Janine Marie Robinson

US Patent:

6540764, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Jan 6, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/229409

Inventors:

Maciej J. Kieturakis - San Carlos CA
Kenneth H. Mollenauer - Los Gatos CA
Jan M. Echeverry - San Jose CA
Thomas A. Howell - Palo Alto CA
James E. Jervis - Atherton CA
Helmut Kayan - Redwood City CA
Janine C. Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA

Assignee:

General Surgical Innovations, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B 1700

US Classification:

606190, 606151, 606213, 600207, 128898

Abstract:

An expansible tunneling apparatus and assosiated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure such as a hernia repair. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated through a balloon inflation lumen to cause the balloon to dissect tissue and create an operating space.

US Patent:

6673042, Jan 6, 2004

Filed:

Nov 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/447457

Inventors:

Wilfred J. Samson - Cupertino CA 95014
Brady Esch - Cupertino CA 95014
Michael J. Lee - Cupertino CA 95014
Janine Robinson - Cupertino CA 95014

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604104, 604107, 606191, 606198

Abstract:

The cannula of the present invention is useful for standard gravity drainage or vacuum assisted/suction drainage. The cannula of the present invention has a flexible shaft composed of a tubular body and an expandable scaffolding. The expandable scaffolding has a contracted position, facilitating insertion into a vessel and an expanded condition configured to allow optimal drainage in a vessel. The cannula is inserted into a vessel and navigated into an operative position within the patients venous system. Once the cannula is in the proper position, the scaffolding is expanded either through passive, active, mechanic, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal or electrical actuation. The cannula of the present invention is capable of expanding a collapsed vein to its normal diameter and/or capable of supporting the vein when suction is applied to the cannula to help increase fluid flow through the cannula.

US Patent:

6726651, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Aug 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/368450

Inventors:

Janine Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA
Wilfred J. Samson - Saratoga CA
John A. Macoviak - La Jolla CA
Lisa M. Young - Campbell CA
Brady Esch - San Jose CA
Mike Lee - San Francisco CA
Eric Olsen - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Cardeon Corporation - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

60410101, 604 401, 60410201

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods, systems and devices for performing cardipulmonary bypass (CPB), cardioplegic arrest, suction of fluid from the aorta to remove embolic or other fluid from the general circulation and the selective segmentation of the arterial system to perform differential perfusion eliminating hypoperfusion. An aortic catheter having an arch lumen which extends at least in part along the length of the catheter shaft has a proximal opening coupled to a CPB machine and a distal arch opening. A corporeal lumen extends at least in part along the length of the catheter shaft and has a proximal opening coupled to a CPB machine and a distal corporeal opening. A suction lumen extends at least in part along the length of the catheter shaft and has a proximal suction opening coupled to a suction source and a distal suction opening residing in the aortic lumen of a patient.

US Patent:

6835188, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Jul 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/919676

Inventors:

Wilfred J. Samson - Saratoga CA
Janine Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA
Steve Baker - Sunnyvale CA
James J. Leary - Sunnyvale CA

Assignee:

Cardeon Corporation - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

A61M 3100

US Classification:

60410301, 604916

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a catheter or cannula system that facilitates cardiopulmonary bypass surgeries and enables prolonged circulatory support of the heart. More specifically, the present invention provides an aortic catheter system including a porous aortic root balloon capable of occluding the aorta, delivering cardioplegia and providing tactile feedback and helping to maintain the competency of regurgitant aortic valves.

US Patent:

6866676, Mar 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/403389

Inventors:

Maciej J. Kieturakis - San Carlos CA, US
Kenneth H. Mollenauer - Los Gatos CA, US
Jan M. Echeverry - San Jose CA, US
Thomas A. Howell - Palo Alto CA, US
James E. Jervis - Atherton CA, US
Helmut Kayan - Redwood City CA, US
Janine C. Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US

Assignee:

General Surgical Innovations, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

A61B017/00

US Classification:

606190, 606192, 600207, 60410307

Abstract:

An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated through a balloon inflation lumen to cause the balloon to dissect tissue and create an operating space.

US Patent:

7179272, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/786873

Inventors:

Maciej J. Kieturakis - San Carlos CA, US
Kenneth H. Mollenauer - Los Gatos CA, US
Jan M. Echeverry - San Jose CA, US
Thomas A. Howell - Palo Alto CA, US
James E. Jervis - Atherton CA, US
Helmut Kayan - Redwood City CA, US
Janine C. Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US

Assignee:

General Surgical Innovations, Inc. - North Haven CT

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61B 1/32
A61M 29/02

US Classification:

606190, 606192, 604103, 6041037, 600207

Abstract:

An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated through a balloon inflation lumen to cause the balloon to dissect tissue and create an operating space.

US Patent:

8282665, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Oct 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/975901

Inventors:

Maciej J. Kieturakis - San Carlos CA, US
Kenneth H. Mollenauer - Los Gatos CA, US
Jan M. Echeverry - San Jose CA, US
Thomas A. Howell - Palo Alto CA, US
James E. Jervis - Atherton CA, US
Helmut Kayan - Redwood City CA, US
Janine C. Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 29/02

US Classification:

606192, 606190, 600207

Abstract:

An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various apparatus permitting observation during tunneling and balloon dissection are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure during tunneling to a desired location and balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member, and permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated to dissect tissue and create an operating space. Various balloon constructions and a reusable design are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8292954, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Sep 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/879963

Inventors:

Janine Robinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Michael Hogendijk - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Articulinx, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/08

US Classification:

623 1412

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for treatment of various joint conditions include a device inserted into a joint space. During delivery, the profile of the device is constrained in at least one dimension to minimize invasive impact on tissue and/or bone. The device may be restrained for implantation by a thread or a rigid elongate member. After insertion, the device may expand at the implantation site.