Patents by Inventor Steve Brunell

Steve Brunell 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: 20230021246
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Alberto RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, Ruth BEEBY, Steve BRUNELL, Mariel FABRO
  • Patent number: 11357525
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LEVITA MAGNETICS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, Ruth Beeby, Steve Brunell, Mariel Fabro
  • Publication number: 20190133631
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Alberto RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, Ruth BEEBY, Steve BRUNELL, Mariel FABRO
  • Patent number: 10130381
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Levita Magnetics International Corp.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, Ruth Beeby, Steve Brunell, Mariel Fabro
  • Publication number: 20160228138
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may comprise a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further comprise a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alberto RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, Ruth BEEBY, Steve BRUNELL, Mariel FABRO
  • Patent number: 9339285
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Levita Magnetics International Corp.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, Ruth Beeby, Steve Brunell, Mariel Fabro
  • Publication number: 20140277104
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may comprise a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further comprise a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: LEVITA MAGNETICS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Alberto RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, Ruth BEEBY, Steve BRUNELL, Mariel FABRO
  • Patent number: 8764769
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Levita Magnetics International Corp.
    Inventors: Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, Ruth Beeby, Steve Brunell, Mariel Fabro