Patents by Inventor Jim Mottola

Jim Mottola 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).

  • Patent number: 9539016
    Abstract: A snare device comprising multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola
  • Publication number: 20160250444
    Abstract: A multi-lumen catheter can be used to measure pressure at multiple locations within the vasculature. The multi-lumen catheter can include multiple segments, such as a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal portion. A segment of a multi-lumen catheter may differ from another segment of the same multi-lumen catheter in radiodensity, hardness, and/or some other characteristic. Some multi-lumen catheters are designed to permit measurements of pressure in different lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Nicholas Accisano, III, Jim Mottola
  • Publication number: 20160206394
    Abstract: A medical device, assembly, or kit may be used to hold a plurality of elongate medical instruments, such as guidewires, catheters, etc. A guidewire holder may include a reservoir for holding a liquid and one or more separators for segregating the guidewires from each other. In some instances, the guidewire holder can hold a coiled guidewire such that the guidewire is in contact with liquid held by the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Richard Jenkins, Gregory R. McArthur
  • Publication number: 20160151083
    Abstract: A medical grasping device is disclosed. The medical grasping device may be configured to retrieve an object from within a body lumen. A medical grasping device assembly, wherein a portion of the medical grasping device is disposed within a lumen of a delivery sheath, and methods of using the medical grasping device assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Jim Mottola, Peter Sutcliffe, F. Mark Ferguson, Nate Shirley, Richard P. Jenkins, Christopher Cindrich
  • Patent number: 9192739
    Abstract: An adjustable length catheter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the catheter is configured for use with a hub configured to couple to an end of the catheter. A cutting tool and/or a flaring tool may further be provided in connection with the catheter. In some embodiments, these tools are coupled to a body member. The catheter may be configured such that a user, for example a medical practitioner, may cut the catheter to a desired size as part of a therapy or other procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Brian Stevens
  • Patent number: 9144462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to medical treatment devices. In particular, according to one embodiment, the present invention a medical treatment device that includes, for example, a tube member, a treatment member by way of which energy can be transmitted in connection with performance of a medical procedure, a sleeve, and a hub member. In this example, the treatment member is positioned within the tube member and the tube member thus affords a degree or protection to the treatment member. The combination of the treatment member and the tube member is configured to be partially received within, and secured by, the hub member. In particular, the hub member includes a securement portion and a delivery portion which are releasably attached to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Arlin Dale Nelson
  • Patent number: 9084873
    Abstract: Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Brian Stevens, Steven Weir
  • Publication number: 20150141915
    Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein
  • Patent number: 8974470
    Abstract: A snare device having multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola
  • Publication number: 20150057697
    Abstract: Dilators, such as rapid exchange dilators, configured for percutaneous access are disclosed. The dilator may be configured to be disposable within, or couplable with, a catheter. In some embodiments, the dilator, or the coupled dilator and the catheter, may be configured such that a sheath is not required for percutaneous access. In other embodiments, the dilator may comprise a plug such that a guide wire may be directed from a distal end of the dilator through a port, such as a rapid exchange port, in a sidewall of the dilator. The plug may also be configured to permit passage of fluid through a lumen of the dilator while inhibiting passage of the guide wire through a length of the dilator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Steve W. Carlstrom, Jim Mottola, Punit Satyavrat Ramrakha, Nate Shirley
  • Publication number: 20150034122
    Abstract: An absorbent cleaning device for use during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The absorbent cleaning device may comprise a substantially non-fibrous or non-particulate absorbent material and at least one opening. The opening may comprise a slit or channel and be configured to accommodate a portion of a medical appliance or an elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may be configured to clean the medical appliance or the elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may also be configured to retain or secure a medical appliance or elongate medical device during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jim Mottola, Franklin J. Miller, Philippe Reb
  • Publication number: 20150038901
    Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Craig Mauch
  • Patent number: 8926683
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for deploying an implantable device, such as a stent, within a lumen of a body of a patient. The delivery device may include an inner member and an outer sheath surrounding a distal portion of the inner member and configured to retain the implantable device sheathed near the distal end of the outer sheath until deployment. The outer sheath is slidably moveable relative to the inner member such that proximal movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner member deploys the implantable device. A trigger assembly of the delivery device can include an internal connector coupled to the outer sheath, a plurality of triggers, and a floater coupling two of the triggers. The triggers are serially retracted to deploy the stent. A panchor secures the stent against proximal and distal movement relative to the inner member during deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Darla Gill, Rich Snider, Zeke Eller, Jim Mottola, Tom Robinson, Brenda Lyons
  • Publication number: 20140276592
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to lockable syringe assemblies and related devices and methods. The syringe assembly may include a barrel, a plunger, and a locking mechanism. In some arrangements, the locking mechanism is an elastomeric locking ring or a rigid partial ring. The plunger may include a plurality of ribs and is longitudinally moveable within the barrel. Once the plunger is disposed at a desired longitudinal location, the plunger can be axially rotated and locked in such a way that further longitudinal movement is restricted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jim Mottola, Darla Gill, Gregory R. McArthur
  • Publication number: 20140188124
    Abstract: A snare device comprising multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola
  • Publication number: 20140094773
    Abstract: An adjustable length catheter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the catheter is configured for use with a hub configured to couple to an end of the catheter. A cutting tool and/or a flaring tool may further be provided in connection with the catheter. In some embodiments, these tools are coupled to a hub member. The catheter may be configured such that a user, for example a medical practitioner, may cut the catheter to a desired size as part of a therapy or other procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Brian Stevens
  • Publication number: 20140088499
    Abstract: Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Brian Stevens, Steven Weir
  • Publication number: 20140012304
    Abstract: A multilayered inflatable medical appliance is disclosed. The appliance may comprise multiple adjacent layers disposed to increase total burst strength, puncture resistance or other properties. One or more layers may be comprised of a rotational spun fiber coating. Further, in some embodiments, additional top coatings may be included. Multilayered constructs may be configured with higher burst strengths and/or puncture resistance as compared to single layer constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, John William Hall, Jim Mottola, Aaron J. Hopkinson, F. Mark Ferguson, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Richard Brotherton, Wayne L. Mower
  • Patent number: 8485986
    Abstract: A biopsy collection device may include a filter located distally of an aspiration device to collect a biological sample aspirated from a patient. The biological sample may be accessible to a clinician without the need to expel the sample from the aspiration device. The filter may be disposed in a filter housing that is in fluid communication with the aspiration device and the vasculature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Gregory R. McArthur
  • Patent number: D710995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nate Shirley, Jim Mottola, Gregory R. McArthur