Patents by Inventor Dave J. Sogard

Dave J. Sogard 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).

  • MRI resonator system with stent implant
    Patent number: 7778684
    Abstract: A stent is adapted to be implanted into the lumen of a vessel. The stent includes struts and a resonating circuit tuned to the resonating frequency of a magnetic resonance imaging system. The resonant circuit is constructed of at least one inductor and at least one capacitor. The inductor is wound about at least one of the struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Weber, Dave J. Sogard, John Blix, David L. Friesen
  • Pulling membrane stent delivery system
    Patent number: 6238410
    Abstract: A medical device delivery system, having a rolling retractable sheath covering a medical device mounting region on the system is disclosed. The rolling retractable sheath comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and may be formed of one or more materials, optionally porous. Optionally, a lubricant may be applied selectively to the interior and exterior walls of the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Vrba, Lance A. Monroe, Dave J. Sogard, Scott R. Smith
  • Rolling membrane stent delivery system
    Patent number: 6059813
    Abstract: A medical device delivery system, having a rolling retractable sheath covering a medical device mounting region on the system is disclosed. The rolling retractable sheath comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and may be formed of one or more materials, optionally porous. Optionally, a lubricant may be applied selectively to the interior and exterior walls of the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Vrba, Lance A. Monroe, Dave J. Sogard, Scott R. Smith