Patents by Inventor Michael Bruce Horowitz

Michael Bruce Horowitz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240131235
    Abstract: A blood reinfusion system for processing autologous blood for reinfusion into a patient. The system includes a suction container adapted to receive a mixture of autologous blood and impurities and extract the impurities from the mixture, a blood filter assembly adapted to further extract the impurities from the mixture, whereby whole purified autologous blood is obtained, and a blood transfer bag adapted to receive the whole purified autologous blood from the blood filter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko, Andreas Tzakis
  • Publication number: 20240108366
    Abstract: A method for processing autologous blood for reinfusion into a patient. The method includes the step of providing a blood reinfusion system adapted to isolate and extract impurities mixed with autologous blood aspirated from an incision site of the patient for reinfusion into the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko, Andreas Tzakis
  • Patent number: 11633202
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Retriever Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20230063701
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin W. Bobo, Brandon M. Repko
  • Patent number: 11589881
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Retriever Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Patent number: 11583301
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Retriever Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20230015203
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for occluding an anatomical passage between first and second anatomical structures. The device includes a tip portion having a proximal element connected to a distal element through a member. The proximal element and/or distal element is movable axially along the tip portion while the other element preferably remains fixed in place. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the tip portion through a shaft. The tip portion is positioned across the anatomical passage so that the proximal element occludes a first side of the passage and the distal element occludes a second side of the passage. A locking structure, such as a nut, is positioned or crimped against the proximal element, and, once done, the tip portion is released at the occluded passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220395286
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present specification discloses an aspiration catheter that has a slim profile, can effectively anchor or self-center in a location, within a patient's vessel lumen, to better provide directed suction or vacuum/negative pressure, and/or can effectively funnel or direct suction or vacuum/negative pressure toward an occlusion or obstruction within the patient's vessel lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220387057
    Abstract: A valve system for a catheter, such as an aspiration catheter, is disclosed and includes a valve having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the valve is coupled to the catheter. The valve has a flexible lumen in a first state that is constricted or twisted. The valve system is housed within a hub, where actuation of a button on the hub causes the proximal and distal ends of the valve to rotate relative to each other to put the lumen in a second state that is unconstricted or untwisted state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko, Hieu Le
  • Publication number: 20220387058
    Abstract: The present specification is directed towards catheter devices having expandable and collapsible lumens. Air or fluid is pumped into the catheter wall to cause it to expand. Alternatively, wires are embedded within the wall and a direction of flow of electrical current through the wires is modulated to enable the catheter device to be in the collapsed or expanded state. For example, a first wire is embedded within the wall and is helically wound along a length of the catheter device. A second wire is provided that can be removably positioned within the lumen. The direction of flow of electric current through the first and second wires is modulated to enable the catheter device to be in the collapsed or expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko, Hieu Le
  • Publication number: 20220330959
    Abstract: The present specification is directed towards catheter devices having expandable and collapsible lumens. Air or fluid is pumped into the catheter wall to cause it to expand. Alternatively, wires are embedded within the wall and a direction of flow of electrical current through the wires is modulated to enable the catheter device to be in the collapsed or expanded state. For example, a first wire is embedded within the wall and is helically wound along a length of the catheter device. A second wire is provided that can be removably positioned within the lumen. The direction of flow of electric current through the first and second wires is modulated to enable the catheter device to be in the collapsed or expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Brandon Matthew Repko, Hieu Le, Benjamin William Bobo
  • Patent number: 11382643
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220125456
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220125457
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220104839
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20220104840
    Abstract: A clot removal device for removal of an occlusion from a lumen in a patient's body is provided. The clot removal device has a lumen, an elongated member positioned within the lumen and extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the lumen, a handle attached to the proximal end of the lumen, a first expandable member positioned along a length of the elongated member, a second expandable member positioned along the length of the elongated member, wherein the second expandable member is distal to the first expandable member relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bruce Horowitz, Benjamin William Bobo, Brandon Matthew Repko
  • Publication number: 20210169511
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
  • Patent number: 10898215
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Retriever Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20190142444
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
  • Publication number: 20190110803
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for anatomical occlusion removal, comprising a delivery wire having (i) a proximal end having an opening, (ii) a distal end, (iii) an outer surface, (iv) a lengthwise cavity, and (v) a first opening to the lengthwise cavity, the opening being in the outer surface of the delivery wire. A first tether having a proximal end and a distal end that may traverse the lengthwise cavity. A first body may be attached to the distal end of the first tether, the first body adapted to be slidably mounted to the delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire. In embodiments, a second tether may have a proximal end and a distal end traversing the lengthwise cavity and attached to the first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz