Patents by Inventor Michael Clayman

Michael Clayman 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).

  • Adjustable length balloon catheter
    Patent number: 5549551
    Abstract: A dilatation catheter having a balloon with an inflated length than can be adjusted according to the length of stenosis to be dilated. In one embodiment an exterior sheath having an expandable distal tip is employed about a elongated balloon which can be longitudinally adjusted so as to expose a length of balloon which provides a working balloon length required to dilate the stenosis. In another embodiment, the balloon has independently inflatable chambers. In yet another embodiment, the balloon has longitudinal tubular sections which expand sequentially higher pressures. Other means are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Peacock, III, Gregory M. Hyde, Wilfred J. Samson, Michael Clayman