Alan Wenzel Lucas

US Patent:

20220273340, Sep 1, 2022

Filed:

Feb 1, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/590216

Inventors:

- Boston MA, US
- Brookline MA, US
Alan D. LUCAS - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/34
A61B 34/10
A61B 34/20
A61B 90/00
A61B 17/068
A61B 17/32

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for resecting a tissue mass. The system for resecting a tissue mass includes a first sensor for measuring a signal corresponding to the position and orientation of the tissue mass. The first sensor is dimensioned to fit inside of or next to the tissue mass. The system also includes a second sensor attached to a surgical instrument configured to measure the position and orientation of the surgical instrument. A controller is in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, and the controller executes a stored program to calculate a distance between the first sensor and the second sensor. Accordingly, visual, auditory, haptic or other feedback is provided to the clinician to guide the surgical instrument to the surgical margin.

US Patent:

20220175233, Jun 9, 2022

Filed:

Jul 5, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/305330

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Alan Lucas - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/06
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/015
A61B 1/05
A61B 1/018

Abstract:

In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.

US Patent:

20210386449, Dec 16, 2021

Filed:

Oct 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/420528

Inventors:

- Boston MA, US
- Brookline MA, US
Alan D. LUCAS - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 34/20
A61B 34/10
A61B 17/068
A61B 90/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for resecting a tissue mass. The system for resecting a tissue mass includes a first sensor for measuring a signal corresponding to the position and orientation of the tissue mass. The first sensor is dimensioned to fit inside of or next to the tissue mass. The system also includes a second sensor attached to a surgical instrument configured to measure the position and orientation of the surgical instrument. A controller is in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, and the controller executes a stored program to calculate a distance between the first sensor and the second sensor. Accordingly, visual, auditory, haptic or other feedback is provided to the clinician to guide the surgical instrument to the surgical margin.

US Patent:

20200315440, Oct 8, 2020

Filed:

Jun 22, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/908457

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Alan Lucas - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/06
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/015
A61B 1/05
A61B 1/018

Abstract:

In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.

US Patent:

20200155190, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Jun 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/627676

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Alan Lucas - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/32
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/018
A61B 1/07
A61B 1/317

Abstract:

In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises one or more of piezoelectric elements or hooked blades. In some embodiments, stylets for use with an endoscopy system are described. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for orthopedic procedures. In some embodiments, the endoscopy systems are useful for arthroscopic procedures.

US Patent:

20200077876, Mar 12, 2020

Filed:

Feb 14, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/276295

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Alan Lucas - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/06
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/015
A61B 1/018
A61B 1/05

Abstract:

In some embodiments, endoscopy systems and/or methods of using endoscopy systems are described. In some embodiments, an endoscopy system comprises a shaft having an image sensor within a distal tip of the shaft. The shaft can have an expandable cuff disposed on an outer surface of the shaft. The expandable cuff can be moved from a contracted configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, an outer surface of the expandable cuff can inhibit, reduce, or prevent fluid (e.g., blood) flow in the vessel. Inhibiting or preventing the fluid flow can permit direct visualization of the interior of the vessel by the image sensor without interference from the fluid.