Patents by Inventor Vincent McHugo

Vincent McHugo 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: 20240349994
    Abstract: A scope system includes an elongate tube defining a lumen and having a distal portion. The scope system includes at least one accessory channel including at least one tubular structure defining an accessory lumen, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed within the lumen of the elongate tube. The scope system also includes a first steerable endoscopic instrument extending through the at least one accessory lumen and including a first distal instrument end that is movable relative to a distal channel end of the at least one accessory channel. The scope system also includes a second steerable endoscopic instrument extending through the at least one accessory lumen and including a second distal instrument end that is movable relative to the distal channel end of the at least one accessory channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Liam Breen, Jonathan K. Lupton
  • Publication number: 20240245290
    Abstract: A scope system may comprise an elongate tube having a lumen extending therethrough. The elongate tube may have a distal portion. The scope system may further comprise at least one accessory channel extending at least partially through the lumen. The accessory channel may comprise a tubular structure having an accessory lumen extending therethrough. The accessory channel may be moveable relative to the distal portion of the elongate tube and may be configured to direct fluid to an irrigation opening located at a distal end of the accessory channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Liam Breen, Jonathan K. Lupton, John C. Sigmon, JR., Shaun D. Gittard
  • Publication number: 20240000496
    Abstract: A medical device includes: a secondary electrode assembly comprising a plurality of periphery secondary electrode sets configured to sense a plurality of localized impedances for a periphery of a primary electrode assembly. Additionally, a controller is configured to: permit delivery of electrosurgical energy to the primary electrode assembly in response to a determination that the primary electrode assembly is sufficiently contacting the tissue based on the plurality of localized impedances sensed by the secondary electrode assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Vincent McHugo
  • Publication number: 20230414084
    Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube, a movable member extending longitudinally at least partially within a lumen of the elongate tube, and a light on a distal portion of the elongate tube, the light configured to be controlled by proximal or distal movement of the movable member relative to the elongate tube along a longitudinal axis and/or rotational movement of the movable member about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Lupton, Liam Breen, Vincent McHugo, John C. Sigmon, JR., Christopher A. Carruthers
  • Publication number: 20230263379
    Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough, the distal portion comprising a distal end section comprising a pivot arm, the scope system further comprising a plurality of lights distributed on and connected to the distal end section and the pivot arm. The plurality of lights is configured to be connected by an electrical wire and/or a conductor to a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Lupton, Liam Breen, Vincent McHugo, John C. Sigmon, JR., Shaun D. Gittard
  • Publication number: 20230233065
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device including a camera including a movable member including an outer surface with a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry configured to complement a longitudinally-extending cross-sectional geometry of a surface of a lumen in an elongate tube housing the movable member so as to prevent rotation of the movable member relative to the elongate tube. The device allows the operator to maintain visual orientation as the movable member is translated proximally and distally relative to the elongate tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: John C. Sigmon, Jr., Shaun D. Gittard, Liam Breen, Vincent McHugo, Johnathan Lupton
  • Patent number: 11413175
    Abstract: A stent delivery system and method are provided. The stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first position and a second position. A proximal constraining member is positioned on a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining member is positioned on a distal end of the stent. A restraining member disposed throughout a length of the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with at least one of the proximal constraining member and the distal constraining member, the restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The stent is in the first position, the distal restraining member applies an axial mechanical force to the distal constraining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Gerard Treacy, John Neilan, Triona Campbell
  • Patent number: 11246727
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent and a distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent, the distal constraining arrangement including a first distal constraining member engaged with a first distal portion of the stent and a second distal constraining member engaged with a second distal portion of the stent. When the stent is in the first configuration, the proximal restraining assembly and the distal restraining assembly applies an axial mechanical force to the distal constraining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 11141298
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A sheath is positioned longitudinally around the inner elongate shaft, the elongate shaft extending coaxially at least partially within the lumen of the sheath is also included. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A handle assembly comprising an axially moveable outer shuttle, a first inner shuttle operably connected to the proximal constraining arrangement and a second inner shuttle operably connected to the distal constraining arrangement and outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 11141299
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A release wire is disposed through the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with portion of the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement member. A handle assembly is operably connected to the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement, the handle assembly comprising a brake assembly. The proximal arrangement and the distal arrangement are coupled to the brake of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 10849775
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A sheath is positioned longitudinally around the inner elongate shaft, the inner elongate shaft extending coaxially at least partially within the lumen of the outer sheath, the outer sheath moveably positionable relative to the outer elongate shaft. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A handle assembly is connected to the proximal constraining arrangement, the distal constraining arrangement, and the outer sheath. A brake assembly is positioned within the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 10765545
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. The stent delivery system includes a handle assembly comprising a first shuttle operably connected to the proximal constraining arrangement and a second shuttle operably connected to the distal constraining arrangement. A brake assembly positioned is within the handle assembly, the proximal constraining arrangement being coupled to a portion of the brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 10702408
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an inner elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. An outer elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and first, second, and third lumens. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. The first proximal constraining member is positioned within the first lumen of the outer elongate shaft, the second proximal constraining member is positioned within the second lumen of the outer elongate shaft, and the distal constraining arrangement is positioned within the inner elongate shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 10500080
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A release wire is disposed through the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with portion of the proximal constraining arrangement and the distal constraining arrangement member. A handle assembly comprising a shuttle and a spring arrangement is positioned therein. A first brake assembly is disposed within the handle assembly and a second brake assembly is disposed within the handle assembly proximal to the first brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 10092426
    Abstract: Methods and devices for a non-foreshortening, axial tension constrainable stent are illustrated such that a length of the stent in a collapsed state is about equal to the length of the stent in an expanded state which provides for better stent placement, easier repositioning and removal, and reduced stent migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Vincent McHugo
  • Patent number: 10004620
    Abstract: A stent delivery system is provided that includes a self-expanding stent with a longitudinal length and a plurality of individual suture loops spaced along the longitudinal length of the stent, wherein the stent is compressed by the plurality of individual suture loops. The stent delivery system also includes a longitudinal pull member that secures the plurality of individual suture loops about the stent, wherein the plurality of individual suture loops are configured to separate from about the stent when the longitudinal pull wire is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Gerard Treacy, Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell
  • Publication number: 20180153721
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A sheath is positioned longitudinally around the inner elongate shaft, the inner elongate shaft extending coaxially at least partially within the lumen of the outer sheath, the outer sheath moveably positionable relative to the outer elongate shaft. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. A handle assembly is connected to the proximal constraining arrangement, the distal constraining arrangement, and the outer sheath. A brake assembly is positioned within the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun
  • Patent number: 9980833
    Abstract: A modified double helical and braided (platted) helical wire stent is described that provides for uniform collapsing and expansion of the stent body such that the stent collapses and expands in a uniform, predictable manner, reduces foreshortening, and is durable, stable, and reliable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Vincent McHugo
  • Publication number: 20180116839
    Abstract: A stent delivery system and method are provided. The stent delivery system includes an elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first position and a second position. A proximal constraining member is positioned on a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining member is positioned on a distal end of the stent. A restraining member disposed throughout a length of the elongate shaft and releasably engaged with at least one of the proximal constraining member and the distal constraining member, the restraining member having a proximal end and a distal end. The stent is in the first position, the distal restraining member applies an axial mechanical force to the distal constraining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Gerard Treacy, John Neilan, Triona Campbell
  • Publication number: 20180116848
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an inner elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, at least one lumen extending at least partially therethrough, and a stent receiving portion on the distal portion of the elongate shaft. An outer elongate shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and first, second, and third lumens. A stent is positioned on the stent receiving portion of the elongate shaft, the stent having a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal constraining arrangement is engaged with a proximal end of the stent. A distal constraining arrangement is engaged with a distal end of the stent. The first proximal constraining member is positioned within the first lumen of the outer elongate shaft, the second proximal constraining member is positioned within the second lumen of the outer elongate shaft, and the distal constraining arrangement is positioned within the inner elongate shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent McHugo, Triona Campbell, Gerard Treacy, Melissa Anenden, Criostoir O. Bhealtun