Patents by Inventor Terrence Buelna

Terrence Buelna 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).

  • Patent number: 7537599
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell
  • Patent number: 6953464
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel and a distal perfusion system adapted to be connected to the shaft assembly. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site allowing a blood-free, graft site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell
  • Patent number: 6942676
    Abstract: A replaceable pad or insert for attachment to the jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device. The insert includes an elastomeric cushion with a deflecting element embedded in the cushion, providing for improved gripping of a clamped vessel while minimizing trauma to the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Terrence Buelna
  • Publication number: 20040167552
    Abstract: A replaceable pad or insert for attachment to the jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device. The insert includes a compliant cushion and a flexible non-compliant surface overlay secured to the cushion surface. The overlay can be metal or plastic and can further include notches along the overlay sides to increase flexibility of the overlay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: NOVARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Philip Pesta, John Orlando
  • Patent number: 6719766
    Abstract: A replaceable pad or insert for attachment to the jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device. The insert includes a compliant cushion and a flexible non-compliant surface overlay secured to the cushion surface. The overlay can be metal or plastic and can further include notches along the overlay sides to increase flexibility of the overlay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Phillip Pesta, John Orlando
  • Publication number: 20040049213
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6692514
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity or channel to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with a flexible attachment member engageable in the elongate cavity or channel of the jaw. The pad can include a tab, draw cord, pull string or pull strap to draw the pad into place on the jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
  • Publication number: 20030181932
    Abstract: A replaceable pad or insert for attachment to the jaw of a jaw-type occlusion device. The insert includes an elastomeric cushion with a deflecting element embedded in the cushion, providing for improved gripping of a clamped vessel while minimizing trauma to the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Terrence Buelna
  • Patent number: 6620177
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6530942
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with an attachment member engagable in the elongate cavity of the jaw. The pad can include a tab or draw cord to draw the pad into place on the jaw. The draw cord is preferably an extension of the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman
  • Publication number: 20020116017
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20020116019
    Abstract: An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel and a distal perfusion system adapted to be connected to the shaft assembly. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site allowing a blood-free, graft site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, Russell J. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20020111650
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity or channel to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with a flexible attachment member engageable in the elongate cavity or channel of the jaw. The pad can include a tab, draw cord, pull string or pull strap to draw the pad into place on the jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
  • Patent number: 6387112
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity or channel to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with a flexible attachment member engageable in the elongate cavity or channel of the jaw. The pad can include a tab, draw cord, pull string or pull strap to draw the pad into place on the jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
  • Publication number: 20020049470
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with an attachment member engagable in the elongate cavity of the jaw. The pad can include a tab or draw cord to draw the pad into place on the jaw. The draw cord is preferably an extension of the attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman
  • Patent number: 6273902
    Abstract: A surgical clamp having an elongate cavity to receive a replaceable pad. The pad is formed with an attachment member engagable in the elongate cavity of the jaw. The pad can include a tab or draw cord to draw the pad into place on the jaw. The draw cord is preferably an extension of the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman