Patents by Inventor Richard M. Ruedy

Richard M. Ruedy 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).

  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL DELIVERY OF EITHER FLUID OR ENERGY FOR DENERVATION
    Publication number: 20220040502
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying either fluids (e.g., anesthetics, nerve-blockers, etc.) or energy, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound energy, to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid or energy applied to non-target tissue. The catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter. In addition, catheters can include energy applying features for delivering energy to the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Richard M. Ruedy
  • Devices and methods for endoluminal delivery of either fluid or energy for denervation
    Patent number: 11097132
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying either fluids (e.g., anesthetics, nerve-blockers, etc.) or energy, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound energy, to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid or energy applied to non-target tissue. The catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter. In addition, catheters can include energy applying features for delivering energy to the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Silk Road Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Richard M. Ruedy
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL DELIVERY OF EITHER FLUID OR ENERGY FOR DENERVATION
    Publication number: 20200009406
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying either fluids (e.g., anesthetics, nerve-blockers, etc.) or energy, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound energy, to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid or energy applied to non-target tissue. The catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter. In addition, catheters can include energy applying features for delivering energy to the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Richard M. Ruedy
  • Devices and methods for endoluminal delivery of either fluid or energy for denervation
    Patent number: 10272269
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying either fluids (e.g., anesthetics, nerve-blockers, etc.) or energy, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound energy, to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid or energy applied to non-target tissue. The catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter. In addition, catheters can include energy applying features for delivering energy to the target tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Silk Road Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Richard M. Ruedy
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL DELIVERY OF EITHER FLUID OR ENERGY FOR DENERVATION
    Publication number: 20140135661
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying either fluids (e.g., anesthetics, nerve-blockers, etc.) or energy, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound energy, to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid or energy applied to non-target tissue. The catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter. In addition, catheters can include energy applying features for delivering energy to the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Silk Road Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Richard M. Ruedy