Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Nilson

Thomas P. Nilson 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).

  • High strength balloon cover
    Patent number: 9370643
    Abstract: A balloon cover is provided to enhance the performance of a medical balloon, the cover, in accordance with an embodiment, having overlapping portions and opposed apertures located at apexes of tapered ends of the balloon cover. A method of making balloon covers is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon C. Hedberg, Thomas P. Nilson
  • HIGH STRENGTH BALLOON COVER AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20120330232
    Abstract: A balloon cover is provided to enhance the performance of a medical balloon, the cover, in accordance with an embodiment, having overlapping portions and opposed apertures located at apexes of tapered ends of the balloon cover. A method of making balloon covers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: BRANDON C. HEDBERG, Thomas P. Nilson