Abstract: The installation kit is used to install a garbage disposer. The kit is used to apply a compressive force to the sink flange during installation of a plumbing element, such as a strainer assembly, and also to support the motor/chopping assembly. The kit facilitates fast and safe installation of the garbage disposer by a single installer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 2005
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2008
Assignee:
Innovative Pioneer, Inc.
Inventors:
Igor Goldburt, Yuriy Malakhov, Aleksandr Malakhov
Abstract: A multi-stage radial flow compressor and turbine includes a rotor having a first plurality of blades and a second plurality of blades radially outward from the first plurality. A stator has a plurality of blades radially positioned between the two sets of rotor blades. The stator also includes a plurality of combustors positioned radially outward from the stators. The rotor also has turbine blades radially outward from the combustors which are driven by the combusted gas.
Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 22, 2002
Date of Patent:
October 23, 2007
Assignee:
Concentric Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
Abstract: The transmission ratio between a first motor and an output shaft is varied by changing the speed of a second motor. The first and second motors are coupled to the output shaft with a planetary gear set. The first and second motors may both add power to the drive system.
Abstract: A medical device is movable between first and second positions. The medical device has an actuator which is movable between a relaxed position and a stacked position. The stacked position of the actuator deforms the medical device toward the stacked position of the actuator. When the actuator is in the relaxed position, the shape of the medical device is primarily determined by the shape of a main element.
Abstract: The invention is related to methods of sizing an area around the pulmonary veins along an epicardial surface. A sizing element is provided which has a plurality of indicators along its length which is used to size an area around the pulmonary veins. A sizing element is wrapped around the pulmonary veins along an epicardial location. The size of an ablating device is determined by using the indicators on the sizing element. An ablating device is then selected based on this measurement. The ablating device is then attached to the sizing element. The ablating device is then wrapped around the pulmonary veins while manipulating the sizing element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2006
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthias Vaska, John E. Crowe, Gary Henry Miller, Jonathan L. Podmore, Gerard Champsaur, Drew Hoffman, Casey Tansey
Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
December 6, 2005
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Sliwa, Jr., Matthias Vaska, Jonathan L. Podmore, Scott C. Anderson, Gerard Champsaur, John E. Crowe, Stephen A. Morse, Gary Henry Miller
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus and methods for mapping conduction pathways and creating lesions in the heart wall for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The apparatus may include at least one epicardial ablation probe having a plurality of electrodes for creating a lesion. The apparatus and method facilitate the formation of a lesion which electrically isolates the pulmonary veins from the surrounding myocardium.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2002
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2005
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthias Vaska, Benjamin Pless, David A. Gallup, Jack E. Ulstad, Jr., Scott C. Anderson, Roxanne L. Richman
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus and methods for mapping conduction pathways and creating lesions in the heart wall for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The apparatus may include at least one epicardial ablation probe having a plurality of electrodes for creating a lesion. The apparatus and method facilitate the formation of a lesion which electrically isolates the pulmonary veins from the surrounding myocardium.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2002
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2005
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthias Vaska, Banjamin Pless, David A. Gallup, Jack E. Ulstad, Jr., Scott C. Anderson, Roxanne L. Richman
Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusion element, or other medical device, which includes a fluid dissolvable bond. The occlusion element is coupled to the delivery element with the fluid dissolvable bond. The bond may be dissolved by delivering a fluid through the delivery element either through the delivery element itself or through a tube positioned in the delivery element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 2002
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2005
Assignee:
Concentric Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Hanson S. Gifford, III, Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Maria Aboytes, Ryan Pierce, Tina Patel, Christopher Ken
Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2005
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Sliwa, Jr., Matthias Vaska, Jonathan L. Podmore, Roxanne L. Richman, Scott C. Anderson, Gerard Champsaur, John E. Crowe
Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 2002
Date of Patent:
January 11, 2005
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Sliwa, Jr., Matthias Vaska, Jonathan L. Podmore, Scott C. Anderson, Gerard Champsaur, John E. Crowe, Stephen A. Morse, Gary Henry Miller
Abstract: A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 30, 2004
Assignee:
Concentric Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Ryan Pierce
Abstract: A control system alters one or more characteristics of an ablating element to ablate tissue. In one aspect, the control system delivers energy nearer to the surface of the tissue by changing the frequency or power. In another aspect, the ablating element delivers focused ultrasound which is focused in at least one dimension. The ablating device may also have a number of ablating elements with different characteristics such as focal length.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2000
Date of Patent:
October 19, 2004
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, inc.
Inventors:
Benjamin Pless, Scott C. Anderson, Jonathan L. Podmore, Matthias Vaska, John E. Crowe, Roxanne L. Richman, Timothy Ciciarelli, David A. Gallup, Jack E. Ulstad, Jr.
Abstract: A control system alters one or more characteristics of an ablating element to ablate tissue. In one aspect, the control system delivers energy nearer to the surface of the tissue by changing the frequency or power. In another aspect, the ablating element delivers focused ultrasound which is focused in at least one dimension. The ablating device may also have a number of ablating elements with different characteristics such as focal length.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
October 19, 2004
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
Benjamin Pless, Scott C. Anderson, Jonathan L. Podmore, Matthias Vaska, John E. Crowe, Roxanne L. Richman, Timothy Ciciarelli, David A. Gallup, Jack E. Ulstad, Jr.
Abstract: Methods and devices for forming magnetic anastomoses between hollow bodies. End-to-side, side-to-side and end-to-end anastomoses can be created with or without a mechanical connection between the components. The anastomotic components may have various constructions and may be secured to a vessel in various manners, for example, magnetically, mechanically or adhesively. Also provided are alternative delivery devices, as well as devices for checking the position of a component on a loaded delivery device, and for checking the seal between a vessel and an anastomotic component secured thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2004
Assignee:
Ventrica, Inc.
Inventors:
Dean F. Carson, Michael L. Reo, David H. Cole, Darin C. Gittings, Keke Lepulu, A. Adam Sharkawy, Adam Kessler
Abstract: The invention is also directed to a device for treating an aneurysm which has a cover covering the neck of the aneurysm and a lateral portion extending into the aneurysm. The invention is also directed to a cover which is used to cover the neck of the aneurysm thereby isolating the aneurysm from the parental vessel.
Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 19, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 13, 2004
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Sliwa, Jr., Matthias Vaska, Jonathan L. Podmore, Roxanne L. Richman, Scott C. Anderson, Gerard Champsaur, John E. Crowe
Abstract: A liner is advanced through a narrowed region in a vessel such as the internal carotid artery. The liner is advanced through the narrowed region in a collapsed position. A stent is then advanced through the liner and expanded to open the narrowed region. The liner may also have an anchor which expands an end of the liner before the stent is introduced.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 30, 2004
Inventors:
Hanson S. Gifford, III, Ivan Sepetka, Mark E. Deem, Douglas S. Sutton, Allan R. Will, Martin S. Dieck, Sunmi Chew
Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 9, 2004
Assignee:
Epicor Medical, Inc.
Inventors:
John W. Sliwa, Jr., Matthias Vaska, Jonathan L. Podmore, Roxanne L. Richman, Scott C. Anderson, Gerard Champsaur, John E. Crowe