Patents by Inventor Theresa Ditter

Theresa Ditter 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: 10695202
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Patent number: 9999409
    Abstract: An internal tissue puncture closure method and apparatus. The method and apparatus provide a locking device for compressing and holding an external component such as a collagen sponge at a puncture situs. The locking device facilitates compression of the external component in a first direction, but prevents or locks against retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: TERUMO PUERTO RICO, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Theresa Ditter
  • Publication number: 20170312107
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael D. Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Patent number: 9717613
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Publication number: 20140288630
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Patent number: 8758421
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Patent number: 8337522
    Abstract: An internal tissue puncture closure method and apparatus. The method and apparatus provide a locking device for compressing and holding an external component such as a collagen sponge at a puncture situs. The locking device facilitates compression of the external component in a first direction, but prevents or locks against retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLC
    Inventor: Theresa Ditter
  • Publication number: 20090192584
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Publication number: 20050085852
    Abstract: An internal tissue puncture closure method and apparatus. The method and apparatus provide a locking device for compressing and holding an external component such as a collagen sponge at a puncture situs. The locking device facilitates compression of the external component in a first direction, but prevents or locks against retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Theresa Ditter