Patents by Inventor Sean Darby
Sean Darby 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: 20240407709Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Patent number: 12089948Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20240238040Abstract: A system for treating uterine tissue comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between said proximal and distal ends. An energy applicator at the distal end of the elongated shaft is actuatable between a non-expanded shape to be inserted through a patient's cervical canal and an expanded shape to conform to the walls of the patient's uterus. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the elongated shaft. The handle may include first and second moveable grips coupled to actuate the energy applicator with an upper spring and a lower spring disposed to urge the first and second moveable grips to move apart. An inflatable seal may be located at a distal end of the elongated shaft with a thermally insulating sleeve disposed over the elongated shaft proximal to the inflatable seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2024Publication date: July 18, 2024Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
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Patent number: 11969205Abstract: A system for treating uterine tissue comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between said proximal and distal ends. An energy applicator at the distal end of the elongated shaft is actuatable between a non-expanded shape to be inserted through a patient's cervical canal and an expanded shape to conform to the walls of the patient's uterus. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the elongated shaft. The handle may include first and second moveable grips coupled to actuate the energy applicator with an upper spring and a lower spring disposed to urge the first and second moveable grips to move apart. An inflatable seal may be located at a distal end of the elongated shaft with a thermally insulating sleeve disposed over the elongated shaft proximal to the inflatable seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
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Publication number: 20230389857Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Patent number: 11766212Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervical inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20230248422Abstract: A thermal ablation device includes proximal and distal portions, a connector disposed therebetween, and an elongate shaft extending within the proximal portion, the connector, and the distal portion. The distal portion includes a distal inner tube disposed radially outward of the elongate shaft and fixedly attached to the connector, a distal outer tube disposed radially outward of the distal inner tube, a distal tip member fixedly attached to distal ends of the distal inner tube, the distal outer tube, and the elongate shaft, a sealing sleeve fixedly attached to an outer surface of the distal outer tube, the sealing sleeve including a plurality of deflectable fins extending radially outward from the sealing sleeve, and a sealing balloon fixedly attached to the distal outer tube at a proximal waist distal of the plurality of deflectable fins and at a distal waist proximal of the distal tip member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Estela Hilario, Sean Darby
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Publication number: 20230240704Abstract: A handle assembly for a tissue resection device may include a handle including an elongate tubular body defining a central longitudinal axis, and a palm grip extending from the elongate tubular body, the palm grip being configured to be engaged by a palm of a user; a trigger member extending from the elongate tubular body, the trigger member being configured to be engaged by one or more fingers of the user; and a drive mechanism disposed within the elongate tubular body, the drive mechanism being configured to move a tissue resection element extending distally from the elongate tubular body. The trigger member is engaged with the drive mechanism such that translation of the trigger member relative to the handle actuates the drive mechanism. The trigger member is configured to translate parallel to the central longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Estela Hilario, Dominique Filloux, Sean Darby
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Patent number: 11382557Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20220015689Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervical inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Patent number: 11020045Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20190350644Abstract: A system for treating uterine tissue comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between said proximal and distal ends. An energy applicator at the distal end of the elongated shaft is actuatable between a non-expanded shape to be inserted through a patient's cervical canal and an expanded shape to conform to the walls of the patient's uterus. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the elongated shaft. The handle may include first and second moveable grips coupled to actuate the energy applicator with an upper spring and a lower spring disposed to urge the first and second moveable grips to move apart. An inflatable seal may be located at a distal end of the elongated shaft with a thermally insulating sleeve disposed over the elongated shaft proximal to the inflatable seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
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Publication number: 20190142331Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Patent number: 10213151Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20180263550Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
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Publication number: 20180214067Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's uterine cavity and detecting perforations in the uterus includes an elongated probe having a flow channel extending to a terminal outlet in a distal region of the probe. A fluid source is coupled to the flow channel, and a seal on the probe is positionable in an endocervical canal. The probe may be trans-cervically inserted into the uterine cavity, and a fluid may be introduced through the channel to flow outwardly from the terminal outlet into the uterine cavity. A parameter of said fluid flow is monitored to detect a perforation in the uterus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario