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).
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Patent number: 7537599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell
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Patent number: 6953464Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell
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Patent number: 6942676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Terrence Buelna
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Publication number: 20040167552Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: NOVARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Philip Pesta, John Orlando
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Patent number: 6719766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Phillip Pesta, John Orlando
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Publication number: 20040049213Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
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Patent number: 6692514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
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Publication number: 20030181932Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Terrence Buelna
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Patent number: 6620177Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
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Patent number: 6530942Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman
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Publication number: 20020116017Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas Howell, Russell J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20020116019Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Terrence Buelna, Adam Gold, Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, Russell J. Anderson
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Publication number: 20020111650Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
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Patent number: 6387112Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman, Phillip Pesta
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Publication number: 20020049470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman
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Patent number: 6273902Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Novare Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Fogarty, Thomas A. Howell, David Willis, Terrence Buelna, Todd Pelman