Patents by Inventor Michael C Nilson
Michael C Nilson 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: 20240099826Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 11638639Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20200163751Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 10588735Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9387039Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu J. Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Publication number: 20160193032Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9314328Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20150313626Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu J. Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Patent number: 9107681Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: W. L. Gore Associates, Inc.Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu J. Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Publication number: 20140012252Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu J. Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Patent number: 8556921Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu Jagdish Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Publication number: 20130211506Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 8491613Abstract: The present invention relates to medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections. The cutting tool is provided with a delivery catheter and has a remotely actuated cutting blade or cutting wire component. The cutting tool is provided with at least one displacement element. The displacement element assists in placement of the cutting tool at a desired location. The displacement element also assists in maintaining contact between the cutting blade and tissue being cut.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu Jagdish Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Publication number: 20110144672Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Michael D. Dake, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu Jagdis Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Publication number: 20110118769Abstract: The present invention relates to medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections. The cutting tool is provided with a delivery catheter and has a remotely actuated cutting blade or cutting wire component. The cutting tool is provided with at least one displacement element. The displacement element assists in placement of the cutting tool at a desired location. The displacement element also assists in maintaining contact between the cutting blade and tissue being cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Cody L. Bliss, Edward H. Cully, Joel M. Greene, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Himanshu Jagdish Patel, David M. Williams, William P. Witort
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Patent number: 7914568Abstract: A stent-graft which is particularly useful for applications in biliary ducts. An expandable stent is provided with a covering of a material which is substantially impervious to body fluids and tissue ingrowth and has an increased resistance to bacterial attachment due to its lack of porosity and reduced surface texture. A preferred covering is porous PTFE film rendered substantially non-porous by a coating of a polymeric material such as FEP. The resulting stent has a thin wall for minimum pre-deployment diameter and for minimum interference with fluid flow through the device after implantation. It has good flexibility, allowing its use in curved ducts.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Edward H Cully, Erin B Hutchinson, Michael C Nilson, Ricardo A Rivera