiation emitter (14) and a radiation receiver (15), said movable part (10) additionally comprising: means (16) allowing said arm (13) to slide vertically along the bracket (12), and means of rotation (41 to 48) for turning said bracket (12) about a vertical axis (12a). The system can comprise a fixed part (50) with at least one support (51) that can receive part of a patient's body and allows an imaging incidence to be reproduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: DESIGNERS DEVELOPERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATES (D3A) MEDICAL SYSTEMSInventor: Jean-Paul Do-Huu
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Publication number: 20050288680Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent-heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: Solarant Medical, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry Carter, Robert Laird, John Claude, Paul Do, Brian Mosel
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Patent number: 6976492Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Solarant Medical, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John P. Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel
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Patent number: 6629535Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: SURx, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John P. Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel
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Publication number: 20030178032Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: SURx, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert Laird, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel, Michael D. Laufer, Loren L. Roy
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Publication number: 20030139790Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: SURx, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John P. Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel
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Patent number: 6558381Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy can be applied intermittently, often between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces, the electrodes optionally being supported by a clamp structure. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue, particularly where the electrode surfaces are cooled before, during, and after an intermittent heating cycle. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: SURx, Inc.Inventors: Frank Ingle, Garry L. Carter, Robert J. Laird, John P. Claude, Paul Do, Brian J. Mosel