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).

  • Publication number: 20240407709
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 12089948
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20240238040
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
  • Patent number: 11969205
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
  • Publication number: 20230389857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, David Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 11766212
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20230248422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Estela Hilario, Sean Darby
  • Publication number: 20230240704
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Estela Hilario, Dominique Filloux, Sean Darby
  • Patent number: 11382557
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20220015689
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 11020045
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20190350644
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar
  • Publication number: 20190142331
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Patent number: 10213151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Minerva Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20180263550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: MINERVA SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Eugene Skalnyi, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario
  • Publication number: 20180214067
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Dominique Filloux, Dave Clapper, Akos Toth, Sean Darby, Tejas N. Mazmudar, Estela Hilario