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Expandable multifunctional instruments for creating spaces at obstructed sites endoscopically
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-07-29
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Granted: 2000-11-14
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Expires: 2018-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body including an elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site, a proximal end for being disposed externally of the body and an expandable member at the distal end of the elongate member. The expandable member includes a balloon movable fluidically from a non-expanded position to an expanded position at the obstructed site. The balloon assumes a preformed, predetermined configuration in the expanded position at the obstructed site to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site.
Inventors
- 👤 Inbae Yoon
- 👤 Suzanne J. Yoon
- 👤 Samuel C. Yoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B17/02; A61B17/0218; A61B17/0281; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12181; A61B17/1219; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3439; A61B17/3462; A61B17/3498; A61B17/42; A61B17/4241; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1011; A61M29/00; A61M29/02; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00557; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22051; A61B2017/22062; A61B17/28; A61B17/2812; A61B17/2833; A61B2017/2837; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2927; A61B17/32; A61B2017/320004; A61B2017/320012; A61B2017/320044; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/3484; A61B2017/3486; A61B2017/3492; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0815; A61B2090/0816; A61B90/30; A61B2090/306; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1093; A61M25/1002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body, comprising: a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said hollow elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site; a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site; and an outer tubular member receiving said hollow elongate member and an outer tubular expandable member carried by said outer tubular member, at least one of said outer tubular member and said hollow elongate member being movable relative to the other of said outer tubular member and said hollow elongate member to position said outer tubular member in an extended position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a separation distance and to permit movement of said outer tubular member to a retracted position wherein said hollow expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a second greater separation distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body, comprising: a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said hollow elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site; a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site; and an outer tubular member receiving said hollow elongate member and an outer tubular expandable member carried by said outer tubular member, at least one of said outer tubular member and said hollow elongate member being movable relative to the other of said outer tubular member and said hollow elongate member to position said outer tubular member in an extended position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a separation distance and to permit movement of said outer tubular member to a retracted position wherein said hollow expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a second greater separation distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
264 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body comprising a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site; and an outer tubular member receiving said elongate member and an outer tubular expandable member carried by said outer tubular member, at least one of said outer tubular member and said elongate member being movable relative to the other of said outer tubular member and said elongate member to position said outer tubular member in an extended position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a separation distance and to permit movement of said outer tubular member to a retracted position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a second greater separation distance; and a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
264 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body comprising a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site; and an outer tubular member receiving said elongate member and an outer tubular expandable member carried by said outer tubular member, at least one of said outer tubular member and said elongate member being movable relative to the other of said outer tubular member and said elongate member to position said outer tubular member in an extended position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a separation distance and to permit movement of said outer tubular member to a retracted position wherein said expandable member is separated from said outer tubular expandable member by a second greater separation distance; and a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The expandable multifunctional instrument as recited in claim 2 wherein said expandable member has a multiple finger configuration in said expanded position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body, comprising: a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said hollow elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site, said expandable member having a multiple finger configuration in the expanded position; and a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
An expandable multifunctional instrument for creating a space endoscopically at an obstructed site in anatomical tissue in the body, comprising: a hollow elongate member having a distal end for being positioned at the obstructed site and a proximal end for being held externally of the body, the hollow elongate member defining an operating channel extending between the distal and proximal ends; an expandable member carried at said distal end of said hollow elongate member, said expandable member being movable from a non-expanded position to an expanded position to separate the anatomical tissue to create a space at the obstructed site, said expandable member including a balloon movable fluidically from said non-expanded position to said expanded position, said balloon assuming a preformed, predetermined configuration in said expanded position at the obstructed site, said expandable member having a multiple finger configuration in the expanded position; and a penetrating member disposed in the operating channel and extending beyond the expandable member for penetrating the anatomical tissue to introduce the expandable member at the obstructed site.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-11-14 | 2004-05-15 | 2004-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-14 | 2008-05-15 | 2008-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-14 | 2012-05-15 | 2012-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |