Patents by Inventor Glen Lieber
Glen Lieber 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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Patent number: 8262621Abstract: A device for introduction into a vessel including a main elongated element having a main elongated element proximal end and a main elongated element distal end, a balloon positioned at the main elongated element distal end, and a core wire attached to the device at a core wire attachment point and including an internal core wire portion positioned in the main elongated element and an external core wire portion positioned distally with respect to the internal core wire portion and positioned in parallel relation and external to the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: YMED, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 8221447Abstract: Devices and methods for treating an aneurysm include a single unit having an access element and an occlusion element, the access element providing access to the aneurysm for introducing treatment objects such as coils therethrough while the occlusion element blocks the treatment objects from protruding into the vessel. The access element is an elongated element having an access lumen for direct introduction of coils or for introduction of coils via a microcatheter. The occlusion element is a balloon or an elongated element for introduction of blocking objects such as coils therethrough. In embodiments of the present invention, a distal end of the access element is preshaped at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein upon introduction of the device into the vessel, the access element is aligned with the longitudinal axis and at placement of the device adjacent the aneurysm, the access element assumes its pre-shaped configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: ThermopeutiX, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 8192392Abstract: Systems and methods for selective cooling of a target site include a catheter having a supply lumen and a delivery lumen, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply lumen and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery lumen. The supply lumen can act as an insulator for the delivery lumen.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: ThermopeutiX, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 8109897Abstract: Methods for selective cooling or heating of a target site in the human body include a catheter having a supply elongated element and a delivery elongated element, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply elongated element and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery elongated element. The supply elongated element can act as an insulator for the treated blood in the delivery elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: ThermopeutiX, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20110319754Abstract: A system and method for localized delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent within a vessel is provided. The system and method provide for adjustability of the length of the treatment area. A catheter system includes an inner elongated element and an outer elongated element positioned coaxially with respect to the inner elongated element. A proximal occlusion element is positioned at the distal end of the outer elongated element, proximal to an outlet port. A distal occlusion element is positioned at a distal end of the inner elongated element. The distal end of the inner elongated element is distal to and movable with respect to the outer elongated element distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: RONALD J. SOLAR, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 8070729Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: YMED, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20110282195Abstract: A system and method for localized delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent within a vessel is provided. The system and method provide for adjustability of the length of the treatment area and for reducing of pressure within the treatment area. A catheter system includes an inner elongated element, an outer elongated element positioned coaxially with respect to the inner elongated element, and a blood-release element at a distal end of the inner elongated element. A proximal occlusion element is positioned at the distal end of the outer elongated element, proximal to an outlet port. A distal occlusion element is positioned at a distal end of the inner elongated element. The distal end of the inner elongated element is distal to and movable with respect to the outer elongated element distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: RONALD J. SOLAR, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20110118774Abstract: A device for introduction into a vessel including a main elongated element having a main elongated element proximal end and a main elongated element distal end, a balloon positioned at the main elongated element distal end, and a core wire attached to the device at a core wire attachment point and including an internal core wire portion positioned in the main elongated element and an external core wire portion positioned distally with respect to the internal core wire portion and positioned in parallel relation and external to the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: YMED, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 7901378Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Y-Med, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20100331755Abstract: Systems and methods for selective cooling of a target site include a catheter having a supply lumen and a delivery lumen, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply lumen and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery lumen. The supply lumen can act as an insulator for the delivery lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20100286720Abstract: A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Y Med, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Shaked, Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20100241212Abstract: A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Y Med, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Shaked, Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 7789846Abstract: Systems and methods for selective cooling of a target site include a catheter having a supply lumen and a delivery lumen, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply lumen and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery lumen. The supply lumen can act as an insulator for the delivery lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Thermopeutix, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 7780715Abstract: A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Y Med, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Shaked, Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20100179466Abstract: Methods for selective cooling or heating of a target site in the human body include a catheter having a supply elongated element and a delivery elongated element, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply elongated element and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery elongated element. The supply elongated element can act as an insulator for the treated blood in the delivery elongated element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: RONALD J. SOLAR, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 7753951Abstract: A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Y Med, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Shaked, Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Patent number: 7704220Abstract: Systems and methods for selective cooling or heating of a target site in the human body include a catheter having a supply elongated element and a delivery elongated element, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply elongated element and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery elongated element. The supply elongated element can act as an insulator for the treated blood in the delivery elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: ThermopeutiX, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20090275920Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Ronald J. SOLAR, Yoav SHAKED, Glen LIEBER
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Publication number: 20080082050Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
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Publication number: 20080033525Abstract: A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Yoav SHAKED, Ronald Solar, Glen Lieber