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  • Bolus tip design for a multi-lumen catheter
    Patent number: 7938795
    Abstract: A method of making a multi-lumen catheter includes forming a catheter body including a first lumen and a second lumen, and forming a catheter tip having a first channel terminating distally in a first opening on a first side of the catheter tip, and a second channel terminating distally in a second opening on a second side of the catheter tip opposite of the first side. The first and second openings of the catheter tip extend through an outer wall of the catheter tip to a dividing section. The catheter tip is affixed to the catheter body such that the first channel is aligned with the first lumen and the second channel is aligned with the second lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Attilio E. DiFiore, Leonard J. Decant, Jr., Vincent J. Belusko
  • Methods for making an encapsulated stent and intraluminal delivery thereof
    Patent number: 7939000
    Abstract: A method for making an encapsulated stent includes providing a first seamless unsintered ePTFE tube, providing a second seamless sintered ePTFE tube, positioning a self-expanding stent between the first and second ePTFE tubes to form an assembly, and joining the first ePTFE tube to the second ePTFE tube through openings in a wall of the stent by applying first pressure, and then heat, to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarun J. Edwin, Brendan McCrea, Christopher E. Banas
  • Variable speed stent delivery system
    Patent number: 7935141
    Abstract: A delivery system for deploying a medical device, such as a stent, at increasing deployment speed is described. The system comprises a catheter comprising a catheter shaft, a retractable sheath slidably mounted on the catheter shaft, and the device in a compressed state sandwiched between the shaft and sheath. A control handle is included with a housing and knobs for a user to apply a rotary or other force to retract the sheath. The sheath is attached to a slider that is mounted on a slide rod and attached to a drive belt. A take up pulley is provided in the housing and connected to the belt input knob, so that the pulley turns when the knob is turned. The belt is attached to the pulley so that the drive is wound onto the rotating pulley. As the belt winds upon the pulley, the overall outside diameter of the pulley increases, thereby increasing the deployment speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Randall, John Fulkerson
  • Power injection catheters
    Patent number: 7931619
    Abstract: A power injection catheter for high flow rate delivery of fluids. The power injection catheter may include a pressure relief mechanism for preventing overpressurizing within the lumen of the catheter. The pressure relief mechanism may be configured to prevent sudden pressure build-up inside the catheter lumen by absorbing, buffering or releasing pressure inside the lumen during pressure spikes. The power injection catheter may also take the form of a multi-lumen catheter capable of simultaneous infusions of a single fluid through two or more of the lumens in the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan P. Diamond, Abtihal Raji-Kubba, William R. Barron, Catherine C. Breiter
  • Temporary vascular filter guide wire
    Patent number: 7931664
    Abstract: A vascular filter guide wire including a collapsible filter that deploys radially in response to axial movement of a core wire relative to a shaft to trap particulate matter arising from treatment of a lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gray, Richard A. Gambale
  • Multi-functional and modular urine collection system
    Patent number: 7931630
    Abstract: Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Warren F. Taylor, Robert M. Hine
  • Partial encapsulation of stents
    Patent number: 7914639
    Abstract: A method of making an implantable medical device includes extruding a first ePTFE tube and a second ePTFE tube, cutting a plurality of slits in the first ePTFE tube, positioning a radially expandable support layer between the first and second ePTFE tubes so that the slits span portions of the support layer, and laminating the first ePTFE tube to the second ePTFE tube through openings in the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Layne, Sandra M. Cundy, Debra A. Bebb
  • Vascular access port with integral attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 7909804
    Abstract: An implantable port with an integral attachment mechanism. The implantable port includes one or more suture needles enclosed within a port body, the suture needle(s) coupled to a movable member such that movement of the movable member results in movement of the suture needle(s) out of the port body and into the tissue of a body into which it is implanted. The movable member can be a cam or tensioning member that rotates about a central port axis. The movable member can be coupled to a gear to permit movement of the movable member following implantation of the port within a subcutaneous pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason R. Stats
  • Home entertainment system
    Patent number: 7913288
    Abstract: A dedicated apparatus for playing unmodified software, housed in a home entertainment system chassis, for playing in a home entertainment environment the existing body of interactive multimedia software that has been formatted and published for compatibility with standard personal computer platforms. Video and audio output signals are generated in response to the processing of the multimedia software program, which are fed to the home entertainment system for presentation to an audience. A further aspect is the provision of a drop & play feature which automatically initiates playing of multimedia software in a sequence that appears to be similar to playing on a videogame console, i.e., without requiring any further action from a user after inserting the media or selecting play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Digital Interactive Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Allen (Avraham) DorEl
  • System and method for marking body cavities
    Patent number: 7907991
    Abstract: Systems and methods for marking a body cavity. In one embodiment, a system includes means for inspecting a body cavity, and means for visibly marking the body cavity so as to convey visual information regarding the body cavity. In one embodiment, a method includes inspecting a body cavity and marking the body cavity with a marking material to provide a visual indication regarding the cavity. In one embodiment, a marking material for marking a body cavity includes a radiopaque contrast agent that is viewable through fluoroscopy and a colored dye that is viewable using an internal viewing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracey E. Knapp
  • Systems and methods for treating a vessel using focused force
    Patent number: 7901378
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Y-Med, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Solar, Yoav Shaked, Glen Lieber
  • Pre-molded bifurcation insert
    Patent number: 7896853
    Abstract: A bifurcation insert for a coaxial catheter and a catheter assembly incorporating the bifurcation insert. The bifurcation insert contains an opening at a distal end and two openings in a proximal end, the distal end being configured for positioning within a proximal end of an outer lumen of the coaxial catheter. At the proximal end of the bifurcation insert, an arterial side is configured to receive a first extension tube, while a venous side is configured to receive a second extension tube. The catheter assembly incorporating the bifurcation insert includes a hub that is molded around the insert and properly positioned extension tubes and coaxial catheter such that each component is set into place with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Triplett, Robert Weintraub
  • Implantable medical devices with fluorinated polymer coatings, and methods of coating thereof
    Patent number: 7892280
    Abstract: An implantable medical device including an expandable stent with an amorphous fluoropolymer coating, and methods of coating the stent. The amorphous fluoropolymer coating may be optically transparent and resistant to chemical corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Chandrashekhar Prabhakar Pathak
  • Drainage management systems and methods
    Patent number: 7887255
    Abstract: A flow limiting inlet structure is designed to collect water or other fluids in a pool above grade, and to provide improved capture of sediments and surface pollutants such as oils and greases in the pool, while regulating the flow of water or other fluids during discharge into an outlet pipe. In a conventional storm water detention basin a vertical cylindrical discharge structure can be used to regulate the basin water depth and discharge flow rate of storm water out of the detention basin, in conjunction with the use of a specially designed baffle system that prevents the release of any greases or oils floating on the water surface while capturing any floating trash or debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: AMEC Geomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy S. Simpson, Gregory Coppola, Ron Borrego
  • Anchoring device for an endoluminal prosthesis
    Patent number: 7887580
    Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis including a radially expandable frame and an anchoring member. The anchoring member includes a first arm attached to a first strut of the frame and a second arm attached to a second adjacent strut of the frame. The first arm is joined to the second arm to form a vessel engaging end that, together with at least a portion of the first arm and second arm, is directed toward a central axis of the frame in the frame's collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
  • Connector system for a proximally trimmable catheter
    Patent number: 7883502
    Abstract: A catheter connector system for a subcutaneously placed catheter. The catheter connector system permits proximal trimming of the placed catheter, which is a procedure that provides numerous advantages over traditional methods of trimming catheter distal ends prior to implantation. The catheter connector system can be configured for a single lumen catheter or a multiple lumen catheter. The catheter connector system facilitates precise positioning of both distal and proximal ends of a catheter, providing enhanced functionability and patient comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly B. Powers, Catherine C. Breiter, Jordan P. Diamond, Jason R. Stats, Daniel J. Triplett
  • Medical device with elastomeric bulb
    Patent number: 7875003
    Abstract: In a pre-filled Foley catheter for urine drainage, the conventional clip for releasing sterile water from a bulb (21) at the proximal end of the catheter, to fill the anchor bulb (20) at the distal end of the device, is replaced by a plug (25) which has an annular portion connected to a thin stem (27) by a circle of weakness. Snapping the stem (27) from the annulus provides a tactile signal through the opaque latex lumen that the catheter has been actuated. There is no separate clip to be disposed of. The interface between the latex and the plug remains undisturbed. Further improvement in the shelf-life and convenience of use of the catheter is delivered by the use of a sleeve, which can be of shrink-wrap material, around the bulb (21) and optionally also around the drain coupling (15) of the catheter. Apparatus for placing the plug and the sleeve is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Howard Meek, David Evans
  • Connection system for multi-lumen catheter
    Patent number: 7875019
    Abstract: A catheter connection system is described herein, including a hub assembly and a connector assembly, the hub assembly including a cannula configured for insertion into a catheter lumen and the connector assembly including a collet and collar. The collet is connected to the hub assembly and positioned about a distal portion of the cannula such that an inner surface of the collet is spaced from an outer surface of the cannula. The collar and collet include features that interact with one another to provide a locking engagement. Also described is a multifunction adaptor to establish a connection between a catheter and another instrument, such as a tunneler or syringe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Barron, Jeffrey D. Bright
  • Golf cart screen assembly
    Patent number: D635085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Jaime Parker
  • Baby carrier
    Patent number: D637824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventors: Mike Daly, Brandi Daly