Patents by Inventor Gary Neff
Gary Neff 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: 20230381460Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of assembling medical devices, such as MRI-compatible interventional wireguides. An example of a wireguide includes a series of individual segments, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of spacers. Each segment in the series of individual segments has a first end and a second end. Each connector of the plurality of connectors joins adjacent segments in the series of individual segments to one another such that a first end of a first segment and a second end of a second segment in the series of individual segments are attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. A spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed between each pair of adjacent segments in the series of individual segments. Each of the segments in the series of individual segments is electrically insulated from an adjacent segment in the series of individual segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Ram H. Paul, JR., Richard Swift, Shuo Yang, Tracy Willis, Gary Neff
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Patent number: 11724073Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of assembling medical devices, such as MRI-compatible interventional wireguides. An example of a wireguide includes a series of individual segments, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of spacers. Each segment in the series of individual segments has a first end and a second end. Each connector of the plurality of connectors joins adjacent segments in the series of individual segments to one another such that a first end of a first segment and a second end of a second segment in the series of individual segments are attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. A spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed between each pair of adjacent segments in the series of individual segments. Each of the segments in the series of individual segments is electrically insulated from an adjacent segment in the series of individual segments.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Ram H Paul, Jr., Richard Swift, Shuo Yang, Tracy Willis, Gary Neff
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Patent number: 11638654Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods for treating a medical condition. In one embodiment, the system comprises a stent having proximal and distal regions, and further having a delivery state and an expanded state. A therapeutic agent is disposed on a segment of the stent. The stent is disposed around an exterior surface of a core assembly in the delivery state. A coupling assembly releasably secures the proximal region of the stent to the exterior surface of the core assembly. The coupling assembly secures the stent to the core assembly for a predetermined period while the stent is in the expanded state and during release of the therapeutic agent at a target site. The coupling assembly further enables the stent to be disengaged from the core assembly and deployed in a bodily passageway.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Alec E. Cerchiari, Brian Feng, Timothy Foley, Christopher Mobley, Gary Neff, Ram H. Paul, Jr.
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Patent number: 11291570Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hybrid stent having a balloon-expandable portion joined to a self-expanding portion. The hybrid stent is capable of withstanding the forces applied by delivery. Delivery systems for deploying a hybrid stent are described, as are methods of using such delivery systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Brent A. Mayle, Ram H. Paul, Jr., James C. Merk, Gary Neff, Dean R. Puckett, Austin Neidigh, Thomas Mindel, Michelle Reynolds
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Publication number: 20220088353Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of assembling medical devices, such as MRI-compatible interventional wireguides. An example of a wireguide includes a series of individual segments, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of spacers. Each segment in the series of individual segments has a first end and a second end. Each connector of the plurality of connectors joins adjacent segments in the series of individual segments to one another such that a first end of a first segment and a second end of a second segment in the series of individual segments are attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. A spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed between each pair of adjacent segments in the series of individual segments. Each of the segments in the series of individual segments is electrically insulated from an adjacent segment in the series of individual segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Ram H Paul, JR., Richard Swift, Shuo Yang, Tracy Willis, Gary Neff
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Patent number: 11202888Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of assembling medical devices, such as MRI-compatible interventional wireguides. An example of a wireguide includes a series of individual segments, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of spacers. Each segment in the series of individual segments has a first end and a second end. Each connector of the plurality of connectors joins adjacent segments in the series of individual segments to one another such that a first end of a first segment and a second end of a second segment in the series of individual segments are attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. A spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed between each pair of adjacent segments in the series of individual segments. Each of the segments in the series of individual segments is electrically insulated from an adjacent segment in the series of individual segments.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Ram H Paul, Jr., Richard Swift, Shuo Yang, Tracy Willis, Gary Neff
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Publication number: 20210369477Abstract: Disclosed herein is an assembly including a balloon catheter as an inner catheter for the delivery of a self-expanding stent. The delivery assembly may lack a separate pusher structure. A method of using a single assembly to delivery a self-expanding stent and provide a post-dilatation step is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Brent A. Mayle, Ram H. Paul, JR., James C. Merk, Gary Neff, Dean R. Puckett, Austin Neidigh, Thomas Mindel
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Publication number: 20210154031Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods for treating a medical condition. In one embodiment, the system comprises a stent having proximal and distal regions, and further having a delivery state and an expanded state. A therapeutic agent is disposed on a segment of the stent. The stent is disposed around an exterior surface of a core assembly in the delivery state. A coupling assembly releasably secures the proximal region of the stent to the exterior surface of the core assembly. The coupling assembly secures the stent to the core assembly for a predetermined period while the stent is in the expanded state and during release of the therapeutic agent at a target site. The coupling assembly further enables the stent to be disengaged from the core assembly and deployed in a bodily passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Alec E. Cerchiari, Brian Feng, Timothy Foley, Christopher Mobley, Gary Neff, Ram H. Paul, JR.
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Patent number: 10765853Abstract: A hemostatic valve assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a housing having a sidewall that tapers radially inwardly towards the housing distal end. A valve member having an open proximal end and a tapered distal end with an orifice formed therein is disposed within the housing chamber. The valve member is deformable between a closed configuration in which the orifice is substantially closed and an open configuration in which the orifice is open. A biasing member disposed proximal to the valve member is moveable between a longitudinally compressed condition and a longitudinally expanded condition. When in an expanded condition, the biasing member pushes the valve member longitudinally and against the tapered sidewall of the housing. The tapered sidewall of the housing urges the distal end of the valve member radially inwardly, thus urging the orifice to the substantially closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Cook Medicai Technologies LLCInventors: Gary Neff, William Gibbons, Ram H. Paul, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200129285Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making a prosthesis or a stent with a smooth covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: James C. MERK, Brent A. MAYLE, Gary NEFF, Ram H. PAUL, JR.
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Patent number: 10463470Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making a prosthesis or a stent with a smooth covering.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: James C. Merk, Brent A. Mayle, Gary Neff, Ram H. Paul, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190328561Abstract: Disclosed herein is an assembly including a balloon catheter as an inner catheter for the delivery of a self-expanding stent. The delivery assembly may lack a separate pusher structure. A method of using a single assembly to delivery a self-expanding stent and provide a post-dilatation step is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Brent A. Mayle, Ram H. Paul, JR., James C. Merk, Gary Neff, Dean R. Puckett, Austin Neidigh, Thomas Mindel
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Publication number: 20190328562Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hybrid stent having a balloon-expandable portion joined to a self-expanding portion. The hybrid stent is capable of withstanding the forces applied by delivery. Delivery systems for deploying a hybrid stent are described, as are methods of using such delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Brent A. Mayle, Ram H. Paul, James C. Merk, Gary Neff, Dean R. Puckett, Austin Neidigh, Thomas Mindel, Michelle Reynolds
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Publication number: 20190167952Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of assembling medical devices, such as MRI-compatible interventional wireguides. An example of a wireguide includes a series of individual segments, a plurality of connectors, and a plurality of spacers. Each segment in the series of individual segments has a first end and a second end. Each connector of the plurality of connectors joins adjacent segments in the series of individual segments to one another such that a first end of a first segment and a second end of a second segment in the series of individual segments are attached to a connector of the plurality of connectors. A spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed between each pair of adjacent segments in the series of individual segments. Each of the segments in the series of individual segments is electrically insulated from an adjacent segment in the series of individual segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Ram H Paul, JR., Richard Swift, Shuo Yang, Tracy Willis, Gary Neff
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Publication number: 20190159916Abstract: A device for insertion into a vessel and suitable for implementing translational movement through the vessel includes a flexible tube containing a translational actuator. Anchoring actuators are positioned along the length of the flexible tube and are configured to controllably expand against the inner wall of the vessel in coordination with extension and contraction of the translational actuator to effect translational movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: James C. Merk, Brent A. Mayle, Gary Neff, Ralf Spindler
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Publication number: 20170027682Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making a prosthesis or a stent with a smooth covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: James C. MERK, Brent A. MAYLE, Gary NEFF, Ram H. PAUL, JR.
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Publication number: 20160175576Abstract: A hemostatic valve assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a housing having a sidewall that tapers radially inwardly towards the housing distal end. A valve member having an open proximal end and a tapered distal end with an orifice formed therein is disposed within the housing chamber. The valve member is deformable between a closed configuration in which the orifice is substantially closed and an open configuration in which the orifice is open. A biasing member disposed proximal to the valve member is moveable between a longitudinally compressed condition and a longitudinally expanded condition. When in an expanded condition, the biasing member pushes the valve member longitudinally and against the tapered sidewall of the housing. The tapered sidewall of the housing urges the distal end of the valve member radially inwardly, thus urging the orifice to the substantially closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Gary Neff, William Gibbons, Ram H. Paul, JR.
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Patent number: 8759730Abstract: A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: H.J. Heinz CompanyInventors: Gary Neff, Eric Sitterly, Stephen James DeNio, Akou Amefia, Randy Gunzburger
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Patent number: 8029839Abstract: A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40-50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitute.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: ProMark Brands, Inc.Inventors: Linda E. Tiffany, Patricia A. Mason, Gary Neff
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Publication number: 20100072197Abstract: A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: H.J. Heinz CompanyInventors: Gary Neff, Eric Sitterly, Stephen James DeNio, Akou Amefia, Randy Gunzburger