Patents by Inventor Scott H. Mueller

Scott H. Mueller 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).

  • Segmented scaffolds and delivery thereof for peripheral applications
    Patent number: 9895244
    Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments are delivered to an implant site on a delivery balloon. The segments are crimped to the balloon and separated from each other by gaps. When the balloon is inflated the gaps between the disconnected scaffold segments stay constant. Pillowed or banded balloons are used to deliver the segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: John E. Papp, Hung T. Nguyen, Justin K. Elerath, Dion I. Herabadi, Michael T. Martins, Kirsten S. King, Scott H. Mueller, Coeta K. Peloquin, Stephen D. Pacetti
  • Reducing crimping damage to a polymer scaffold
    Patent number: 9642729
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Sucy Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • SEGMENTED SCAFFOLDS AND DELIVERY THEREOF FOR PERIPHERAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160184120
    Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments are delivered to an implant site on a delivery balloon. The segments are crimped to the balloon and separated from each other by gaps. When the balloon is inflated the gaps between the disconnected scaffold segments stay constant. Pillowed or banded balloons are used to deliver the segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: John E. Papp, Hung T. Nguyen, Justin K. Elerath, Dion I. Herabadi, Michael T. Martins, Kirsten S. King, Scott H. Mueller, Coeta K. Peloquin, Stephen D. Pacetti
  • Segmented scaffolds and delivery thereof for peripheral applications
    Patent number: 9254212
    Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments are delivered to an implant site on a delivery balloon. The segments are crimped to the balloon and separated from each other by gaps. When the balloon is inflated the gaps between the disconnected scaffold segments stays constant Pillowed or banded balloons are used to deliver the segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: John E. Papp, Hung T. Nguyen, Justin K. Elerath, Dion I. Herabadi, Michael T. Martins, Kirsten S. King, Scott H. Mueller, Coeta K. Peloquin, Stephen D. Pacetti
  • REDUCING CRIMPING DAMAGE TO A POLYMER SCAFFOLD
    Publication number: 20150238332
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Sucy Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • Reducing crimping damage to a polymer scaffold
    Patent number: 9084693
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • Reducing crimping damage to a polymer scaffold
    Patent number: 9044352
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • REDUCING CRIMPING DAMAGE TO A POLYMER SCAFFOLD
    Publication number: 20140013575
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • REDUCING CRIMPING DAMAGE TO A POLYMER SCAFFOLD
    Publication number: 20140008007
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • SEGMENTED SCAFFOLDS AND DELIVERY THEREOF FOR PERIPHERAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20130268045
    Abstract: Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments are disclosed. System of and methods for delivery of the segmented scaffolds are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: John E. Papp, Hung T. Nguyen, Justin K. Elerath, Dion I. Herabadi, Michael T. Martins, Kirsten S. King, Scott H. Mueller, Coeta K. Peloquin, Stephen D. Pacetti
  • Reducing crimping damage to polymer scaffold
    Patent number: 8539663
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan
  • Reducing Crimping Damage to Polymer Scaffold
    Publication number: 20120042501
    Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the catheter by a multi-step process for increasing scaffold-catheter yield following a crimping sequence. Damage reduction during a crimping sequence includes modifying blades of a crimper, adopting a multi-step crimping sequence, and inflating a supporting balloon to support the scaffold during crimping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Luis Vazquez, Hung T. Nguyen, Scott H. Mueller, Kathleen Yan