Patents by Inventor Charles S. Love
Charles S. Love 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: 20230338702Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Patent number: 11724065Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Patent number: 11554248Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20230001135Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Publication number: 20230001134Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Publication number: 20220347443Abstract: 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: June 17, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: 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: 11478608Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20220323166Abstract: A rigidizing device includes a plurality of layers and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: NEPTUNE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE, Viet Anh NGUYEN, Elias ELETHERIADES, Jonathan SINDLER, Francisco G. LOPEZ, Andy C. KISER
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Patent number: 11420029Abstract: 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: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: 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: 20220023586Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Patent number: 11135398Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Stephen J. Morris, Garrett J. Gomes, Adam S. Wigginton, Mark C. Scheeff, Charles S. Love
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Publication number: 20210138187Abstract: A rigidizing device includes an elongate flexible tube, a braid layer positioned over the elongate flexible tube, an outer layer over the flexible tube and the braid layer, and an inlet between the elongate flexible tube and the outer layer and configured to attach to a source of vacuum or pressure. The braid layer has a plurality of strands braided together at a braid angle of 5-40 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate flexible tube when the elongate flexible tube is straight. The rigidizing device is configured to have a rigid configuration when vacuum or pressure is applied through the inlet and a flexible configuration when vacuum or pressure is not applied through the inlet. The braid angle is configured to change as the rigidizing device bends when the rigidizing device is in the flexible configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Alexander Q. TILSON, Stephen J. MORRIS, Garrett J. GOMES, Adam S. WIGGINTON, Mark C. SCHEEFF, Charles S. LOVE
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Patent number: 10926066Abstract: 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: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: 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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Patent number: 10799348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: 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: 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: 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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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