Patents Assigned to Memory Effect Medical, LLC
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Publication number: 20230310183Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 11672679Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 11547585Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one resistive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a resistance of the at least one resistive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Edward Stuckman
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Patent number: 11324616Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one capacitive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a capacitance of the at least one capacitive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Edward Stuckman
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Patent number: 11058565Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one strain gage of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a strain indicated by the at least one strain gage, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20210145614Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 10932924Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20200015989Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one resistive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a resistance of the at least one resistive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Edward Stuckman
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Patent number: 10463516Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one resistive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a resistance of the at least one resistive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20190269536Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one capacitive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a capacitance of the at least one capacitive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Edward Stuckman
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Patent number: 10335300Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one capacitive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a capacitance of the at least one capacitive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20180228629Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one strain gage of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a strain indicated by the at least one strain gage, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 9974673Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one inductive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on an inductance of the at least one inductive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20170265792Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 9706960Abstract: A loading data generator can be used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The loading data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates loading data based on the impedance of the scaffold, wherein the loading data indicates an amount of impregnation of the therapeutic material in the scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: MEMORY EFFECT MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Patent number: 9700244Abstract: A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: MEMORY EFFECT MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20140207225Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one resistive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a resistance of the at least one resistive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20140207109Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one inductive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on an inductance of the at least one inductive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman
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Publication number: 20140207108Abstract: A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one capacitive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a capacitance of the at least one capacitive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Memory Effect Medical, LLCInventors: Christine Laramy, Bruce Stuckman