Patents by Inventor Alexander Q. Tilson
Alexander Q. Tilson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20190223710Abstract: A device for distending a body lumen for enhanced visualization with a capsule endoscope that includes a camera lens includes an attachment element configured to attach to the capsule endoscope and a plurality of struts extending from the attachment element and meeting at an apex. The plurality of struts are configured to extend both axially and radially away from the camera lens so as to form a frame therearound.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Garrett J. GOMES
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Publication number: 20190133649Abstract: A device for delivering a material to an orthopedic target site is disclosed. The device can be used to deliver bone cement to an intra-vertebral site. The device can have a pusher rod within a tube. The tube can be loaded with the bone cement distal to the pusher rod. The pusher rod can have varying rigidity along the length of the pusher rod. The tube and pusher rod can navigate tortuous pathways from a percutaneous or transcutaneous insertion en route to the target site or to improve extracorporeal ergonomics. Methods for using the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff
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Patent number: 10188436Abstract: A device for delivering a material to an orthopedic target site is disclosed. The device can be used to deliver bone cement to an intra-vertebral site. The device can have a pusher rod within a tube. The tube can be loaded with the bone cement distal to the pusher rod. The pusher rod can have varying rigidity along the length of the pusher rod. The tube and pusher rod can navigate tortuous pathways from a percutaneous or transcutaneous insertion en route to the target site or to improve extracorporeal ergonomics. Methods for using the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff
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Publication number: 20180271354Abstract: An apparatus for advancing a device through a gastrointestinal tract. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes first and second grabbing mechanisms adapted to grab and release tissue of the gastrointestinal tract, the first grabbing mechanism being releasably attachable to the device, the second grabbing mechanism being attached to an outer element configured to at least partially surround the device, the first and second grabbing mechanisms being axially movable with respect to each other along the gastrointestinal tract; and a radially expandable blocking element disposed proximal to the first grabbing mechanism and movable with the first grabbing mechanism with respect to the second grabbing mechanism, the blocking element being adapted to move tissue of the intestinal tract with respect to the second grabbing mechanism when the blocking element is moved toward the second grabbing mechanism. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: NEPTUNE MEDICALInventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Eugene F. DUVAL, Garrett J. GOMES
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Publication number: 20180229012Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Paul J. DREYER, Mitchell C. BARHAM, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE, Garrett J. GOMES, Jonathan KURNIAWAN
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Patent number: 9895517Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Paul J. Dreyer, Mitchell C. Barham, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love, Garrett J. Gomes, Jonathan Kurniawan
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Publication number: 20170189653Abstract: Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be medical invasive balloons, such as those used for transcutaneous heart valve implantation, such as balloons used for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. The balloons can have high strength, fiber-reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Paul J. Dreyer
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Patent number: 9592119Abstract: Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be medical invasive balloons, such as those used for transcutaneous heart valve implantation, such as balloons used for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. The balloons can have high strength, fiber-reinforced walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: C.R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Paul J. Dreyer
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Publication number: 20170043140Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Paul J. DREYER, Mitchell C. BARHAM, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE, Garrett J. GOMES, Jonathan KURNIAWAN
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Publication number: 20150272732Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon formed into a plurality of cells encircled by a shell. A strap can extend between the cells. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The shell can include a reinforcement having tapered sections over the necks and strips extending between the tapered sections. A semi-compliant or compliant balloon can be placed around the outside of the inflatable structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Paul J. Dreyer, Mitchell C. Barham, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love, Garrett J. Gomes, Jonathan Kurniawan, Cameron S. Moore
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Publication number: 20140066896Abstract: An inflatable structure for use in biological lumens and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The structure can have an inflatable balloon encircled by a shell. The shell can have proximal and distal tapered necks, longitudinally-oriented flutes, and apertures at the proximal and distal ends of the shell. The apertures can be recessed in the flutes in the necks. The shell can also have fiber reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Paul J. Dreyer, Mitchelll C. Barham, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love, Garrett J. Gomes, Jonathan Kurniawan
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Publication number: 20130190796Abstract: Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be medical invasive balloons, such as those used for transcutaneous heart valve implantation, such as balloons used for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation. The balloons can have high strength, fiber-reinforced walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Loma Vista Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Mark C. Scheeff, Paul J. Dreyer
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Publication number: 20120179162Abstract: A device for delivering a material to an orthopedic target site is disclosed. The device can be used to deliver bone cement to an intra-vertebral site. The device can have a pusher rod within a tube. The tube can be loaded with the bone cement distal to the pusher rod. The pusher rod can have varying rigidity along the length of the pusher rod. The tube and pusher rod can navigate tortuous pathways from a percutaneous or transcutaneous insertion en route to the target site or to improve extracorporeal ergonomics. Methods for using the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Loma Vista Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Mark C. SCHEEFF
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Publication number: 20080209621Abstract: Described here are flush valves for delivering a selected amount of water from a toilet tank into a toilet bowl, particularly collapsible flush valves having substantial durability and resistance to wear and deleterious chemicals. These flush valves have a collapsible member extending from above the surface of the water in the toilet tank to the tank outlet in the normal (closed flush valve) state. Collapsing the flush valve allows water to flow into the toilet bowl through the flush valve until the toilet tank is drained to the level of the collapsed flush valve and buoyancy is restored. Flush valves may be made of a material that does not substantially deteriorate in the presence of halogen-containing toilet disinfectants, and the outer surface (the water contacting surface) of the flush valves may be a single continuous piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, David P. Knight, Mitchell C. Barham
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Patent number: 6972023Abstract: Distal anastomosis devices and associated methodology are described herein. Connector and connector components as well as tools associated therewith are disclosed. The connectors are preferably adapted to produce an end-to-side anastomosis at a graft/coronary artery junction. A fitting alone, or a fitting in combination with a collar may be used as a connector. Each fitting may be deployed by deflecting its shape to provide clearance for a rear segment that rotates about adjoining hinge section(s) so to fit the connector within an aperture formed in a host vessel. Upon return to a substantially relaxed position, a rear segment anchors the fitting it in place. The distal fitting may include additional side features for interfacing with the host vessel/coronary artery. The collar may include features complimentary to those of a fitting and provisions for securing the graft vessel.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Converge Medical, Inc.Inventors: James G. Whayne, Alexander Q. Tilson, Sidney D. Fleischman, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20030229365Abstract: Angled anastomosis devices and associated methodology are described herein. Connector and connector components as well as tools associated therewith are disclosed. The connectors are adapted to produce an angled end-to-side anastomosis at a graft/host vessel junction. A fitting alone, or a fitting in combination with a collar may be used as a connector. Each fitting may be deployed by deflecting its shape to provide clearance for a rear segment that rotates about adjoining hinge section(s) so to fit the connector within an aperture formed in a host vessel. Upon return to a substantially relaxed position, a trailing or heel segment anchors the fitting in place. The angled fitting may include additional side features for interfacing with the host vessel. The collar may include features complimentary to those of a fitting and provisions for securing the graft to the host vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: James G. Whayne, Alexander Q. Tilson, Charles S. Love, Mitchell C. Barham, David P. Knight
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Publication number: 20030093095Abstract: Distal anastomosis devices and associated methodology are described herein. Connector and connector components as well as tools associated therewith are disclosed. The connectors are preferably adapted to produce an end-to-side anastomosis at a graft/coronary artery junction. A fitting alone, or a fitting in combination with a collar may be used as a connector. Each fitting may be deployed by deflecting its shape to provide clearance for a rear segment that rotates about adjoining hinge section(s) so to fit the connector within an aperture formed in a host vessel. Upon return to a substantially relaxed position, a rear segment anchors the fitting it in place. The distal fitting may include additional side features for interfacing with the host vessel/coronary artery. The collar may include features complimentary to those of a fitting and provisions for securing the graft vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: James G. Whayne, Alexander Q. Tilson, Sidney D. Fleischman, Charles S. Love