Patents by Inventor Tracy Buckman

Tracy Buckman 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).

  • Pre-crimp balloon inflation
    Patent number: 8123793
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent onto a balloon of a stent delivery catheter is disclosed. The method includes pressurizing the balloon while the stent is being radially compressed onto the balloon with a crimping apparatus. Once the stent has reached its radially compressed configuration, the pressure within the balloon is released, while an inward crimping force exerted on the stent by the crimping apparatus is maintained. After a dwell time, the inward crimping force is discontinued, and the balloon and crimped stent are removed from the crimping apparatus. Resultant of the crimping process, balloon material extends radially outward through interstices of the stent to facilitate stent retention on the balloon while advancing the stent delivery catheter through a vessel lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventors: Tina Roach, Eric Hallberg, Tracy Buckman, Anthony Scales
  • PRE-CRIMP BALLOON INFLATION
    Publication number: 20100063571
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent onto a balloon of a stent delivery catheter is disclosed. The method includes pressurizing the balloon while the stent is being radially compressed onto the balloon with a crimping apparatus. Once the stent has reached its radially compressed configuration, the pressure within the balloon is released, while an inward crimping force exerted on the stent by the crimping apparatus is maintained. After a dwell time, the inward crimping force is discontinued, and the balloon and crimped stent are removed from the crimping apparatus. Resultant of the crimping process, balloon material extends radially outward through interstices of the stent to facilitate stent retention on the balloon while advancing the stent delivery catheter through a vessel lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: TINA ROACH, ERIC HALLBERG, TRACY BUCKMAN, ANTHONY SCALES