Patents by Inventor Roark N. Wolfe

Roark N. Wolfe 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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 11826052
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, methods, and systems as relating to occlusion. In certain instances, the apparatuses, methods, and systems may include a device for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body. The device may include a unitary frame having a face portion that includes a center frame portion a plurality of elongate members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Aaron D. Fox, Nathan C. Korey, Edward E. Shaw, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20220401105
    Abstract: A device for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body, the device comprising: a frame having a plurality of elongate members, the frame including: a substantially uniform proximal end of the frame having (i) a center frame portion arranged at the proximal end and (ii) face portions of the plurality of elongate members extending from the center frame portion and including a curved pattern arranged substantially within a first plane approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the frame; a body portion; a membrane coupled to at least the substantially uniform proximal end of the frame; and a coating arranged on at least a portion of the membrane configured to minimize the thrombogenic response of blood contact with the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron D. Fox, Nathan C. Korey, Keith O. Rust, James D. Silverman, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20220054143
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, methods, and systems as relating to occlusion. In certain instances, the apparatuses, methods, and systems may include a device for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body. The device may include a unitary frame having a face portion that includes a center frame portion a plurality of elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Aaron D. Fox, Nathan C. Korey, Edward E. Shaw, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20220031442
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body including a frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. In certain instances, the frame includes a waist portion angled relative to the longitudinal axis and one or more anchors arranged along the waist portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron D. Fox, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Patent number: 11173023
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body including a frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. In certain instances, the frame includes a waist portion angled relative to the longitudinal axis and one or more anchors arranged along the waist portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Fox, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Patent number: 11129622
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, methods, and systems as relating to occlusion. In certain instances, the apparatuses, methods, and systems may include a device for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body. The device may include a unitary frame having a face portion that includes a center frame portion a plurality of elongate members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Aaron D. Fox, Nathan C. Korey, Edward E. Shaw, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Patent number: 10653540
    Abstract: The present disclosure comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20190110880
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body including a frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. In certain instances, the frame includes a waist portion angled relative to the longitudinal axis and one or more anchors arranged along the waist portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron D. Fox, Nicholas S. Webster, Brett J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Patent number: 10123805
    Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20180042739
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9827118
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20160331382
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, methods, and systems as relating to occlusion. In certain instances, the apparatuses, methods, and systems may include a device for placement in vessels, appendages, and openings in a body. The device may include a unitary frame having a face portion that includes a center frame portion a plurality of elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Aaron D. Fox, Nathan C. Korey, Edward E. Shaw, Nicholas S. Webster, Bret J. Wham, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20150005809
    Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130268059
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8474120
    Abstract: A method of making a multi-lumen stent graft includes covering a first mandrel that comprises a groove and a back wall of the groove with an innermost polymeric tube; slitting the innermost polymeric tube along the back wall of the groove; placing a second mandrel into the groove of the first mandrel and aligning the second mandrel with the back wall of the groove, deforming the innermost polymeric tube; placing an outermost polymeric tube over the innermost polymeric tube; and cutting an opening in the outermost polymeric tube over the second smaller mandrel, wherein the outermost polymeric tube and innermost polymeric tube comprise a graft member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20110087319
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a highly conformable stent graft with an optional portal for a side branch device. Said stent graft comprises a graft being supported by a stent, wherein said stent comprises undulations each which comprise apices in opposing first and second directions and a tape member attached to said stent and to said graft such that the tape member edge is aligned to the edge of the apices in the first direction of the each of the undulations, thus confining the apices in the first direction of the undulations to the graft and wherein the apices in the second direction of the undulation are not confined relative to the graft; wherein said graft forms unidirectional pleats where longitudinally compressed and wherein said apices in the first direction of said undulation is positioned under an adjacent pleat when compressed. The invention also discloses and claims methods of making and using said highly conformable stent graft and method of making the optional portal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: LOGAN R. HAGAMAN, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roark N. Wolfe