Patents by Inventor John D. McDermott
John D. McDermott 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: 20150037493Abstract: A stent-graft, including a generally tubular vascular graft of biocompatible material, and a plurality of bio-resorbable discrete annular members spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the vascular graft and attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: JOHN D. MCDERMOTT
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Publication number: 20140303706Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Publication number: 20140208913Abstract: A vascular graft with trim lines is described, the trim lines providing a guide for precision shaping of the cuff. The trim lines may be printed or otherwise disposed on a surface of the cuff or included on a template designed for disposition over the cuff. The trim lines may also be disposed on a side of a pocket into which the cuff is positioned for trimming. Also described is an apparatus and method for precise trimming of a vascular graft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Hans Scholz, John D. McDermott, Robert M. Carr, JR., Debra A. Bebb
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Patent number: 8758293Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Publication number: 20140148896Abstract: A stent including a plurality of curved sections and a connector. The curved sections surround a longitudinal axis to define a tube portion and are distributed along the longitudinal axis to form a helix. The connector includes a bioresorbable material and is positioned between two adjacent curved sections. The stent has a spring constant that changes to a different spring constant after exposure to biological material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Khoi Q. Ta
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Patent number: 8709069Abstract: A vascular graft with trim lines is described, the trim lines providing a guide for precision shaping of the cuff. The trim lines may be printed or otherwise disposed on a surface of the cuff or included on a template designed for disposition over the cuff. The trim lines may also be disposed on a side of a pocket into which the cuff is positioned for trimming. Also described is an apparatus and method for precise trimming of a vascular graft.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Hans Scholz, John D. McDermott, Robert M. Carr, Jr., Debra A. Bebb
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Publication number: 20140058437Abstract: A removable blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members disposed radially and extending angularly downward from a hub. The locator members include a number of linear portions having distinct axes configured to place a tip portion approximately parallel to the walls of a blood vessel when implanted and to apply sufficient force to the vessel walls to position the filter near the vessel centerline. The anchor members each include a hook configured to penetrate the vessel wall to prevent longitudinal movement due to blood flow. The hooks may have a cross section sized to allow for a larger radius of curvature under strain so that the filter can be removed without damaging the vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Robert M. Carr, JR., Andrzej J. Chanduszko, John D. McDermott, John A. Kaufman
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Patent number: 8647379Abstract: A helical stent having bio-resorbable connecting members connecting sections of the stent. The connecting members provide various spring rates or spring constants to the stent, and permit a change in the flexibility of the stent subsequent to implantation while maintaining the unitary design of the stent.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Khoi Q. Ta
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Patent number: 8574261Abstract: A removable blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members disposed radially and extending angularly downward from a hub. The locator members include a number of linear portions having distinct axes configured to place a tip portion approximately parallel to the walls of a blood vessel when implanted and to apply sufficient force to the vessel walls to position the filter near the vessel centerline. The anchor members each include a hook configured to penetrate the vessel wall to prevent longitudinal movement due to blood flow. The hooks may have a cross section sized to allow for a larger radius of curvature under strain so that the filter can be removed without damaging the vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Carr, Jr., Andrzej J. Chanduszko, John D. McDermott, John A. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20120259290Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. MCDERMOTT, Alexander W. TESSMER, William R. BRATT, David G. SPILKA, Leonard J. DECANT, JR.
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Patent number: 8206348Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110257677Abstract: A removable blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members disposed radially and extending angularly downward from a hub. The locator members include a number of linear portions having distinct axes configured to place a tip portion approximately parallel to the walls of a blood vessel when implanted and to apply sufficient force to the vessel walls to position the filter near the vessel centerline. The anchor members each include a hook configured to penetrate the vessel wall to prevent longitudinal movement due to blood flow. The hooks may have a cross section sized to allow for a larger radius of curvature under strain so that the filter can be removed without damaging the vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Robert M. Carr, JR., Andrzej J. Chanduszko, John D. McDermott, John A. Kaufman
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Patent number: 7967838Abstract: A removable blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members disposed radially and extending angularly downward from a hub. The locator members include a number of linear portions having distinct axes configured to place a tip portion approximately parallel to the walls of a blood vessel when implanted and to apply sufficient force to the vessel walls to position the filter near the vessel centerline. The anchor members each include a hook configured to penetrate the vessel wall to prevent longitudinal movement due to blood flow. The hooks may have a cross section sized to allow for a larger radius of curvature under strain so that the filter can be removed without damaging the vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Robert M. Carr, Jr., John D. McDermott, John A. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20110098801Abstract: A helical stent having bio-resorbable connecting members connecting sections of the stent. The connecting members provide various spring rates or spring constants to the stent, and permit a change in the flexibility of the stent subsequent to implantation while maintaining the unitary design of the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Khoi O. Ta
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Patent number: 7862607Abstract: A helical stent having bioresorbable connecting members connecting sections of the stent. The connecting members provide various spring rates or spring constants to the stent, and permit a change in the flexibility of the stent subsequent to implantation while maintaining the unitary design of the stent. A method of making the helical stent includes forming a tube with a section made of a bioresorbable material prior to forming the stent.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Khoi Q. Ta
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Publication number: 20100268321Abstract: A method of incorporating drugs into an implantable medical device. In one variation, water insoluble drugs are used to form crystals within the porous structure of the device. Upon implantation, the drug crystals dissolve slowly and release the drug into the surrounding tissue. In one example, a water insoluble drug is crystallized within the pores of an ePTFE vascular graft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: C R BARD, INC.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Robert Michael, Chandrashekhar P. Pathak
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Publication number: 20100016946Abstract: A stent-graft, including a generally tubular vascular graft of biocompatible material, and a plurality of bio-resorbable discrete annular members spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the vascular graft and attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: C.R. Bard, IncInventor: John D. McDermott
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Publication number: 20090306766Abstract: A helical stent having bioresorbable connecting members connecting sections of the stent. The connecting members provide various spring rates or spring constants to the stent, and permit a change in the flexibility of the stent subsequent to implantation while maintaining the unitary design of the stent. A method of making the helical stent includes forming a tube with a section made of a bioresorbable material prior to forming the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: C.R.BARD INC.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Khoi Q. Ta
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Publication number: 20080208310Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Publication number: 20040002754Abstract: An apparatus for relining a blood vessel, including a tubular liner of biocompatible material and an anchoring device connected to a distal end thereof. The proximal end of the tubular liner is configured for attachment to a blood vessel following delivery of the apparatus to the blood vessel. The apparatus can include a delivery system, preferably having a removable hub that is initially attached to the tubular liner and a hollow tip that is positioned over the anchoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventor: John D. McDermott