Patents Assigned to Futuremed Interventional, Inc.
  • Medical balloon having strengthening rods
    Patent number: 7354419
    Abstract: A non-compliant medical balloon includes a balloon layer having an outer surface and a strengthening rod connected to the outer surface of the balloon layer. The strengthening rod may be connected longitudinally on the outer surface of the balloon layer. Typically, the balloon is formed of a polymer like polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Futuremed Interventional, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Davies, Jr., Kelli Hayes, Lanny R. Pepper
  • Non-compliant medical balloon having an integral woven fabric layer
    Patent number: 7309324
    Abstract: A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a woven fabric layer composed of at least two woven fabric fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Futuremed Interventional, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelli Hayes, Lanny R. Pepper, William F. Davies, Jr.