Patents Represented by Attorney Eric J Sheets
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Patent number: 7871659Abstract: A method of rapid visualization of an implantable medical device using technology for viewing inside of a mammalian body. These technologies include ultrasound echocardiography and video imaging such as that used during laparoscopic procedures.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Alonzo D. Cook, Warren J. Cutright, Robert C. Krall, William D. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7850810Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Ted R. Farnsworth, Charles Flynn, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7776101Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect. The device is provided with a base member for anchorage made of a composite material having a non-bioabsorable component and a bioabsorbable component.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7753945Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployment line is actuated, the sheath retracts from around the compacted endoluminal device. As the sheath retracts from around the endoluminal device, material from the sheath may be converted into deployment line. Once the sheath is retracted from around the compacted endoluminal device, the endoluminal device expands in configuration and repairs vascular or cardiac structures of an implant recipient. Any remaining sheath material is removed from the implantation site along with the deployment line. The deployment system also includes an endo-prosthesis mounting member placed between the endoluminal device and an underlying catheter.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Bruun, Edward H. Cully, James W. Mann, Mark J. Ulm, Michael J. Vonesh
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Patent number: 7659219Abstract: The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof. The web materials possess haemostatic properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Roy Biran, Edward H. Cully, Ted R. Farnsworth, Charles Flynn, Philip P. Off, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7655288Abstract: The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Ann M. Bauman, Ted R. Farnsworth, Charles Flynn, Daniel S. Gabrys, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7655584Abstract: The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a very high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof. In some embodiments, the web materials exhibit significant thrombogenic properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Roy Biran, Edward H. Cully, Ted R. Farnsworth, Charles Flynn, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7604668Abstract: The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Ted R. Farnsworth, Charles Flynn, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 7556641Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployment line is actuated, the sheath retracts from around the compacted endoluminal device. As the sheath retracts from around the endoluminal device, material from the sheath may be converted into deployment line. Once the sheath is retracted from around the compacted endoluminal device, the endoluminal device expands in configuration and repairs vascular or cardiac structures of an implant recipient. Any remaining sheath material is removed from the implantation site along with the deployment line. The deployment system also includes an endo-prosthesis mounting member placed between the endoluminal device and an underlying catheter.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Keith M. Flury, Michael J. Vonesh
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Patent number: 7377929Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M Crawley, John M Herman, William D Montgomery, Charles F White
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Patent number: 7198636Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployment line is actuated, the sheath retracts from around the compacted endoluminal device. As the sheath retracts from around the endoluminal device, material from the sheath may be converted into deployment line. Once the sheath is retracted from around the compacted endoluminal device, the endoluminal device expands in configuration and repairs vascular or cardiac structures of an implant recipient. Any remaining sheath material is removed from the implantation site along with the deployment line.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Mark J. Ulm, Michael J. Vonesh
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Patent number: 6991637Abstract: An inguinal hernia repair device in the form of an implantable plug that is affixed at one end to the center region of a sheet of implantable material. The plug takes the form of a plurality of hollow members, arranged so as to be in substantially parallel relationship when implanted into a defect. The hollow members are preferably tubular members and are preferably bundled together by various means, such as bonding or wrapping a band or strand about the plurality of hollow members to maintain them in adjacent and contacting relationship during insertion into a defect.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jerald M. Crawley, John M. Herman, William D. Montgomery, Charles F. White
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Patent number: 6984242Abstract: The present invention is directed to implantable medical device assemblies. The assemblies are primarily used to introduce and deposit implantable medical devices in the vasculatures of implant recipients. The principle implantable medical device used in the assembly is an expandable element in the form of an endovascular device. The expandable element is maintained in a compacted configuration during introduction of the device into the vasculature with a confinement means. The expandable element is released from the confinement means at an implantation site with a control line. The control line has high tensile strength, high modulus, structural rigidity, and low compressibility. These features of the control line provide a practitioner with tactile feedback of the release of the expandable element from the confinement means. The tactile feedback is present during the entire deployment of the expandable element.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Carey V. Campbell, William H. Wiley
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Patent number: 6858797Abstract: The present invention is directed to support members for assemblies of conductors, conduits, or other means of conveying energy, gases, or liquids. The invention has a series of non-interlocking solids disposed along the length of a flexible base material. The non-interlocking solids have motion-limiting portions that contact similar portions on adjacent solids to restrict the movement of the support member in one direction, while permitting the support member to curve or bend in an opposite direction. The invention is also directed to assemblies incorporating the support members.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kusha A. Sheikholeslami, Josef Steff
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Patent number: 6810880Abstract: A surgical system, including a sealable pouch or envelope with surgical implements in the envelope is disclosed. The envelope is formed by the folds in a membrane and includes adhesive on the envelope to adhere the envelope to the surgical site. The system may include a port in the membrane to communicate between the interior and exterior of the envelope. When used for implant surgery, the port helps to provide sterile access to the implant site and also helps to ensure that the implant site does not become contaminated. The adhesive helps to position the system to the patient, and placement of the surgical implements inside the envelope helps to ensure sterility of the implements. The envelope can be opened over the surgery site and adhered to the incision site on the patient, thereby forming a sterile field.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Paul B. Jennings, Jr., Paul D. Drumheller, Terry A. Hubbard, Krzysztof R. Pietrzak
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Patent number: 6617151Abstract: A method is provided for closing a containment device that involves wetting at least a portion of a permeable polymeric membrane such as tubular membrane with a liquid such as a cell suspension or drug formulation the device is being filled with, and applying heat to at least a portion of a wetted thermoplastic polymer in association with the membrane to form a “wet seal” closure. The thermoplastic polymer melts at a lower temperature than the polymeric membrane and the melted polymer integrates with the membrane by flowing along surfaces and into available interstices of the membrane to form a cell-tight closure when the polymer cools below its melt temperature. The application of heat may be accompanied by slight pressure, and a heat sink may be applied to limit heat transfer beyond the closure region to the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Newman, Brian H. Kram, Terry A Hubbard
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Patent number: 6566604Abstract: A cable comprising a stress-bearing matrix extending substantially through the length of the cable; and a plurality of conducting elements extending substantially through the length of the cable, the plurality off the conducting elements being located within and spaced from one another by the stress-bearing matrix, wherein at least one of the plurality of conducting elements is in intimate contact with a low friction liner disposed about at least one of the plurality of conducting elements, and the at least one of the, conducting elements is longitudinally moveable relative to the stress-bearing matrix.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignees: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates GmbHInventors: David Booth, Herbert Grunsteudel, Michael Hoffmann, John David Smith
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Patent number: 6472126Abstract: A process is provided for creating microstructure coupling guides for aligning photonic devices with optical signal carrying apparatuses. The process includes applying a photoresist to a semiconductor material, spinning the semiconductor material, baking the semiconductor material, exposing the photoresist, baking the semiconductor material a second time, and developing the resist. The process creates a microstructure that acts as an integral guide to align and maintain the relative position between an optical signal carrying apparatus and a photonic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Traver, Jr., Theodore D. Lowes, Mark N. Donhowe, Sean P. Kilcoyne
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Patent number: 6471687Abstract: This invention relates generally to an implantable containment apparatus made of selectively permeable material. In particular, the implantable containment apparatus is used to contain a therapeutical device, a cell encapsulation device, or a gene therapy device. A therapeutical device can be easily placed and replaced in an apparatus of the present invention without damaging tissues associated with the selectively permeable material of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Butler, Daniel F. Davidson, Stanley L. Mish, James W. Moore, III
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Patent number: D466936Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Shaw, William J. Hendershot, James F. Ottaviani