Patents by Inventor Zachary R. Nicoson
Zachary R. Nicoson 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: 20190346471Abstract: A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Jacob FLAGLE, Chia Yee Ang, Kenneth F. Defrietas, Ian Shaw, John Laviola, Samantha Perkins, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 10159540Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 10078093Abstract: A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Jacob Flagle, Chia Yee Ang, Kenneth F. Defrietas, Ian Shaw, John Laviola, Samantha Perkins, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20170196653Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20170131311Abstract: A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jacob FLAGLE, Chia Yee ANG, Kenneth F. DEFRIETAS, Ian SHAW, John LAVIOLA, Samantha PERKINS, Zachary R. NICOSON
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Patent number: 9622822Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 9492130Abstract: A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Jacob Flagle, Chia Yee Ang, Kenneth F. DeFreitas, Ian Shaw, John LaViola, Samantha Perkins, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 8808200Abstract: A surgical system is disclosed. The surgical system comprises a housing, a surgical device and an adapter. The housing includes a distal end. The surgical device comprises, a cutting element extending from the housing at the distal end. The cutting element is selectively rotated and translated relative to a tissue biopsy area. The adapter is configured to selectively and detachably receive the surgical device. The adapter secures the surgical device thereto by at least one latching mechanism such that the surgical device is prevented from moving independently from the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Jake Flagle, Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 8696545Abstract: A system for treating a lesion site of a patient is disclosed. The system includes a cannula having a lumen, a conduit in communication with said lumen, an introducer stylet removably disposed within said cannula, a resecting device selectively insertable within said cannula, and an adjuvant treatment device selectively insertable within said cannula.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Joseph L. Mark
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Patent number: 8679032Abstract: A biopsy device having a cutting element is disclosed. The cutting element includes an inner cannula having a tissue receiving aperture disposed proximate a distal end thereof and an inner lumen. The inner cannula is slidably disposed within the inner lumen of an outer cannula. A vacuum chamber is disposed about at least a portion of the cutting element and is configured to create a vacuum in the cutting element during a biopsy procedure. The inner cannula is advanced distally outwardly and to cause the vacuum to be generated in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum is delivered to the cutting element whereby tissue is drawn into the tissue receiving aperture. The outer cannula is advanced distally outwardly after the inner cannula such that tissue drawn into the tissue cutting aperture is severed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Michael Hoffa, Zachary R. Nicoson, Terry D. Hardin, Inderjeet S. Jarial, William O. Hodge
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Publication number: 20140031683Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20130231585Abstract: A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: HOLOGIC INC.Inventors: Jacob Flagle, Chia Yee Ang, Kenneth F. DeFreitas, Ian Shaw, John LaViola, Samantha Perkins, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 8442623Abstract: Various embodiments of a site marker are disclosed that comprise a body portion and a marker element. The body portion is constructed of a bioabsorbable material and defines at least one cavity therein. The marker element is captured within one of the cavities. The marker element is constructed of a material that may be imaged under at least one imaging modality.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Brian Zimmer, Joseph L. Mark, Nicholas Terwiske, Laresha Fluker
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Patent number: 8430827Abstract: A biopsy device having a stylet, an outer cannula, and a vacuum chamber is disclosed. The stylet includes a lumen with an open proximal end and a tissue receiving opening near a distal end thereof. The outer cannula is slidably disposed over the stylet and has an open distal end with a cutting edge formed thereon. The vacuum chamber is in communication with the lumen of the stylet. Actuation of the outer cannula causes a vacuum to be delivered to the tissue receiving opening through the lumen of the stylet before the outer cannula advances distally.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Suros Surgical Sysytems, Inc.Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Jacob Flagle, Michael E. Miller, Joseph L. Mark
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Patent number: 8357103Abstract: A biopsy device having a cutting element is disclosed. The cutting element includes an inner cannula having a tissue receiving aperture disposed proximate a distal end thereof and an inner lumen. The inner cannula is slidably disposed within the inner lumen of an outer cannula. A vacuum chamber is disposed about at least a portion of the cutting element and is configured to create a vacuum in the cutting element during a biopsy procedure. The inner cannula is advanced distally outwardly and to cause the vacuum to be generated in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum is delivered to the cutting element whereby tissue is drawn into the tissue receiving aperture. The outer cannula is advanced distally outwardly after the inner cannula such that tissue drawn into the tissue cutting aperture is severed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Michael Hoffa, Zachary R. Nicoson, Terry D. Hardin, Inderjeet S. Jarial, William O. Hodge
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Patent number: 8352014Abstract: A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. A deployment line within the site marker positions at least one marker element within the body portion. The deployment line has a first end that is fixedly secured to a first end of the body portion and a second end that is secured to a second end of the body portion. The deployment line is pre-biased so as to pull the first end of the body portion towards the second end of the body portion, and thereby expand the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Phillip M. Leopold, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20120289859Abstract: A system for treating a lesion site of a patient is disclosed. The system includes a cannula having a lumen, a conduit in communication with said lumen, an introducer stylet removably disposed within said cannula, a resecting device selectively insertable within said cannula, and an adjuvant treatment device selectively insertable within said cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Zachary R. Nicoson, Joseph L. Mark
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Patent number: 8280486Abstract: A site marker is provided that includes a generally hollow body defining a cavity. At least one marker element is captured within the cavity but is able to move within the cavity. The capturing prevents migration of the marker within a body. The site marker is formed into a predeployment configuration whereby the site marker is compressed into a predetermined size and shape to as to be readily positionable within a deployment device. The site marker expands from the predeployment position to a post deployment configuration upon insertion into the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Michael Hoffa, Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20120165663Abstract: A method of securing a biopsy marker within a biopsy site includes depositing a marker element within a biopsy site and fixing the marker element within the biopsy site by injecting a securing agent within the biopsy site. Delivery devices for delivering the securing agent to the biopsy site are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson
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Patent number: 8202229Abstract: A surgical device is disclosed. The surgical device comprises an outer sleeve, a cutting element, a spool, a piston, and a spring. The cutting element extends from the outer sleeve at the distal end of the outer sleeve. The cutting element comprises an outer cannula and an inner cannula. The spool is engaged with the outer cannula. The piston is engaged with the inner cannula. A spring is positioned between the spool and the piston. The spool is translated distally to translate the outer cannula towards the distal end. And the piston translates the inner cannula towards the distal end to sever tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Suros Surgical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Miller, Jake Flagle, Joseph L. Mark, Zachary R. Nicoson