Patents by Inventor Peter F. Costa

Peter F. Costa 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).

  • Patent number: 6695857
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6682541
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6676678
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Heartport, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20030100910
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis. including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6565582
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Hearport, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20030065347
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20030023251
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device. an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery. particularly in port-access CABG surgery,. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member. forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member. forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member. with the graft vessel attached. into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6491705
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Heartport, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6491704
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Heartport, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020151914
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6451034
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6443965
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Heartport, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020087175
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device. an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6387105
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Patent number: 6371965
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020029049
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020029050
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020019643
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20020004015
    Abstract: A cassette for controlling fluid flow from a source to a sink, for example, a patient. The cassette comprises a housing, and a passive inlet valve for hydraulically controlling pressurized fluid flow from the inlet valve to a central chamber, and an actuatable outlet valve. The central chamber provides a fluid pathway between the inlet and outlet valves. The cassette further comprises a piston assembly for exerting pressure in the central chamber. The piston assembly comprises a movable member, a covering for the moveable member; and a flexible interface between the member and the housing for providing near frictionless movement between the member and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Carlisle, Peter F. Costa, Christopher K. Holmes, John M. Kirkman, John S. Thompson, Mark E. Semler
  • Publication number: 20010047179
    Abstract: A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery . particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Lee R. Bolduc, Jeffrey A. Stein, Paul C. DiCesare, Peter F. Costa, William A. Holmes