Patents by Inventor Stefan Stefanov
Stefan Stefanov 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: 12239292Abstract: An example system for applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical structure may include a visualization tool configured to allow visualization of an anatomical structure using a scope; a clip applier configured to apply an occlusion clip on the anatomical structure; an introducer connectable to the clip applier and configured to aid in positioning the clip applier; and a positioner configured to apply at least one of a linear force and a torsional force to at least one of the clip applier and the clip.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Kenneth L. Miller, Michael J. Banchieri, Brian Flores, Ara Stephanian, Kimberly Cunningham, Robert M. Trusty, Stefan Stefanov, Anthony Sticca
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Publication number: 20250004471Abstract: A method for coordinating machines to perform a task includes establishing a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of agricultural machines located in a geographic area. Data pertaining to capabilities of each of the plurality of machines, and location in some cases, is received and a collaborative plan to complete a task using the plurality of machines is determined. At least a portion of the collaborative plan is transmitted to each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can be based on the location and capabilities of each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can include a plurality of operations for each of the plurality of machines to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Dimitre MARKOV, John BOAL, Jonathan TARGETT, Lyndon WHAITE, Stefan STEFANOV
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Publication number: 20240390054Abstract: A cryogenic probe, comprising: (a) a handle, (b) a shaft disposed distally on the handle, the shaft comprising a generally rigid proximal portion and a generally malleable distal portion, and (c) an active tip disposed distally on the shaft, where the shaft comprises a supply conduit configured to supply a cryogenic fluid to the active tip, an exhaust conduit configured to exhaust spent cryogenic fluid from the active tip, and a vacuum insulating layer disposed around the supply conduit and the exhaust conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Justin David Volz, Jeffrey Arnold Beier, Jared Edward Neidhard, Drew Douglas Schierloh, Jonathon McHale, Craig Christipher Crandall, Stefan Stefanov
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Patent number: 12117846Abstract: A method for coordinating machines to perform a task includes establishing a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of agricultural machines located in a geographic area. Data pertaining to capabilities of each of the plurality of machines, and location in some cases, is received and a collaborative plan to complete a task using the plurality of machines is determined. At least a portion of the collaborative plan is transmitted to each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can be based on the location and capabilities of each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can include a plurality of operations for each of the plurality of machines to perform.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dimitre Markov, John Boal, Jonathan Targett, Lyndon Whaite, Stefan Stefanov
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Patent number: 12048468Abstract: Medical devices and related methods, and, more specifically, cryogenic surgical systems and related methods are disclosed. Some example cryogenic surgical systems may include a cryosurgical control unit configured to cool a cryosurgical probe to a temperature colder than a temperature at which flow of cryogenic fluid to the probe is stopped. Some example tank level indicating systems may utilize the pressure of the fluid in the tank and a temperature of the exterior wall of the tank to indicate liquid level.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon McHale, Frank M. Fago, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20230063557Abstract: Cryogenic probes and related methods are disclosed. An example cryogenic probe may include a distal ablation tip and an elongated, generally tubular shaft extending proximally from the ablation tip. The shaft may include a flexible thermoplastic body, a supply conduit extending through the body, and/or an exhaust conduit extending through the body. At least one of the supply conduit and the exhaust conduit may be embedded within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Saloni Jaikamal, Geni M. Giannotti, Christopher Widenhouse, Jonathon McHale, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20230067890Abstract: Cryogenic devices and methods of using and manufacturing cryogenic devices are disclosed. An exemplary cryogenic device may include an enclosed distal tip delineating a cavity in fluid communication with an egress orifice and an ingress orifice, where at least a portion of an exterior of the distal tip comprises a thermal application zone; an exhaust conduit in fluid communication with the egress orifice; a supply conduit in fluid communication with the ingress orifice, the supply conduit helically extending around at least a portion of the exhaust conduit; and/or a deformable wrap at least partially circumscribing the supply conduit and leaving exposed the thermal application zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Stefanov, Geni M. Giannotti, Christopher Widenhouse, Jonathon McHale
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Publication number: 20230061212Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to cryogenic devices and related methods. A ferrule coupling according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure may include a male fitting including a bore; a female fitting including a bore, the female fitting sized to receive the male fitting; a conduit sized to fit within the bores of the male fitting and the female fitting, wherein a circumferential gap exists between an exterior of the conduit and an interior surface of the female fitting demarcating the bore; a first ferrule including dual conical surfaces and a cylindrical bore, the cylindrical bore sized to receive the conduit; a second ferrule including dual conical surfaces and a cylindrical bore, the cylindrical bore sized to receive the conduit; and/or a washer including dual conical surfaces and a cylindrical bore, the cylindrical bore sized to receive the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Drew Douglas Schierloh, Justin David Volz, Brian Frederick Metcalf, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20220039852Abstract: Medical devices and related methods, and, more specifically, cryogenic surgical systems and related methods are disclosed. Some example cryogenic surgical systems may include a cryosurgical control unit configured to cool a cryosurgical probe to a temperature colder than a temperature at which flow of cryogenic fluid to the probe is stopped. Some example tank level indicating systems may utilize the pressure of the fluid in the tank and a temperature of the exterior wall of the tank to indicate liquid level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon McHale, Frank M. Fago, Stefan Stefanov
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Patent number: 11179185Abstract: Medical devices and related methods, and, more specifically, cryogenic surgical systems and related methods are disclosed. Some example cryogenic surgical systems may include a cryosurgical control unit configured to cool a cryosurgical probe to a temperature colder than a temperature at which flow of cryogenic fluid to the probe is stopped. Some example tank level indicating systems may utilize the pressure of the fluid in the tank and a temperature of the exterior wall of the tank to indicate liquid level.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon McHale, Frank M. Fago, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20210089051Abstract: A method for coordinating machines to perform a task includes establishing a plurality of communication channels between a plurality of agricultural machines located in a geographic area. Data pertaining to capabilities of each of the plurality of machines, and location in some cases, is received and a collaborative plan to complete a task using the plurality of machines is determined. At least a portion of the collaborative plan is transmitted to each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can be based on the location and capabilities of each of the plurality of machines. The collaborative plan can include a plurality of operations for each of the plurality of machines to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dimitre MARKOV, John BOAL, Jonathan TARGETT, Lyndon WHAITE, Stefan STEFANOV
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Patent number: 10719289Abstract: A method and system is provided for controlling a display in a machine operating in a work area whereby a plurality of views are displayed on a screen with each of the plurality of views corresponding to a plurality of functions and having one or more of the views independently available on another display.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Giovanni Di Federico, Dimitre Markov, Kash Munir, Andrew Davis, Lyndon Whaite, John Boal, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20200222055Abstract: An example system for applying an occlusion clip to an anatomical structure may include a visualization tool configured to allow visualization of an anatomical structure using a scope; a clip applier configured to apply an occlusion clip on the anatomical structure; an introducer connectable to the clip applier and configured to aid in positioning the clip applier; and a positioner configured to apply at least one of a linear force and a torsional force to at least one of the clip applier and the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Tamer Ibrahim, Dwight P. Morejohn, Matthew Monti, Kenneth L. Miller, Michael J. Banchieri, Brian Flores, Ara Stephanian, Kimberly Gray, Robert M. Trusty, Stefan Stefanov, Anthony Sticca
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Publication number: 20200022745Abstract: Medical devices and related methods, and, more specifically, cryogenic surgical systems and related methods are disclosed. Some example cryogenic surgical systems may include a cryosurgical control unit configured to cool a cryosurgical probe to a temperature colder than a temperature at which flow of cryogenic fluid to the probe is stopped. Some example tank level indicating systems may utilize the pressure of the fluid in the tank and a temperature of the exterior wall of the tank to indicate liquid level.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon McHale, Frank M. Fago, Stefan Stefanov
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Patent number: 10387100Abstract: A method and system for controlling a display in a machine operating in a work area. A plurality of views are displayed on a screen, each of the plurality of views corresponding to a plurality of functions. A user of the machine is allowed to simultaneously monitor the work area and control one or more of the plurality of functions by way of one or more of the plurality of views. The functions include one or more physical activities performed by an implement, connected to the machine, in the work area. The user is allowed to control, via the display, the one or more physical activities using software executed on the machine while monitoring the work area.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Dimitre Markov, John Boal, Stefan Stefanov, Andrew Walter, Heath Stephens, Brian Sorbe, Michael Gomes
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Publication number: 20170131959Abstract: A method and system is provided for controlling a display in a machine operating in a work area whereby a plurality of views are displayed on a screen with each of the plurality of views corresponding to a plurality of functions and having one or more of the views independently available on another display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Giovanni Di Federico, Dimitre Markov, Kash Munir, Andrew Davis, Lyndon Whaite, John Boal, Stefan Stefanov
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Publication number: 20170034131Abstract: The present invention provides for a hybrid encryption and decryption apparatus using elements of object-related encryption. The system utilizes a one time pad algorithm and allows for encryption of any digital data, including but not limited to text, picture, audio and video by using an arbitrary object as an information carrier enabling the creation of encryption keys of non-restrained length. Encryption keys are dynamically created and synchronized for all session users and exist only within the session without the need to be pre-defined, stored or archived unless archiving is mandated by user workflows outside the system. Synchronization is based on the exchange of both trivial and useful information bundled in information containers that can be of a fixed or variable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Todor Yotkov Yotov, Georgi Todorov Gerasimov, Stefan Stefanov Petrounov, Pavel Georgiev Gerasimov
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Publication number: 20160041803Abstract: A method and system for controlling a display in a machine operating in a work area. A plurality of views are displayed on a screen, each of the plurality of views corresponding to a plurality of functions. A user of the machine is allowed to simultaneously monitor the work area and control one or more of the plurality of functions by way of one or more of the plurality of views. The functions include one or more physical activities performed by an implement, connected to the machine, in the work area. The user is allowed to control, via the display, the one or more physical activities using software executed on the machine while monitoring the work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Dimitre Markov, John Boal, Stefan Stefanov, Andrew Walter, Heath Stephens, Brian Sorbe, Michael Gomes
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Patent number: 8323207Abstract: An apparatus for the measurement of exhaled respiratory gas temperature during free voluntary tidal breathing, comprises a housing 1 defining a chamber, an air inlet 2 for receiving a stream of exhaled respiratory gas and an air outlet 4 for permitting escape of exhaled respiratory gas from the chamber to outside of the housing. A tube having inner and outer surfaces, is located within the housing and extends from the air inlet into the chamber provides a passageway through which the stream of exhaled respiratory gas may travel from the air inlet in to the chamber. A temperature sensor 6 is located within the housing for measuring the temperature of exhaled respiratory gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Delmedica Investments LimitedInventors: Todor Alexandrov Popov, Stefan Stefanov Dunev
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Publication number: 20080228098Abstract: An apparatus for the measurement of exhaled respiratory gas temperature during free voluntary tidal breathing, comprises a housing 1 defining a chamber, an air inlet 2 for receiving a stream of exhaled respiratory gas and an air outlet 4 for permitting escape of exhaled respiratory gas from the chamber to outside of the housing. A tube having inner and outer surfaces, is located within the housing and extends from the air inlet into the chamber provides a passageway through which the stream of exhaled respiratory gas may travel from the air inlet in to the chamber. A temperature sensor 6 is located within the housing for measuring the temperature of exhaled respiratory gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: DELMEDICA INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Todor Alexandrov Popov, Stefan Stefanov Dunev