Patents by Inventor Robert Degon
Robert Degon 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: 20210016068Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20200197676Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imagable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 10639461Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Anuncia, Inc.Inventors: P J Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Patent number: 10493249Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Anuncia, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20180064919Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 9744338Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, P J Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20170189656Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Patent number: 9629987Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Alcoyne Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: P J Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Patent number: 9433764Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Alcyone Lifesciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Patent number: 9402779Abstract: A compression garment includes a bladder having an inner surface and an outer surface. Wicking material may be present to wick fluid. In another version a removable absorbent material is releasably secured to the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Jennie Brown, Kimbolt Young, Paul DiCarlo, Robert Degon, Jon T. McIntyre, Ryan Heller, Eric Meade
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Publication number: 20150367110Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20150297874Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Andrew East, Morgan Brophy, Deep Arjun Singh, PJ Anand, Robert Degon, Timothy Fallon, Allison Waller, Matthew Attar
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Publication number: 20140207045Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: ALCYONE LIFESCIENCES, INC.Inventors: PJ Anand, Deep Arjun Singh, Morgan Brophy, Timothy Fallon, Robert Degon, Matthew Attar, Anthony Wong, Allison Waller, Andrew East, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20130085325Abstract: A hand-mounted, video-guided system comprising: an element for mounting to at least one finger of a user; a video input carried by said element; an irrigation line carried by said element; a fenestrated suction head for mounting to the hand of a user, said fenestrated suction head comprising a hollow body having fenestrations formed therein, and a suction line having a fenestrated distal end disposed within the interior of said hollow body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Bradbury Fuller, Eileen Fuller, Robert Degon, Paul DiCarlo, Jason L. Hamilton, Harold M. Martins, Eric Meade, Amanda Mitchell, Blake Sama, Allison Waller, Anthony Wong
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Publication number: 20120323079Abstract: Apparatus for manipulating the uterus and/or cervix of a patient, the apparatus comprising: an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; an annular rim connected to the distal end of the elongated shaft; and a projection extending distally from the annular rim, the projection being coaxial with the annular rim and having a helical thread on its outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Ayodeji Olumuyiwa Bakare, Paul DiCarlo, Robert Degon, Harold Martins, Jon T. McIntyre, Allison Waller, Blake Sama
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Publication number: 20110207987Abstract: The present invention also features a brachytherapy system comprising a spiral cut tube having a first end and a second end; a radioactive brachytherapy source (RBS) disposed on the first end of the spiral cut tube; and a handle and a generally hollow cannula disposed on the handle, wherein a channel is disposed in the handle aligned with the hollow cannula, and the spiral cut tube and RBS are adapted to slide within the channel and the hollow cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SALUTARIS MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Paul DiCarlo, Eric Meade, Robert Degon, Russell J. Hamilton