Patents by Inventor Andrew Tochterman

Andrew Tochterman 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).

  • Stent Fixture Having Rounded Support Structures and Method for Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20100221409
    Abstract: A stent fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Harold, Antonio Garcia, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent Mandrel Fixture and Method for Selectively Coating Surfaces of a Stent
    Publication number: 20100162950
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent fixture having rounded support structures and method for use thereof
    Patent number: 7735449
    Abstract: A stent fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Harold, Antonio Garcia, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent
    Patent number: 7604700
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent support devices
    Publication number: 20070259100
    Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ryan Guerriero, Yung-Ming Chen, Celenia Gutierrez, Ian Coulson, Nathan Harold, Andrew Tochterman
  • Selectively coating luminal surfaces of stents
    Publication number: 20070141232
    Abstract: With abluminal side of a stent masked, the luminal side of the stent is selectively coated with a substance, such as an anti-coagulant, a platelet inhibitor and/or a pro-healing substance. The stent can be masked by inserting it into a rigid mandrel chamber or by compressing a masking sleeve onto the outer side of the stent. A spray nozzle inserted into the masked stent spray coats the substance onto the luminal side. The sprayed coating can be cured onto the stent such as by inserting an electrical-resistance heater bar into the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Tochterman, William Fox, Nathan Harold
  • Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent
    Publication number: 20070131165
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent
    Publication number: 20070116855
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent
    Patent number: 7198675
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman
  • Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent
    Publication number: 20050069630
    Abstract: A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Applicant: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Fox, Nathan Harold, Barry Templin, Andrew Tochterman