Patents by Inventor Amy Raatikka
Amy Raatikka 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: 20210236002Abstract: An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Dale R. Manstrom, Amy Raatikka, Robert F. Wilson, Edward R. Miller, Jung Kwon Pak
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Patent number: 10980426Abstract: An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Dale R. Manstrom, Amy Raatikka, Robert F. Wilson, Edward R. Miller, Jung Kwon Pak
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Publication number: 20190053718Abstract: An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Dale R. Manstrom, Amy Raatikka, Robert F. Wilson, Edward R. Miller, Jung Kwon Pak
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Patent number: 10105064Abstract: An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. For example, such a device may be used to measure fractional flow reserve (FFR) across a stenotic lesion in order to assess the severity of the lesion. The sensor delivery device has a distal sleeve configured to pass or slide over a standard medical guidewire. Some distance back from the sensor and distal sleeve, the device separates from the guidewire to permit independent control of the sensor delivery device and the guidewire. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dale R. Manstrom, Amy Raatikka, Robert F. Wilson, Edward R. Miller, Jung Kwon Pak
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Publication number: 20180103854Abstract: An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. For example, such a device may be used to measure fractional flow reserve (FFR) across a stenotic lesion in order to assess the severity of the lesion. The sensor delivery device has a distal sleeve configured to pass or slide over a standard medical guidewire. Some distance back from the sensor and distal sleeve, the device separates from the guidewire to permit independent control of the sensor delivery device and the guidewire. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Dale R. Manstrom, Amy Raatikka, Robert F. Wilson, Edward R. Miller, Jung Kwon Pak
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Patent number: 8091553Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Somnetics Global Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Steven S. Bordewick, David Markovich, Laurel D. Brandt, Mark J. Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Patent number: 7845353Abstract: Mask apparatus and methods for providing positive airway pressure therapies are disclosed. The mask apparatus includes a mask secured to the mount with the mask cantilevered from the mount. A circumferential band, a first lateral stabilizing band and a second lateral stabilizing band secure the mount to the head of a user. The methods include securing a mask apparatus to the head of a user and administering a positive airway pressure therapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: AEIOMed, Inc.Inventors: Steven S. Bordewick, Bruce Bowman, David Markovich, Laurel D. Brandt, Mark J. Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Publication number: 20100222669Abstract: A medical device guide having an inner member having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen therein. An outer member surrounds the proximal portion of the inner member such that the distal end of the inner member projects beyond the distal end of the outer member, the portion of the inner member being sufficient flexible to flex with a guide wire extending through the lumen. The outer member is sufficiently stiff that the proximal end of the medical device guide can be engaged by a driven by a medical device advancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: William Flickinger, Amy Raatikka, Scott Klimek, Nathan Kastelein, Gareth T. Munger, Carlo Pappone, Gabrielle Vicedomini
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Publication number: 20080114335Abstract: A medical device guide having an inner member having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen therein. An outer member surrounds the proximal portion of the inner member such that the distal end of the inner member projects beyond the distal end of the outer member, the portion of the inner member being sufficient flexible to flex with a guide wire extending through the lumen. The outer member is sufficiently stiff that the proximal end of the medical device guide can be engaged by a driven by a medical device advancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: William Flickinger, Amy Raatikka, Scott Klimek, Nathan Kastelein, Gareth T. Munger, Carlo Pappone, Gabrielle Vicedomini
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Publication number: 20080053451Abstract: Mask apparatus and methods for providing positive airway pressure therapies are disclosed. The mask apparatus includes a mask secured to the mount with the mask cantilevered from the mount. A circumferential band, a first lateral stabilizing band and a second lateral stabilizing band secure the mount to the head of a user. The methods include securing a mask apparatus to the head of a user and administering a positive airway pressure therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Steven Bordewick, Bruce Bowman, David Markovich, Laurel Brandt, Mark Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Publication number: 20080051703Abstract: Devices, systems, methods and kits are provided for endoscopically accessing a body cavity and providing a directed pathway toward a target tissue within the cavity. The directed pathway is provided by a multi-catheter guiding system which is positioned in a desired configuration, generally directed toward the target tissue. Interventional devices may then be passed through the guiding system to the target tissue. Depending on the location of the target tissue and the desired angle of approach, the guiding system may be required to maintain one or more curves in one or more planes to properly direct the interventional devices. The multi-catheter guiding system of the present invention comprises an outer guiding catheter and a coaxially positioned inner guiding catheter, each of which independently form curvatures so that together the curves properly direct the interventional device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Evalve, Inc.Inventors: Troy Thornton, Brian Martin, Amy Raatikka, Yen Liao, Williiam Kolosi, Pedro Lucatero
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Publication number: 20060231102Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Steven Bordewick, David Markovich, Laurel Brandt, Mark Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Patent number: 7089941Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Inventors: Steven S. Bordewick, David Markovich, Laurel D. Brandt, Mark J. Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Publication number: 20050150499Abstract: A face mask support for continuous positive airway pressure comprises a circumferential band with biasing means support at the crown of the head on the medial line of the head. The circumferential edge of the cap extends from just below the forehead of a patient to below the inion protrusion at the nape of the neck. A biasing means which is preferably of length of spring steel is formed so as to extend from the biasing means support hold a nasal or face mask apposed to the face of a patient. The circumferential band is stabilized by a band extending from the circumferential band at the region of the ear to the biasing means support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2005Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Steven Bordewick, David Markovich, Laurel Brandt, Mark Weimholt, Amy Raatikka
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Patent number: 6391044Abstract: A removable vascular filter system for blocking micro- and macro-emboli while allowing the continued perfusion of blood comprises a filter membrane positioned on a guidewire, wherein a free end of the membrane sits tightly against the guidewire when the filter membrane is in a collapsed state and wherein the filter has a means for deploying the filter membrane to assume a position substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the guidewire. The filter membrane is comprised of a fine mesh material which has a pore size capable of blocking emboli while allowing continued blood flow, a preferred embodiment of which comprises regularly spaced, laser-formed holes.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Angioguard, Inc.Inventors: Jay S. Yadav, Gregg S. Sutton, Amy Raatikka, Thomas Borillo