Patents by Inventor Steven P. TROPELLO
Steven P. TROPELLO 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: 20230404857Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for guidewire placement for a gastrostomy tube are described herein. A system can include an elongated tube, an inflatable member, and a guidewire assembly. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define a lumen. The inflatable member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidically coupled to the lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the lumen. The guidewire assembly can include a guidewire having a first end and a second end. The first end of the guidewire assembly can include a coupling member, the coupling member configured to couple to the inflatable member such that translation of the elongated tube translates the guidewire assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: CoapTech, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. TROPELLO, Howard CAROLAN, Elisabeth GOLDWASSER
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Publication number: 20230191061Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for creating a percutaneous tracheostomy are described herein. In some embodiments, a system can include an inflation assembly and a guidewire assembly. The inflation assembly can include an elongated tube, an inflatable member, and a magnetic member. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define a lumen. The inflatable member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidically coupled to the lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the lumen. The magnetic member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube. The first end of a guidewire of the guidewire assembly can include a coupling member, the coupling member configured to couple to the inflatable member such that translation of the elongated tube translates the guidewire assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: CoapTech, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. TROPELLO, Aman GARG, William Alexander LeMay PATTERSON
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Publication number: 20230181151Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient’s body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient’s body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventor: Steven P. TROPELLO
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Patent number: 11612546Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for guidewire placement for a gastrostomy tube are described herein. A system can include an elongated tube, an inflatable member, and a guidewire assembly. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define a lumen. The inflatable member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidically coupled to the lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the lumen. The guidewire assembly can include a guidewire having a first end and a second end. The first end of the guidewire assembly can include a coupling member, the coupling member configured to couple to the inflatable member such that translation of the elongated tube translates the guidewire assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: CoapTech, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Tropello, Howard Carolan, Elisabeth Goldwasser
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Publication number: 20210275766Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for creating a percutaneous tracheostomy are described herein. A system can include an inflation assembly and a guidewire assembly. The inflation assembly can include an elongated tube, an inflatable member, and a magnetic member. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define a lumen. The inflatable member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidically coupled to the lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the lumen. The magnetic member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube such that movement of the magnetic member can cause corresponding movement of the first end of the elongated tube. The first end of a guidewire of the guidewire assembly can include a coupling member, the coupling member configured to couple to the inflatable member such that translation of the elongated tube translates the guidewire assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Steven P. TROPELLO, Howard CAROLAN, Elisabeth GOLDWASSER, Aman GARG
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAL DEVICE BEYOND A BIFURCATION IN A BODY LUMEN
Publication number: 20210244482Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for placing an elongated tube within a patient's body are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an elongated tube, a magnetic tip, and an inflatable member. The elongated tube can have a first end and a second end, and can define a first lumen and a second lumen. The first lumen can extend from the first end to the second end. The magnetic tip can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube. The magnetic tip can be tapered toward a distal end of the magnetic tip. An inflatable member can be disposed within the elongated tube proximal of the tapered magnetic tip and fluidically coupled to the second lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Steven P. TROPELLO, Elisabeth GOLDWASSER, Howard CAROLAN -
Publication number: 20210244624Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for guidewire placement for a gastrostomy tube are described herein. A system can include an elongated tube, an inflatable member, and a guidewire assembly. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define a lumen. The inflatable member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidically coupled to the lumen such that the inflatable member can receive fluid via the lumen. The guidewire assembly can include a guidewire having a first end and a second end. The first end of the guidewire assembly can include a coupling member, the coupling member configured to couple to the inflatable member such that translation of the elongated tube translates the guidewire assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Steven P. TROPELLO, Howard CAROLAN, Elisabeth GOLDWASSER
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Publication number: 20200214661Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient's body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient's body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventor: Steven P. TROPELLO
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Patent number: 10383595Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient's body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient's body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventor: Steven P. Tropello
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Patent number: 10219778Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient's body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient's body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventor: Steven P. Tropello
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Publication number: 20180078234Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient's body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient's body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: University of Maryland, BaltimoreInventor: Steven P. TROPELLO
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Publication number: 20160081652Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the placement of elongate medical members within a patient's body using coaptive ultrasound that combines magnetic guidance with ultrasound visualization of the medical member in the patient's body. A coaptive ultrasound probe adaptor magnetically attracts an elongate medical member within the patient with sufficient force so as to allow the operator to manually guide the member to its intended location. The adaptor mates with an ultrasound probe to provide the medical operator ultrasound feedback of the position of the member, thus allowing internal placement without the need for more specialized medical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMOREInventor: Steven P. TROPELLO