Patents Assigned to Legacy Ventures LLC
  • Patent number: 11998224
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 11413054
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a deployable dual basket system. The deployable dual basket system may include a proximal basket and a distal basket that are connected by basket connector tether memory metal strips that rotate/twist relative to the longitudinal axes of the basket and form flex points of the system. The proximal basket and the distal basket may be comprised of a plurality of cells and the proximal basket may taper at its proximal end and the distal basket may be tapered at its distal end. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 11399854
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a distal body. The distal body may be formed of a distal body outer body comprising a basket comprised of a plurality of cells defined by a plurality of basket strips and a distal body inner body located in the interior of the distal body outer body and comprising a plurality of distal braided mesh openings formed by a plurality of woven linear strands. The distal braided mesh openings may be smaller than the cells when the device is in the relaxed state. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 11160572
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system may include a cage comprising a suction catheter comprising one or more suction openings located in the cage interior in order to draw the clot or other object into the cage interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 11087641
    Abstract: A flow model is described. The flow model may include one or more distal arteries that drain into a reservoir, preferably, a sealed cavity. Pumps and artificial organs, such as an artificial human heart, may be used to create a more lifelike experience. One or more neurovascular devices, such as thrombectomy devices, may be deployed in the simulated blood vessels for training purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Tigran Khachatryan
  • Patent number: 10888346
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and may include a strain gauge for measuring tension on the pull wire. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Arthur John Ulm, III, Maurice de la Rosa
  • Patent number: 10492809
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a distal body. The distal body may be formed of a distal body outer body comprising a basket comprised of a plurality of cells defined by a plurality of basket strips and a distal body inner body located in the interior of the distal body outer body and comprising a plurality of distal braided mesh openings formed by a plurality of woven linear strands. The distal braided mesh openings may be smaller than the cells when the device is in the relaxed state. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10420572
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal junction, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different basket designs are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10357266
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10321925
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire connected to a proximal body and a distal body, which may be formed of a basket or other framework that has a plurality of cells. The distal body may move/articulate proximally relative to and toward the proximal body. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10278719
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a distal body, which may be formed of a basket or other framework that has a plurality of cells. The pull wire may be extra long to allow a secondary device, such as an aspiration catheter, balloon or stent, to be delivered over the pull wire while the pull wire is in an intracranial artery. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10258358
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire connected to a proximal body and a distal body, which may be formed of a basket or other framework that has a plurality of cells. The distal body may move/articulate proximally relative to and toward the proximal body. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10258356
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding or soldering, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10226268
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a distal body. The distal body may be formed of a basket or other lattice that has a plurality of cells and an impermeable or permeable film that prevents a clot captured by the basket from escaping distally out of the basket. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 10194929
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire detachably connected to a distal body. The distal body may be formed of a distal body outer body comprising a basket comprised of a plurality of cells defined by a plurality of basket strips and a distal body inner body located in the interior of the distal body outer body and comprising a plurality of distal braided mesh openings formed by a plurality of woven linear strands. The distal braided mesh openings may be smaller than the cells when the device is in the relaxed state. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ulm, Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 9962177
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding or soldering, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 9955987
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a distal body. The distal body may be formed of a distal body outer body comprising a basket comprised of a plurality of cells defined by a plurality of basket strips and a distal body inner body located in the interior of the distal body outer body and comprising a plurality of distal braided mesh openings formed by a plurality of woven linear strands. The distal braided mesh openings may be smaller than the cells when the device is in the relaxed state. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 9839506
    Abstract: Catheter-delivered endovascular medical devices are described. The devices may include a pull wire attached to a deployable dual basket system. The deployable dual basket system may include a proximal basket and a distal basket that are connected by basket connector tether memory metal strips that rotate/twist relative to the longitudinal axes of the basket and form flex points of the system. The proximal basket and the distal basket may be comprised of a plurality of cells and the proximal basket may taper at its proximal end and the distal basket may be tapered at its distal end. Methods of using and making the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 9833253
    Abstract: A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding or soldering, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: D924403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur J. Ulm, III