Patents by Inventor Russell Layton

Russell Layton 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: 8986219
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body, a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell Layton
  • Publication number: 20140024965
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body, a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventor: Russell Layton
  • Publication number: 20120130272
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell Layton
  • Publication number: 20090163908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the removal of fluid or other liquids from a body cavity during a tissue ablation procedure. Specifically, the present invention is related to a method for determining the presence or absence of a vacuum within a device before initiating an ablation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Stewart MacLean, Doug Macbride, Russell Layton, JR.
  • Publication number: 20050197699
    Abstract: One or more tine plates for repairing tissue (e.g. hand/wrist tendons). Each plate has a center portion includes fenestrations, and/or a width or thickness that is less than that of first and second end portions of the plate, such that the center portion is more pliable than the first and second end portions. A first plurality of tines extends from the first end portion non-orthogonally and angled toward the center portion, and a second plurality of tines extends from the second end portion non-orthogonally and angled toward the center portion. A suture, button or ring are used to affix the plate(s) to the tendon, which the plate(s) extending across a sever point to serve as the load-bearing member, wherein the tines are positioned on both sides of the tendon sever point for fixating the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Jacobs, Robert Elson, Kyle Naydo, Russell Layton