Patents by Inventor Nichlas L. Helder

Nichlas L. Helder 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).

  • Space filling devices
    Patent number: 11911258
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • SPACE FILLING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220125567
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Left atrial appendage occlusive devices
    Patent number: 9211124
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
  • Left atrial appendage occlusive devices
    Patent number: 9186152
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
  • SPACE FILLING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150005810
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140379020
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
  • LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120172927
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw