Anthony J Hanson

US Patent:

8277478, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

May 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/116660

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US

Assignee:

Entellus Medical, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606196

Abstract:

A balloon dilation catheter includes a substantially rigid inner guide member and a movable shaft coupled to a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. To treat a sinus cavity of a subject using the balloon dilation the substantially rigid inner guide member is advanced into a drainage pathway of the sinus (e. g. , frontal recess) of the subject via a nasal passageway. The shaft and balloon are advanced in a distal direction over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place the balloon in the drainage pathway. The balloon is inflated to expand or otherwise remodel the drainage pathway.

US Patent:

8282667, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Jun 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/479521

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US

Assignee:

Entellus Medical, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606196

Abstract:

A balloon dilation catheter includes a substantially rigid inner guide member and a movable shaft coupled to a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. To treat a sinus cavity of a subject using the balloon dilation the substantially rigid inner guide member is advanced into a drainage pathway of the sinus (e. g. , frontal recess) of the subject via a nasal passageway. The shaft and balloon are advanced in a distal direction over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place the balloon in the drainage pathway. The balloon is inflated to expand or otherwise remodel the drainage pathway.

US Patent:

20090216196, Aug 27, 2009

Filed:

Feb 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/038719

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Eden Prairie MN, US
Peter T. Keith - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

ENTELLUS MEDICAL, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 25/06

US Classification:

60416401

Abstract:

A system for accessing a sinus cavity of a subject includes an access tool configured to penetrate into the sinus cavity from a location external the subject. The system further includes an access sheath having a distal tubular portion, a lumen extending through the access sheath and the distal tubular portion and dimensioned to receive the access tool, the distal tubular portion comprising one or more cutting surfaces disposed about an external surface thereof. The one or more cutting surfaces may include a plurality of longitudinally oriented grooves for flutes disposed about the periphery of the distal tubular member.

US Patent:

20110071349, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/565661

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Chad G. Harris - Albertville MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US
John A. Gauvin - Southbridge MA, US
Timothy B. Petrick - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Thomas V. Ressemann - St. Cloud MN, US

Assignee:

ENTELLUS MEDICAL, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 1/233
A61B 1/07

US Classification:

600106, 600182

Abstract:

An endoscope includes a substantially rigid shaft having a distal end and a proximal portion, the shaft having a first lumen and a second lumen separate from the first lumen, the second lumen containing one or more objective lenses disposed at the distal end thereof. A housing is mounted on the proximal portion of the shaft, the housing including an eyepiece mount and a light input port. An image fiber bundle is disposed in the second lumen, the image fiber bundle extending proximally from adjacent the one or more objective lenses to the eyepiece mount. An illumination fiber bundle is disposed in the second lumen, the illumination fiber bundle extending proximally from the distal end of the shaft to the light input port.

US Patent:

20110224652, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

May 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/116712

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US

Assignee:

ENTELLUS MEDICAL, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604540

Abstract:

A balloon dilation catheter includes a substantially rigid inner guide member and a movable shaft coupled to a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. To treat a sinus cavity of a subject using the balloon dilation the substantially rigid inner guide member is advanced into a drainage pathway of the sinus (e.g., frontal recess) of the subject via a nasal passageway. The shaft and balloon are advanced in a distal direction over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place the balloon in the drainage pathway. The balloon is inflated to expand or otherwise remodel the drainage pathway.

US Patent:

20120071727, Mar 22, 2012

Filed:

Oct 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/277885

Inventors:

Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US
John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Chad Harris - Albertville MN, US
Matthew Higgins - Maple Grove MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/07
A61B 1/06

US Classification:

600249

Abstract:

A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated.

US Patent:

20130030459, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Oct 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/644538

Inventors:

Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US

Assignee:

ENTELLUS MEDICAL, INC. - Plymouth MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606196

Abstract:

A balloon dilation catheter includes a substantially rigid inner guide member and a movable shaft coupled to a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. To treat a sinus cavity of a subject using the balloon dilation the substantially rigid inner guide member is advanced into a drainage pathway of the sinus (e.g., frontal recess) of the subject via a nasal passageway. The shaft and balloon are advanced in a distal direction over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place the balloon in the drainage pathway. The balloon is inflated to expand or otherwise remodel the drainage pathway.

US Patent:

20130072958, Mar 21, 2013

Filed:

Nov 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/671316

Inventors:

John R. Drontle - Monticello MN, US
Anthony J. Hanson - Chaska MN, US
Peter T. Keith - Lanesboro MN, US

Assignee:

ENTELLUS MEDICAL, INC. - Plymouth MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606199

Abstract:

Inventive embodiments disclosed herein include a catheter for dilating a sinus cavity lumen. The catheter includes a guide tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, that terminates in a distal tip; a sleeve member annularly positioned over the guide tube, wherein the sleeve member is movable relative to the guide tube and is capable of being advanced over the guide tube; and a balloon coupled to the sleeve member, wherein the balloon can be extendable and inflated at or beyond the end of the guide tube.