Patents by Inventor Sanford D. Damasco
Sanford D. Damasco 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: 9326808Abstract: The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an ablative surgical computer system and a set of surgical devices. The ablative surgical computer system includes a guidance module for providing a treatment guidance plan to an operator; and, a treatment module for acquiring and processing surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan. The set of surgical devices includes at least one ablative device for providing ablation of the treatment region based on the treatment parameters and operator input; and, at least one temperature sensing device for acquiring temperature data from the treatment region and providing a temperature sensing device output signal. The temperature sensing device output signal is a portion of the surgical device output data.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: ENOCARE, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong, Jawahar M. Ali, Paul W. Mikus, Jay J. Eum
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Publication number: 20090113969Abstract: A method of fabricating a thematic design article is disclosed. One of the embodiments of the method comprises the step of formulating from a three-dimensional computer model of an article, design parameters for panel elements of the article. The method further comprises the step of controlling a wire bending device responsive to the design parameters to form the panel elements, wherein the panel elements are comprised of horizontal and vertical sub-elements comprising continuous sub-panels, linear cut to form sub-panels, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Scenario Design, Inc.Inventors: Paul Buckley, Anthony L. Caruso, Sanford D. Damasco, Paolo Hilario, Paul Nylander, Gerry Rey, Tom Stapleton, Ryan Trinidad
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Patent number: 7510554Abstract: A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Thach Duong, Sanford D. Damasco, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jeffrey D. Kurtzer
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Patent number: 7485117Abstract: A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong
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Publication number: 20080154253Abstract: The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an ablative surgical computer system and a set of surgical devices. The ablative surgical computer system includes a guidance module for providing a treatment guidance plan to an operator; and, a treatment module for acquiring and processing surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan. The set of surgical devices includes at least one ablative device for providing ablation of the treatment region based on the treatment parameters and operator input; and, at least one temperature sensing device for acquiring temperature data from the treatment region and providing a temperature sensing device output signal. The temperature sensing device output signal is a portion of the surgical device output data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: ENDOCARE, INC.Inventors: SANFORD D. DAMASCO, Thach Duong, Jawahar M. Ali, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jay J. Eum
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Patent number: 7363071Abstract: The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an imaging device, an ablative surgical computer system, and a set of surgical devices. The imaging device receives imaging data from a treatment region of a patient, processes the imaging data and provides imaging output data and imaging signals. The imaging output data is available to an operator. The ablative surgical computer system includes a guidance module for processing the imaging signals and providing a treatment guidance plan to the operator; and, a treatment module for acquiring and processing surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong, Jawahar M. Ali, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jay J. Eum
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Patent number: 7207985Abstract: A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Thach Duong, Sanford D. Damasco, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jeffrey Kurtzer
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Patent number: 7160291Abstract: A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong
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Patent number: 6923801Abstract: An ablation device placement spacer for use with a patient undergoing a targeted ablation procedure utilizing elongated ablation devices insertable into treatment zones of the patient. The ablation device placement spacer includes an elongated spacing member and at least one ablation device engaging element positioned on the elongated spacing member. During use, an ablation device is releasably engageable with the ablation device engaging element, a spacing portion of the elongated spacing member being spaced from the ablation device engaging element at a desired distance so as to provide the user with an indication of a desired spacing for a subsequent ablation device to be inserted into its respect treatment zone.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kurtzer, Sanford D. Damasco
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Publication number: 20040267248Abstract: A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Thach Duong, Sanford D. Damasco, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jeffrey Kurtzer
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Patent number: 6767346Abstract: The malleable cryosurgical probe includes a cryostat assembly and a cryoprobe assembly. The cryostat assembly includes an elongated shaft assembly having a bellows portion thereof and a closed distal end. The shaft assembly includes at least one freezing portion comprising the bellows portion, at least one thermally insulated portion and a thermally insulating element positioned about the thermally insulated portion. A cryostat is operably associated with the elongated shaft assembly. It includes a cryostat inlet for receiving gas entering the cryostat, a cryostat outlet and a heat exchanger positioned between the cryostat outlet and the cryostat inlet. The heat exchanger receives gas from the cryostat inlet and provides heat transfer between gas flowing within the cryostat and fluid exterior thereto. At least one Joule-Thomson nozzle is in fluid communication with the cryostat outlet. The at least one Joule-Thomson nozzle expands gas expelled therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Dennis M. Bui, Xiaoyu Yu
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Publication number: 20040143181Abstract: The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an imaging device, an ablative surgical computer system, and a set of surgical devices. The imaging device receives imaging data from a treatment region of a patient, processes the imaging data and provides imaging output data and imaging signals. The imaging output data is available to an operator. The ablative surgical computer system includes a guidance module for processing the imaging signals and providing a treatment guidance plan to the operator; and, a treatment module for acquiring and processing surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong
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Publication number: 20040073203Abstract: A cryosurgical probe includes an actuator housing assembly and an actuator assembly. The actuator housing assembly includes an actuator housing having an elongated central opening therethrough. The actuator housing has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A delivery system for a cryogenic fluid, includes a first end secured to the proximal end portion of the actuator housing. An insulation layer has a proximal portion securely attached to the proximal end portion of the actuator housing. An actuator assembly includes a rotatable actuator having a portion thereof contained within the actuator housing. The rotatable actuator is rotatable relative to the actuator housing. A cryosurgical shaft assembly is securely attached to the rotatable actuator. The insulation layer extends along an inner surface of the cryosurgical shaft to define insulated portions of the cryosurgical shaft and uninsulated portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Xiaoyu Yu, Sanford D. Damasco, Jay J. Eum
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Patent number: 6692487Abstract: A software module for a software controlled device for performing cryosurgical procedures on a treatment region with a cryosurgical probe. The software controlled device is of a type that is responsive to user input settings. The software module includes a temperature feedback control system which is adaptive to the external heat load of a treatment region and utilizes user input settings for determining an optimal rate of gas flow through a cryosurgical probe thereby enabling the user to precisely monitor and deliver a cryosurgical treatment.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Jawahar M. Ali, Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong
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Patent number: 6643535Abstract: An imaging device receives imaging data from a treatment region of a patient, processes the imaging data and provides imaging output data and imaging signals. A computer system includes a guidance module for processing the imaging signals and providing treatment guidance plan to an operator. A treatment module acquires and processes surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan. A set of surgical devices includes at least one ablative device for providing ablation of the treatment region based on the treatment parameters and operator input; and, at least one temperature sensing device for acquiring temperature data from the treatment region and providing a temperature sensing device output signal which is a portion of the surgical device output data. The treatment guidance plan is utilized for appropriately placing the ablative device and the temperature-sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Jawahar M. Ali, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jay J. Eum
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Patent number: 6629981Abstract: A stent delivery catheter is disclosed. The catheter includes an inner catheter tube and an outer catheter tube which are rotatable relative to each other. The inner catheter and outer catheter include releasable attachment structures to releasably engage the ends of the stent. A proximal hand piece includes controls for enlarging and deploying the stent in a body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Dennis M. Bui, Sanford D. Damasco
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Publication number: 20030139738Abstract: A software module for a software controlled device for performing cryosurgical procedures on a treatment region with a cryosurgical probe. The software controlled device is of a type that is responsive to user input settings. The software module includes a temperature feedback control system which is adaptive to the external heat load of a treatment region and utilizes user input settings for determining an optimal rate of gas flow through a cryosurgical probe thereby enabling the user to precisely monitor and deliver a cryosurgical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Jawahar M. Ali, Sanford D. Damasco, Thach Duong
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Publication number: 20030078490Abstract: The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an imaging device, an ablative surgical computer system, and a set of surgical devices. The imaging device receives imaging data from a treatment region of a patient, processes the imaging data and provides imaging output data and imaging signals. The imaging output data is available to an operator. The ablative surgical computer system includes a guidance module for processing the imaging signals and providing a treatment guidance plan to the operator; and, a treatment module for acquiring and processing surgical device output data, for optimally controlling treatment parameters and providing feedback information to the operator based on the treatment guidance plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Jawahar M. Ali, David J. Battles, Paul W. Mikus, Jay J. Eum
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Publication number: 20030055416Abstract: The malleable cryosurgical probe includes a cryostat assembly and a cryoprobe assembly. The cryostat assembly includes an elongated shaft assembly having a bellows portion thereof and a closed distal end. The shaft assembly includes at least one freezing portion comprising the bellows portion, at least one thermally insulated portion and a thermally insulating element positioned about the thermally insulated portion. A cryostat is operably associated with the elongated shaft assembly. It includes a cryostat inlet for receiving gas entering the cryostat, a cryostat outlet and a heat exchanger positioned between the cryostat outlet and the cryostat inlet. The heat exchanger receives gas from the cryostat inlet and provides heat transfer between gas flowing within the cryostat and fluid exterior thereto. At least one Joule-Thomson nozzle is in fluid communication with the cryostat outlet. The at least one Joule-Thomson nozzle expands gas expelled therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Dennis M. Bui, Xiaoyu Yu
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Patent number: D497206Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Endocare, Inc.Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Xiaoyu Yu, James Q. Dinh