Patents by Inventor Steven R. Bacich

Steven R. Bacich 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR UTERINE ACCESS FOR BIOPSY AND CYTOLOGY
    Publication number: 20210205582
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR IUD DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT IN THE UTERINE CAVITY
    Publication number: 20210196503
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR IUD DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT IN THE UTERINE CAVITY
    Publication number: 20210106457
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR IUD DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT IN THE UTERINE CAVITY
    Publication number: 20210106458
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for the placement of an IUD within the uterine cavity of a female patient. The everting balloon system with IUD can be used to access a uterine cavity at specific locations in the fundus. A one-handed IUD delivery system for placement with an everting catheter is disclosed. An IUD loading system for placement within an everting catheter is disclosed. The everting catheter with an IUD can simplify the process of IUD placement within the uterine cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Apparatus and method for everting catheter for uterine access for biopsy and cytology
    Patent number: 10967149
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20200397478
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
    Patent number: 10820927
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20200330131
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR EMBRYO TRANSFER USING TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20200297384
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element can eliminate the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member can facilitate internal pressurization of the everting catheter system. An everting catheter system can be configured for use with transvaginal ultrasound and a lower profile speculum is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EVERTING CATHETERS WITH EXPANDABLE LUMENS
    Publication number: 20200206463
    Abstract: An everting catheter with an expandable inner lumen for the passage of instruments or other devices is described. The catheter can have an inflatable everting balloon. When inflated, the everting balloon can define a channel or passageway, via an inner balloon lumen, into a target site. Instruments can be delivered to the target site through the channel defined by the inflated everting balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR UTERINE ACCESS FOR BIOPSY AND CYTOLOGY
    Publication number: 20200179648
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20200163699
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
    Patent number: 10646256
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
    Patent number: 10582951
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven R. Bacich
  • Apparatus and method for everting catheter for uterine access for biopsy and cytology
    Patent number: 10576248
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Bacich, Matthew Thomas Yurek, Piush Vidyarthi
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER FOR UTERINE ACCESS FOR BIOPSY AND CYTOLOGY
    Publication number: 20200023162
    Abstract: An everting balloon system is disclosed that can be used for biopsy within a body of a patient or animal. The everting balloon system can be used to access a bodily cavity or vessel for tissue specimen collection at specific bodily locations. The everting catheter system described simplifies the process of tissue biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVERTING CATHETER WITH ALIGNMENT AND COMPLIANT PRESSURIZATION
    Publication number: 20190366048
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same with an alignment element for stability and anti-rotation of the everting balloon are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and deliver instruments, media, or other catheters into bodily lumens and cavities. The alignment element eliminates the potential for the everting membrane to become twisted or rotated which could impact access or the ability of the system to deliver materials. A compliance member facilitates internal pressurization of the everting catheter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Jack GREELIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20190223913
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND SEALING BODILY VESSELS AND CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20190167308
    Abstract: Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. BACICH, Matthew Thomas YUREK, Piush VIDYARTHI
  • BIOPSY AND SONOGRAPHY METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING BODILY CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20190142370
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for performing a procedure on a uterine cavity of a patient are disclosed. The methods can include visualizing the uterine cavity, biopsying a tissue with a biopsy device, and ejecting fluid from the biopsying device into the uterine cavity. The apparatuses can have a sealable acorn tip, a handle, a repositioning clip, a distal indicia, a proximal indicia, and a fluid reservoir. The biopsying device can be configured to biopsy and eject fluid under the control of a single hand of a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: CrossBay Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly H. ROY, Steven R. BACICH, Piush VIDYARTHI, Donnell W. GURSKIS, Cristiano Danilo Maria FONTANA