Patents by Inventor Robert Lawrence Barry
Robert Lawrence Barry 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: 11090102Abstract: Methods and apparatus for diagnosing and treating disorders of the lung are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining diagnostic information relating to a patient's lungs, compiling a list of potential treatment plans for lung volume reduction in the first and second lungs, excluding treatment plans from the list of potential treatment plans that propose treatment of a lung segment that falls within a segment exclusion rule, and identifying at least one preferred treatment plan from the list of potential treatment plans that targets sufficiently diseased lung segments while also targeting a preferred combined volume of the first and second lungs.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Uptake Medical Technology Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Erik Henne, Avina Gupta, Sourish Bandyopadhyay
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Patent number: 10485604Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a lesion in a lung of a patient are described. Embodiments can include navigating a vapor exit port of a vapor delivery catheter to an airway point near a lung region in which the lesion resides, delivering condensable vapor from the vapor delivery catheter along anatomic boundaries of the lung region, and creating a uniform field of necrosis in tissue around the lesion by allowing the condensable vapor to condense.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Uptake Medical Technology Inc.Inventors: Erik Henne, Robert Lawrence Barry, Robert Alan Mest
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Publication number: 20180021078Abstract: Methods and apparatus for diagnosing and treating disorders of the lung are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining diagnostic information relating to a patient's lungs, compiling a list of potential treatment plans for lung volume reduction in the first and second lungs, excluding treatment plans from the list of potential treatment plans that propose treatment of a lung segment that falls within a segment exclusion rule, and identifying at least one preferred treatment plan from the list of potential treatment plans that targets sufficiently diseased lung segments while also targeting a preferred combined volume of the first and second lungs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Erik Henne, Avina Gupta, Sourish Bandyopadhyay
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Patent number: 9782211Abstract: Methods and apparatus for diagnosing and treating disorders of the lung are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining diagnostic information relating to a patient's lungs, compiling a list of potential treatment plans for lung volume reduction in the first and second lungs, excluding treatment plans from the list of potential treatment plans that propose treatment of a lung segment that falls within a segment exclusion rule, and identifying at least one preferred treatment plan from the list of potential treatment plans that targets sufficiently diseased lung segments while also targeting a preferred combined volume of the first and second lungs.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: UPTAKE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Erik Henne, Avina Gupta, Sourish Bandyopadhyay
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Publication number: 20160151103Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a lesion in a lung of a patient are described. Embodiments can include navigating a vapor exit port of a vapor delivery catheter to an airway point near a lung region in which the lesion resides, delivering condensable vapor from the vapor delivery catheter along anatomic boundaries of the lung region, and creating a uniform field of necrosis in tissue around the lesion by allowing the condensable vapor to condense.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Erik HENNE, Robert Lawrence BARRY, Robert Alan MEST
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Publication number: 20150094607Abstract: Methods and apparatus for diagnosing and treating disorders of the lung are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining diagnostic information relating to a patient's lungs, compiling a list of potential treatment plans for lung volume reduction in the first and second lungs, excluding treatment plans from the list of potential treatment plans that propose treatment of a lung segment that falls within a segment exclusion rule, and identifying at least one preferred treatment plan from the list of potential treatment plans that targets sufficiently diseased lung segments while also targeting a preferred combined volume of the first and second lungs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Robert Lawrence BARRY, Erik HENNE, Avina GUPTA, Sourish BANDYOPADHYAY
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Publication number: 20130267939Abstract: Devices and systems are described for lung nodules with heated condensable vapor. The device can have an elongated shaft coupled to a vapor generator. High temperature vapor can be directed through the shaft into the lung to treat the lung nodule. In some embodiments, the device comprises a needle configured to deliver the vapor to the lung nodules. An expandable member, such as a balloon, can be provided on a distal portion of the shaft to prevent proximal flow of the high temperature vapor upon discharge from the device. Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Brian Thomas Cran, Dean T. Corcoran, Daniel Lawrence Reddy, Erik Henne
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Patent number: 6852108Abstract: An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention captures a lymph nodule and resects it. The lymph node is captured with a vacuum and resected it with an electrode, which minimizes bleeding and limits the potentially malignant node from coming into contact with surround tissue as it is resected and removed. This limits the potential for inadvertent cancer spread. An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention also allows several lymph nodes to be resected in a single procedure, each lymph node being easily indexed according to its nodal station and stored in a manner that limits the potential for cross-contamination. An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention further provides a collector for individually receiving resected lymph nodes. The collector may be easily detached and sent to pathology without interrupting resection of other lymph nodes.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Lauri J. DeVore
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Publication number: 20040073241Abstract: The invention provides an implantable tissue constriction device and method for suppressing leakage from resectioned body tissue. The device includes a first elongated member having a constricting surface, and a second elongated member having another constricting surface, the constricting surfaces being arranged in combination to circumscribe tissue to be excised, and further being moveable together in opposition to constrict tissue adjacent to the circumscribed tissue to be excised to an extent necessary to suppress leakage from body tissue remaining after excision of the tissue to be excised. One elongated constrictive surface may include a pliable material arranged to contact the circumscribed tissue and accommodate anatomical variations. The device may include a pivot coupled between the first and second elongated members, about which the constricting surfaces are moveable together in opposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Clint Finger
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Publication number: 20030216730Abstract: An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention captures a lymph nodule and resects it. The lymph node is captured with a vacuum and resected it with an electrode, which minimizes bleeding and limits the potentially malignant node from coming into contact with surround tissue as it is resected and removed. This limits the potential for inadvertent cancer spread. An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention also allows several lymph nodes to be resected in a single procedure, each lymph node being easily indexed according to its nodal station and stored in a manner that limits the potential for cross-contamination. An electrosurgery device according to an embodiment of the invention further provides a collector for individually receiving resected lymph nodes. The collector may be easily detached and sent to pathology without interrupting resection of other lymph nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Lauri J. DeVore
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Publication number: 20030195511Abstract: A device, system, and method provides for removing deleterious tissue from healthy body tissue at a site inside a patient. The device includes a steerable electrosurgery device having a electrode to cut a core through tissue, including tissue surrounding a perimeter of the deleterious tissue, and has a lumen for aspirating the cored tissue from the patient. The electrode may form a closed loop, and may be the active electrode of an electrosurgery system. Further, the electrode may have a narrow profile. In addition, the electrode may be arranged to coagulate the cut tissue. The system includes the device and a seal to limit air leaks and bleeding resulting from the removal of cored tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: Spiration, Inc.Inventor: Robert Lawrence Barry
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Patent number: 6482216Abstract: An ablation burr has a body provided with an inner circumferential rim and an outer circumferential rim that are concentric and spaced longitudinally by a selected distance along the length of the burr. The outer circumferential rim has a generally smooth convex outer surface that reduces damage to a vessel wall or stent. A leading surface of the burr extends between the inner and outer circumferential rims in a substantially uniform, concave manner. An abrasive, for example, diamond grit, is provided on the leading surface. The burr is selectively rotated by a drive shaft, causing the abrasive leading surface of the burr to ablate unwanted deposits. If desired, a wire extends co-axially through the body such that a distal end of the wire extends out of the distal end of the burr. An abrasive tip may be coupled to the distal end of the wire, and is selectively rotated, to ablate unwanted deposits.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Hiblar, Robert Lawrence Barry
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Patent number: 6270509Abstract: An ablation burr has a body provided with an inner circumferential rim and an outer circumferential rim that are concentric and spaced longitudinally by a selected distance along the length of the burr. The outer circumferential rim has a generally smooth convex outer surface that reduces damage to a vessel wall or stent. A leading surface of the burr extends between the inner and outer circumferential rims in a substantially uniform, concave manner. An abrasive, for example, diamond grit, is provided on the leading surface. The burr is selectively rotated by a drive shaft, causing the abrasive leading surface of the burr to ablate unwanted deposits. If desired, a wire extends co-axially thorough the body such that a distal end of the wire extends out of the distal end of the burr. An abrasive tip may be coupled to the distal end of the wire, and is selectively rotated, to ablate unwanted deposits.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Matt Hefner, Tom Hiblar, Joseph Pearce, Natalya Peskin, Edward Wulfman
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Patent number: 6258109Abstract: A guide wire for use in atherectomy procedures has a bearing with a static member fixedly secured to the guide wire and a dynamic member rotatably engaged to the static member. The dynamic member can rotate with an atherectomy burr if the burr engages the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Matt Hefner, Tom Hiblar, Joseph Pearce, Natalya Peskin, Edward Wulfman
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Patent number: 6183487Abstract: An ablation burr has a body provided with an inner circumferential rim and an outer circumferential rim that are concentric and spaced longitudinally by a selected distance along the length of the burr. The outer circumferential rim has a generally smooth convex outer surface that reduces damage to a vessel wall or stent. A leading surface of the burr extends between the inner and outer circumferential rims in a substantially uniform, concave manner. An abrasive, for example, diamond grit, is provided on the leading surface. The burr is selectively rotated by a drive shaft, causing the abrasive leading surface of the burr to ablate unwanted deposits. If desired, a wire extends co-axially through the body such that a distal end of the wire extends out of the distal end of the burr. An abrasive tip may be coupled to the distal end of the wire, and is selectively rotated, to ablate unwanted deposits.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Matt Hefner, Tom Hiblar, Joseph Pearce, Natalya Peskin, Edward Wulfman