Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Andrew D. Ryan, Esq.
  • Radiopaque markers and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 6340367
    Abstract: A temporary and retrievable radiopaque marker and discrete radiopaque marker for use on an implantable endoprosthesis. The elongate marker has a proximal end, a distal end, and a thickness. At least a portion of the marker is radiopaque and the marker is removably-attached to the implantable endoprosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Stinson, Claude O. Clerc
  • Conical stent
    Patent number: 6283992
    Abstract: The stent comprises a flexible self-expandable braided tubular wall having a proximal segment having an outer diameter, and a distal segment having an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the proximal segment. An intermediate segment is formed between proximal and distal segments, which forms a truncated cone of which the base is forming the proximal end of the intermediate segment and of which the top is forming the distal end of the intermediate segment. A covering layer is arranged within the tubular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Schneider (Europe) GmbH
    Inventors: Susanne Hankh, Marc Gianotti, Eugen Hofmann
  • Radiopaque catheter tip
    Patent number: 6171297
    Abstract: The invention relates to a radiopaque catheter tip and catheter assembly having radiopaque elements associated with a catheter. The preferred materials for the radiopaque elements are made of a 90% platinum and 10% nickel composite structure or a 90% platinum and 10% iridium composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Schneider (USA) Inc
    Inventors: Allen R. Pedersen, Dennis A. Peiffer