Patents by Inventor Harold Alexander Heitzmann

Harold Alexander Heitzmann 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).

  • BIORESORBABLE OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220313486
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are implantable intraocular drug delivery devices structured to provide targeted and/or controlled release of a drug to a desired intraocular target tissue, and methods of implanting and methods of using such devices for the treatment of ocular diseases and disorders. In certain embodiments, some, most, or essentially all of the device is made of biodegradable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Harold Alexander Heitzmann, David Steven Haffner, Kenneth Martin Curry, Thomas W. Burns
  • Bioresorbable ocular drug delivery device
    Patent number: 11318043
    Abstract: An ocular implant configured for implantation into the eye of a subject comprising an elongate outer shell (54), an internal plug (210) including a hydrogel and a drug reservoir including a drug (62) wherein the drug is configured to pass through at least a portion of the internal plug to control elution of the drug through the outer shell. The implant is made of biodegradable materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: DOSE MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Harold Alexander Heitzmann, David Steven Haffner, Kenneth Martin Curry, Thomas W. Burns
  • COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISEASE
    Publication number: 20220119350
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds for the treatment of ocular diseases and the preparation and use thereof. Some implementations relate to amine and sulfonamide derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy P. Murphy, Harold Alexander Heitzmann
  • BIORESORBABLE OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190125581
    Abstract: An ocular implant configured for implantation into the eye of a subject comprising an elongate outer shell (54), an internal plug (210) including a hydrogel and a drug reservoir including a drug (62) wherein the drug is configured to pass through at least a portion of the internal plug to control elution of the drug through the outer shell. The implant is made of biodegradable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Harold Alexander Heitzmann, David Steven Haffner, Kenneth Martin Curry, Thomas W. Burns
  • Plaque removal device with rotatable cutting element
    Patent number: 8579926
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body with a rotatable cutting element is provided. An opening is provided near the distal end of the tubular body, and the cutting element may be partially exposed through the opening. The cutting element is configured to remove plaque from the wall of a body lumen. A distal segment may be coupled to the distal end of the tubular body and may have a distal port for slidably receiving a guidewire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • PLAQUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE CUTTING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20120071907
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body with a rotatable cutting element is provided. An opening is provided near the distal end of the tubular body, and the cutting element may be partially exposed through the opening. The cutting element is configured to remove plaque from the wall of a body lumen. A distal segment may be coupled to the distal end of the tubular body and may have a distal port for slidably receiving a guidewire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • Plaque removal device with rotatable cutting element
    Publication number: 20100324576
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body with a rotatable cutting element is provided. An opening is provided near the distal end of the tubular body, and the cutting element may be partially exposed through the opening. The cutting element is configured to remove plaque from the wall of a body lumen. A distal segment may coupled to the distal end of the tubular body and may have a distal port for slidably receiving a guidewire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • Neuro thrombectomy catheter
    Patent number: 7842055
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through arteries such as the internal carotid artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • Neuro thrombectomy catheter
    Patent number: 7235088
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through arteries such as the internal carotid artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • Neuro thrombectomy catheter
    Publication number: 20020188307
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through arteries such as the internal carotid artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh
  • Neuro thrombectomy catheter
    Patent number: 6482217
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The tubular body has a sufficiently small outside diameter and sufficient kink resistance and pushability to navigate through the internal carotid artery and at least into the M3 segment of the middle cerebral artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Endicor Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Pintor, Bradley Steven Culbert, Harold Alexander Heitzmann, Bruce D. Stambaugh