Patents Assigned to Bridgepoint Medical, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7938819
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: BridgePoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 7918870
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a lumen extending therein; inserting the device into the vascular lumen; positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall; and directing the distal portion within the vascular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgepoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 7896825
    Abstract: Devices and methods for compressing a patient's limb or limbs (e.g., legs or arms) for treating or preventing ailments due to compromised venous or lymphatic circulation of the limb. Exemplary embodiments include, but are not limited to, sub-atmospheric compression, micro-pneumatic compression, and active fabric compression devices and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgepoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Atkinson, Chad J. Kugler